This sparked a row between the two teams following Sunday’s 77-63 victory for the Badgers (15th-ranked).
According to the Big Ten, it will “take prompt and appropriate disciplinary actions” after it has completed its review.
Howard stated that he was upset Wisconsin (21-6, 12-4) called timeout at 15 seconds remaining. Greg Gard, Badgers coach, said that he called it because his reserves had entered the game and were running out time to pass the ball beyond midcourt.
Howard started arguing with Gard at the handshake line. He pointed a finger towards Gard while complaining about the late move. Howard reached out through the crowd to reach Krabbenhoft. Replays revealed that Howard had his hand open when he hit Krabbenhoft on his left side.
The skirmish saw players from both sides get involved. Video appeared to show Michigan’s Moussa Dibate and Wisconsin’s Jahcobi Nath punching each other.
Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin’s athletic director, said that he had already contacted Kevin Warren, Big Ten commissioner about the situation and added that Wisconsin had employees who were “affected” or injured.
Warde Manuel, Michigan’s athletic director, issued a statement stating that he had called McIntosh to apologize and that Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman had reached out to Rebecca Blank “to apologise for the completely unacceptable behavior.”
Johnny Davis scored 25 points to Wisconsin (21-5 and 12-4). Wisconsin outscored Michigan 42-4 in the final 18 minutes.
Hunter Dickinson scored 21 for the Wolverines (8-7, 14-11).
NO. NO. RUTGERS 72
WEST LAFAYETTE (Ind. (AP) — JadenIvey scored 25 points, Zach Edey added 15, and No. Rutgers’ recent success against ranked teams was ended by 5 Purdue.
Rutgers had won four of its previous games against teams from the Top 25. Purdue was also defeated by the Scarlet Knights in December.
Ivey scored most of his points at the line. He made 15 of 18 free throws. Trevion Williams, Sasha Stefanovic and Mason Gillis each scored 11 points for the Boilermakers (24-4 and 13-4 Big Ten).
Paul Mulcahy got 15, Clifford Omoruyi added 14, and Ron Harper Jr. scored 13 for Rutgers (16-10-10, 10-6).
NO. NO.
INDIANAPOLIS, (AP) — Jared Bynum had 38 seconds to go in overtime and made two free throws. This capitulated Providence’s 19-point lead.
The Friars (22-24, 12-2 Big East) came back from being down 43-24 in the first half. They were still seven points behind with two minutes remaining in regulation.
Providence finished at the top of the conference standings with 22 points from Nate Watson and 15 rebounds from Noah Horchler.
Chuck Harris scored 17 points, while Aaron Thompson had 16 for Butler (13-15 and 6-11), which has now lost three straight.
NO. 14 HOUSTON, WICHITA STATE, 74, 2OT
WICHITA (Kan.) — Houston was lifted by J’Wan Roberts’ dunk in double overtime with 1.3 seconds left
Roberts made it his only basket of the game. It came after Craig Porter, Wichita State, hit a tie 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left in overtime.
Josh Carlton scored 11 points in overtimes and finished 9 of 14 on the floor for the Cougars (22-4; 11-2 American Athletic Conference).
Porter and Ricky Council scored 17 points for the Shockers (13-10, 4-7).
