No. 16 Wisconsin outlasted No. 7 Purdue 94-81 in a crucial Big Ten matchup, thanks to strong second-half performances from John Tonje and Max Klesmit.
Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points after halftime, leading the Badgers to their fourth consecutive win. The 10-point lead he scored during an 11-0 run midway through the second half sealed the victory for Wisconsin.
The Boilermakers struggled to find a consistent scoring option in the second half, with Kaufman-Renn accounting for 21 of Purdue’s 47 points. The Badgers took advantage, shooting 18 of 25 from the field and making six three-pointers without committing a turnover.
Purdue honored All-American forward Caleb Swanigan at halftime, but the loss marked their second straight setback. Wisconsin takes on Illinois at home Tuesday, while Purdue visits No. 11 Michigan State on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401721430