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Wisconsin Rallies for Overtime Win Over No. 8 Illinois
Badgers overcome 12-point second-half deficit to defeat Illini 92-90 in OT
Feb. 11, 2026 at 7:15am
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The Wisconsin Badgers rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the 8th-ranked Illinois Illini 92-90 in overtime. Nick Boyd scored 25 points and John Blackwell added 24 for the Badgers, who outscored Illinois 11-9 in the extra period. Keaton Wagler led Illinois with 34 points, but the Illini were without injured starters Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic.
Why it matters
This was a key Big Ten conference matchup between two ranked teams, with Wisconsin pulling off the upset on the road against a top-10 opponent. The win boosts Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament hopes, while Illinois' second straight overtime loss raises questions about their ability to close out close games.
The details
Wisconsin trailed by 12 points with 8:10 remaining in regulation, but two late 3-pointers by Austin Rapp sent the game to overtime tied at 81. In the extra period, Boyd and Blackwell combined for nine of Wisconsin's 11 points to secure the victory.
- The game was played on February 11, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois.
- Wisconsin trailed by 12 points with 8:10 left in regulation.
The players
Nick Boyd
A Wisconsin player who scored 25 points in the game.
John Blackwell
A Wisconsin player who scored 24 points in the game.
Keaton Wagler
An Illinois player who scored 34 points in the game.
Kylan Boswell
An Illinois starter who missed the game due to injury.
Andrej Stojakovic
An Illinois starter who missed the game due to injury.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
This game showcased Wisconsin's resilience and ability to overcome a large second-half deficit against a top-10 opponent on the road. The loss raises concerns about Illinois' ability to close out close games, especially with key starters out due to injury.
