John Tonje tallied his second straight 30-point game while Steven Crowl rebounded from an underwhelming performance against the Big Ten rival. Here's what stood out in the Badgers' fifth straight

It was clear something was off when Illinois coach approached Wisconsin's Greg Gard after the Badgers' 95-74 win over the Illini on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison. After a brief exchange, Gard stiffened slightly and could clearly be seen to mouth one word "Why?"

Illinois gets routed by Wisconsin in a college basketball game Tuesday. Recap, game highlights from Madison, Wisconsin.

Most major college basketball rating metrics agree that the Wisconsin Badgers are one of the best teams in the country. Most. Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) has won five in a row against Northwestern,

The Badgers lost to the Fighting Illini earlier this season, but look to break a long losing streak against their conference foe using the momentum of their biggest win of

John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility in this series

Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) had lost its last nine matchups with the Fighting Illini, including an 86-80 defeat Dec. 10 at Illinois. Wisconsin had won 15 straight meetings immediately before that stretch.

Wisconsin started the game strong before creating significant separation in the second half, outscoring Illinois by 15 in the frame. Illinois was decimated by injuries and illness, which is why the Badgers attacked its depleted frontcourt.