Wisconsin men's basketball fans unamused by win ahead of tough stretch
The Badgers beat Western Illinois, which was a tune-up before two of their next three games against top-3 teams.
Bo knows?
Bo Ryan has been avenged
— Andrew Miller (@heyapm) November 28, 2023
Like most on a Monday after a holiday weekend
Pretty uninspired effort
— Mr. Fairway (@MrFairwayGolf) November 28, 2023
Wisconsin beat SMU
SMU beat Western Illinois by 37.
— Wisconsin Johnson (@gjohnsonwi) November 28, 2023
Hide the horses
Saturday is gonna be a barn burner. 😁😁
— Tyler Ten Pass (@Cheesehead0392) November 28, 2023
Didn't miss much
I completely forgot this game was happening 😀
— Stephen Henreckson (@sphenreckson) November 28, 2023
CE3's effort still solid
Liked Essegian's energy, especially on defense. Glad he had a couple threes fall.
— Vampire Cabbie (@fmschep) November 28, 2023
Midterms are coming
It was nice to see the Badgers win a game that they were supposed to without any drama! I am excited to see a team with some depth and young athletes. Chucky started to come on offensively and Wahl and Crowl are playing solid ball. Can’t wait to see how this team progresses!
— Doug Schulz (@SchulzDoug) November 28, 2023
"At Michigan State is the easy game."
Sources (on TV) say the schedule gets a bit tougher from here. Let's bottle the #karma of half-time hotshot and see where it takes us. Apparently, we won't be riding the Gus Bus to get there.😉🏀
— Rob Hernandez (@RobHernandezGLF) November 28, 2023
Winter is here
Hepburn, Crowl, Storr, and Wahl all scored in double figures as the Badgers defeated Western Illinois, 71-49. Liked the scoring in the paint during the 1st half. Credit to the players being up for a brutally cold Monday night early start before a sparse crowd which was expected.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) November 28, 2023
Just observant?
Is Jeff Ostach using AI?
— Más Tequila (@JoRy_MaMa) November 28, 2023
Adjustments incoming?
Solid. Looked like Gard was working some new rotations, which may have made things look a bit sloppy. Hoping they saved their best basketball for Saturday (and then the two that follow).
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) November 28, 2023
Rumor has it a good team is coming
Solid home win with good performances from much of the team. Nice tune-up for a major test on Saturday.
— Daniel Konar (@daniel_konar) November 28, 2023
Overmatched indeed
Returning from Florida and awaiting Marquette on Saturday, can’t be upset with a convincing win against an overmatched opponent! Bring on the Warriors!
— Brian Denu (@BeloitSoccer) November 28, 2023
Who says they didn't care?
Pretty easy cover for western Illinois. Easy money there. Badgers not caring much this game with a huge schedule upcoming
— BrockinSB (@HiuraFan) November 28, 2023
No surprises are good
Largely non-descript.
— UWOX95 (@wpscmsn) November 28, 2023
Great price!
This game had as much meaning as the $1 secondary market ticket prices. Check back on Saturday afternoon.
— Jeff (@bluehighway15) November 28, 2023
And they did!
They’re supposed to win that game
— JdiZZle12 (@DiggsDeuces) November 28, 2023
Think so?
Gotta play better than that on Saturday or that game will be over by halftime
— Mark Meddings (@MeddingsMark1) November 28, 2023
Goodnight!
Yawn!
— Steven Smith (@SteveSUWbba) November 28, 2023
Free throws are free!
Offense seemed in slow motion at times. Too much standing around. This will not fly against Marquette. Overall, a win is a win and good to see better free throw shooting. #Badgers
— Teri Shannon (@77rocket) November 28, 2023
Any eligibility left?
That halftime half-court shot for $5K was pretty fun.
— Laura in the 608 🌈⚾️🐈⬛ (@hemming_hawing) November 28, 2023
I'm not wishing the week away
Let’s just get to Saturday
— Spenser Williams (@SpenserWilliams) November 28, 2023
Because they own the paint?
Crowl and Wahl should be selling insurance
— Glowing Ice Beer Cold (@HaakonMusic) November 28, 2023
Figure it will
Loved it. Kohl better be rocking Sat.
— Casey Ward (@Badgerbydesign) November 28, 2023
Great teams cover
Meh…didn’t learn anything. Didn’t cover spread. Still work in progress to establish identity.
— Timm Richardson (@CheezieTimm) November 28, 2023
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