The Wisconsin Badgers dominated Illinois 95-74 to go 21-5 this season and are on a five-game winning streak. Wisconsin has had as impressive a week as any team in the country as the Badgers followed up the win on the road against Purdue with a blowout win over reeling Illinois.
This is back-to-back 90-point games for Wisconsin. They moved into third place in the race for the Big Ten championship, 1.5 games back of the Michigan Wolverines for the top spot.
Wisconsin Badgers’ Tonje’s Performance Against Illinois
Shooting guard John Tonje demonstrated exceptional performance by scoring 31 points, thus becoming the first Badger since Michael Finley in 1994 to exceed 30 points in consecutive games. This marks his fourth game of the season in which he has achieved a scoring total of 30 points.
Tonje’s Production This Season for Wisconsin Badgers
Tonje has demonstrated remarkable progress, positioning himself as a contender for the title of Big Ten Player of the Year. The discourse surrounding his candidacy has intensified. He has delivered exceptional performances over the past three games.
He has demonstrated performance characteristics akin to those of a First Team All-American. Additionally, Tonje may represent the most impactful transfer in collegiate basketball.
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