Wisconsin locks down at least a share of B1G regular season title with gritty win over Indiana
For the first time in the Greg Gard era, Wisconsin has claimed at least a share of the B1G regular season title.
Wisconsin needed a road win over Indiana on Saturday afternoon to guarantee a piece of the B1G regular season championship. Despite trailing by nine points late in the game, the Badgers used a huge surge in the final 10 minutes of the contest to post a 60-56 victory over the Hoosiers at Assembly Hall, spoiling Senior Day.
It was the first time Wisconsin has claimed a regular season conference crown since the 2014-15 season, doing so under Bo Ryan. Gard just completed his fifth regular season as the leader of the Badgers.
The Badgers were led by Nate Reuvers, who scored a game-high 17 points in the win. Micah Potter was also sensational, posting a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Aleem Ford added 12 and Brad Davison pitched in with 11, including two huge free throws to clinch the victory.
THE BADGERS ARE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS! 🏆@BadgerMBB clinches a share of the title on the road with a second-half comeback: pic.twitter.com/bu5f7ZrBWQ
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 7, 2020
Indiana held a 46-37 advantage with 10 minutes remaining in the game, but Wisconsin was able to chip away at the lead, staying within striking distance. The Hoosiers later owned a 51-44 lead with 6:52 to play, and the Badgers went on a 12-0 run to take a 56-51 lead, and it never relinquished the advantage.
Wisconsin finished the regular season with a 14-6 mark in B1G play and 21-10 overall. Michigan State and Maryland (both 13-6) can also claim a share of the B1G regular season title with wins on Sunday.
Michigan State plays Ohio State while Maryland hosts Michigan.