Wisconsin basketball lost to Michigan State on the road Sunday after shooting a season-low 15.6% from three-point range. The Badgers were led by Jase Richardson, who had three assists in the closing minutes to secure the win for the Spartans.

Wisconsin would reenter contention with a victory, still needing a bit of help from both Michigan State and Michigan's upcoming opponents. Those stakes add weight to a game that should be squarely in the national spotlight.

But the 3-point shooting and missing persisted for Wisconsin. After Blackwell opened the second half with a layup off a backcut, the Badgers missed their next six attempts from the field as the Spartans went on an 8-0 run to take a 40-36 lead with 16:55 to go in the game.