MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MAUI, Hawaii — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 17 Wisconsin topped Syracuse, 77-60, as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at the Kohl Center on Tuesday night.

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As facilitator within zone, elbow to elbow, point forward Nigel Hayes carved up Cuse with precision passing. Nearly had rare triple-double

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 30, 2016

Beyond 11 rebounds, 10 assists & 9 pts, Nigel Hayes shut down Andrew White in 2ndH. White rallied Cuse in 1stH with 14 pts. Finished with 14

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 30, 2016

UW put on clinic with ball movement against 2-3 zone. One touch passing was textbook. Ball never stopped. Resulted in 21 assists on 29 FGs

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 30, 2016

Bronson Koenig capitalized on every open look from perimeter. Extra, extra, extra pass freed up shooters. Hayes to Happ was popular refrain

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 30, 2016

Have to figure that Orange game planned for Ethan Happ after what he accomplished last year against them. But they still didn't have answer

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 30, 2016