Wisconsin basketball lost its seventh game in nine tries Saturday afternoon, this one a 91-83 home defeat to the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini.
The Badgers came out of the gates hot, signaling a possible change from the team’s form during the losing skid. But the game soon became a sprint, one Wisconsin lost because of its inability to get key stops on defense.
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Tyler Wahl led the way for the Badgers with 20 points on 9 of 14 shooting. He was no match for Marcus Domask, who finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
It’s safe to say Wisconsin fans are not happy after the loss. I’d describe the mood as despondent as the Badgers continue their tumble toward the middle of the Big Ten.
Here is how Wisconsin social media reacted to the loss to Illinois:
Wahl scored inside to cut the deficit to 66-61 but Essegian gave up a drive and fouled his man. Two FTs coming for ILL after the break (7:28) left. Essegian coming back out; Storr coming back in.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) March 2, 2024
layup line defense https://t.co/u6kByqqgJI
— Grant Bilse (@WiscoGrant) March 2, 2024
At this point, I am starting to wonder if Essegian can ever defend at a B10 level. Right now, teams just attack him relentlessly. Maybe getting in better shape in the off-season will make a difference, but he has so far to go.
— Badgermaniac (@THEbadgermaniac) March 2, 2024
Tyler Wahl is once again trying to power the team to victory, we shall see if his coach and teammates indulge him
— Grant Bilse (@WiscoGrant) March 2, 2024
Domask is abusing Wahl
— Carter Elliott (@CarterElliott__) March 2, 2024
Fans who paid money to watch Marcus Domask score 30 on the same post move over and over should get a $5 Culver’s gift card or something
— akschaaf (@akschaaf) March 2, 2024
Marcus Domask lost his last game at the Kohl Center as a senior in high school.
Don’t think he’s gonna lose this one.
27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists for the Waupun native.#Badgers
— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) March 2, 2024
Chucky Hepburn passes up an open three, dribbles into the key just to get his shot blocked 🤦🏻♂️
Storr feels like the only player playing with…
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