Wisconsin basketball team has received many clutch performances in the NIT and now heads to Final Four seeking a championship

MADISON – This is what Greg Gard envisioned when he decided that Wisconsin would participate in the NIT if given the opportunity.

Much like their play during the regular season, the Badgers have been far from perfect. Yet after home victories over Bradley and Liberty and a road victory over Oregon, UW (20-14) is in the NIT semifinals and will face North Texas (29-7) at 6 p.m. (Central) Tuesday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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