MADISON, Wis., Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Mike Bruesewitz made a pair of key 3-pointers late in the game Saturday and No. 14 Wisconsin handed top-ranked Ohio State its first loss, 71-67.
Bruesewitz's trey with 7 minutes left forged a 55-55 tie and his bomb with 31 seconds to go iced the victory for Wisconsin, which knocked the Buckeyes from their perch as the nation's last undefeated team.
The sophomore forward finished with 12 points off the bench while Jordon Taylor put in 27 points and dished off seven assists for the Badgers (19-5, 9-3 Big Ten), who downed the Buckeyes at home for the ninth straight time.
Jon Leuer added 12 points and six boards for the victors.
William Buford netted 21 points and Jared Sullinger chipped in with 19 points and 12 boards for Ohio State (24-1, 11-1 Big Ten), which had been off to its best start since the 1960-61 season.
