Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (33), Nolan Winter (31) and Max Klesmit (11) react to a three-point basket against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)(Michael Conroy | AP)
Wisconsin beats UCLA 86-70 to advance ahead in Big Ten Tournament
By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Tonje matched his career high with six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points, and No. 18 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten Tournament single-game record by making 19 3s in an 86-70 victory over fourth-seeded UCLA on Friday. Tonje also had nine rebounds and four assists. He was 9 of 10 from the field and a perfect 6 for 6 on 3s as the Badgers (25-8) advanced to Saturday’s first semifinal game against No. 7 Michigan State.
John Blackwell added 18 points, five rebounds and four assists while making four 3s. Six Badgers made at least one shot from beyond the arc. Iowa also made 19 3s against Northwestern three years ago. Sebastian Mack scored 18 points for the Bruins (22-10), who head into the NCAA Tournament with a 4-4 mark in their last eight games. Kobe Johnson had 14 points. Wisconsin seized control by closing the first half with a flurry of 3s to build a 48-29 cushion.
The Badgers will take on #1 Michigan State in the semifinals on Saturday, March 15th at 12:00 p.m. on CBS-WSAW.
