Michigan State was hoping a foul call might help rescue them at the end of their loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, but it never came.
The Spartans lost to the Badgers 77-74 in their semifinal game of the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday. Michigan State’s Tre Holloman missed a three-pointer with eight seconds left, giving the ball to Wisconsin. The Spartans fouled and sent John Tonje to the line. He missed both of his free throws to keep it a 3-point game.
Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. got the rebound and brought the ball up the court looking to tie the game. As he got prepared to attempt a 3-pointer, Tonje poked at the ball and knocked it loose. Fears and Michigan State couldn’t believe no foul had been called on Tonje.
FOUL OR CLEAN⁉️
— Last Take™ (@TheRealLastTake) March 15, 2025
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr takes a three to end the game, but great defense by John Tonje prevents the tie 😳
Wisconsin advances in crazy March fashion 😱
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Tonje took a risk by reaching in, but the officials thought he cleanly hit the ball and did not commit a foul. The result is Wisconsin got the win.
Tonje led all players with 32 points in the game. He was 8/15 from the field and 12/14 from the free throw line, plus he added 7 rebounds. He had a nice game to send his team to the Big Ten Tournament final.
And for anyone thinking Wisconsin got all the favorable calls in the game, Michigan State got away with a goaltend earlier in the contest.
I know I ain’t seeing Michigan State fans on here crying about the refs after that Tonje all ball strip at the end of the game LMAO… what do you say to this obvious goaltend?? 👇 pic.twitter.com/16KLnD03Xd
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) March 15, 2025
