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Kaminsky nets double-double, No. 2 Wisconsin beats in-state rival Marquette 49-38

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Marquette Golden's Duane Wilson, right, shoots against Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

Marquette's JaJuan Johnson, left, tries to shoot as Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

Josh Gasser scored 12 points on four 3-pointers, 7-footer Frank Kaminsky added 15 points and 10 rebounds and No. 2 Wisconsin managed a 49-38 win Saturday over Marquette.

The Badgers (8-1) shot 32 percent while contending with a 2-3 zone defense by the undersized Golden Eagles, who don't have a starter taller than 6-foot-7.

But Wisconsin looked sloppy at times in the second half, and Marquette (4-4) chipped away at a 10-point halftime deficit. Two foul shots by Sandy Cohen III with 8:57 left cut the lead to 35-33 to get upset-minded fans cheering at the Bradley Center.

Gasser steadied Wisconsin with a 3 on the next trip down the floor, and the Badgers fended off Marquette for their second straight victory in the in-state rivalry.