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Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off

Nov. 22, 2024 19:43 PM EST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — John Blackwell scored 17 points, John Tonje added 15 and No. 19 Wisconsin rode a hot start to an 86-70 victory over UCF in the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday night. Kamari McGee added 14 points while Nolan Winter had 13 points and 10 rebounds for...

AP men's player of the week: No. 19 Wisconsin's John Tonje has a big game in win over No. 17 Arizona

Nov. 19, 2024 12:36 PM EST

The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 2 of the season: John Tonje, Wisconsin The Badgers needed someone to step up after losing all five starters from a year ago and Tonje has been that guy early in the season. The...

No. 12 Duke to face No. 17 Arizona in must-see game at McKale Center this week

Nov. 19, 2024 05:56 AM EST

More power programs are scheduling home-and-home series against each other as conference realignment has made scheduling nonconference games more difficult. It's led to some must-see games at a time when big programs typically beat up on smaller schools in buy games. ...

Blackwell, Tonje power No. 19 Wisconsin in an 87-84 comeback win over UT Rio Grande Valley

Nov. 18, 2024 22:41 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Blackwell scored a career-high 30 points and John Tonje added 19 as No. 19 Wisconsin rallied to beat UT Rio Grande Valley 87-84 Monday night. Wisconsin overcame a 52-48 halftime deficit to extend its season-opening winning streak to five games. The...

UT Rio Grande Valley visits Wisconsin after Tonje's 41-point outing

Nov. 18, 2024 03:56 AM EST

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (3-2) at Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) Madison, Wisconsin; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -20; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin hosts UT Rio Grande Valley after John Tonje scored 41 points in...

John Tonje scores 41 points as Wisconsin tops No. 9 Arizona 103-88 in foul-filled game

Nov. 16, 2024 01:50 AM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje had a career-high 41 points — two shy of the Wisconsin record — to lead the Badgers over No. 9 Arizona 103-88 on Friday night. Wisconsin (4-0) never trailed, and fans stormed the Kohl Center court after the final horn. Tonje shot 8...

Wisconsin guard John Tonje is wasting no time making his mark at his new school

Nov. 16, 2024 01:43 AM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje still has a bit to learn about his new school. Tonje was discussing Wisconsin’s 103-88 victory over No. 9 Arizona on Friday night when the former Colorado State and Missouri guard mentioned the pregame ceremony honoring the Badgers’ 2014 and 2015...

Tonje and Crowl each score 17 and slow-starting Wisconsin blows past Appalachian State 87-56

Nov. 10, 2024 14:35 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje and Steven Crowl scored 17 points each, Wisconsin took command with a huge first-half run, and the Badgers defeated Appalachian State 87-56 on Sunday to complete a busy first week of the season. The Badgers (3-0) defeated Holy Cross on Monday and...

Max Klesmit scores 26 to guide Wisconsin to 79-67 victory over Montana State in Bobcats' opener

Nov. 07, 2024 22:43 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Max Klesmit hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help Wisconsin defeat Montana State 79-67 on Thursday night in the Bobcats' season opener. Klesmit made 6 of 11 shots from outside the arc and 1 of 4 from inside for Wisconsin (2-0). He made all six of his...

Wisconsin hosts Montana State following Tonje's 23-point showing

Nov. 07, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Montana State Bobcats at Wisconsin Badgers Madison, Wisconsin; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -16.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin takes on Montana State after John Tonje scored 23 points in Wisconsin's 85-61 win against...