Tonje spurs record-tying 3-point flurry as No. 18 Wisconsin beats UCLA 86-70 in Big Ten Tournament

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) reacts to a basket against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 14, 2025.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) reacts to a basket against UCLA during the first 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)


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INDIANAPOLIS — 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. 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 25-8 Badgers advanced to Saturday's first semifinal game against No. 7 Michigan State. John Blackwell added 18 points while making four 3s. Six Badgers made at least one shot from beyond the arc.

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