Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell dropped 28 points in the Badgers’ 84-69 win over USC on Friday. After mustering 15 points in Wisconsin’s Jan. 14 victory over Ohio State, Blackwell dropped 16 first-half tallies to set the tone against the Trojans.

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 to extend its winning streak to seven games.

Wisconsin regained composure after the extended USC run thanks to strong play from star sophomore guard John Blackwell and senior leader Max Klesmit. It then maintained a double-digit edge throughout the latter portion of the closing frame.