The Wisconsin Badgers lost to the James Madison Dukes 72-61 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, finishing their season on a disappointing note after earning a No. 5 seed in the South Region.
It was an ugly game from the beginning for the Badgers, who dealt with turnover issues as they couldn’t deal with James Madison’s physicality.
A.J. Storr and Chucky Hepburn, who were the heroes for the team during the Big Ten Tournament, struggled, and the Badgers could never really get a rhythm during the loss.
The defeat to James Madison sends Wisconsin home during the first weekend once again, as they’ve now failed to make the Sweet Sixteen since 2017.