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John Tonje and Steven Crowl will see significant lessons in Wisconsin Badgers Almost Lose to Ohio State Despite 17-Point Early Lead

The Wisconsin Badgers picked up their sixth straight victory after taking care of business against the Ohio State Buckeyes, but the road to victory wasn’t so velvety. Both John Tonje and Steven Crowl aren’t worried, though.

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December 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defenseman Max Klesmit (11) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) share a high-five at the end of the first half against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The match should have been a peaceful affair after they managed to hold the visitors to just 20 points in the first 20 minutes. build a 17-point lead.

However, the game almost slipped out of the Badgers’ hands after the Buckeyes gradually lost the lead until the game ended in one possession with the shot clock already off.

Bruce Thornton led the visitors with 21 points on brief notice, while Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. they scored 12 and 8 respectively.

The the match ended with the score 70:68 after the Buckeyes more than doubled their scoring in the first half, scoring 48 points while the Badgers scored only 33 points.

Wisconsin Badgers basketball coach Greg Gard
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the second half of a game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marquette defeated Wisconsin 88-74.

With the victory, the Badgers increased their balance to 14-3 and provided their coach with his 200th victory in the first attempt.

John Tonje and Steven Crowl aren’t worried about late-game collapses

There’s a lot to be said about how the match ended, but the team’s veterans believe that’s still the case Good lessons from an ugly victory.

Tonje, who led the Badgers with 17 points, believes the game will only make them stronger.

“It’s good to know that you can’t stay ahead and that teams at this level can always come back,” Tonje said. “It was good to come here, get the win and get that experience.”

John Tonje, Wisconsin Badgers
January 6, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) grabs rebounds in the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Source: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Paintings

Crowl, who scored 14 points in the game, isn’t focused on how many points they gave up, but more on how they responded.

“Like coach said, the sign of a good team is if there are no shots falling tonight, there are fouls or you don’t defend like you want, but in the end you find a way to win,” he said after the game. -game.

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