Despite a blitzkrieg of 3-pointers from Wisconsin, IU only trails 36-31 at the half.
The Hoosiers withstood seven 3-pointers from the Badgers to limit it to a two-possession deficit.
Leading the way for IU was freshman forward Cody Zeller, who had nine points and junior forward Christian Watford, who had eight points and six rebounds.
Wisconsin forwards Jared Berggren and Rob Wilson have fueled the Badgers with ten points apiece while guard Josh Gasser knocked down three 3-pointers.
With a minute to play in the first half, the injury bug bit IU again. After losing senior guard Verdell Jones III for the season with a torn right ACL on Thursday, sophomore forward Will Sheehey limped to the locker room with the training staff.
Halftime: IU 31 Wisconsin 36
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