Tonje Scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin Tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77–74 in Big Ten Semis

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) shoots on Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Michael Conroy/AP Photo

INDIANAPOLIS—John Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77–74 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

John Blackwell added 14 points as the Badgers (26–8) won for the third time in four days. They will play No. 22 Michigan for the tournament title on Sunday. The Wolverines beat No. 11 Maryland 81–80 on a last-second layup.