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No. 22 Wisconsin beats Indiana 64-59 with historic comeback

The Badgers matched their largest comeback in program history, overcoming a 22-point deficit for the win.
Johnny Davis vs Indiana
Posted at 11:29 PM, Dec 08, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-09 00:29:06-05

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Johnny Davis scored 23 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:18 left to help No. 22 Wisconsin erase a 22-point deficit and beat Indiana 64-59 to extend its home domination in the series.

Wisconsin (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten) has won 19 straight home games over Indiana, which hasn’t beaten the Badgers in Madison since a 69-59 decision on Jan. 25, 1998.

Wisconsin trailed 42-20 late in the first half and was down 42-25 at the intermission, but scored the game’s final 11 points.

The Badgers outscored Indiana 16-2 over the last 5:50.