The Wisconsin Badgers secured a thrilling victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten tournament semifinal, advancing to the finals with a 76-75 win in overtime. Key player AJ Storr showcased remarkable performance throughout the game, contributing significantly to the team's success. Chucky Hepburn's pivotal moment came at the buzzer, sending the game into overtime, where the Badgers eventually clinched the win. This victory marks Wisconsin's return to the Big Ten semifinals for the first time since 2019, setting up a highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 seed Purdue. The game was a showcase of strategic plays, with Wisconsin making crucial adjustments defensively, highlighted by Max Klesmit's game-winning shot. The upset against Purdue, a top-seeded team, was a result of a collective effort, including significant contributions from players like Steven Crowl, who discussed the defensive adjustments post-game. This win is celebrated as a memorable moment for Badger fans, emphasizing the team's resilience and strategic prowess.
Former Eastview standout Steven Crowl talks about the adjustments #Badgers made defensively to help them pull off upset against Purdue to reach the Big Ten tourney final. @StribSports https://t.co/PL2pLe1lM3
Postgame with @BadgerMBB Chucky Hepburn after Wisconsin took down @BoilerBall in OT for @BigTenNetwork: https://t.co/0CdvYD2EPu
Chucky was CLUTCH in @BadgerMBB's Semifinal win over Purdue. @TheAndyKatz caught up with him postgame to discuss the victory: https://t.co/x3eXPPNTID
The โฆ@BadgerMBBโฉ with a monster W over โฆโฆ@BoilerBallโฉ Klesmit drains game winner to send Wisconsin to the Big Ten final - via @ESPN App https://t.co/B73rkXUqis
A win Badger fans wonโt forget anytime soon! ๐ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/Klp2PJ7ZZR
The defense and effort here by Chucky Hepburn can't be talked about enough. ๐ฃ๏ธ @ChuckyHepburn x @BadgerMBB #B1GMBBT https://t.co/1r8Ovzg77H
Wisconsin basketball, Max Klesmit upset 1-seed Purdue: Social media reacts to Badgers' win https://t.co/L6CWcMNYF2
Wisconsin is heading to the Big Ten title game after upsetting Purdue 76-75 in overtime ๐ฅ ๐ฅ @CBSSportsCBB https://t.co/rVoxVm62yf
SEE YOU IN THE FINALS, WISCONSIN! ๐ค #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/Hvarl7c8uJ
With three players fouled out, the fifth-seeded Badgers forced overtime and then made two huge plays in the final 21.6 seconds to stun Purdue, 76-75. https://t.co/ROKonU54Bz
WISCONSIN BEATS PURDUE TO HEAD TO THE BIG 10 TITLE GAME. ๐คฏ โ WIS +5.5 โ O 141.5 Total Points https://t.co/yGYietDA8L
WISCONSIN UPSETS NO. 1 PURDUE IN BIG 10 SEMIFINAL ๐ฟ https://t.co/oPtGfztxrX
DOWN GOES PURDUE!! Wisconsin shocks No. 1 Purdue in OT to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game! ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/EcDnpq26R5
Wisconsin outlasts Purdue in OT for the Big Ten title ๐ฏ (via @BigTenNetwork) https://t.co/fA36Dca9Kg
The Badgers are heading to the #B1GMBBT finals โผ๏ธ๐ฆก https://t.co/8ooIctewpw
WISCONSIN BEATS PURDUE IN OT ๐จ (via @BigTenNetwork) https://t.co/US3dSnqvRy
WISCONSIN UPSETS PURDUE TO ADVANCE TO THE BIG TEN TITLE GAME! ๐จ (๐ฅ: @CBSSportsCBB) https://t.co/F914gDj58w
.@BadgerMBB pulls off the upset in OT to move on to the Big Ten tournament final! https://t.co/Ur2jNEh2t7
Wisconsin upsets Purdue in the Big Ten Tourney semis! https://t.co/x7gMSvPK2s
WISCONSIN UPSETS NO. 3 PURDUE ๐จ The Badgers take down the Boilermakers in OT to advance to the Big Ten title game ๐ฑ https://t.co/mXalqNLUdP
PURDUE GOES DOWN โผ๏ธ Wisconsin wins it in OT. ๐ฅ: @CBSSportsCBB https://t.co/eCkChsmrLN
WISCONSIN KNOCK OFF NO.1 PURDUE IN OT ๐ฑ https://t.co/L3DVCONuQq
.@BadgerMBB WINS IT IN OT ๐คฏ THIS IS MARCH. (via @CBSSportsCBB) https://t.co/tx1PoIZyXD
Purdue falls to Wisconsin 76-75 in overtime in Big Ten semifinals.
