MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin kicker Rafael Gaglianone will miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery Thursday, the school announced.Gaglianone did not play in Wisconsins 30-6 victory against Michigan State on Saturday as a result of the injury. School officials noted that his condition appeared to worsen this week, leading to the need for a surgical procedure.Youre disappointed for Rafael because of all the work hes put in and how well he was playing, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said in a release. From a football perspective, Ive appreciated the way the other guys in that unit have responded this week.Gaglianone, a junior, had been in the midst of a stellar season. He connected on a Big Ten-best seven field goals in eight attempts and was 10-for-10 on extra point tries. He has held the Badgers field goal role since his freshman season in 2014, when he made 19 of 22 field goals. Gaglianone missed spring practice in 2015 while recovering from a similar back injury.Unfortunately this isnt his first experience with something like this, Chryst said. But weve seen that Raf is going to do everything he can to get back on the field as soon as he can.Senior?Andrew Endicott will replace Gaglianone. Endicott missed an extra point attempt last week against Michigan State but made a 41-yard field goal on the first attempt of his college career.School officials noted Gaglianone, who played in only three games this season, will be eligible to apply for a medical hardship waiver with the NCAA to seek another year of competition. Eli Apple Jersey . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Aaron Brooks Jersey . 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Hes a tough horse. He shows up, and he was determined to get his head in front there.He paid $3.20 to win. It was the 28th Crown win for trainer Jimmy Takter, the career leader in the series.It was a satisfying victory for Takter who nursed the horse through multiple serious injuries.I am speechless, Hall of FFamer Takter said.dddddddddddd The people here saw two great, great horses fighting side by side down the stretch. For me, it was maybe the best race I ever had a horse participate in.The Meadowlands presented the four Crowns for older horses on Friday. The eight events for 2 and 3-year-olds take place Saturday.In other results, driver Yannick Gingras won a pair of $250,000 Crowns with Hannelore Hanover in the Filly & Mare Open Trot and Lady Shadow in the Filly & Mare Open Pace.Hannelore Hanover, the 3/5 favorite, beat Bee A Magician, the 2013 Horse of the Year, by two lengths.It was her 16th win in 19 starts this season for trainer Ron Burke.The time was 1:53 3/5 for the mile. She paid $3.40 to win.Lady Shadow, the 1/5 choice, beat Sassa Hanover by 2 1/4 lengths for her 11th win in 19 starts this year.She paid $2.40 to win.In the only upset, 4-1 shot Flanagan Memory beat Resolve, the 1/5 favorite, by a length in the $500,000 Open Trot.Brian Sears was at the lines for trainer Rene Dion as the 6-year-old paid $10.60 to win. ' ' '