John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)


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MADISON, Wis. — John Blackwell set career-highs with 32 points and six 3-pointers, and Wisconsin finished with a program-best 21 makes from behind the arc in a 116-85 victory over Iowa. Markus Ilver tied Wisconsin's team record of 18 3-pointers in a game with 2:48 left and Xavier Amos got a friendly roll at 1:54 to set the record. Amos added another 3-pointer and Camren Hunter sank one with 21.7 seconds left. Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range, to score its most points at the Kohl Center, its home arena since 1998. The Badgers' previous best 3-point mark was 18 in an 82-68 win over Nebraska on Jan. 22, 2020.

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