Wisconsin Tops Ohio State 70-68 in Big Ten

In a closely contested Big Ten matchup, No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Ohio State 70-68, extending their winning streak to six games. Wisconsin's John Tonje led the team with 17 points, shooting a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line, while John Blackwell and Steven Crowl added 15 and 14 points, respectively. Ohio State, which struggled offensively in the first half, managed to close the gap significantly in the second half, with Bruce Thornton scoring 21 points, but ultimately fell short. The Buckeyes' early deficit proved too much to overcome, as they shot only 32.1% from the field overall. Despite their best efforts, Ohio State was unable to capitalize on their opportunities in the final moments, missing a potential game-winning shot. The victory marked the 200th career win for Wisconsin coach Greg Gard, highlighting a significant achievement in his coaching tenure.