Rutgers suffered a 78-66 loss to Wisconsin, marking their fifth double-digit loss in the last six games. The defeat ensures Rutgers will play in the 12/13 game of the Big Ten Tournament and diminishes their chances of an NIT bid. The game saw Rutgers squander a lead, commit 18 turnovers, struggle defensively, and endure a game-breaking 19-2 run. Meanwhile, Florida faced a 79-78 loss to Vanderbilt, with turnovers proving costly as they failed to close out the game despite leading 69-62 with under 5 minutes left. The defeat came after Florida's recent strong performance against Alabama, highlighting their inconsistency.
Now Wake probably needs 3 wins in DC, which would include the Heels. But that’s the corner we’ve backed ourselves into. Might as well just win the damn thing. Vandy beat Florida tonight lol
Florida goes down at Vanderbilt. Bad loss.
Meantime, Vanderbilt beats Florida in Nashville. Upside down day.
Really bad turnover in Clayton inbounds pass, the last of 16 by @GatorsMBK, costs UF the game in 79-78 loss to Vandy. gators led 69-62 with under 5 minutes and couldn’t close. 5 of 7 SEC losses were like that.
Days after Florida's second-weekend NCAA tournament bandwagon filled up with an 18-point battering of Alabama, the Gators go to Vanderbilt and lose by one to the 9-22 Commodores.
Vandy pulls off the upset at home against Florida. The bandwagons for both Tennessee and the Gators had been filling up lately. Both still dangerous.
Brutal loss for Florida. Ugly at the end.
Vanderbilt with a bit of a stunner against Florida. Yikes, Gators.
Rutgers-Ohio State Senior Day Preview https://t.co/U2VnCVonFV via @YouTube
Vanderbilt basketball vs Florida: Jerry Stackhouse, Commodores vs Gators top photos https://t.co/CfX24XdQCu
Brutal loss.
My rapid reaction to Rutgers' 77-66 loss at Wisconsin https://t.co/rojoSk3Y0M via @YouTube
Final: Wisconsin 78, Rutgers 66. RU suffers a 5th double-digit loss in their final 6 games. The result guarantees it will play in the 12/13 game of the Big Ten Tournament against Penn State or Maryland, and it all but ends its hopes of an NIT bid: https://t.co/dzcuww43Om
Disheartening 77-66 loss for Rutgers. Held a 47-40 lead with 14+ minutes left. RU was way too reckless with the basketball (18 turnovers), out of control at times, stopped moving the ball in the halfcourt, too many defensive breakdowns and couldn’t stop a game killing 19-2 run.
U4: Wisconsin 72, Rutgers 58. Barring a miracle, the Scarlet Knights will suffer their fifth loss in their last six games.