The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team was victorious over Pittsburgh Friday night in St. Louis with a final score of 47-43. Their next game will take place Sunday evening against Xavier.
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Before the game, a pep rally was held in the Fox Sports Midwest Live complex near the Scottrade Center. The cheerleading squad, UW marching band and Bucky Badger worked together to lead the crowd in classic school songs and chants.
The game then took place at the Scottrade Center following the Dayton vs. Syracuse and the Michigan vs. Middle Tennessee games.