The upset of the year? That's sure how things are feeling after the Wisconsin Badgers took down the No. 9 Arizona Wildcats in Madison on Friday night. Right after the final whistle, students on hand didn't waste a second in storming the court.
They did so in brilliant fashion and the players, of course including John Tonje, were jumping up and down to celebrate the victory as well. There were good vibes all around and the electric energy in town isn't going anywhere. Thanks to the team's official social media account, we have a new look at the court stormin' and it's awesome:
It's a court storm at the Kohl Center! pic.twitter.com/zArP3e5dzC
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 16, 2024
Wisconsin fans were jacked up after the upset win over No. 9 Arizona
Let the kids have fun! No one can blame them for being so excited, as this was no question a statement win for Greg Gard and his players. Arizona is considered one of the top squads in the country, but Wisconsin sent a message - they're for real.
As for Tonje, this is a game he's going to remember for a long time. His career-high 41 points came at the right time. He nearly broke Frank Kaminsky's single-game record of 43 points. Even Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd had to praise Tonje for what he was able to get done.
"I mean, the dude had 41 points," Lloyd said. "And like, he's strong, he's a downhill guy, he can make threes, he's experienced! And, I'm sure he's hungry. And, he was awesome, I mean he played great. When a dude scores 40 on ya, you tip your hat to 'em."
Not only that, but Wisconsin's defense gave All-American Caleb Love all sorts of issues throughout the night. Love finished with six points off 2-of-13 shooting. He was also hit with a technical in the first half after John Blackwell clearly got in his head. All in all, it was a magical performance for the Badgers and one Wisconsin supporters are going to enjoy for quite some time.