Wisconsin Badgers Upset No. 10 Michigan State Spartans in 92-71 Blowout

Nick Boyd scores 29 points as Wisconsin makes 15 3-pointers to hand Michigan State their second Big Ten loss

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans 92-71 in a dominant performance at the Kohl Center in Madison. Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd scored 29 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range, to lead the Badgers. Wisconsin made 15 3-pointers as a team and never trailed in the game, building a 24-point lead in the first half that they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

This win marks the third time this season that Wisconsin has defeated a top-10 opponent, cementing their status as one of the top teams in the Big Ten. For Michigan State, the loss drops them to 10-4 in conference play and puts them in a tie for second place in the standings with Wisconsin.

The details

Wisconsin raced out to a 24-14 lead early in the first half and then went on an 8-0 run while Michigan State center Carson Cooper was briefly out of the game with an injury. The Badgers led 51-34 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. In addition to Boyd's 29 points, Wisconsin got 24 points from John Blackwell and a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds) from Nolan Winter.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Nick Boyd

A Wisconsin guard who scored 29 points and made 5-of-7 3-pointers in the win.

John Blackwell

A Wisconsin player who scored 24 points in the game.

Nolan Winter

A Wisconsin player who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Coen Carr

The leading scorer for Michigan State with 19 points.

Jeremy Fears Jr.

A Michigan State player who had 14 points and 12 assists in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcases Wisconsin's ability to beat top teams in the Big Ten, as they have now defeated three top-10 opponents this season. For Michigan State, the loss drops them into a tie for second place in the conference standings and raises questions about their ability to compete with the conference's elite teams.