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Ziggler vs. Cesaro. Both deserve to win. Wish I could be in Madison and Tucson at the same time, but this works too. pic.twitter.com/ZpbZfoBzEA
— Mark Titus (@clubtrillion) March 28, 2015
Arizona favored by 1.5 points, making UW an underdog for the first time this season. Officials: Michael Stephens, Pat Adams and Mike Eades.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/BPredict/status/581939899135336448
Just about that time. #badgers are 40 minutes from Indy
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
Sean Miller is the best active college coach to not have made a Final Four right now. He has 40 minutes to change that.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
The most interesting "chess piece" on the floor in this one for me is Tarczewski. How he matches up defensively will have a major impact.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
WHY IN THE SMOKING HELL IS PAT ADAMS OFFICIATING A REGIONAL FINAL???
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) March 28, 2015
Ashley on Kaminsky and Tarczewski on Nigel Hayes for Arizona. Result looks a lot like last March: Frank scores.
— Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 28, 2015
And that's Ashley's second foul. Our first key juncture, and York's coming in.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
For a guy already with one foul on his record, that was a really silly foul Brandon Ashley.
— Michael DeCourcy (@tsnmike) March 28, 2015
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson whistled for foul and asks refs “You gonna let us play BASKETBALL?"
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky has now missed three bunnies in last three shots. Come on man!
— talkingBadgers (@talkingBadgers) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/581943031726657536
What a start for UW, which leads 10-2 at the 16:09 mark. UW's starting frontcourt: 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists in the opening 3:51.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
Yesterday Dekker said Wisc felt there were many opportunities for Badgers to blow out AZ last year, but O reb kept UA in game. Hmm …
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) March 28, 2015
Stanley Johnson asked the crowd to get into it. Staples Center went wild. Arizona fans everywhere.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) March 28, 2015
First 2 subs into the game: Duje Dukan and Traevon Jackson. Wonder how many minutes Trae will get today. #Badgers
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) March 28, 2015
Must control pace…must control pace…must control pace… RT @TBumblefut: The pace-bots are back
— Ken Pomeroy (@kenpomeroy) March 28, 2015
2 horrible possessions for the #badgers out of the timeout and now Arizona draws a Kaminsky foul in transition.
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
#badgers have actually lost a point of the lead since Ashley left with 2 fouls. Major opportunity missed as Ashley checks back in
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
8-2 run for Arizona. They've been great since the first four minutes.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
Nigel Hayes shot that three like this game was being played in Houston.
— Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 28, 2015
Ashley… x 2… He's back in the flo
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 28, 2015
Brandon Ashley doing work on Kaminsky
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) March 28, 2015
#badgers back on top as Koenig hits from long distance. Tarczewski and Hayes trade buckets
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
Wisconsin is going right at Ashley and rightfully so
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 28, 2015
U8: Wisconsin leads Arizona 19-16 with 6:57 left in the first half.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
Didn't know Tarczewski had that in him. That matchup is getting a little bit fun.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky has never been in foul trouble this season.
— Ken Pomeroy (@kenpomeroy) March 28, 2015
A little Wisconsin #LINGERIEONTHEDECK.#RHJ
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 28, 2015
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 28, 2015
FRANK.
THE.
TANK. pic.twitter.com/iGrW9413Jn— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 28, 2015
Get that garbage outta here. Kaminsky flopped. Get outta here with that trash charge on Tarczewski. Garbage.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) March 28, 2015
Wow. Academy Award-caliber there. But if the refs continue to fall for it, why not try?
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
I don't blame players for flopping. I blame refs for rewarding it.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 28, 2015
Hey I'll take it, but that was a horrible flop 🙈 lol
— Jared Berggren (@jberggren40) March 28, 2015
He has been hanging out in Hollywood RT @RobDauster: Helluva flop, Frank.
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
Mike Eades and Michael Stephens never met a flop they couldn't call a charge on.
