The 15th-ranked Badgers scored a 74-53 victory over Chicago State on Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center, holding the Cougars scoreless over a 5-minute streak during the second half and extending the lead to 24 points before the final buzzer.

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

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.

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,