{
  "id": 17898802,
  "title": "Eian Elmer scores 18, Wisconsin never trails in 75-68 victory over Denver to start season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/eian-elmer-scores-18-wisconsin-never-trails-in-75-68-victory-over",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:06:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eian-elmer-scores-18-wisconsin-030631335.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madison, Wisconsin witnessed a thrilling season opener as Wisconsin defeated Denver with a 75-68 score. Eian Elmer was the standout performer for Wisconsin, finishing with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Braeden Carrington contributed 15 points and 3 crucial three-pointers. Nolan Winter led the Badgers in rebounds with a solid 14.\n\nWisconsin never trailed in the game, leading by as many as 16 points in the second half. However, Denver's Harry Bates forced a comeback with two free throws to trim the deficit to 58-54. Carrington responded with a 3-pointer and a dunk, igniting a 7-0 run that secured a 68-56 lead. The Badgers maintained their double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game.\n\nDespite scoring 46% of their points, Wisconsin's shooting was inconsistent, sinking only 6 of 26 three-pointers and 7 of 18 foul shots. Denver, on the other hand, excelled at the free-throw line, converting 18 of their 21 attempts. The Pioneers will next face UC Riverside on Saturday, while Wisconsin hosts Delaware on Friday.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Eian Elmer scored 18 points and Wisconsin posted a wire-to-wire 75-68 victory over Denver in a season opener on Monday night.Elmer made 7 of 13 shots for the Badgers and added five rebounds, three assists and two steals.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eian Elmer scores 18 points to lead Wisconsin",
    "Wisconsin never trails throughout the game",
    "Denver excels at free-throw line with 18 of 21 attempts"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Wisconsin’s ability to maintain a lead despite inconsistent shooting highlights a reliance on dominant rebounding and scoring bursts to overcome defensive lapses and opponent efficiency at the free-throw line.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}