Brust scores 25 to lift No. 14 Wisconsin over UNLV

Posted December 09, 2011 11:00 pm

Associated Press

Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz, top, shoots over UNLV's Carlos Lopez (11) and Anthony Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 62-51. Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Ben Brust came off the bench and scored a career-high 25 points to help No. 14 Wisconsin beat UNLV 62-51 Saturday.

Wisconsin (8-2) ripped off a 13-0 run midway through the first half to take a 31-15 lead. The Badgers pushed their advantage to 19 in the first half before the Rebels (9-2) were able to cut it to 36-23 at half.

From there, UNLV couldn't get inside double digits until just under 4 minutes left, when Justin Hawkins hit a wide open 3 from the corner to make it 57-49. It was the first time UNLV had been that been that close since 23-15 with 7 minutes left in the first half.

But Mike Moser missed a layup on UNLV's next possession, Brust hit a deep 3 after the Badgers grabbed the offensive rebound.

Chace Stanback scored 16 to lead the Rebels.

Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 62-51. Associated Press

Wisconsins Ben Brust reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against UNVL during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in Madison, Wis. Brust had a career and game-high 25 points in Wisconsins 62-51 win. Associated Press

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