Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Coach Greg Gard Rues Foul Trouble to 2 Key Players But Commends Bench For Stepping Up in Their Place…. they’re ;
Badgers Coach Greg Gard Reflects on Loss to Maryland: Key Players’ Foul Trouble and Bench Performance
In Wisconsin’s 68-76 loss to Maryland, head coach Greg Gard expressed frustration over foul trouble for key players, John Tonje and John Blackwell, during the first half. Despite the setbacks, Gard commended the team’s bench for stepping up in their absence. The bench contributed 9 points, with Kamari McGee scoring 9 points in 23 minutes and Carter Gilmore grabbing 5 rebounds in 17 minutes.
With Blackwell and Tonje sidelined for most of the first half, the Badgers managed to stay close, trailing by just one point at halftime. Gard acknowledged that losing two star players to fouls affected the team’s performance, but appreciated how the bench held the fort during that stretch. However, the Badgers struggled in the second half, allowing a Maryland 11-0 run that sealed their fate.
Gard pointed to missed opportunities in the second half, where several easy shots were missed, giving Maryland momentum. Despite the loss, the Badgers will have a chance to rebound when they face the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, aiming to return to winning
form.