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Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit, left, and forward Markus Ilver, right, escort guard Kamari McGee off the court in the second half Friday at the Kohl Center,
Wisconsin men's basketball fans give guard his flowers as home dominance of Indiana continues
12 straight* but spot on with start of game
Max Klesmit scores 26 pts and the Badgers defeat Indiana, 91-79. Wisconsin started the game with 3 turnovers. Gard substituted and the changes worked, especially w/John Blackwell’s scoring. Bucky has scored over 70 pts in 13 straight games, are 14-4 overall, 6-1 in the Big Ten.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) January 20, 2024
An offensive onslaught
We made more FTs than our opponent even shot - almost always a winning formula for us
— chuckwestover (@chuckwestover) January 20, 2024
Max was unconscious. Again.
14 assists on 28 FGs - we moved the ball!
10 of 21 from 3 is awesome
We could have made some more stops and put them away earlier but oh well
Love this team!
Video game-like numbers!
Max was on one tonight!🔥🔥🔥
— Michael Herfel⚓️💙🤍 (@MichaelHerfel7) January 20, 2024
and this Badgers team can score at will. We dropped 91 on the Hoosiers tonight! I love it! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/5dZh94KozW
Do your dance, Barry
January is Max’s month pic.twitter.com/bxmRdz1WFa
— Andrew Miller (@heyapm) January 20, 2024
Victory is pretty sweet
All those years of being owned by Indiana Basketball. Such a fun run of decade since with the W always on the Badger side when playing in Madison. The kohl Center not kind to Hoosiers. Should be interesting at the Barn.
— mike kerry (@BadgerMike) January 20, 2024
Trending upward
Max Klesmit national player of the year. Many people are saying this.
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) January 20, 2024
One end of the floor makes the other easier to forget
Mad Max again. Defense still has issues. Struggling to stop penetration to the glass. Offensively, this team is at a pace I haven’t seen since Stu Jackson days.
— Rob F (@RobFinley27) January 20, 2024
First place, who would have thunk?
Max was awesome offensively again. Let Indiana back in the game early in the 2nd half. Defense needs to get much better. Gophers on the road will be a tough test. They have quick guards who can shoot, & a couple big men to match up with us.Awesome to be alone in 1st place at 6-1!
— Kirk Eastenson (@Eastyfor3) January 20, 2024
Border Battle at the Barn
Max was awesome offensively again. Let Indiana back in the game early in the 2nd half. Defense needs to get much better. Gophers on the road will be a tough test. They have quick guards who can shoot, & a couple big men to match up with us.Awesome to be alone in 1st place at 6-1!
— Kirk Eastenson (@Eastyfor3) January 20, 2024
First time scoring 90 in Big Ten play since 2015 ... against IU
I always love a win over IU, especially at home. Even more when it’s 90+ points for the Badgers. Carry on, gents!
— BethAnn Meier (@BAMeier) January 20, 2024
The younger Splash Brother
Max Klesmit is him, he’s been him, and he will always be him pic.twitter.com/uTKqe5KhgP
— Blake R. Weiner (@BlakeWeiner) January 20, 2024
Not gonna lie, you had me in the first half
I am a middle aged dad. The last time Indiana won at the Kohl Center, Bobby Knight was alive, Bill Clinton was president and I was a senior in high school.
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) January 20, 2024
This never stops being sweet.
Fluidity, depth and balance are key
Whew. I feel like I just ran a marathon! Max again! Excellent play by Chucky keeping the game in check! Great free throw shooting. Last year these opponent’s runs would shake our confidence and sometimes lead to a loss. Not this year!
— Mary Korn Erickson (@sixtiesfan) January 20, 2024
Floor spacing was on point
We become a totally different team when we can knock down threes! I think this is a great win for the Badgers
— Mark Massey (@mfmass) January 20, 2024
How about that second half?
MK3, MK3!!! Badgers always answered Hoosiers runs. Keep it going Badgers.
— Paul Yochum'63 (@PaulYochum63) January 20, 2024
Team would be scary good
If they can figure out the D this team goes far in the tourney.
— Scott Weberpal (@SWeberpal) January 20, 2024
First time since the last time
90+ against Indiana. That’s…pretty good. 👍
— ksagendo (@ksagendo) January 20, 2024
He's on quite the streak
Max. Klesmit. Holy. Moly.
— Dan Schumacher, MD, PhD (he/him/his) (@DrDanSchumacher) January 20, 2024
Such a dominant stretch by Klesmit
Solid win at home. Ride Klesmit as long as you can when he’s this hot. Defense still a bit concerning (79 points given up to a not-great Indiana team). Have to improve on the defensive end, but the offensive numbers are off the chart.
— Sam Malone (@Thee_SamMalone) January 20, 2024
Shaka's Brad Davison comparison proving itself
I’m developing a man crush on Max Klesmit
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) January 20, 2024
Boom
Max Klesmit. That’s it, that’s the tweet.
— B y R O N (@ByronGotGame) January 20, 2024
I'm sure you're not alone
— tyler (@BattleBlack2027) January 20, 2024
What a time to be alive
It's Max's world...we're all just living in it.
— Madtown Alum (@madtownalum) January 20, 2024
Yeehaw!
Giddyup👍
— Brian Eich (@BrianEichMKE) January 20, 2024
That's what I'm hearing
Best team ever
— aarondentz (@aarondentz) January 20, 2024
An oldie but a goodie
Hoosier Your Daddy?
— Zach (@zweber) January 20, 2024
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball defeats Indiana
Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl reacts after scoring in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard AJ Storr shoots in the first half against Indiana on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn attempts to pass after collecting a loose ball against Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako in the first half Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit drives the ball to the basket against Indiana guard Gabe Cupps in the first half Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell prepares to play defense against Indiana in the first half Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit shoots and makes a 3-pointer against Indiana in the second half Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit reacts after making two 3-point shots in a row against the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) seconds before elbowing Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) in the face in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) reacts after Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) elbowed him in the face in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) reacts after Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) was ejected from the game for elbowing him in the face in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) shoots a flagrant foul free throw in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) reacts in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) shoots the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) passes the ball to forward Carter Gilmore (14) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (14) reacts in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23), and guard Max Klesmit (11) laughs on the bench in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee runs the offense against Indiana on Jan. 19 at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) dribbles the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives the ball to the basket against Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl shoots against Indiana's Malik Reneau in the second half on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) reacts after a fall in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin's Max Klesmit, right, yells next to AJ Storr during the second half Friday at the Kohl Center. Klesmit scored 20 straight points for the Badgers in the second half en route to 26, the most he's scored in a Wisconsin uniform.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit, left, and forward Markus Ilver, right, escort guard Kamari McGee off the court in the second half Friday at the Kohl Center,
