SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (Interstat) — In a high-octane NBA G League shootout defined by runs and relentless offense, the Wisconsin Herd avenged a loss from the night before by outlasting the Memphis Hustle 134-126 on Friday at Landers Center.

The most important part of the game was Wisconsin’s explosive start and its ability to repeatedly answer Memphis charges with critical baskets, never surrendering the lead it built in the opening minutes. The Herd raced to a 36-point first quarter, setting a torrid pace that the Hustle spent the rest of the night trying to match.

Memphis, which had defeated Wisconsin by 20 points on Thursday, fought back with a 38-point second quarter to trim a 13-point deficit to just 70-61 at halftime. The Hustle continued to apply pressure in the third, closing to within single digits multiple times, but each push was met with a stabilizing response from Wisconsin. A key sequence came late in the third quarter when, after Memphis had cut the lead to seven, Wisconsin’s Kira Lewis Jr. scored on consecutive possessions to push the advantage back to 11.

The Herd then slammed the door with a 41-point fourth quarter, shooting a blistering 58.8% from the field in the final period. Every time Memphis scored, Wisconsin had an answer, often from Mark Sears or Cormac Ryan, to maintain a comfortable cushion. The Hustle got as close as six points with under a minute to play, but the Herd sealed the game at the free-throw line.

Statistical disparities told the story of Wisconsin’s efficiency. The Herd shot 58.8% from the field compared to Memphis’ 41.4%. Wisconsin also dominated the boards, outrebounding Memphis 49-35. The Hustle stayed competitive by forcing 18 turnovers and converting them into 28 points, while also dishing out 11 assists to Wisconsin’s 3. However, Memphis’ 99 field goal attempts, 37 more than Wisconsin, underscored a night of lower-percentage shooting.

The victory improved Wisconsin’s record to 12-28, while Memphis fell to 12-27. Both teams now sit near the bottom of the G League standings.

The game was a showcase for individual scoring. Key performances for Wisconsin included guard Mark Sears, who facilitated the offense throughout, and shooting guard Cormac Ryan, who provided crucial outside shooting. For Memphis, power forward Eric Dixon of Abington, Pennsylvania, was a consistent interior force, and small forward Tyler Burton sparked several rallies with his perimeter scoring.

The two teams do not meet again in the regular season. Wisconsin returns home to face Mexico City on March 6, while Memphis travels to face Austin on March 1.