BadgerBeat Live: Wisconsin vs. Villanova in the NCAA tournament

Updates and observations as UW plays Villanova in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Join us on Twitter: @badgerbeat

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by Wisconsin Basketball via twitter 3/18/2017 8:10:07 PM
Jalen Brunson, called Nova's "glue guy" by Howard Moore, had 0 pts and 1 assist in first half.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:10:37 PM
Second half underway. Villanova with the ball first.

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:11:24 PM
Well that is NOT how the #Badgers wanted to open the half. Brutal.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:11:34 PM
DR with an offensive rebound and put-back basket on the first possession of the second half! 31-29. #LetsMarchNova

by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:11:36 PM
Atta boy, Ethan! Welcome back.

by Wisconsin Basketball via twitter 3/18/2017 8:12:48 PM
Stick a mustache on Jay Wright and he's Josh Brolin in Hail Caesar. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7OfqdBV0AAWLgt.jpg

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:13:28 PM
The rims are being heavily punished for some unknown wrong to start the half. It's almost as if the players have been sitting for a while.

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:14:45 PM
Two quick fouls on Koenig. He now has three with 16:58 to play.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:14:55 PM
#Badgers Koenig out with 3 fouls with 16:58 left. Huge.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:15:31 PM
Koenig sits with three fouls. t.co

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:15:49 PM
A well-rested Happ already making his presence known in the paint. 2-for-3 shooting with four points. UW leads 37-33 w/ 15:33 left

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:17:27 PM
Another turnover prevents #Badgers from building on lead.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:17:32 PM
#Badgers up 37-33 with 15:33 left. UW leading 20-10 in points in the paint.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:17:43 PM
Cats have gotten out into transition a bit and will have two Hart free throws after U16 break. Down 37-33 to UW. #LetsMarchNova

by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:18:35 PM
#Badgers getting all of their 2nd half points--in the paint. Good!!
Need to win a few more of the 50-50 loose balls
up 37-33 15:40 2nd H

by Mike Heller via twitter 3/18/2017 8:19:12 PM
Ethan Happ getting involved to start the second half, now with 8pts, 4reb, 2stl, 1blk, 1ast for the #Badgers .

WIS 37, NOVA 33 | 15:33 2H http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7OhAghUwAEpXFL.jpg

by Wisconsin Basketball via twitter 3/18/2017 8:19:22 PM
UW 10 of 14 in the paint. Gard said earlier this season 70 percent is a benchmark of sorts. #Badgers just above that right now.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:19:26 PM
That is two fouls Iverson has drawn by being active on glass.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:22:06 PM
#Badgers Happ gets his third foul, with 14:58 left. One ref had held ball, other nailed Happ.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:22:44 PM
Anthony Jordan overrules Dixon and Happ has three fouls with 14:58 to go.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:22:44 PM
Koenig back in with 14:10 left for Trice, who is really struggling today.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:23:54 PM
Happ with this third foul. He sits with Koenig. 'Nova ties the game on the ensuing possession. 37-37 with 14:10 to play. t.co

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:24:02 PM
#Badgers Koenig back with 14:10 left and three fouls.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:24:04 PM
Koenig picks up his fourth foul on a charge. He's sitting with 13:41 left.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:24:52 PM
#Badgers Koenig gets his fourth and is out with 13:41 left. Big, big, big trouble.

by Jeff Potrykus via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:05 PM
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by Wisconsin Basketball via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:12 PM
Bronson Koenig just picked up his fourth foul at 13:41, an offensive foul.

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:23 PM
KJ takes a charge! And JB scores at the other end! Cats back on top 39-37. #LetsMarchNova

by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:39 PM
Villanova has only led for 1:12 in the first 26 minutes of this game. They have retaken the lead with 13:28 remaining.

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:51 PM
Josh Hart picks up his third foul with 13:07 left.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:52 PM
Four fouls on Koenig. He sits back down. 'Nova takes the lead. Need Hayes to step up here.

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:25:53 PM
Wisconsin has been outscored by 12 with D'Mitrik Trice on the court. The freshman is going to be counted on with Koenig on the bench.

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:26:53 PM
Team fouls: UW - 13, 'Nova 9. Over/under for total team fouls at the end of the game: 40.

by Bucky's 5th Quarter via twitter 3/18/2017 8:26:57 PM
Mikal Bridges now with 3 fouls for Nova as well.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:27:41 PM
Terrific drive through the lane and finish with the left hand by Brunson. Cats up 43-40 with a FT to come. #LetsMarchNova

by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:29:10 PM
Brunson lays it in plus a foul on Brown. FT coming after the timeout. Villanova has made 4 of its last 4 FGs.

NOVA 43, WIS 40 | 11:59 2H

by Wisconsin Basketball via twitter 3/18/2017 8:29:26 PM
Villanova leads 43-40 with 11:59 remaining with a FT upcoming. Foul trouble, turnovers and missed FTs - 2016-17 themes - hurting UW here

by Benjamin Worgull via twitter 3/18/2017 8:29:33 PM
Twelve of Nova's 16 points this half have come in the paint. Wildcats lead 43-40 with 11:59 left.

by Jim Polzin via twitter 3/18/2017 8:29:39 PM
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by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:29:43 PM
#Badgers have been on the wrong side of a lot of 50-50 calls by officiating crew. Now in trouble with Koenig (4) and Happ (3) on the bench

by Mike Heller via twitter 3/18/2017 8:30:38 PM
Nova's halftime adjustment: Drive to rim every time. #Badgers ' foul trouble making it difficult to stop the 'Cats.

by Tom Oates via twitter 3/18/2017 8:31:42 PM
#Villanova recognizes #Badgers weakenss without Koenig and Happ on the floor--doubling Nigel on all touches.

by Mike Heller via twitter 3/18/2017 8:31:46 PM
Jalen. Brunson. #LetsMarchNova twitter.com/marchmadness/s…

by Villanova MBB via twitter 3/18/2017 8:33:08 PM
Referee Anthony Jordan has taken over the #Badgers -Nova game.

by Tom Oates via twitter 3/18/2017 8:36:08 PM

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BadgerBeat Live: Wisconsin vs. Villanova in the NCAA tournament

Updates and observations as UW plays Villanova in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Join us on Twitter: @badgerbeat