Tuesday, December 10
Champaign, IL
8 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
8-3,0-2Big Ten
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86
Illinois
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Wisconsin
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80
Illinois
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Photo by: Brandon Harrison
Wisconsin falls to Illinois on the road
December 10, 2024 | Men's Basketball
Winter's career performance not enough
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wisconsin suffered its third-straight loss, dropping an 86-80 contest at Illinois on Tuesday night.
Sophomore forward Nolan Winter led the way for the Badgers (8-3, 0-2 Big Ten) with 15 points, which matched his career high.
Graduate transfer John Tonje (14 points), senior Max Klesmit (13) and sophomore John Blackwell (10) each scored in double figures as well.
The teams traded leads during the first half, with Illinois taking a 39-35 lead into halftime.
Illinois led the entire second half, but Wisconsin remained within striking distance. UW cut the deficit to just four points with 0:28 remaining, but the Illini hit free throws to seal the victory.
The Illini out-rebounded the Badgers, 40-to-29, including a 15-to-11 edge on the offensive glass.
The Badgers entered the game leading the country in free throw shooting, but finished just 14-for-21 at the line.
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Sophomore forward Nolan Winter led the way for the Badgers (8-3, 0-2 Big Ten) with 15 points, which matched his career high.
Graduate transfer John Tonje (14 points), senior Max Klesmit (13) and sophomore John Blackwell (10) each scored in double figures as well.
The teams traded leads during the first half, with Illinois taking a 39-35 lead into halftime.
Illinois led the entire second half, but Wisconsin remained within striking distance. UW cut the deficit to just four points with 0:28 remaining, but the Illini hit free throws to seal the victory.
The Illini out-rebounded the Badgers, 40-to-29, including a 15-to-11 edge on the offensive glass.
The Badgers entered the game leading the country in free throw shooting, but finished just 14-for-21 at the line.
Up Next
Wisconsin travels to Indianapolis to face Butler in the Indy Cassic on Saturday.Â
Team Stats
Wisc
Illini
FG%
.444
.422
3FG%
.345
.303
FT%
.667
.880
RB
29
40
TO
12
13
STL
5
3
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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