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Badgers' Overtime Loss Jeopardizes NCAA Tournament Hopes

2/25/2025

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Story summary

In a heart-wrenching overtime battle, the Wisconsin Badgers fell to Oregon 77-73, slipping to No. 13 in the NCAA NET rankings and jeopardizing their Big Ten title aspirations. With only two weeks remaining, the Badgers must secure victories in their final four games, beginning with a pivotal matchup against Washington, to boost their NCAA Tournament chances.

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Historical Context

In a tense overtime clash, the Wisconsin Badgers lost to Oregon 77-73, echoing their 2015 NCAA upset by the Ducks. Historically, the Badgers have faced fierce competition in the Big Ten, needing strong finishes to secure NCAA bids, as seen in their 2016 Sweet Sixteen run.

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In a heart-wrenching overtime battle, the Wisconsin Badgers fell to Oregon 77-73, slipping to No. 13 in the NCAA NET rankings and jeopardizing their Big Ten title aspirations. With only two weeks remaining, the Badgers must secure victories in their final four games, beginning with a pivotal matchup against Washington, to boost their NCAA Tournament chances.

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