The Badgers ran out of time against Rutgers Saturday, failing to string together back-to-back wins for the third time in six games.
Going into Saturday’s contest, the air in the Kohl Center shimmered with history to celebrate 125 years of Wisconsin Basketball as the Badgers came ready to fight.
Following an ecstatic win against Michigan, Lily’s Classic captivated the attention of many students, resulting in a sparse student section during Saturday’s game. Low energy spilled into a low-scoring game, resulting in a 58-57 loss for Wisconsin.
While Saturday’s loss had grave implications for the Badgers’ future in March Madness, there were some positives from the game.