Badgers fans flock to Twitter to share hot takes on Wisconsin's double-overtime victory over Indiana
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of No. 8 Wisconsin's 80-73 double-overtime victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten battle Thursday night at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Here's what fans were saying after the Badgers improved to 4-1 in conference play:
Keeping it rolling
Trice was a man down the stretch. But Tyler Wahl found his shot at the right time. The home streak over Indiana continues!
— Dennis Semrau (@DennisSemrau) January 8, 2021
Don't forget the extra fixins
With Nitty Gritty sauce?
— Melmore Gardens (@GardensMelmore) January 8, 2021
Hitting the road in style
Badgers had to gut it out over two overtime’s, but Trice with 21 points and excellent leadership, and Tyler Wahl’s two three pointers in the second OT gave Wisconsin a huge team win with the next two games on the road.
— Jeff Ostach (@JeffOstach) January 8, 2021
Making progress
Great teams find ways to win tight games, regardless of venue or opponent. Excellent execution down the stretch to avoid the outcomes of the Marquette and Maryland games. On Wisconsin!
— Jake Nelson (@Jake_Nelson10) January 8, 2021
Just the way it is
Gutty, gutty win. March-type win. This is life in the B1G.
— Russ Evansen (@waunaruss) January 8, 2021
Delivering under pressure
What a roller coaster. TJD is a freight train, kinda ran out of gas at the end but he is a problem for everyone. Trice offensively and the team defense had the answers when they absolutely needed them. Gutsy win
— AJ Donaldson (@AJdonaldson_1) January 8, 2021
One of the best
Wahl with a huge finish and Davis playing late minutes with him having big rebounds. Trice is as clutch of a Badger as we’ve seen
— tony hoffman (@badgerfanot) January 8, 2021
Missing the boost
On Wisconsin! I feel we missed the home crowd/student advantage tonight. IU was about to crumble in first half. Students would have pushed them over edge. Game like this makes UW stronger. Give IU credit they have a few excellent players.
— Dan Ryan (@dtrain0001) January 8, 2021
Weakness exploited again
Great win but we need to figure out how to defend in the paint. This will be our kryptonite until we figure it out. We seem a step too slow.
— Hanold (@herohanold) January 8, 2021
Don't overthink it
Still trying to figure out how they won
— Tyler Morgan (@tyler_morgan28) January 8, 2021
Finding his footing
Nice to see Reuvers turn his play around and step up at the end of the game, especially on the defensive end.
— Ben_issimo (@Benissimo4) January 8, 2021
Total team effort
Gutty win.. Senior leadership pays off. Just so cool to see the younger guys step up! Tyler Wahl!! That’s a very good, young athletic team in IU. Trice = Clutch .. again! Conference is loaded..
— Paul Bergum (@paul_bergum) January 8, 2021
Taking care of business
Big finish. It was a Big Ten grinder and they got it done.
— Scott (@CCSO228) January 8, 2021
Can't say it enough!
A great, grinding, tough win over a very good team with several great players including a possible all American. Everyone contributed. The two non geriatrics, Davis and Wahl really came through especially Wahl in OT. Davis had some magnificent rebounds. And Trice! Trice! Trice!
— Melmore Gardens (@GardensMelmore) January 8, 2021
More than words can say
— Todd (@pilprin) January 8, 2021
If it ain't broke ...
It fits the program. Crean type would be annoying in Madison. Mark Few is quieter than Gard and seems to do well
— Blessed beyond belief (@tribalcoin) January 8, 2021
Bullied on the block
Good win, but how has Reuvers not gained any muscle since freshman year? Dude gets bodied by 6’3 kids. It’s super frustrating night in and out.
— Mitchell Ace (@Mitchell_7523) January 8, 2021
Tell it like it is
I was frustrated with the defense in the paint but they are a tough team, like last year they show pretty big heart.
— WSRanter (@WSRanter) January 8, 2021
Time to dig deep
Gritty win...but we’ve GOT to get some energy off the bench going forward. B10 teams proving it matters, especially during a year with no fans and quiet arenas
— Jackie (@jlhalvy) January 8, 2021
Won't be the last time
Wahl and Trice were awesome and almost everyone else had their moments, but man... pic.twitter.com/2QyBOoNlgi
— BuckybadgerW (Fullback U/Mayo Bowl Champs Fan) (@BuckybadgerW1) January 8, 2021
Taking the next step
Meech’s game has jumped to another level. Has been fun to watch his development 👏🏼 @DMitrikTrice0
— Ron N. (@RonFiki) January 8, 2021
Respect well earned
Honestly, really proud of the guys. Obviously some issues early 2H, but they kept fighting. A win is a win, they got it done. Love this group
— EJ Temme (@ej_temme) January 8, 2021
Rough ride in store
It's going to be a long ride back to Bloomington for the Hoosiers. They let a chance at a rare W in Madison slip away.
— Madtown Alum (@madtownalum) January 8, 2021
Blast from the past
The last time Indiana beat @BadgerMBB at the kohl center I was a freshman in college, that was a long time ago! #palmpilot #whatsatextmessage
— David (@dekaplan1122) January 8, 2021
Nothing comes easy
It shows how tough the B1G is this year. Not pretty at times, but it’s a W and we needed it. Also, Trice is unbelievably good.
— Rick Wolff (@badgerwolff) January 8, 2021
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