— Brian Harrison (@BH_Orange44) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/ChrisDobbertean/status/581951271579492352
Arizona gets their first lead on a Gabe York three. Frank Kaminsky gets it right back for Wisconsin. This is fun.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
This is a high-level basketball game. And that's what games of this magnitude should be. Arizona's made six of its last seven shots, down 1.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
LOTS of emotion in this game. Getting a little chippy … and lots of trash talking going on. 26-25 Wisc with 2:39 to play in first half.
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) March 28, 2015
I can’t get enough of the adventure when Hollis-Jefferson starts to dribble the ball. Could be great, could be an absolute disaster
— Ed Isaacson (@Ed_HunterAM) March 28, 2015
RHJ dunk. Arizona up 29-26.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky has two fouls. So does Brandon Ashley. So does Stanley Johnson. One minute to go in the first half.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
Arizona really getting after it on defense. Helped by Wisconsin throwing it around perimeter. When does the Bo Ryan swing-O show up?
— Dave Ommen (@BracketguyDave) March 28, 2015
And now Tarczewski has two fouls. Five key players in this game with two fouls.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
Really hope the refs calm down a little in the second half.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
HUGE basket from RHJ to beat the shot clock after McConnell lost ball at his feet.
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) March 28, 2015
Arizona leads by 3 at the break, 33-30. Balanced scoring for the Wildcats, and they're shooting 54.5% after that slow start. Badgers: 38%.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
HALF: #Badgers trail 33-30.
Frank Kaminsky leading all scorers with 13 points, 5 rebounds. UW 38.5% FG; UA 54.5% FG. pic.twitter.com/fHg5y38DMf— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky has 13 and Dekker 7 for Wisconsin, but they need more from Hayes and/or Koenig. Can't be a two-man show if they're to win.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
After being down on the glass 9-4, Arizona is now winning the rebounding battle 14-13
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/581955241429471233
https://twitter.com/TheCoolSub/status/581959390313484288
Kaminsky for THREEE… we're tied again. Let's go #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
Hayes with his third foul
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 28, 2015
Now Dekker for three. Wisconsin has as many threes in the first minute as it did the entire first half
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 28, 2015
Frank the Tank. is starting (again) to find some mojo… Tarczewski has his third foul..
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 28, 2015
Let's Goooooo!!!!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 28, 2015
Zeus can not handle Kaminsky STILL! This isn't rocket science
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) March 28, 2015
Johnson picks up his third foul and he's down on the court with 17:37.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
Arizona has no answer for Kaminsky. Now its Hollis-Jefferson picking up his 3rd foul and giving the #badgers 2 more FTs
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
Sean Miller to ref: "WHAT DID HE DO??"
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 28, 2015
LOL NOPE. RT @PacificTakes: Really hope the refs calm down a little in the second half.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
#Badgers open the half with an 11-2 run – lead 41-34
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/581961202609184768
U16: Wisconsin leads Arizona 44-38 with 15:51 to play.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 28, 2015
The politicing with the refs now starts. Sean goes to the middle of the court to get a response. Bo Ryan with refs now. This is getting good
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 28, 2015
— Jon Bois (@jon_bois) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky has now played 60 minutes against Arizona the last two years: 49 pts, 17 boards, 54.0 eFG%.
— Drewski (@AMurawa) March 28, 2015
Sam Dekker keeping it real with Kaminsky begging for a foul https://t.co/kPY24fBzQj
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) March 28, 2015
All about Arizona defending ball screens at this point. They're super late closing out on shooters
— Jordan Majewski (@jorcubsdan) March 28, 2015
This will be a factor: S Miller calls timeout with 14:11 left to get S Johnson (3 fouls) back in game.
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) March 28, 2015
Very similar halves. Wisconsin jumps to a lead, Arizona responds. Been a good one.
— Dave Ommen (@BracketguyDave) March 28, 2015
Rachel Nichols: Stanley Johnson is back in locker room to adjust contact lens after about to check in.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) March 28, 2015
Get hot Sammy 🔥🔥🔥
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
Half started with UA getting whistled for three quick fouls. Now Wisc has 6 team fouls. 13 mins to play.
