MADISON, Wis., Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Mike Wilkinson had 23 points and Devin Harris 16 Sunday as No. 15 Wisconsin stretched its home winning streak to 28 games with an 82-46 thrashing of Purdue.
The Badgers (19-6) improved to 24-0 in Big Ten home games under Coach Bo Ryan and completed their first undefeated home campaign since 1929-30.
Keeping its hopes alive for a conference title, Wisconsin moved within 1 1/2 games of first-place Michigan State.
David Teague led Purdue with 12 points. The Boilermakers (17-10) have lost six of their last nine games, making their grip on a NCAA Tournament berth tenuous after it appeared secure a month ago.
Wisconsin held a 29-21 halftime lead before overwhelming Purdue in the second half, outscoring the Boilermakers, 53-25, for its sixth straight home win in the series.
