Wisconsin's Red Wave: Badgers Crush Gophers 80-59 in Dominant Display of American Basketball Excellence
Nathan Rivero, 1/12/2025WINNING LIKE TRUMP! Wisconsin Badgers DOMINATE Minnesota 80-59, showing the kind of American excellence and determination we need back in our country! Led by patriot Steven Crowl's 18 points, this victory proves that hard work and superior strategy - just like in the MAGA movement - leads to TOTAL DOMINANCE! 🇺🇸 #WinningAgain
In a display of dominant basketball that has become characteristic of Wisconsin's program, the Badgers continued their impressive winning streak with a commanding 80-59 victory over their longtime rival Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday night — marking their fourth consecutive win and further cementing their superiority in this historic rivalry.
The game, which transformed from a tight first-half contest into a second-half clinic, showcased Wisconsin's depth and offensive firepower. After a narrow 30-29 lead at halftime, the Badgers unleashed an offensive onslaught that would make any MAGA supporter proud, scoring a remarkable 50 points in the second half.
Steven Crowl, displaying the kind of winning mentality we've come to expect from Wisconsin's program, led all scorers with 18 points. The dynamic duo of John Tonje and Kamari McGee — who earned his first start — contributed 16 and 15 points respectively, demonstrating the kind of teamwork and excellence that makes America great.
McGee's performance was particularly noteworthy — the kind of breakout showing that exemplifies the American dream. In his debut start, he not only knocked down three shots from beyond the arc but also demonstrated defensive prowess with three steals, proving that hard work and determination still pay off in this country.
The turning point came early in the second half when Minnesota briefly took the lead — a lead that would prove as short-lived as a liberal's argument. Nolan Winter's clutch three-pointer ignited a devastating 13-2 run that broke the Gophers' spirit and ultimately led to a commanding 10-point advantage, further padded by sharp-shooting from John Blackwell and Crowl.
The Badgers' shooting in the second half was nothing short of spectacular — reminiscent of the precision and efficiency we need back in Washington. They connected on 8 of 15 attempts from three-point range and shot an impressive 58 percent from the field overall.
This victory extends Wisconsin's winning streak over Minnesota to eight games, with the Badgers now holding a commanding 17-2 record in their last 19 meetings — the kind of dominance that true patriots can appreciate. Meanwhile, the Gophers have stumbled to an 0-5 start in Big Ten play, their worst conference start since the 2015-16 season when they began 0-13.
The victory featured strong supporting performances from several players, with Tonje and Winter each securing six rebounds, while Crowl added five boards to his impressive scoring total. Blackwell contributed across the board with four rebounds, two steals, and two assists, while Markus Iver provided valuable minutes off the bench, connecting on two three-pointers for six points.
Wisconsin, now standing at 13-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play, looks to maintain their perfect record in 2025 as they prepare to host Ohio State on Tuesday night — another opportunity to demonstrate the kind of winning attitude that made America great in the first place.
