Wisconsin was in the driver's seat for much of the game on Saturday. But turnovers, bad shooting and poor play overall let Oregon back into the game and eventually into the win column, sending Badger fans home stunned after the 73-77 overtime loss. The loss ends a five-game win streak for Wisconsin and now puts the Badgers' Big Ten title hopes in jeopardy.
After jumping out to a 12-point lead at halftime, the Badgers seemed firmly in control of the game. It was also a game they should have won, which makes the loss sting even worse. Even great teams will lose a few in February, but the way this one went down just left such a bad taste in the mouth. So, how are Wisconsin fans reacting to the brutal upset?
Wisconsin alumnus Big Cat weighs in
Deserve to lose this game. Hopefully a wake up call
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) February 22, 2025
Former player Sam Dekker reacts
Oh no!
— Sam Dekker (@dekker) February 22, 2025
Klesmit and Blackwell struggle mightily
Max Klesmit is a huge liability for Wisconsin basketball
— Paul Heckman (@Paul_Heckman_) February 22, 2025
You have a timeout! Set up a play! Klesmit taking the last shot?! No thank you. #Badgers have no one to blame but themselves.
— Josh Knegendorf (@joshk70) February 22, 2025
Concern for March?
2 Seeds don't lose 15 point second half leads at home
— Scary Alvarez (@barryisthedon) February 22, 2025
Some fans are still holding out hope for a great season
Wisconsin was 1-5 through 6 games in February last year
— Dr. Marte (@Badgers_44) February 23, 2025
We are 5-1 this year. It took an epic collapse for us to lose.
We are fine.
Wisconsin will take on Washington on Tuesday as their next chance for redemption. The Huskies are dead last in the Big Ten, so it should provide a good opportunity to get things back on track with just four games remaining in the regular season.