Wisconsin defeats Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament matchup

Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 win over Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament. Wisconsin, now 24-8, will face No. 4 seed UCLA in the quarterfinals. Wisconsin maintained a strong lead, with key 3-pointers from Max Klesmit and Tonje. The Badgers shot 42% overall and made 18 of 23 free throws, while Northwestern shot 37% and made 18 of 22 free throws. Northwestern, seeded 13th, fought back with a late 12-2 run but fell short. They finished the game with a record of 17-16 and will await potential postseason opportunities.