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Appalachian State Mountaineers Men's Basketball Defeats Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball in Thrilling 73-71 Upset

Appalachian State Mountaineers Upset Wisconsin Badgers in Men's Basketball

Mountaineers Secure Impressive Victory Over Big Ten Opponent

Boone, N.C. – The Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball team pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers, a Big Ten conference opponent, by a score of 73-71 in a thrilling contest at the Holmes Center in Boone, North Carolina. The Mountaineers, who are members of the Sun Belt Conference, were considered significant underdogs against the Badgers, who have a long history of success in college basketball. However, Appalachian State played with great heart and determination throughout the game and never trailed in the second half. With the victory, Appalachian State improves to 8-2 on the season, while Wisconsin falls to 5-3. The Mountaineers have now won four consecutive games and are off to their best start since the 2006-07 season. The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with neither team able to build a significant lead. Appalachian State led by just three points at halftime, but they extended their lead to seven points early in the second half. Wisconsin fought back to tie the game with just over three minutes remaining, but Appalachian State answered right back with a three-pointer from Justin Forrest to take a 70-68 lead. The Badgers had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Brad Davison's three-point attempt bounced off the rim and Appalachian State held on for the upset victory. Forrest led the Mountaineers with 22 points, while Donovan Gregory added 17 points and eight rebounds. Davison led the Badgers with 18 points, while Tyler Wahl added 16 points and 10 rebounds. The victory is a major statement win for Appalachian State and is sure to boost their confidence going forward. The Mountaineers have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they have shown that they are capable of competing with anyone. Wisconsin, meanwhile, will need to regroup after this disappointing loss. The Badgers have a talented team, but they have struggled to find consistency this season. They will need to find a way to improve their defense and rebounding if they want to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.