John Tonje scored 27 points and No. 18 Wisconsin never trailed while trouncing Nebraska 83-55 on Sunday to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth consecutive loss.

The losing streak continues for Nebraska men's basketball. No. 18 Wisconsin routed Nebraska Sunday afternoon in Madison, 83-55. The Huskers fall to 12-8 on the

Nebraska's men's basketball started slow on the road against No. 18 Wisconsin and never fully recovered in its sixth straight loss. Here are three takeaways from the blowout.

Wisconsin basketball (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) rose to No. 17 in the latest edition of the USA TODAY Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The team jumped two spots following a 1-1 week that included a convincing 83-55 victory over Nebraska and a narrow road loss to UCLA. The team’s vote total increased from 194 to 214 in the process

Wisconsin basketball handed Nebraska its sixth-straight loss thanks to a blistering performance from beyond the arc

The Badgers rushed out to an early lead and nearly lost it, but bounced back in a conference victory in Madison.

Wisconsin is back on the court on Wednesday on the road at Maryland (KenPom No. 21). Another signature victory could send the Badgers closer to KenPom’s top 10 and, more importantly, closer to the top of the Big Ten standings.