Omaha, Neb. – Considering that Wisconsin has won with few if any style points this season, this was a fitting way to begin the NCAA tournament.
The Badgers (30-4) struggled in spells but scrapped and fought their way to a 71-56 victory Thursday night over Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the Midwest Regional at the Qwest Center to earn a second-round berth against 11th-seeded Kansas State at 3:20 p.m. Saturday.