Tonje converted on both free throws after the defensive lapse. And Donaldson did in fact put the gum back in his mouth after the play. But at least he didn't let anyone step on it

Michigan Wolverines guard Tre Donaldson (3) drives the ball past Maryland guard Rodney Rice, left, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) on his way to the game winning basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

Down one. 5.3 seconds on the clock. No timeouts. One shot at bringing the ball up the floor to send your team to the Big Ten Tournament Championship game. Michigan coach Dusty May had a decision to make: which of your two prolific scorers do you turn to?

Jon Tonje scored 32 points to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

The final college basketball game before the NCAA Tournament bracket unveiled up to the hype. No. 3 seed Michigan defeated No. 5 seed Wisconsin 59-53 to capture the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday.