Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Chicago State 74-53: Key Players Shine in Victory

Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Chicago State 74-53: Key Players Shine in Victory

November 30, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Wisconsin Beats Chicago State 74-53

Wisconsin won against Chicago State, scoring 74-53 on Saturday. John Tonje led the Badgers with 22 points, while Nolan Winter contributed 12 points.

In the second half, Wisconsin took control with a 17-3 run, extending their lead to 49-30. The Cougars struggled, hitting only 1 of 13 shots during this period.

Jalen Forrest was Chicago State’s top scorer with 10 points. The Cougars began the game poorly, missing their first 10 three-point attempts. They managed to reduce the deficit to 30-25 with a Greg Spate three-pointer before Tonje’s basket made the halftime score 32-25.

Takeaways:

  • Chicago State: The Cougars have an average of 59.1 points per game this season. They rank low in point differential, at -25.3 per game.

  • Wisconsin: The Badgers avoided a slow start this game. In past games, they had to overcome significant early deficits, including 16 points against Holy Cross and 14 points against Pittsburgh.

Key Moment:

Chicago State started the second half strong, scoring to get within 32-27. Wisconsin quickly countered with an 8-0 run, capped by Tonje’s three-pointer.

Key Stat:

Wisconsin excelled at free-throw shooting, hitting 18 of 21 attempts. They ranked first in the nation for free-throw percentage at 86.5%.

Next Games:

Wisconsin will host Michigan on Tuesday for their Big Ten opener. Chicago State will play at St. Thomas (Minn.) on Monday.