Wisconsin Defeats Northwestern 70-63 to Advance in Big Ten Tournament

The Badgers secured a second-round victory with strong performances from Nolan Winter and John Tonje, setting up a quarterfinal matchup against UCLA.

No. 18 Wisconsin, seeded fifth, overcame a strong start by 13th-seeded Northwestern to win 70-63 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Nolan Winter and John Tonje led the Badgers with 18 points each, while Northwestern's Nick Martinelli scored a game-high 22 points.
Wisconsin capitalized on Northwestern's 14 turnovers, converting them into 17 points, and outshot the Wildcats 41.5% to 37%.
The Badgers built an 18-point lead in the second half with key three-pointers from Max Klesmit and Kamari McGee before Northwestern narrowed the gap late.
Wisconsin will face fourth-seeded UCLA in the quarterfinals, while Northwestern awaits potential invitations to postseason tournaments like the NIT or College Basketball Crown.