FINAL: Wisconsin 76, #Purdue 75 in overtime of Big Ten tournament semifinal https://t.co/sx7QXjQgg5
BADGERS ARE MOVING ON TO THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP!! WHAT A GAME!! @BadgerMBB x @bigten https://t.co/PzDQr8Qq4A
Klesmit with the clutch game-winner for #Badgers to upset No. 1 seed Purdue #B1GMBBT https://t.co/b2ubYGqk5a
Badgers take down Purdue https://t.co/85dO078XTu
DOWN GOES TOP-SEEDED PURDUEโผ๏ธ @BadgerMBB IS GOING TO THE BIG TEN TITLE GAME AFTER TAKING DOWN PURDUE๐ฅ https://t.co/MaGZPjjQow
AJ STORR WITH THE FOLLOW ๐ฅ ๐ฅ: @CBSSportsCBB https://t.co/qoRhPQzi8I
STORR FLYING IN FOR THE SLAM! ๐ช @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/HcOUszSMPq
AJ STORR FROM OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE RACK ATTACK ๐ฅ @BadgerMBB https://t.co/yQkT6OIi32
Chucky Hepburn sends Wisconsin-Purdue to OT โผ๏ธ (via @CBSSportsCBB) https://t.co/gCJOTJgBqI
CHUCKY HEPBURN TIES IT UP AT THE BUZZER ๐จย WHAT A SHOT @BadgerMBB!!!!!! https://t.co/BEojcalhO4
#Badgers get a hoop from Hepburn at the buzzer. OT.
Wisconsin ball. 65-62 Purdue, 22.6 seconds left.
#Badgers Hepburn up to 10 points, four assists, two boards and two steals.
AJ Storr is SMOOOTH with it. ๐ฎโ๐จ ๐ฅ @CBS | @BadgerMBB https://t.co/UBYL4pUkzt
AJ Storr continues to step up for the Badgers. ๐ฅ ๐ฅ @CBS | @BadgerMBB https://t.co/lhR2n8eAGn
Storr nailed that triple ๐ฏ @BadgerMBB https://t.co/L0HkCE2Lzn
The Badgers are moving onto Saturday! โฉ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/gkWHNeoWm6
Back in the Semis for the first time since 2019! ๐ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/ZUBNLgxWvt
AJ Storr and @BadgerMBB are rolling. ๐ฅ The high-flying star sits down to talk about his big day and tomorrow's matchup vs. No. 1 Purdue. #B1GMBBT https://t.co/AtVwhCz4lj
A dominant all-around performance has the Badgers moving onto the #B1GMBBT Semis! ๐ค #WinWithAPurpose x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/h6ueVLrsHm
Wisconsin is moving on! ๐ @BadgerMBB beat Northwestern to advance to the Big Ten Semifinals against @BoilerBall tomorrow! https://t.co/vgNBeoLJPo
AJ Storr is putting on a show for the Badgers! ๐คฉ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/DLvZYDwxKl
More in Storr for the Badgers in this game ๐ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/KAPcEVOPnf
You kind of figured this would end in an AJ Storr oop. ๐ฒ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB ๐บ: @BigTenNetwork https://t.co/oGrtUtzNwh
BIG STORR SLAM! ๐ค ๐ฅ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/RlPUeEdZ67
And more from AJ Storr ๐ธ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/tlFIU5qBLb
AJ Storr with ALLL the moves ๐บ ๐คฉ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/2QvxUgdayj
Wisconsin drained ๐ first-half threes! ๐คฏ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/VshSFBr6Nr
The Badgers are ballinโ! ๐ฆก #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/YBqjX0R1tf
The Badgers can't miss. ๐ฏ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB ๐บ: @BigTenNetwork https://t.co/wEQjovSe2f
More for Storr ๐ @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/Wls7DOUMsW
AJ Storr wants more! ๐ค @storr_aj x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/8qhh487lxc
The Badgers are headed to the @TargetCenterMN! ๐ #B1GMBBT x @BadgerMBB https://t.co/fS8pVaBHeb
.@BadgerMBB is headed to the @TargetCenterMN! ๐ #B1GMBBT https://t.co/r6USTL7xvf