NCAA tournament: Wisconsin defeats Wofford, 53-49

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Jon Leuer scored 20 points and Trevon Hughes added 19, and fourth-seeded Wisconsin held off 13th-seeded Wofford, 53-49, in the opening round of the NCAA tournament Friday at Jacksonville, Fla.

Leuer’s baseline jumper with 17 seconds remaining snapped a 49-49 tie, and the 6-foot-10 forward added two free throws to finish the victory.

Wisconsin (26-9) advanced to the second round of the East Regional against 12th-seeded Cornell, which upset Temple earlier Friday.

Wofford (26-9) led, 49-48, with under 2 minutes to go but committed two turnovers and missed two foul shots down the stretch.

Jamar Diggs led the Terriers, making their first appearance in the NCAA tournament, with 13 points. Noah Dahlman added 10.

-- Associated Press

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