Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from Wisconsin's 70-58 loss to Nebraska on Thursday in the Big Ten tournament. Get it straight from the source by following @LucasAtLarge on Twitter.

For one of rare times since mid-December the Badgers were not the tougher team, especially in the paint. Huskers played with more tenacity

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2016

Vitto Brown kept UW close in the first half by going 5of5 from field, including 3of3 from 3. His teammates went 2of19. Brown was 0for2 2ndH

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2016

Kept waiting for Bronson Koenig & Nigel Hayes to get untracked. Didn't happen. Both were accountable and answered all questions afterwards.

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2016

Bad loss will impact seeding. But to what degree? It's normally not as dramatic as initially feared after a game like this. Thinking 7-8.

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2016

Number of plyers admitted frustration snowballed with not only missed shots & turnovers but defensive breakdowns. Vowed bounce back in Dance

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2016