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.