WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team had been searching for a win like this all season. One that had all the qualities: a top-10 opponent, on the road, while facing adversity without one of its key players.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball upsets Purdue on the road
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) makes a pass around Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) drives past Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje tries to drive on Purdue guard C.J. Cox during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. Tonje scored a game-high 32 points to propel the Badgers to a 94-84 victory over the Boilermakers.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn drives on Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) drives on Purdue guard C.J. Cox (0) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee is escorted off the court after being ejected in the first half Saturday against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) reacts after a basket against Wisconsin during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) shoots over Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) drives on Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) drives on Purdue guard Myles Colvin (5) during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) shoots between Wisconsin guards Jack Janicki (33) and Max Klesmit (11) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue guard Gicarri Harris (24) defends Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
The Wisconsin bench, including forward Carter Gilmore (7), celebrates during the second half against Purdue on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) makes a pass in front of Purdue guard Myles Colvin (5) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots between Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and forward Steven Crowl (22) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) makes a pass around Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (33) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki reacts after a basket against Purdue during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. Janicki tallied a career-high 11 points, drilling a trio of 3-pointers, against the Boilermakers.
Purdue guard Myles Colvin (5) shoots over Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) cuts between Purdue forward Camden Heide (23) and guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and he drives to the basket during the first half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) tries to shoot over Wisconsin forward Xavier Amos (13) during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.

