University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach John Powless was willing to play shorthanded to teach a valuable lesson.
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Clarence Sherrod helped the 1970-71 Wisconsin team set the program record for scoring average, putting up 86.3 points per game.
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Clarence Sherrod holds the Wisconsin record for scoring average in a season. He set it during the 1970-71 season by averaging 23.8 points per game.
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Glen Richgels was voted by his teammates the Most Valuable Player on Wisconsin's 1970-71 team.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball opens NCAA Tournament vs. Montana
Montana guard Joe Pridgen passes the ball as Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter defends during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter pulls in a rebound over Montana guard Joe Pridgen during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Nolan Winter, right, during an NCAA Tournament game against Montana in March.
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Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter collides with Montana forward Te'Jon Sawyer while shooting during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee looks to pass the ball as Montana forward Jensen Bradtke, left, and guard Kai Johnson defend during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee drives to the basket ahead of Montana forward Jensen Bradtke, left, and guard Malik Moore during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Monte, the University of Montana mascot, kisses the standard Thursday before the team faces Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana coach Travis DeCuire directs his team against Wisconsin during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives the lane as Montana guard Malik Moore defends during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana forward Te'Jon Sawyer drives to the basket as Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl defends during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl posts up against Montana guard Joe Pridgen during the first half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard looks on during the first half against Montana in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana guard Kai Johnson drives past Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana guard Joe Pridgen goes up for a basket as Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee and forward Carter Gilmore, right, defend during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore lands on Montana forward Amari Jedkins during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Xavier Amos pulls in a rebound over Montana guard Joe Pridgen and Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter during Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana guard Brandon Whitney drives past Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Montana guard Money Williams collects a loose ball as Wisconsin guard John Blackwell pursues during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore looks to pass the ball as Montana guard Money Williams defends during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Montana during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl looks to pass the ball as Montana forward Te'Jon Sawyer defends during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard directs his team against Montana during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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Wisconsin guard John Tonje passes the ball as Montana guard Money Williams defends during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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John Blackwell dribbles against Montana on March 20 in Denver.
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Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter loses control of the ball while driving between Montana guards Malik Moore and Joe Pridgen during the second half of Thursday's first round of the NCAA Tournament in Denver.
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