Wisconsin men's basketball defeats Denver in season opener

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team secured a 75-68 victory over Denver in their season opener at the Kohl Center. Despite holding a 17-point lead, the Badgers struggled in the second half, missing 12 of their first 17 shots and shooting only 38.9 percent from the free-throw line.

Braeden Carrington provided critical scoring late in the game, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists to help stave off a Denver comeback. New additions Eian Elmer and Owen Foxwell also made impactful debuts, with Elmer scoring 18 points and Foxwell contributing 14 points and seven assists.

The Badgers' interior presence, led by Nolan Winter's 14 rebounds and Austin Rapp's nine rebounds, proved vital in maintaining control of the paint, where Wisconsin scored 46 points.