John Tonje scores 27 to lead No. 17 Wisconsin over Northwestern 75-69

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) drives past Northwestern guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) drives past Northwestern guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)


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EVANSTON, Ill. — John Tonje had 27 points and 17th-ranked Wisconsin beat Northwestern 75-69. Down by two, the Badgers went on a 14-3 run just after the halfway point of the second half to take the lead for good. Reserve Carter Gilmore scored seven points during the decisive run and finished with 15 and seven rebounds. The Wildcats were just 1 for 6 from the floor during the spurt. The Badgers had lost two of three after a seven-game winning streak. Jalen Leach had 23 points and seven assists for Northwestern, which found out Saturday second-leading scorer Brooks Barnhizer is out for the season with a foot injury.

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