Badgers players, Bo Ryan reflect on loss in NCAA Final Four game
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were one shot away from playing for Wisconsin's first national championship in 73 years.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were one shot away from playing for Wisconsin's first national championship in 73 years.
Badgers fall to Kentucky Wildcats in Final Four game, 74-73
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four game on Saturday night, April 5th.Wisconsin did almost everything it needed to do Saturday night to beat Kentucky except for hitting one crucial free throw.Ben Brust and Sam Dekker each scored 15 points, but Traevon Jackson missed a foul shot with 16 seconds left and the Badgers were left stunned after Aaron Harrison's 3 from the wing with 5.7 seconds to play gave the Wildcats a 74-73.Jackson missed a jumper at the buzzer and the Badgers fell short in their quest for the school's first national title since 1941.Wisconsin lost out in another test of basketball tempos.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four game on Saturday night, April 5th.Wisconsin did almost everything it needed to do Saturday night to beat Kentucky except for hitting one crucial free throw.Ben Brust and Sam Dekker each scored 15 points, but Traevon Jackson missed a foul shot with 16 seconds left and the Badgers were left stunned after Aaron Harrison's 3 from the wing with 5.7 seconds to play gave the Wildcats a 74-73.Jackson missed a jumper at the buzzer and the Badgers fell short in their quest for the school's first national title since 1941.Wisconsin lost out in another test of basketball tempos.
UConn upsets Florida 63-53 to advance to championship game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeAndre Daniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday, April 5th to help UConn snap Florida's 30-game win streak with a 63-53 upset of the Gators at the Final Four.Shabazz Napier had 12 for the seventh-seeded Huskies (31-8), who trailed 16-4 midway through the first half but took the lead by halftime and pushed it to double digits early in the second half.UConn will play for its second title in four years Monday against Kentucky or Wisconsin.The Huskies were the last team to beat the Gators (36-3), 65-64 back on Dec. 2.Florida came in as the tournament's top overall seed.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeAndre Daniels had 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday, April 5th to help UConn snap Florida's 30-game win streak with a 63-53 upset of the Gators at the Final Four.Shabazz Napier had 12 for the seventh-seeded Huskies (31-8), who trailed 16-4 midway through the first half but took the lead by halftime and pushed it to double digits early in the second half.UConn will play for its second title in four years Monday against Kentucky or Wisconsin.The Huskies were the last team to beat the Gators (36-3), 65-64 back on Dec. 2.Florida came in as the tournament's top overall seed.
Metro Market has several offerings for hungry Badgers fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four is an opportunity to fill their bellies with some delicious food!"I've been excited all week for the game!" Badgers' fan Alex Bear said.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four is an opportunity to fill their bellies with some delicious food!"I've been excited all week for the game!" Badgers' fan Alex Bear said.
Badgers' Bo Ryan answers questions ahead of Final Four
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan answered questions in Arlington, Texas on Friday, April 4th -- ahead of Saturday's Final Four game vs.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan answered questions in Arlington, Texas on Friday, April 4th -- ahead of Saturday's Final Four game vs.
Prices for flights to Texas to watch Badgers going up by the minute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers have logged thousands of miles this season, and they are about to rack up a few more with a trip to Texas to play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers have logged thousands of miles this season, and they are about to rack up a few more with a trip to Texas to play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four!
Badgers practice, host media availability Monday in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the Final Four!
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the Final Four!
Heading to Texas to watch the Badgers will impact your pocketbook
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Thinking of heading to Texas to see the Wisconsin Badgers play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four?
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Thinking of heading to Texas to see the Wisconsin Badgers play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four?
Badgers in Elite 8 after dominating Baylor in Anaheim, 69-52
ANAHEIM/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For Wisconsin fans who couldn't be in Anaheim, the Upper 90 Pub in Milwaukee was the place to be among other Badgers fans as the team took on Baylor in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Thursday night, March 27th.
ANAHEIM/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For Wisconsin fans who couldn't be in Anaheim, the Upper 90 Pub in Milwaukee was the place to be among other Badgers fans as the team took on Baylor in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Thursday night, March 27th.
Badgers gear up for matchup against Baylor Thursday night
ANAHEIM, Calif. (WITI) -- There are 16 teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament, and the Badgers are one of them.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (WITI) -- There are 16 teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament, and the Badgers are one of them.
