March Madness: No. 8 Badgers to face No. 9 Virginia Tech; No. 10 Marquette to play No. 7 South Carolina
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.
NCAA Tournament: Badgers fall to Fighting Irish
PHILADELPHIA -- Demetrius Jackson stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left and Notre Dame advanced to the brink of its first Final Four in 38 years with a 61-56 win over Wisconsin on Friday night in the East Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament.Jackson sealed the win with a pair of free throws to send the Irish (24-11) into a regional final for the second straight season.Notre Dame lost to Kentucky a year ago.
PHILADELPHIA -- Demetrius Jackson stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left and Notre Dame advanced to the brink of its first Final Four in 38 years with a 61-56 win over Wisconsin on Friday night in the East Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament.Jackson sealed the win with a pair of free throws to send the Irish (24-11) into a regional final for the second straight season.Notre Dame lost to Kentucky a year ago.
Sweet 16: Badgers in Philly, gearing up for matchup Friday night vs. Notre Dame
PHILADELPHIA -- The Wisconsin Badgers arrived in Philadelphia last on Wednesday night, March 23rd, and on Thursday, they practiced and met with the media ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup with Notre Dame on Friday night, March 25th.The Badgers were the first team on the court on Thursday for practice at the Wells Fargo Center.The No. 7 Badgers face the No. 6 Fighting Irish at 6:27 p.m. Friday.On Thursday, the University of Wisconsin band and fans were there as the players and new Head Coach Greg Gard geared up for the big game."It's a dream come true to be able to have, be a role model for kids, in a sense.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Wisconsin Badgers arrived in Philadelphia last on Wednesday night, March 23rd, and on Thursday, they practiced and met with the media ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup with Notre Dame on Friday night, March 25th.The Badgers were the first team on the court on Thursday for practice at the Wells Fargo Center.The No. 7 Badgers face the No. 6 Fighting Irish at 6:27 p.m. Friday.On Thursday, the University of Wisconsin band and fans were there as the players and new Head Coach Greg Gard geared up for the big game."It's a dream come true to be able to have, be a role model for kids, in a sense.
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NCAA Tournament: Seven seed Wisconsin Badgers to face Pittsburgh in first round
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Badgers are a seven seed for the NCAA Tournament, it was announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th.The Badgers will face 10 seed Pittsburgh on Friday, March 18th in the first round.
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Badgers are a seven seed for the NCAA Tournament, it was announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th.The Badgers will face 10 seed Pittsburgh on Friday, March 18th in the first round.
UW-Green Bay a 14 seed for NCAA Tourney; team will face #3 seed Texas A&M
GREEN BAY -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance for the first time since 1996, and on Selection Sunday, March 13th it was determined that UW-GB is a 14 seed for the NCAA Tournament.UW-Green Bay will take on Texas A&M on Friday, March 18th during Round 1.Texas A&M is a three seed, with a 26-8 record.UW-GB's record is 23-12.UW-Green Bay earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament after a win over Wright State on March 8th in the Horizon League title game.
GREEN BAY -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance for the first time since 1996, and on Selection Sunday, March 13th it was determined that UW-GB is a 14 seed for the NCAA Tournament.UW-Green Bay will take on Texas A&M on Friday, March 18th during Round 1.Texas A&M is a three seed, with a 26-8 record.UW-GB's record is 23-12.UW-Green Bay earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament after a win over Wright State on March 8th in the Horizon League title game.
Green Bay headed to NCAA Tournament for first time since 1996 after win over Wright State
DETROIT — Jordan Fouse scored 16 points, and Green Bay wrapped up a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996 by beating Wright State 78-69 on Tuesday night, March 8th in the Horizon League title game.Charles Cooper added 15 points for the Phoenix, who jumped out to a double-digit lead and never let the Raiders control the pace.
DETROIT — Jordan Fouse scored 16 points, and Green Bay wrapped up a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996 by beating Wright State 78-69 on Tuesday night, March 8th in the Horizon League title game.Charles Cooper added 15 points for the Phoenix, who jumped out to a double-digit lead and never let the Raiders control the pace.
Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
"Guys graduate and guys step up:" Badgers players confident team will see success in the future
MADISON (WITI) -- It was a record-setting season for the Wisconsin Badgers' men's basketball team -- a team that nearly won a national title.
MADISON (WITI) -- It was a record-setting season for the Wisconsin Badgers' men's basketball team -- a team that nearly won a national title.
"Be proud. We sure are!" Players, fans react to Badgers loss on social media, reflect on season
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers lost in a heartbreaker Monday night, April 6th in Indianapolis, falling to the Duke Blue Devils 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament's championship game.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers lost in a heartbreaker Monday night, April 6th in Indianapolis, falling to the Duke Blue Devils 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament's championship game.
Madison police to Badgers fans on State Street: "Show what kind of sportsmanship comes out of UW"
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers played in their biggest game in 74 years on Monday night, April 6th when they faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game!
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers played in their biggest game in 74 years on Monday night, April 6th when they faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game!
Sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as Badgers get ready to battle Duke for the title!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
Have a plan! On Brewers, Badgers game day in Wisconsin, officials on the lookout for drunk drivers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, April 6th -- game day in Wisconsin -- and this one was a two-fer!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, April 6th -- game day in Wisconsin -- and this one was a two-fer!
"It's a special day!" Double delight for tailgating Brewers fans; a big Badgers game Monday night!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball is BACK -- and fans filed into the parking lots surrounding Miller Park bright and early on Opening Day Monday, April 6th -- many of them immediately firing up the grill!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baseball is BACK -- and fans filed into the parking lots surrounding Miller Park bright and early on Opening Day Monday, April 6th -- many of them immediately firing up the grill!
Badgers players on Coach Ryan's Basketball Hall of Fame snub: "He'll get in eventually"
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers tried for their first national championship in 74 years on Monday night, April 6th.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers tried for their first national championship in 74 years on Monday night, April 6th.
"60-foot screen" and FREE tickets for the Badgers game at Fox Bay Cinema Grill in Whitefish Bay
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Badgers fans looking for a BIG screen for Monday night's big NCAA Tournament championship game vs.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Badgers fans looking for a BIG screen for Monday night's big NCAA Tournament championship game vs.
Josh Gasser's uncle, who owns Port Washington bar says this season, fans have become like family
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers starting guard Josh Gasser is from Port Washington, and his uncle owns a bar there.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers starting guard Josh Gasser is from Port Washington, and his uncle owns a bar there.