Trice’s big second half sends No. 9 Wisconsin past Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — D’Mitrik Trice had 13 points and five assists and turned in a strong second half to lead No. 9 Wisconsin past Rutgers 60-54 on Friday night.

Trice scored eight points and assisted on another basket in a 12-0 run that gave Wisconsin a 54-44 lead with 4:19 to go.

“It was good for him to step up at the right time, which senior point guards – good one’s tend to do,” Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said.

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