Virginia Tech, making their first tournament appearance in a decade, could not overcome a Wisconsin second half lead and fell 84-74 to end their season. It was not all in their control, however. First it was Seth Allen’s ankle injury. Then it was questionable officiating. Then it was just the ball bouncing the wrong way off the rim. The Hokies could not catch a break, cutting the lead down to one five times in the second half but failed to take the lead.
The problems that plagued the Hokies all season made another appearance late Thursday night. Wisconsin dominated the offensive glass, ending the game with an absurd 21 offensive rebounds.