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) March 28, 2015
If Arizona wins this game with one made 3 and two offensive boards, this is a team of destiny.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 28, 2015
#Badgers guards can’t beat Zona off the dribble. But Dekker putting on a 3pt clinic to keep Wisconsin ahead.
— Dave Ommen (@BracketguyDave) March 28, 2015
Badgers are insane right now… 6 of 7 from 3-point range this half.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/JB_Long/status/581965218776940544
Kaminsky baseline for 2 more! #badgers have their largest lead of the game and Arizona has to call another timeout. 10:48 remaining
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky leaving behind a little #LINGERIEONTHEDECK.
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/BPredict/status/581965705559601152
That's where Tarczewski needs to earn his money offensively in this matchup. Be physical in the post. Mid-range jumpers won't cut it.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
Kaminsky picks up his third foul with 10:34 left. UW with 27 points on 15 possessions in the 2nd half, leads 57-50.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/JasonKirkSBN/status/581966654495551488
No answer on the perimeter
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 28, 2015
Now 7 of 8 from 3-point range in the second half. Sizzlin'
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
Hayes again from deep and the #badgers are back up 9 and taking over with 9:10 left. Ashley checking back in for Arizona
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
Double-digit lead. Danger time for Arizona; really need to go inside here.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 28, 2015
First time Arizona has trailed by double-digits this season (h/t @JavierJMorales)
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 28, 2015
Under 8 media timeout with Ashley picking up his 3rd and Arizona's 5th. #badgers lead by 9 with 7:59 left
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 28, 2015
That head fake of Hayes gets them every time.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 28, 2015
Everyone here at Staples is wearing red, but the Wisconsin fans actually are red. I think every last one is sunburned.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/ChrisDobbertean/status/581968213996498944
Welp. RT @B5Q: Frank Kaminsky is the only #badgers player with a miss this half
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) March 28, 2015
Brandon Ashley now with four fouls for Arizona
— Matt Moreno (@MattRMoreno) March 28, 2015
In the NCAA tournament, Kaminsky is 24-for-26 at the FT line
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 28, 2015
Guys, Kaminsky is kinda good #analysis
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) March 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/581968902701223936
Nigel Hayes picks up his fourth
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 28, 2015
FOUL TROUBLE
Everyone.
Fixed that graphic for ya, TBS.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 29, 2015
Officials calling it VERY tight now and Zona is in the double bonus. York hits both to cut the #badgers lead to 8 with 5:40 left
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 29, 2015
Arizona fans on their feet for one last push
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
Wow #CaptainAmerica
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 29, 2015
Wisconsin has shooters… Have you noticed? Great display this second half…
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 29, 2015
Andy North and Olivia Munn just hi-fived. /dead
— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) March 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/TN_Hoops/status/581970365204680704
This is why everyone wants to see Wisconsin against the team from Lexington. Badgers chopping up an absolutely terrific defense.
— Brian Hamilton (@_Brian_Hamilton) March 29, 2015
WISCONSIN MISSED
/world stops spinning
/we all fly into space
/life ends— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) March 29, 2015
Stanley ready to pull his hair out after double-dribble.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 29, 2015
GREAT passing by the #badgers finally draws a foul, but Kaminsky could have brought the house down with that dunk
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 29, 2015
Stanley Johnson now with four fouls for Arizona
— Matt Moreno (@MattRMoreno) March 29, 2015
Stanley Johnson, hands on head, to press row: "That is the worst call I've ever seen in my life."
— Jeff Eisenberg (@JeffEisenberg) March 29, 2015
Sean Miller and Bo Ryan get a warning. Both keep yelling at the officials…. probably because the officials have been trash.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 29, 2015
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) March 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/BPredict/status/581971452058079232
Kind of amazing it's only 7 with 4 left.
