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.

MADISON, Wis. — John Tonje had 22 points and Nolan Winter scored 12 to pace No. 15 Wisconsin to a 74-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday. Wisconsin (8-0) 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. The Cougars (0-9) made just 1 of 13 shots during that stretch.

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

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 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,