Wolverines lose heartbraker at the buzzer to Wisconsin, 53-52

Josh Gasser’s 3-pointer bounced off the glass and through the net at the buzzer, giving the 12th-ranked Badgers a 53-52 win over Michigan. The Wolverines had double-teamed Jordan Taylor, forcing him to give up the ball, but Gasser’s shot went in, dealing a severe blow to Michigan’s NCAA tournament hopes.

The Wolverines (17-12, 7-9 Big Ten) led by two, but Darius Morris missed the front end of a one-and-one with 30.8 seconds remaining. Michigan still had four fouls to give and used them all, forcing Wisconsin to inbound the ball again each time.

The last foul came with only 5.4 seconds left, but that was enough time for one more shot. Gasser was able to get it off from just to the right of the top of the key.

Taylor scored 20 points for Wisconsin (21-6, 11-4).

Tim Hardaway Jr. had 16 points for Michigan, which went 5 of 11 from the free throw line.