MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MADISON, Wis. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 11 Wisconsin earned a 71-60 win over No. 23 Maryland at the Kohl Center on Sunday.

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LUCAS' FIVE TAKES:

A developing, positive trend: when Nigel Hayes has attempted at least 10 free throws the Badgers are 6-0 this season. Was 9-of-14 vs Terps

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 19, 2017

Brevin Pritzl got nose dirty around the rim with bunch of hustle plays. Finished with 7 rebounds, 7 points incl big time flush on Happ feed

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 19, 2017

No escaping Bronson Koenig impact even tho not moving at 100%. Still demands attention & stretches defense. Had 2 key baskets early 2ndH run

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 19, 2017

Players from both teams deserve credit for playing through uneven officiating that deprived the game of much flow, rhythm. Whistled 48 fouls

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 19, 2017

Besides 20 pts, Ethan Happ played 29 min without turnover despite double teams. Has steals in 24 of 27 gm incl 16 straight. Had 5 vs Terps

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 19, 2017