Wisconsin beats No. 3 Michigan 65-62 in OT
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Wisconsin's Ben Brust, top, celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot in the final second of regulation against Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin defeated Michigan 65-62 in overtime.
MADISON — With a three-point lead and less than 3 seconds on the clock at the end of regulation, Michigan coach John Beilein's plan was to foul.
Wisconsin's Ben Brust never gave the third-ranked Wolverines the chance.
Brust tied the game with a shot from just inside midcourt as the clock expired and then hit a 3-pointer with less than 40 seconds left in overtime to give Wisconsin a 65-62 victory.
"We had two fouls to give, go foul," Beilein said. "(Brust) turned the corner on Caris (LeVert), and he couldn't get it done in time."
Brust's shot at the end of regulation was a dramatic turn of events for Wisconsin (17-7, 8-3 Big Ten) and a soul crusher for Michigan (21-3, 8-3).
Just moments earlier, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a contested 3-pointer to put the Wolverines up 60-57 with less than 3 seconds left in regulation.
Following a timeout, Mike Bruesewitz passed up his first option in the inbounds play and then hit Brust in stride. The guard took one dribble across halfcourt and launched the shot, which hit nothing but net.
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said the play was drawn up to see how Michigan defended the first cutter, Brust read the defense and reacted.
"The best thing was Mike's pass on the dime on the run, didn't have to reach back for it, able to catch it all in one motion," Ryan said.
Michigan still had fouls to give before the shot, and Beilein said the order coming out of the timeout was to foul. He also put LeVert on Brust to bolster the defense.
It was then time for Beilein to try rallying the troops.
"You're always picking them up in overtime, you're always saying something — even if you're lying like crazy," Beilein said. "'Guys, we've got them where we want them. We're in better shape.' It's always the idea of what we're doing."
For all the fireworks in the final 3 seconds, the teams only managed seven points in overtime, including Brust's winning 3-pointer.
Following Brust's shot, Hardaway couldn't connect on his drive to the hoop on the next Michigan possession, and Glenn Robinson III fouled Jared Berggren on the rebound.
The Wolverines went to a full-court press with two more fouls to give. But the Badgers broke the press, and Michigan had to foul twice more to finally put Ryan Evans on the free throw line.
Evans, who shoots less than 43 percent from the line, missed the front end of a 1-and-1, and Burke couldn't connect in a rushed final possession for the Wolverines.
It was another grinding win for the Badgers keyed by their defense. Michigan came in as one of the top scoring teams in the country at almost 78 points per game. But Wisconsin held Michigan to less than 40 percent shooting from the field, including 5 of 18 from beyond the 3-point line.
Michigan was 1 for 7 from the field in overtime, and the offensive futility was highlighted by one sequence in which Mitch McGary stole the ball outside the 3-point line and drove the other way only to miss the layup with Berggren defending the rim.
Beilein said the Wolverines missed out on 14 points thanks to missed layups.
"I'm not talking about when they're really contesting," Beilein said. "I'm talking about we had the ball, the basket and us, and it didn't go in."
Brust scored 14 points for the Badgers, while Berggren added 13 points and eight rebounds. Sam Dekker scored 12 points, while Evans finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Burke scored 19 points to lead Michigan, but needed 21 shots to do it. Hardaway added 18 points, and McGary had 12 points and eight rebounds.
It was the second straight game for both teams to go past regulation after the Badgers beat Iowa 74-70 in double overtime on Wednesday and Michigan downed Ohio State 76-74 in overtime on Tuesday.
The students rushed the court after the final horn ended, and Bruesewitz took over the public address announcer's microphone to thank the crowd.
Several Wisconsin players said the consecutive overtime games exemplified their will to win even as critics contend they're not talented enough, not fast enough and, as Bruesewitz said he's seen on Twitter, not good-looking enough.
"We have a group of guys in that locker room that believe and is going to fight until the end until you tell us we can't play any more basketball," Berggren said. "We just find a way to get it done."
Feb 12, 2013 at 2:13 p.m.
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Haha... wi55lady...
I really don't even know where to go from here.
You state you know the game but your comments make no sense.
Bo Ryan is simply one of the best coaches in the game. He was successful at the D3 level and now at D1, with less "talented" players as well. By less talented, I am talking about the blue-chip recruits. The players he recruits are determined by his system.
