Brust, Berggren lead No. 20 Wisconsin past No. 13 Ohio State

Ben Brust and Jared Berggren each scored 15 points as No. 20 Wisconsin routed No. 13 Ohio State 71-49 on Sunday. Sam Dekker came off the bench to score 13 for Wisconsin (18-8, 9-4 Big Ten), while Traevon Jackson added 10.

[ VIDEO: Watch Ryan Evans' ridiculous one-handed putback slam ]

Deshaun Thomas led the Buckeyes (18-7, 8-5) with 18 points, and Sam Thompson had 10.

The win kept Wisconsin tied with Michigan for third in the conference, two games behind leaders Indiana and Michigan State. Ohio State dropped into fifth place.

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Ryan Evans with the ridiculous one-handed putback:

On the break, Sam Thompson throws it down:

Sam Thompson cruises for transition jam:

Sam Dekker drives for dunk:

Jared Berggren elevates for slam:

FINAL: No. 20 Wisconsin took down No. 13 Ohio State on Sunday, recording a 71-49 victory at the Kohl Center in Madison. Ohio State (18-7) could not keep up with Wisconsin (18-8), as the Badgers cruised to the win behind 54 percent shooting. Ben Brust contributed 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out three assists, while Berggren added 15 points and eight rebounds. Wisconsin, which held the Buckeyes to 37 percent shooting from the field, also got double-digit contributions from Traevon Jackson (10 points) and Sam Dekker (13 points). Deshaun Thomas contributed 18 points and hauled in six rebounds for Ohio State in a losing effort. Sam Thompson was 5-of-8 from the floor and chipped in 10 points for the Buckeyes.

Where was this Traevon Jackson at the end of the Minnesota game? Kid redeeming himself today. LEGGO BADGERS

— Gary Andersen (@BeingAndersen) February 17, 2013

At this point, Wisconsin might have the best perimeter defense in the country.

— Big Ten Geek (@bigtengeek) February 17, 2013

Buckeyes have the same holes they've had all year, that everyone knows. But seem to have given in to a rough day,

— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) February 17, 2013

Also, on that "talent" thread: 5 sophs playing a lot this year barely played last yr. Should be better next year. You can hope. #buckbk

— Bob Baptist (@BBaptist_30_) February 17, 2013

The only good thing about this game: My story is almost-completely written.

— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) February 17, 2013

Words I never thought I'd say: Traevon Jackson is outplaying Aaron Craft and I love every second of it #Badgers

— Ryan Wing (@RyanWingFOX11) February 17, 2013

All Traevon Jackson does is hit big shots. #Badgers

— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 17, 2013

The Ohio State interior defense has been ridiculously poor today.

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) February 17, 2013

HALFTIME: No. 20 Wisconsin took full advantage of the stellar combination of Jared Berggren and Ben Brust, ending the first half against No. 13 Ohio State up 39-22. Berggren scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, and shot 4-of-5 from the field, while Brust scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds. The game was tied 6-6 before the Buckeyes went into a funk, going the next 6:50 without scoring, and allowing the Badgers to take a 24-6 lead in the first. Wisconsin moved the ball in the first half, accounting for 11 assists on 16 field goals. Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas already has 10 points and five rebounds.

How's THAT for a first half? #Badgers head to locker room up 39-22, matching their highest-scoring half in #B1G play this year

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) February 17, 2013

I don't care that Trey McDonald is "only" 6-8, At least he plays like he's 6-8. Amir is 6-11 and plays like he's 5-11.

— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) February 17, 2013

Ohio State playing like a team wearing Hyper Elite jerseys.

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 17, 2013

Berggren with two blocks. That ties him with Brad Sellers for second all-time at UW.

— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) February 17, 2013

Could be a momentum-changing flop by Deshaun Thomas to get a charge call on Berggren. Now Buckeyes just need to score

— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) February 17, 2013

What are we doing….. Wisconsin is not TOTALLY beating us off the dribble…. We are over helping big time…. #buckeyes

— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) February 17, 2013

a 14-0 Badger run has the #Buckeyes trailing 20-6 in the early going #GoBucks

— Brutus Buckeye ? (@Brutus_Buckeye) February 17, 2013

#Buckeyes have missed 9 shots. #Badgers have allowed them just 1 offensive board

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) February 17, 2013

UW had 13 points in seven possessions. Could be 14 if Berggren makes his free throw.

— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) February 17, 2013

No changes to the #Badgers starting lineup. Jackson, Brust, Evans (illness), Bruesewitz and Berggren.

— Tom Lea (@TomLea09) February 17, 2013

What would get Melvin Gordon, James White, Beau Allen & Warren Herring to look like this at today's #badgers game? pic.twitter.com/3XfJJpgb

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) February 17, 2013

Officials for Ohio State at Wisconsin: Mike Kitts, Ted Valentine, Larry Scirotto.

— Dan Wallenberg (@OSUADAthComm) February 17, 2013

Ryan Evans is participating in warm ups. He's listed as a game time decision. #badgers

— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) February 17, 2013

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