Wisconsin squeaks out an NIT quarterfinal victory over Oregon to keep the season alive

Viva Las Vegas.

A season that has been laden with an inordinate number of games decided in the final minute and dotted with frustrating losses will end in Las Vegas for Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his players.

With guards Max Klesmit, Chucky Hepburn and Connor Essegian hitting critical three-pointers, the Badgers wiped out a six-point deficit in the final 3 minutes 14 seconds to stun host Oregon, 61-58, in the quarterfinals of the…