Photos: Wisconsin Badgers hold off Eastern Illinois Panthers in emotional home opener
The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team honored the family of assistant coach Howard Moore, who’s on medical leave, before going on to beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 65-52, in their home opener Friday night at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Jerrell Moore, son of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, takes the court as an honorary sixth man before the teamÕs game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The two were in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of the coachÕs wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. The elder Moore has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Jerrell Moore, son of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, takes the court as an honorary sixth man before the teamÕs game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The two were in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of the coachÕs wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. The elder Moore has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Jerrell Moore, son of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, watches a video honoring his father before the teamÕs game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The two were in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of the coachÕs wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. The elder Moore has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin interim assistant coach Alando Tucker becomes emotional while watching a video tribute to assistant coach Howard Moore before the start of a game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Moore was involved in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. He has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. At right is Moore's mother, Trennis. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Howard Moore, Sr. and his wife, Trennis, acknowledge the crowd after a tribute to their son, Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore, before the start of a game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Moore was involved in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. He has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. At right is Moore's mother, Trennis. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Jerrell Moore (wearing number 34) son of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, joins a team huddle before a game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The two were in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of the coachÕs wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Jaidyn. The elder Moore has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) shoots over Eastern Illinois forward Jordan Skipper-Brown (2) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) shoots over Eastern Illinois forward Jordan Skipper-Brown (2) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) looks to pass during a during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford (2) and Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) contest the shot of Eastern Illinois guard George Dixon (35) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin guard Kobe King (23) drives toward the basket during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) and Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) defend Eastern Illinois forward Jordan Skipper-Brown (2) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) and Eastern Illinois forward Jordan Skipper-Brown (2) compete for a rebound during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) blocks the shot of Eastern Illinois guard Marvin Johnson (4) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) drives against the defense of Eastern Illinois guard Marvin Johnson (4) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) and Wisconsin center Joe Hedstrom (32) defend Eastern Illinois guard George Dixon (35) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) and Wisconsin center Joe Hedstrom (32) defend Eastern Illinois guard George Dixon (35) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Badgers 65, Panthers 52

Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl (5) shares a moment with Jerrell Moore, son of Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Howard Moore, before the teamÕs game against Eastern Illinois University at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The coach his son were involved in May 25, 2019 vehicle crash that claimed the life of his wife, Jennifer and daughter, Jaidyn. Moore has continued to face health challenges since the accident was unable to attend the game. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL