Jordan Taylor missed a three-point shot and Josh Gasser couldn’t connect with a desperation put-back in the closing seconds Thursday night as Wisconsin fell to Syracuse 64-63 in the NCAA Tournament. The loss marks the second straight season that Badger were eliminated in the regional semi-finals.
Three-point shooting was one of the bright spots for the Badgers as they went 14 of 27 (55%) from behind the arc in the game. However, Wisconsin hit just 7 of 22 shoots from inside the arc including a 5 of 12 night in the paint. Taylor and Jared Berggren each scored a game-high 17-points in the loss. Taylor tried to make it 20 but couldn’t connect…
AUDIO: Jordan Taylor – on his final shot :16
Defensively, Wisconsin couldn’t do much to stop Syracuse as they shot 55% from the floor and 55% from beyond the arc. C.J Fair led 4-players in double-figures for Syracuse with 15-points. Orange Head Coach Jim Boeheim had nothing but high praise for the Badgers after the game…
AUDIO: Jim Boeheim on Wisconsin’s effort :07
Syracuse will take on Ohio State Saturday for a trip to the final four. The Buckeyes got by Cincinnati 81-66 Thursday. Michigan State was booted from the dance by Louisville 57-44. The Big Ten is 1-2 in the Sweet 16 so far with Indiana taking on #1 Kentucky Friday night.
Wisconsin’s year ends with a 26-10 record.
