The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's ability to defensively annihilate Appalachian State in an 87-56 win Sunday wasn't the result of anything "out of this world, crazy," senior guard Max Klesmit said.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball beats Appalachian State
Wisconsin Badgers guards John Tonje, front, and Max Klesmit (11) react to a three-point shot by teammate Jack Robison (2) late in the second half of the team’s win against Appalachian State at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) is fouled during a rebound attempt by Appalachian State’s forward CJ Huntley (15) during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) defends a pass by Appalachian State guard Myles Tate (12) as teammate forward Nolan Winter (31) looks on during the first half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) looks to pass over the defense of Appalachian State Mountaineers forward Michael Marcus Jr. (44) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drives against the defense of Appalachian State guard Jamil Muttilib (10) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl (22) puts up a shot over the defense of Appalachian State center Luke Wilson (3) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) and Appalachian State guard Jamil Muttilib (10) compete for a loose ball during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) lays in a shot against the defense of Appalachian State guard Jackson Threadgill (0) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) shoots over the defense of Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Anthony Alston (8) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and Appalachian State guard Alonzo Dodd (2) compete for a loose ball during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) lays in a shot over the defense of Appalachian State guard Alonzo Dodd (2) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) shoots against the defense of Appalachian State guard Myles Tate (12) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard and players John Blackwell (25) and John Tonje (9) react to a basket during the second half of a game against Appalachian State at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) drives against the defense of Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Jackson Threadgill (0) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Markus Ilver (35) lays up a shot past the defense of Appalachian State Mountaineers center Luke Wilson (3) during the second half of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) sets up a play during the second half of a game against Appalachian State at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) takes to the court before the first half of the team’s game against Appalachian State at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL

