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With his first three-pointer in the opening minutes of the game, Vedran Vukusic tied NU's all-time record for three-pointers with 203, tying Todd Leslie (1989-94).
Mohamed Hachad recorded career-highs in scoring (25) and field goals (11).
Hachad is averaging 18.2 points over his last four games and has led the Wildcats in scoring the last three games.
Northwestern has now won three of the last four vs. Wisconsin at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
With 13 points, Vukusic passed Jitim Young (2000-04) for sixth place on NU's all-time scoring list. He now has 1,528 for his career and is six points away from passing Cedric Neloms (1991-95) who is fifth with 1,533 points.
Michael Jenkins played big minutes off the bench with six rebounds (one shy of his career best), four assists, two blocks and one steal.
Northwestern's defense matched Wisconsin's lowest point total of the season with 51 points.
NU outrebounded the Badgers 32-31 and outscored them in the paint 32-18. They also made 18-of-24 from the free throw line.
NU recorded a season-high seven blocked shots.
Attendance: 6,119