It didn't take long for the Badgers to blitz the Hoosiers for a 26-4 lead, the proof that the final score was a smokescreen for how most of the game was played.

Wisconsin's triumph qualifies as a Quad 2 victory in the NCAA NET system, as Indiana's No. 64 ranking firmly sits within Quad 2's range of home games against teams ranked No. 31-75. The result brings Wisconsin's record in Quad 2 games to 6-0, bolstering a resume that currently has the team listed as a four-seed in most bracket projections.

Woodson said postgame he has no explanation for why the Hoosiers lacked energy early. And while Indiana’s defensive struggles in the opening several minutes were illuminated by perimeter shots, its issues stemmed from the interior with junior forward Malik Reneau and sixth-year senior center Oumar Ballo.