I am going to start by stating how important it is to look through the final score and focus on several positive takeaways from a big picture perspective. The talent gap between Rutgers and Wisconsin was very apparent on the floor tonight. However, Steve Pikiell demonstrated he is a big time coach in what resulted in a 72-52 loss in one of the toughest venues in the conference against the Big Ten favorite. His ability to control the game at times by regrouping his team after timeouts and frustrating Wisconsin on the defensive end in spurts was impressive. He also showed a no nonsense approach in how he handled his team after a poor start.
Wisconsin Defeats Rutgers 72-52, But Steve Pikiell Sends Strong Message In Loss
