#Badgers wave the white flag.

Kamari McGee subs in for Chucky Hepburn.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Rookie mistake from Connor Essegian, who steps out of bounds as he comes around a screen on an out-of-bounds play.

Immediately subbed out for Jordan Davis.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Matthew Mayer keeps delivering killshots.

Up to 26 points over Illinois's 50 and extends lead to 11.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

#Badgers starting lineup is in with seven minutes left.

They need a big spark. Illinois on a 10-0 run over last 2:51.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Wonder if Greg Gard pulls Connor Essegian here.

Only 1 point on 0/3 shooting and Illinois has attacked him defensively.

But, he has the offensive sparkplug that can turn on at any moment, which could be valuable down 43-37.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

If I'm Illinois, I go straight at Tyler Wahl with those four fouls.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Bold move: Greg Gard putting in Tyler Wahl with four fouls to replace Steven Crowl with 9:49 left.

I love it. Need to keep that foot on the gas.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Steven Crowl and Tyler Wahl have four fouls with 10 minutes left.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Matthew Mayer up to 19 points of Illinois's 37 after that 3-pointer.

Shooting 7/15 from field. 4/9 from three.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Chucky Hepburn is feeling himself.

He needed that bounce-back game after a 3-shot effort against Maryland.

Has 8 second-half points and brings Wisconsin back into the fold with Tyler Wahl on the bench.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

What a turnaround for the #Badgers.

Two Chucky Hepburn threes and a Steven Crowl three gets the score to 34-33 Illinois.

Kohl Center is roaring.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Great shot from Chucky Hepburn for 3.

But, that drive illustrates the issue with the #Badgers roster.

Several open shots passed up after good ball movement because Jordan Davis and Carter Gilmore aren't good shooters.

Leaves excess responsibility on Hepburn for the hero shot.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Some question foul calls on Tyler Wahl send him to the bench with four fouls. #Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Tyler Wahl with 7 quick second-half points.

Only furthers Greg Gard's decision to leave him on the bench for 15 minutes in that first half.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

That's an offensive foul, not a defensive foul on Tyler Wahl.

Jaden Epps wraps his arm around Wahl's body as he shuffles his feet. #Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

#Badgers are letting slip here in the second half.

Illinois with a 6-0 run and now up 32-20 on Wisconsin. Similar trend happened to begin the second half against the #Terrapins.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Connor Essegian has been pulled early in both halves today for Jordan Davis.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Tyler Wahl immediately back into the action with a contested layup.

Wisconsin needs his scoring if they're going to pull this out.#Badgers.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Would argue the same for Terrence Shannon, Illinois leading scorer, who played just six minutes.

Odd, conservative moves from both coaching staffs.#Badgers https://t.co/teTdewf9NH

— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) January 28, 2023

HALFTIME: Illinois 20, Wisconsin 16.

Just a poor game from the #Badgers execution-wise after Greg Gard arguably had his best half scheme-wise recently.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Good defensive sequence from Carter Gilmore, denying Dain Dainja a chance to score.

But, Illinois gets the better of Wisconsin, with Jaden Epps blowing by Markus Illver for the layup.

20-16 Illinois with 30 seconds left.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Chucky Hepburn, Connor Essegian, Steven Crowl, and Tyler Wahl are a combined 1/12 from the field.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

This might be the worst shooting game I've ever seen in my life.

Wisconsin and Illinois are a combined 13/54(24%) from the field.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Terrance Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins have two shots combined.

Wisconsin: 6/26
Illinois: 6/23#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Steven Crowl hesitated and lost his shot opportunity, eventually getting blocked.

The #Badgers offensive gameplan isn't the issue. Shots are being created and the movement is there.

Extremely poor execution.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Max Klesmit's confidence doesn't waver.

After a 1/5 start, Klesmit connects with a three off the timeout. 13-9 #Badgers.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Chris Hodges beat off a spin move by Dain Dainja. Greg Gard didn't seem happy about it. #Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Carter Gilmore leads the #Badgers with 5 of their 8 points.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Really poor shooting from the #Badgers. Consistently seeing open looks and some flat-out misses.

On the other hand, some really nice defense thus far, which had been lacking as of late.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Skyler Bell, Tanor Bortolini, Chimere Dike, C.J. Goetz, Jack Nelson, and Jordan Turner all at Wisconsin vs Illinois.

Earn a round of applause as they present the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy here at the Kohl Center.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Ugly offensive showdown in Madison through the first 8 minutes:

Wisconsin: 2/12
Illinois: 3/11#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Interested to see where the #Badgers get main offense from this 5:

Kamari McGee
Connor Essegian
Jordan Davis
Carter Gilmore
Steven Crowl

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

What a freaking shot by Matthew Mayer.

Took a contested three-pointer over Max Klesmit and nailed it while getting fouled.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

#Badgers offense has been moving well. Gotten great looks. Just not connecting on those looks thus far.

But better signs from the offense, while it's been strong defense thus far from Wisconsin.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Not a single touch for Coleman Hawkins in the first three minutes for Illinois.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Illinois attacking Connor Essegian defensively.

So far resulting in zero points.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

First blown layup? First possession for the #Badgers on a miss from Tyler Wahl.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Biggest question of the game?

How do the #Badgers stop Coleman Hawkins? Truly a special talent for Illinois with his abilities as a tall forward.

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Max Klesmit receives a loud ovation as he's announced in the starting lineup in his return.#Badgers

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023

Max Klesmit is back. pic.twitter.com/rFeBbpVKiC

— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 28, 2023