There is a difference between having an effective game plan and not EXECUTING the game plan correctly. Believe me, Coach Ryan makes ADJUSTMENTS when necessary but they still strive to execute their game plan effectively, and when they do, they often win!
Feb 12, 2013 at 8:28 a.m.
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Bo Know Basketball.
Feb 12, 2013 at 8:18 a.m.
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More facts to ponder...
At the end of the 2011-12 season Bo Ryan teams had won 73% of their games at Wisconsin.
His teams have won 76% of the time during his entire coaching career. Among coaches with 500 career wins that ranks second only to Roy Williams.
In Big Ten Conference play Wisconsin has won 71% of the time under Bo. That ranks first all time among Big Ten coaches with at least five years of experience, better than Bob Knight, Tom Izzo, Gene Keady or Thad Motta, and EVERYONE else!
For the 40 years from 1954 to 1995, the Badgers had only eight winning seasons, only two winning records in Big Ten play, and only finished as high as fourth four times. They had one NCAA appearance.
Under Ryan, the Badgers have had 12 straight winning seasons, and 11 consecutive top 4 finishes in the Big Ten, and 11 straight NCAA tourney appearances (soon to be 12 for both). They do not play pretty basketball, but Ryan’s formula is proven and it works. Would we fans like a conference championship and/or a Final Four appearance? Of course. But to say there's not enough team play and a game plan is just plain ignorance. How do you think they won at #1 Indiana this year?
Feb 12, 2013 at 7:24 a.m.
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Once again wi55lady, you couldn't be more wrong. The Badgers have a higher 3-point percentage in the games they lost than the games they won. 3-pointers account for 237 of 665 points they've scored in conference play this season, or roughly 35% of their points, that mean 65% of their points come from shots other than 3-pointers. I'm beginning to question whether you actually believe what you type or if you're just being a troll to get a rise out of Badger fans.
Feb 12, 2013 at 6:15 a.m.
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There is nothing worse than a bunch of ball hogs that pass too much. It's a recipe for disaster.
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:27 a.m.
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Oh wow. I struck a nerve. Both of you must not watch too many Badgers games. They have NO offense other than 3 point plays. That is if they make them. Honey, I know basketball so ZIP IT!!! When one game plan isn't working, the best coaches revise their game plan. Ryan sticks to his same bs plan and that's why they're not at the top. Maybe if you watch a few games, you'll realize what I'm saying is true. But then, you're probably men and think you're the only gender that knows basketball or any sports for that matter. But that's okay, you can hug your tarnished sport trophies and think you're a jock.
Feb 10, 2013 at 10:53 a.m.
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Perfect rebuttal DKS.
Wi55lady's comment is just another example of people with little basketball knowledge speaking up when they shouldn't.
Unfortunately, this too often is the start of pushes to oust HS coaches.
Feb 10, 2013 at 10:17 a.m.
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You're kidding,right? First, you state they pass too much, then you state there's "too much ball hogging and not enough team playing". Second, stating "I can't believe Ryan still has a job" shows your lack of basketball knowledge and might be one of the worst analyses I've ever read. First, Bo Ryan is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in college basketball, not only does he do more with less talent than any other coach, he continuously game plans and implements a scheme which frustrates teams with much more talent who play at a faster pace. You don't beat Indiana on the road and Michigan (both top-5 teams) with a coach which your 'surprised still has a job'. Do you not realize that passing a lot is part of the game plan? Bo Ryan runs a variation of the swing offense (THAT is the game plan) which largely involves spacing, screening, and PASSING.
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The swing offense is NOT a dribble-drive offense like you'll see from many basketball teams - passing is a deliberate and important part of the swing offense - and once again, THAT is the game plan.
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Oh, and you say they're "bad" if they aren't hitting 3s? In Wisconsin's 8 conference wins, they are shooting 31.7% from 3, in their 3 losses, 34.6%. Oops. Please try again.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/14202...
Feb 10, 2013 at 9:38 a.m.
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I can't believe Ryan still has a job. First, it seems the Badgers do NOT have a game plan from start to finish. All the players do is try for 3 point plays. They have NO inside offense!! If they aren't hitting 3 point plays, they're bad. Secondly, they pass alot!! Thirdly, the players do not go for or see a player that's open. So many times if they played heads-up basketball, they would see an open guy. I think there's too much ball hogging and not enough team playing AND game plan. Ryan may be loved but he isn't doing this team any favors.
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