Graduate student John Tonje finished with 22 points, his fourth game with at least 20 points, to lead Wisconsin. The 6-foot-4 guard hit five of 12 shots, including three of six from three-point range, and nine of 10 from the free throw line.

The No. 15 Badgers cruised after an ugly start against the struggling Cougars in a non-conference game Saturday at the Kohl Center..

Things started a little slow, but a huge second half powered Wisconsin past Chicago State for a 74-52 win, as they move to 8-0 on 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,