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John Tonje scores 27 to lead No. 17 Wisconsin over Northwestern 75-69

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — John Tonje had 27 points and 17th-ranked Wisconsin beat Northwestern 75-69 on Saturday.
Down 52-50, the Badgers (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) went on a 14-3 run just after the halfway point of the second half to take the lead for good. Reserve Carter Gilmore scored seven points during the decisive run and finished with 15 and seven rebounds. The Wildcats were just 1 for 6 from the floor during the spurt.
The Badgers had lost two of three after a seven-game winning streak.
Jalen Leach had 23 points and seven assists for Northwestern (12-10, 3-8), which found out Saturday that second-leading scorer Brooks Barnhizer is out for the season with a foot injury.
Barnhizer was scratched before the game, and coach Chris Collins announced afterward he requires surgery.
Nick Martinelli added 15 points and Ty Berry had 14 for the Wildcats, who have lost three straight and seven of nine.