MADISON, Wis. – It may have been a runaway victory over a wounded team, but the University of Wisconsin answered a lot of nagging questions during its 68-52 victory over Northwestern Wednesday night.

For starters, the Badgers might have a new permanent lineup moving forward. Sophomore Tyler Wahl was stellar in his second straight start, leading the four Badgers who reached double figures with a career-high 14 points, and UW (12-3, 6-2 Big Ten) proved that it can play good post defense when it really locks in.

Here are my five takeaways from press row at the Kohl Center.