Cunliffe started for Wisconsin in a loss to Fort Wayne on Tuesday, posting nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot over 29 minutes.
The Herd played only eight players in the blowout 155-103 loss, which partially explains why Cunliffe joined the starting five for the first time this season. The 24-year-old has struggled for most of the campaign, averaging 7.2 points on 36.7 percent shooting over 12 games. His biggest impact has been as an outside shooter, as Cunliffe is knocking down 1.5 three-pointers per contest on 34.6 percent shooting from deep.