They defeated undefeated UCF in the semifinals in convincing fashion, downing the Knights 86-70 in a wire-to-wire victory. John Blackwell's 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists. The Badgers shot an astounding 48.2% from the field and made 10 threes en route to an impressive 16-point victory.

Wisconsin, ranked No. 19 in the nation, improved to 7-0 by coming back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Pittsburgh (6-1) 81-75 Sunday evening in West Virginia.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and star wing John Tonje addressed the media following the Badgers’ 81-75 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Fueled by 33 points from star wing John Tonje, the Badgers secured an 81-75 win over the Pittsburgh Panthers on Sunday to improve to 7-0 on the 2024-25 season.

As they did in Week 3, Wisconsin also rocketed up the latest KenPom ranking and ESPN’s latest BPI. After being ranked No. 40 in the KenPom list before the Greenbrier Tip-Off, the Badgers are up 14 spots in KenPom to No. 26 overall, with the No. 12-rated offense and No. 72 defense.

Wisconsin basketball continued its early-season emergence over the weekend, defeating UCF 86-70 and Pittsburgh 81-75 to capture the 2024 Greenbrier Tip-Off title. The wins came in an entirely different fashion.

Jordan Sears led the way with 25 points, nine rebounds and three assists while knocking down six 3-pointers. Jalen Reed and Cam Carter scored 20 or more points while Vyctorius Miller and Dji Bailey also had double digits against the Knights.

John Tonje scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half, and No. 19 Wisconsin came back to beat Pittsburgh 81-75 in the championship of the Greenbrier Tip-Off.

The 19th-ranked University of Wisconsin men's basketball team battled Pittsburgh on Sunday in the Greenbrier Tip-Off championship game White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

John Tonje poured in 33 points and helped No. 19 Wisconsin rally for an 81-75 win over Pitt Sunday night in the Greenbrier Tip-Off championship game in White Sulphur Springs,