Wisconsin’s Greg Gard Reacts to Unprecedented OT Loss to Indiana
In a thrilling matchup, Indiana men’s basketball triumphed over Wisconsin with a narrow 78-77 overtime victory. The game was marked by controversial late foul calls that ultimately shifted the momentum in favor of the Hoosiers.
Game Highlights
With only 15 seconds remaining in overtime, Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd was called for a charge. This foul occurred during an attempted trap by Indiana, leading to a significant change in possession. The Hoosiers capitalized on this opportunity, getting the ball to Lamar Wilkerson, who was down by just one point.
Key Plays
- Nick Boyd was charged with a foul while trying to evade a trap.
- Lamar Wilkerson drew a foul after an aggressive drive against Wisconsin’s John Blackwell.
- Wilkerson successfully converted both free throws, giving Indiana the lead.
Wisconsin’s Braeden Carrington attempted a last-second shot but missed, allowing Indiana to secure the victory. Wisconsin’s head coach, Greg Gard, expressed his disbelief regarding the calls during the critical moments.
Greg Gard’s Reaction
Post-game, Coach Gard addressed the controversial officiating. He stated that the sequence was unprecedented, emphasizing that Enright had fouled Boyd before the charge was called. Gard remarked, “I’ve never seen anything like that. They’re trying to foul, they actually fouled us three times coming up the floor.”
These remarks highlighted Gard’s frustration with the officiating, which he felt impacted the game’s final outcome.
Final Thoughts
This overtime loss puts Wisconsin in a challenging position moving forward. The Badgers will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming games as they strive to rebound from this tough defeat against Indiana.