Badgers to face #6 seed Baylor in NCAA Tourney Sweet 16
ANAHEIM, Calif. (WITI) -- We have learned the Wisconsin Badgers will take on #6 seed Baylor in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27th.The Baylor Bears blew out #3 seed Creighton on Sunday, March 23rd -- 85-55.The Badgers defeated the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, March 22nd to launch themselves into the Sweet 16.Ben Brust hit a 3-pointer with 1:07 left and second-seeded Wisconsin overcame seventh-seeded Oregon for a thrilling 85-77 win Saturday night in Milwaukee.Brust’s clutch 3 from the corner gave the Badgers (28-7) the lead for good in a heavyweight fight of an NCAA tournament game.Traevon Jackson followed with three free throws, but missed one with 21 seconds left to give the Ducks (24-10) one more chance to tie trailing by three.Oregon gave it to Joseph Young, who had made big shots all night and scored 29 points.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (WITI) -- We have learned the Wisconsin Badgers will take on #6 seed Baylor in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27th.The Baylor Bears blew out #3 seed Creighton on Sunday, March 23rd -- 85-55.The Badgers defeated the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, March 22nd to launch themselves into the Sweet 16.Ben Brust hit a 3-pointer with 1:07 left and second-seeded Wisconsin overcame seventh-seeded Oregon for a thrilling 85-77 win Saturday night in Milwaukee.Brust’s clutch 3 from the corner gave the Badgers (28-7) the lead for good in a heavyweight fight of an NCAA tournament game.Traevon Jackson followed with three free throws, but missed one with 21 seconds left to give the Ducks (24-10) one more chance to tie trailing by three.Oregon gave it to Joseph Young, who had made big shots all night and scored 29 points.
Restaurant owners say NCAA Tourney a success for the city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The excitement over the NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee has tempered a bit, but it's expected to rise again as we approach Wisconsin's appearance in the Sweet 16.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The excitement over the NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee has tempered a bit, but it's expected to rise again as we approach Wisconsin's appearance in the Sweet 16.
Business booms for street vendors during NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness fans flooding downtown Milwaukee has been a welcome sight for street vendors -- who say business is booming as thousands make their way to and from the BMO Harris Bradley Center.David Robertson says basketball fans have given his street stand an estimated 40% boost of business the last few days."Now that the tournament's in town I'd say it's been kind of steady.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness fans flooding downtown Milwaukee has been a welcome sight for street vendors -- who say business is booming as thousands make their way to and from the BMO Harris Bradley Center.David Robertson says basketball fans have given his street stand an estimated 40% boost of business the last few days."Now that the tournament's in town I'd say it's been kind of steady.
Wisconsin fans gear up for game against Oregon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA tournament third-round game between seventh-seeded Oregon and second-seeded Wisconsin will have a decidedly hometown feel Saturday night.The game is supposed to be played on a neutral court, but there is nothing neutral about tonight's game.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA tournament third-round game between seventh-seeded Oregon and second-seeded Wisconsin will have a decidedly hometown feel Saturday night.The game is supposed to be played on a neutral court, but there is nothing neutral about tonight's game.
Villanova beats Milwaukee 73-53 in NCAA Tournament
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Darrun Hilliard scored 16 points, JayVaughn Pinkston added 13 and Villanova beat Milwaukee 73-53 on Thursday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.The Wildcats (29-4), the No. 2 seed in the East Region, will play seventh-seeded Connecticut (27-8) in the third round Saturday.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Darrun Hilliard scored 16 points, JayVaughn Pinkston added 13 and Villanova beat Milwaukee 73-53 on Thursday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.The Wildcats (29-4), the No. 2 seed in the East Region, will play seventh-seeded Connecticut (27-8) in the third round Saturday.
Ticket scalpers say NCAA Tourney big business; BBB says beware
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Now that the NCAA Tournament action is underway, some whose favorite teams have been knocked out are trying to get rid of their tickets -- and there is an exchange of tickets occurring on Milwaukee's streets.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Now that the NCAA Tournament action is underway, some whose favorite teams have been knocked out are trying to get rid of their tickets -- and there is an exchange of tickets occurring on Milwaukee's streets.
NCAA will release limited amount of tickets for Milwaukee games
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA has announced it will release a limited amount of additional tickets for the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship second-round games being played Thursday, March 20, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Ticket prices are $84 for Session I and $89 for Session II, plus applicable fees at point of purchase.The newly available tickets were reserved for the eight schools slated to play Thursday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA has announced it will release a limited amount of additional tickets for the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship second-round games being played Thursday, March 20, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Ticket prices are $84 for Session I and $89 for Session II, plus applicable fees at point of purchase.The newly available tickets were reserved for the eight schools slated to play Thursday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Fans say they can't wait for Badgers to hit the court on Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a sea of red inside the Milwaukee Theater in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, March 19th -- as a pep rally was held for the Wisconsin Badgers on the eve of their big NCAA Tournament battle vs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a sea of red inside the Milwaukee Theater in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, March 19th -- as a pep rally was held for the Wisconsin Badgers on the eve of their big NCAA Tournament battle vs.
Badgers fans fill BMO Harris Bradley Center for practice
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Badgers fans are gearing up for the NCAA Tournament!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Badgers fans are gearing up for the NCAA Tournament!
UWM Panthers practice in Buffalo on eve of big NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.