Photos: Wisconsin pulls away from Holy Cross in season opener
The Wisconsin men's basketball team battles the Holy Cross Crusaders in the regular season opener Monday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) rises above Holy Cross Crusaders defenders for a basket on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Holy Cross Crusaders forward Gabe Warren (21) drives against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) jumps to block a three-point attempt by Holy Cross Crusaders forward Aidan Richard (23) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard claps before the opening tip against Holy Cross on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) hauls in a rebound on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) shoots a three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Holy Cross Crusaders guard Max Green (10) tips and steals the ball from Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches the Wisconsin Badgers and Holy Cross Crusaders play on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) smiles after hitting a three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Markus Ilver (35) blocks a shot by Holy Cross Crusaders forward Aidan Richard (23) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) flies out-of-bounds while keeping the ball in play on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) is fouled by Holy Cross Crusaders guard Max Green (10) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) goes up for a basket while contested by Holy Cross Crusaders forward Joe Nugent (30) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenders attempt to block Holy Cross forward Gabe Warren on Monday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives against Holy Cross Crusaders forward Gabe Warren (21) on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) loses Holy Cross Crusaders guard Max Green (10) with a crossover dribble on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
The Wisconsin Badgers bench celebrates after a Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) dunks the ball on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard smiles after a Wisconsin Badgers guard Isaac Gard (15) three-pointer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
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New seats near the Kohl Center court and rink come with food and nonalcoholic beverages included in a club space. They also come with a much higher price.
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