INDIANAPOLIS — The outstretched hands of Carter Gilmore and John Tonje sent the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team to its second straight Big Ten Tournament title game on Saturday.
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Wisconsin guard John Tonje knocks the ball from Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the closing seconds of the Badgers' win over the Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday in Indianapolis.Â
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball takes on Michigan State in Big Ten Tourney semifinals
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins drives on Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Frankie Fidler drives on Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches against Wisconsin during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman shoots a technical foul against Wisconsin during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell and Michigan State center Carson Cooper reach for a rebound during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson passes around Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell reacts with Steven Crowl, left, and Xavier Amos during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee protects the ball from Michigan State guard Jase Richardson during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman shoots on Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki looks to pass while guarded by Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee looks to pass around Michigan State center Szymon Zapala, left, and Xavier Booker during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. shoots on Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Xavier Booker drives on Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter and John Tonje during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard watches against Michigan State during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell pulls down a rebound on Michigan State center Szymon Zapala during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman shoots on Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman drives on Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell pulls down a rebound on Michigan State forward Frankie Fidler during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State center Carson Cooper shoots on Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin mascot Bucky Badger performs during the first half of Saturday's game against Michigan State in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins looks to drive on Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler pulls down a rebound against Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson drives on Wisconsin guard John Blackwell during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore reacts to a basket against Michigan State during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit looks to pass on Michigan State center Szymon Zapala during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo argues a call against Wisconsin during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson shoots on Wisconsin guard John Blackwell during the first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit drives on Michigan State guard Jase Richardson during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives on Michigan State forward Coen Carr, left, and guard Jaden Akins during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Coen Carr shoots on Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives on Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. reacts to a basket against Wisconsin during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Coen Carr dunks against Wisconsin during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit drives on Michigan State guard Tre Holloman during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots on Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee reacts the Badgers defeated Michigan State in Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore reacts to a blocked shot against Michigan State during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje knocks the ball from Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives to the basket on Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje shoots on Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler and Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore chase a loose ball during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore reacts to a play against Michigan State during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives on Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman reacts on the bench to a play against Wisconsin during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje shoots on Michigan State forward Coen Carr during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore drives against Michigan State during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots on Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State center Carson Cooper shoots on Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Michigan State center Carson Cooper blocks a Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee shot during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives on Michigan State center Carson Cooper during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee reacts to a play against Michigan State during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives on Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki and Michigan State guard Tre Holloman chase a loose ball during the second half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinals in Indianapolis.

