| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | 36 | 58 | 94 |
| PUR | 37 | 47 | 84 |
John Tonje's strong 2nd half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue 94-84 in key Big Ten game
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Game Highlights
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Game Highlights
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- — John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points and six assists to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue 94-84.
Tonje scored 10 straight points during a key second-half stretch that gave Wisconsin a lead it never relinquished.
The Badgers (20-5, 10-4) won their fourth straight despite losing backup guard Kamari McGee late in the first half when a replay review resulted in a Flagrant 2 call and an ejection after McGee's hand hit Trey Kaufman-Renn below the waist as he tried to guard Purdue's Braden Smith.
Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with a career high 30 points. Fletcher Loyer scored 15 and Smith had 12 assists C.J. for the Boilermakers (19-7, 11-4), who lost their second straight for the second time this season.
Purdue honored All-American forward Caleb Swanigan at halftime. The 2017 Big Ten Player of the Year and first-round draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers died in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2022 at age 25. The local coroner ruled Swanigan died from natural causes.
Wisconsin: After a sluggish start, the Badgers showed what they're capable of by nearly outscoring Purdue in the first half and playing much better defense in the second.
Purdue: The Boilermakers struggled to find a second scoring option in the second half when Kaufman-Renn had 21 of Purdue's 47 points. The result: A rare second home loss.
Tonje's four-point play with 15:47 left in the game not only gave the Badgers their first lead since 16-14, it spurred an 11-0 run that put Wisconsin in control for the rest of the game.
Wisconsin made 18 of 25 shots and 6 of 12 3s without turning the ball over in the second half.
The Badgers begin a three-game homestand Tuesday against Illinois. The Boilermakers visit No. 11 Michigan State on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- D.J. Carstensen
- Brian Dorsey
- John Floyd
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12-2 | - | 20-5 |
| Michigan State | 12-3 | 0.5 | 21-5 |
| Wisconsin | 11-4 | 1.5 | 21-5 |
| Purdue | 11-5 | 2 | 19-8 |
| Maryland | 10-5 | 2.5 | 20-6 |
| UCLA | 10-6 | 3 | 19-8 |
| Illinois | 9-8 | 4.5 | 17-10 |
| Oregon | 8-8 | 5 | 19-8 |
| Nebraska | 7-9 | 6 | 17-10 |
| Ohio State | 7-9 | 6 | 15-12 |
| USC | 6-8 | 6 | 14-11 |
| Indiana | 6-9 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Minnesota | 6-9 | 6.5 | 14-12 |
| Rutgers | 6-10 | 7 | 13-14 |
| Iowa | 5-10 | 7.5 | 14-12 |
| Northwestern | 5-11 | 8 | 14-13 |
| Washington | 4-11 | 8.5 | 13-13 |
| Penn State | 4-12 | 9 | 14-13 |
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