Essegian erupts for career-high 23 points, Badgers escape Wolverines · The Badger Herald

After relinquishing a 17-point second half advantage against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Greg Gard’s Wisconsin Badgers (15-10, 7-8 Big Ten) vanquished Juwan Howard’s Michigan Wolverines (14-12, 8-7) 64-59 Feb. 14 in Madison.

Despite hosting Michigan on Valentine’s Day, it’s safe to say these programs did not exchange love letters prior to tipoff. After suffering a 14-point defeat to the Badgers on Feb. 22, 2022, Juwan…