The 15th-ranked Badgers scored a 74-53 victory over Chicago State on Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center, holding the Cougars scoreless over a 5-minute streak during the second half and extending the lead to 24 points before the final buzzer.

John Tonje had 22 points and Nolan Winter scored 12 to pace No. 15 Wisconsin to a 74-53 win over Chicago State. Wisconsin gained control with a 17-3 run early in the second half, going in front 49-30 on a dunk by Winter with 11:21 remaining.

Wisconsin needed someone to step up after losing all five starters from a year ago and John Tonje has been that guy early in the season.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje smiles after being fouled during the second half of their game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. / Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wisconsin basketball guard John Tonje has an incredible performance against No. 9 Arizona that hasn't been seen in more than a decade

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and star wing John Tonje addressed the media following the Badgers’ 81-75 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Wisconsin basketball rolled past Chicago State 74-53 on Saturday to pick up its eighth victory of the 2024-25 season. As many predicted, it was all Badgers from start to finish. UW wing John Tonje again captained Wisconsin’s offensive attack with 22 points off 5-of-12 from the field,

Wisconsin hosted Chicago State at the Kohl Center at noon on Sunday in their first game since winning the Greenbrier Tip-Off last weekend. Odds makers tabbed the Badgers as 35.5-p

Fresh off a week of rest, the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers had a sweet 74-55 victory over the Chicago State Cougars, pulling off the blowout victory to remain undefeated on Saturday morning. Wisconsin started fast,