Nigel Hayes scored 18 points .
Ethan Happ added 16 for the second - seeded Badgers ( 25 - 8 ) , who had lost five of their last six entering the tournament .
Nigel Hayes scored 18 points and Ethan Happ added 16 for the second - seeded Badgers ( 25 - 8 ) , who had lost five of their last six entering the tournament .