Badgers fall in Big Ten Championship to Michigan
March 16, 2025 | Men's Basketball
Badgers four-day tournament run comes to an end in conference title game
INDIANAPOLIS - The Wisconsin men's basketball fell to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship game this Sunday, losing in a close one, 59-53. The Badgers led by as much as seven in the second half, but a Michigan rally propelled the Wolverines to the conference tournament title.
John Blackwell scored a game-high 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting with five rebounds. Max Klesmit poured in 12 points and tallied three assists.
Up Next
The Badgers await their selection to the NCAA Tournament, learning their seed and matchup during the Selection Show on CBS immediately following the game at 5 p.m. CT.
John Blackwell scored a game-high 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting with five rebounds. Max Klesmit poured in 12 points and tallied three assists.
Up Next
The Badgers await their selection to the NCAA Tournament, learning their seed and matchup during the Selection Show on CBS immediately following the game at 5 p.m. CT.
Team Stats
Wisc
Mich
FG%
.221
.322
3FG%
.179
.273
FT%
.889
.923
RB
46
40
TO
6
8
STL
3
3
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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