John Tonje’s 3-point flurry lifts No. 18 Wis...

John Tonje matched his profession excessive with six 3-pointers on his method to 26 factors, and No. 18 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten Match single-game document by making 19 3s in an 86-70 victory over fourth-seeded UCLA on Friday.

Tonje additionally had 9 rebounds and 4 assists. He was 9 of 10 from the sector and an ideal 6 for six on 3s because the Badgers (25-8) superior to Saturday’s first semifinal sport in opposition to No. 7 Michigan State.

John Blackwell added 18 factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists whereas making 4 3s. Six Badgers made no less than one shot from past the arc. Iowa additionally made 19 3s in opposition to Northwestern three years in the past.

Sebastian Mack scored 18 factors for the Bruins (22-10), who head into the NCAA Match with a 4-4 mark of their final eight video games. Kobe Johnson had 14 factors.

Wisconsin seized management by closing the primary half with a flurry of 3s to construct a 48-29 cushion.

Takeaways

Wisconsin: Coach Greg Gard’s revamped offense has definitely paid dividends this season, and it was by no means extra evident than throughout Friday’s capturing show. Now comes the larger check: profitable a 3rd sport in three days, this time in opposition to a top-10 foe.

UCLA: It was a depressing first Massive Ten tourney sport for the Bruins. They shot 32.4% from the sector, could not defend the 3-point line and spent a lot of the day gazing double-digit deficits. Now UCLA will discover out if this loss damages its NCAA seeding.

John Tonje drains his sixth 3-pointer of the sport, extending Wisconsin’s lead over UCLA

John Tonje drains his sixth 3-pointer of the game, extending Wisconsin's lead over UCLA

Key second

Wisconsin turned a aggressive sport right into a blowout by making 5 consecutive 3s in the course of the decisive 15-7 run late within the first half.

Key stat

Wisconsin made 12 3-pointers within the first half whereas UCLA had solely 11 complete baskets.

Up subsequent

The Badgers will attempt to even the season collection in opposition to the Spartans after shedding in East Lansing on March 2. The Bruins head residence to get their NCAA Match draw.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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