Just a few weeks ago, it seemed like Northwestern was a lock to clinch its first NCAA bid in school history. The long tortured program is in the middle of its best season ever, but had lost 4 out of its last 6 going into Saturday night’s game in Indiana. However, despite their recent slide, most experts were certain that the Wildcats would clinch an NCAA tournament birth with a win against the Hoosiers. When Northwestern was up 8 with 1:33 left, the dream appeared to be becoming a reality. However, it was not meant to be tonight. A furious comeback by Indiana in the final 90 seconds gave the Hoosiers a 63-62 win, and left the Wildcats devastated. Let’s review a few tweets from when Northwestern was leading late in the game…
Northwestern is closing in on a school record 21st win in a single season that's amazing
— Steve Helwagen (@SteveHelwagen) February 26, 2017
And the mass exodus of fans at Assembly Hall begins with 1:33 left in the game and the Hoosiers trailing by 6…
— Tricia Whitaker (@TriciaWhitaker) February 26, 2017
6 point ball game with 1:33 left. Fans filing out of Assembly Hall…
— Meghan McKeown (@Meghan_WISH8) February 26, 2017
The bank is open for Bryant McIntosh and that will just about close out the Hoosiers' account, 61-53. #iubb
— Jeremy Price (@JPPrice) February 26, 2017
Tom Crean may need extra security getting to his car tonight.
— Boiled Sports (@BoiledSports) February 26, 2017
This senior night ceremony should be uncomfortable
— Hoosier Sports Live (@HoosiersLive) February 26, 2017
#iubb is officially a dumpster fire. The 22-0 run was a wolf in sheeps clothing
— Hoosier Sports Live (@HoosiersLive) February 26, 2017
Not watching the game, but judging from tweets, I'm guessing this team has completely given up.Plz put this season out of its misery!
— Hoosier Haze (@HoosierHaze) February 26, 2017
Famous Northwestern alums expressed their disappointment…
I didn't think I could be this bummed out by a @NUMensBball loss. So I guess that's progress?
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) February 26, 2017
Absolutely devastated.
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) February 26, 2017
I. Am. Dead.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 26, 2017
Fortunately for the Wildcats there is time left to still lock up a bid, but the window is getting smaller.
