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.

Fresh off a week of rest, the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers had a sweet 74-55 victory over the Chicago State Cougars, pulling off the blowout victory to remain undefeated on Saturday morning. Wisconsin started fast,

Wisconsin needed someone to step up after losing all five starters from a year ago and John Tonje has been that guy early in the season.

The score would seesaw until veteran guard Kamari McGee, who scored 10 points off the bench, canned a three-pointer to push Wisconsin ahead 65-62. Tonje would follow with a layup on the ensuing possession, and the Badgers did not relinquish their lead for the remainder of the game.

Wisconsin basketball guard John Tonje has an incredible performance against No. 9 Arizona that hasn't been seen in more than a decade

After dropping 41 points on No. 9 Arizona, Badgers guard John Tonje has been named both the AP national player of the week and Big Ten men's basketball player of the week.

After dropping 41 points in UW’s signature win over Arizona on Friday, Badger wing John Tonje earned Big Ten Player of the Week nods on Monday. Tonje is the first Badger to receive the honor since Johnny Davis in 2022. In the win, the graduate student also became the fourth player in UW history to score at least 40 points.

John Tonje had 22 points and Nolan Winter scored 12 to pace No. 15 Wisconsin to a 74-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday. Wisconsin (8-0) gained control with a 17-3 run early in the second half, going in front 49-30 on a dunk by Winter with 11:21 remaining.

John Tonje had 22 points and Nolan Winter scored 12 to pace No. 15 Wisconsin to a 74-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday.Wisconsin (8-0)