Klesmit, Hepburn lead Wisconsin past Oregon in NIT 61-58

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Wisconsin earns trip to NIT semifinals with late clutch shooting

Wisconsin makes clutch shots down the stretch to beat Oregon and advance to the NIT semifinals.

Mar 22, 2023, 03:47 am

EUGENE, Ore. -- — Max Klesmit scored 18 points, Chucky Hepburn made a 3-pointer with 55.4 seconds remaining and Wisconsin defeated Oregon 61-58 on Tuesday night in the NIT.

Wisconsin (20-14) advances to the semifinals in Las Vegas against North Texas on March 28.

Klesmit was 5 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Badgers. Hepburn scored 12 points. Steven Crowl had nine points and 10 rebounds.

The Ducks (21-15) were led by Keeshawn Barthelemy, who posted 15 points and six rebounds. Quincy Guerrier added 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oregon.

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