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 29, 2015
GO AHEAD, SAMMY!
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 29, 2015
SAM DEKKER! AND 1. #badgers head to the final media timeout as Johnson exits. UW leads by 9 with 3:36 left
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 29, 2015
Stanley fouls out. Just didn't show up tonight
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
— Busting Brackets (@BustingBrackets) March 29, 2015
This game was consumed by whistles. Shades of Cuse-Ohio State in the 2012 E8. Too bad.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 29, 2015
Number of people who would have thought Arizona would be in any trouble if it hit 51.4 % of FGs and 25-of-27 at the foul line:
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 29, 2015
Dekker has 18 points on 6 of 9 shooting, 3 of 4 from 3-point range & has 5 rebounds too.
— talkingBadgers (@talkingBadgers) March 29, 2015
Kaminsky has four fouls. He'll take a seat.
— Pacific Talks (@PacificTalks) March 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/ohholybutt/status/581972746403364865
https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/581972993317990400
York with a deep 3 and now its just 5. #badgers on the ropes with 2 minutes left
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 29, 2015
You can never live without hope
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 29, 2015
So who's hitting this Wisconsin three?
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
Oh my. SAM DEKKER!
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 29, 2015
Man, I'm good
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
Dekker. Dagger. And then he stared up into the crowd.
— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 29, 2015
Sam D3kk3r.
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) March 29, 2015
So what Sam Dekker did to UNC wasn't a complete fluke.
— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) March 29, 2015
#Badgers 79 | UA 73 (1:33 2H)
Sam Dekker with a huge 3 late in the game for Wisconsin, but Arizona is quick to answer inside for 2.— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 29, 2015
After Sam Dekker's running jumper, Sean Miller points a finger at him and nods his head in respect.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/BlackburnReview/status/581974239584079872
Dekker with a career-high 24 points. UW up 81-73 with a minute left.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 29, 2015
Despite Wisconsin shooting 10 million percent from 3-point range, this game is STILL a conversation.
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 29, 2015
Zona playing it out. interesting
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) March 29, 2015
YOU HAVE TO FOUL, SEAN MILLER!
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) March 29, 2015
Sam 'Freakin Dekker.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) March 29, 2015
Mother of god
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) March 29, 2015
Sam Dekker is about that life … my goodness
— Matt Moreno (@MattRMoreno) March 29, 2015
Sam Dekker is on a different planet.
— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) March 29, 2015
Terrible strategy by Arizona
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) March 29, 2015
Betcha a nickel that shot makes One Shining Moment.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 29, 2015
All Sean Miller could do was smile when Dekker hit that beauty of a shot.. It's all but over
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) March 29, 2015
https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/581975619946168321
McConnell comes out and is a wreck
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
TJ McConnell saying "I'm sorry" to his team as he walks off the floor
— Matt Moreno (@MattRMoreno) March 29, 2015
Arizona shot 57 percent from the field and lost.
— stunna (@stunnaIo) March 29, 2015
INDY get ready for a #Badgers invasion! FINAL FOUR HERE WE COME!
— talkingBadgers (@talkingBadgers) March 29, 2015
Shame AZ-Wisconsin was a foul-fest in E8 and not well-reffed game in FF. Upside: UK-Badgers one step closer. Bo, I salute you again.
— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) March 29, 2015
Sam Dekker's second half: 20 points, 6-of-6 FGs, 5-of-5 3FGs, 3-3 FTs
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) March 29, 2015
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) March 29, 2015
The #Badgers are coming back for more. #FinalFour #MakeEmBelieve pic.twitter.com/wMJw06RV1R
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 29, 2015
Eighth time in tournament history two teams have met in the Elite 8 in consecutive years. All eight times the same team has won both games.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) March 29, 2015
Since Arizona's last trip 14 years ago ('01), there has been exactly ONE school west of Kansas in the Final Four (UCLA). Up to you, Zags.
— Brett Edgerton (@EditorEdge) March 29, 2015
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