WATCH: La Crosse’s Johnny Davis scores career-high 37, interview after upset win over No. 3 Purdue

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January 3, 2022 Rick Solem

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La Crosse native Johnny Davis scored 27 of his career-high 37 points in the second half, as the 23rd-ranked University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team knocked off No. 3 Purdue 74-69 on Monday.

Read the game story here, including a Davis feat not seen since Tim Duncan at Wake Forest.

"Heeeeeeeeere's JOHNNY!"

3:00+ minutes of a 37-piece 💯@JonathanCDavis1 put on an absolute show tonight, and it was glorious pic.twitter.com/oMO7vZiPvV
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) January 4, 2022

"They're a very good team defensively. I just found my spots and hit the shots that I shot."@JonathanCDavis1 caught up with @TheAndyKatz to discuss his career night (37 points & 14 rebounds) in @BadgerMBB's win at No. 3 Purdue. pic.twitter.com/go4VwoYHOK
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) January 4, 2022

TOP PHOTO: FILE – Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis (1) is defended by Purdue’s Isaiah Thompson (11) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)