Golden Eagles-Badgers: Wisconsin Blows It Late, Loses to Marquette

Because of the fact that I write recaps on both the Wisconsin Badgers and the Marquette Golden Eagles, I wasn't really sure what to do with the headline. But when I thought about the game between the two teams on Saturday, I came to the conclusion that while Marquette did rally for a pretty nice comeback, this was ultimately a game that was blown by the Badgers. The Badgers led for most of the game, but when it came down to it, they just couldn't contain Jerel McNeal. McNeal hit a three-pointer with 5:26 left to put Marquette back in the lead, where they would remain until the final whistle. It was part of a 26-point performance from McNeal. It's no secret that Bo Ryan has always been known for his slow tempo, defensively minded teams. When it comes to his offense, he usually relies on the big guys in the paint, as well as some key three-point shooters. Last night, I felt the presence in the paint was non-existent. Too many times I felt the Badgers just chucked up the ill-advised three, similar to ... (link)