Wisconsin Dominates Hoosiers at Kohl Center
Source: Indiana Men’s Basketball
MADISON, WI.–The #21 Wisconsin Badgers jumped out to a 26-4 lead and cruised to a 76-64 win over the Indiana Hoosier men’s basketball team at the Kohl Center Tuesday night.
It’s the fourth consecutive loss for Indiana. The Hoosiers have also not won a game at the Kohl Center since 1998. They’ve lost 21 straight in that arena.
Wisconsin led by as many as 23 points (70-47 in the second half). Indiana never led in the game.
The Badgers were propelled by the three-point shot. They made 12 of their 29 three-point shots while Indiana went 7 of 27 from three-point range. Wisconsin made 9 of those 12 threes in the first half.
Indiana’s 11 turnovers led to 18 Wisconsin points.
John Tonje led Wisconsin with 15 points. The Badgers had four players in double figure scoring. Mackenzie Mgbako was Indiana’s leading scorer. He also had 15.
With the loss, Indiana drops to 14-9 overall and 5-7 in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is 18-5 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten play.
Indiana’s next game is Saturday February 8 against the Michigan Wolverines. That game tips off at 1 pm. Pregame coverage starts at noon on 93.1 WIBC.
