Purdue Upsets No. 11 Wisconsin

Hummel blocks last-second shot as Boilermakers roll past Badgers

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2008 8:34 PM CST

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Purdue Upsets No. 11 Wisconsin — Purdue's E'Twaun Moore (33) puts up a shot over Wisconsin's Brian Butch (32) during the second half of a college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. Moore scored 16 points to lead the Boilermakers to a 60-56 win over the 11th-ranked Badgers. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman) (Associated Press)

Robbie Hummel had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Purdue, but his day wasn't done until the final seconds. Hummel blocked a driving layup by Michael Flowers to preserve a 60-56 Big Ten upset of No. 11 Wisconsin, reports the Associated Press. The Boilermakers, who have won five straight, snapped the Badgers 10-game win streak.

E'Twaun Moore led the way for Purdue (15-5, 6-1) with 16 points as the Boilermakers moved into a tie for second place in early conference play. The Boilermakers' last win over a ranked team was Dec. 15 against Louisville. Brian Butch had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Badgers (16-3, 6-1), while Trevon Hughes added 11 points. (More NCAA stories.)

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