MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MADISON, Wis. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 17 Wisconsin routed Idaho State in a 78-44 victory on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.

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Zak Showalter tied up Ethan Telfair who was averaging 20pts. Had 2 (1-of-9 FG). Showy also had career hi 4 steals. Had 6 through 1st 9 games

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 8, 2016

Turnover-prone, undersized IdahoSt couldn't match up with Ethan Happ who passed over top of double team attempts. Finished with 12pts/12rebs

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 8, 2016

Per usual, D'Mitrik Trice hit his 1st shot on feed from Khalil Iverson. Later, Trice reciprocated with lob to Iverson who had patented dunk

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 8, 2016

Badgers will have to handle MU's transition game. Were outscored 17-2 last year. Golden Eagles are 159-43 in fastbreak points this season

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 8, 2016

Saturday's low post battle should be entertaining. Luke Fischer is shooting 76%, Ethan Happ is shooting 71%. Both had 12 points last season

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 8, 2016