MADSON, Wisconsin - Tenth-ranked Wisconsin lost lead scorer Johnny Davis after he was injured on a major foul early in the second half, and the Badgers fell to Nebraska 74-73 to miss a Big Ten title Gave. Sunday.
Davis was hurt when he was fouled by Trey McGowens trying to lay down with a 17:32. Davis went to the locker room and did not return to the bench, and the Badgers said he was out with a lower body injury.
Davis averages 20.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. He scored 10 runs before being injured by McGowens, who was dismissed.
"I'm optimistic he's going to be fine," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said without elaborating further on Davis' injury.
The guards said, "The officers knew my thoughts, and they knew exactly what I saw before some other things happened. I'll just leave it there and I'll watch the replays and make the necessary phone calls."
Wisconsin (24-6, 15-5) now must settle to share the title with No. 20 Illinois, who beat No. 24 Iowa 74-72 on Sunday night. Illinois will be the top seed in the Big Ten tournament beginning Wednesday in Indianapolis.