FLORIDA GULF COAST? Sounds like a railroad, but it's a nonconference cupcake on Marquette's schedule.

[T]he Golden Eagles got back on the winning track by beating Florida Gulf Coast, 67-37, on Tuesday in their home finale.

Wisconsin handled Penn State as roughly.

Not much was expected of Wisconsin coming into the season. The Badgers had lost stars Alando Tucker and Kammron Taylor, and it was unclear who would emerge as the new leading scorer. But sophomore guard Trevon Hughes proved he could be counted on to score, senior Brian Butch had a solid season and the Badgers used their size advantage and discipline to play stifling defense.

Wisconsin entered Wednesday leading the nation in scoring defense, giving up an average of 54.9 points per game. The Badgers held Penn State (14-15, 6-11) to 7-for-27 shooting in the first half.

Wisconsin held Penn State scoreless for a 5:21 stretch late in the first half, going on an 8-0 run to take a 27-12 lead on a 3-pointer by Michael Flowers.

WE. WANT. MORE.

RUNNING EXTRA. Wisconsin's offensive efficiency rating was 1.35 and its defensive efficiency rating was 0.72.