Minnesota Golden Gophers romp past Wisconsin Badgers 70-52
MINNEAPOLIS — Payton Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range to lead Minnesota's romp past rival Wisconsin 70-52 on Wednesday night.Daniel Oturu had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Carr scored 12 points, and Gabe Kalscheur added 11 points for the Gophers (12-10, 6-6 Big Ten), who led the entire game and posted their largest margin of victory over the Badgers in 26 years.Nate Reuvers scored 14 points and Micah Potter had 11 points and 15 rebounds off the bench, but the Badgers (13-10, 6-6) had their worst shooting performance of the season at 28.4% — 19 for 67 — despite the return of guard Brad Davison from a one-game suspension.The Gophers beat Wisconsin at home for the first time in six years.
Davison's return to Badgers sure to be jeered by Gopher fans
MINNEAPOLIS — Brad Davison is one of the many Minnesota natives who have crossed the border to play for Wisconsin, a sure path to enemy status in college sports.The junior guard has also been widely branded, fair or not, as the biggest villain in the Big Ten for his intense habits on the court.
Wisconsin edges No. 14 Michigan State 64-63
MADISON — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talked with Wisconsin counterpart Greg Gard earlier in the week about what the Badgers were facing — including the suspension of starter Brad Davison.So Wisconsin's performance against the 14th-ranked Spartans didn't surprise Izzo.“I can take a little joy in my profession that kids still rallied around (their coach),” Izzo said.Nate Reuvers scored 15 points and D’Mitrik Trice had 14 to help Wisconsin edge the Spartans 64-63 on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Wisconsin guard Kobe King to transfer; coach 'disappointed'
MADISON — Kobe King, the second-leading scorer at Wisconsin, said Wednesday he intends to transfer out of the program.King, a redshirt sophomore guard, announced his decision on Instagram, two days after he did not travel with the team for a game at Iowa.
Luka Garza, No. 18 Iowa rally to beat Wisconsin 68-62
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Luka Garza had 21 points and 18 rebounds and No. 18 Iowa rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Wisconsin 68-62 on Monday night, Jan. 27.The Hawkeyes (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) trailed 57-45 with 7:13 to play before going on a 19-2 run.
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Isaiah Thompson scored 14 points and Purdue responded to coach Matt Painter challenging his players’ toughness with one of the season’s best efforts in a 70-51 home rout of Wisconsin on Friday night.The Boilermakers (11-9, 4-5 Big Ten) improved to 41-4 lifetime at home against the Badgers (12-8, 5-4).
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor among 99 juniors granted eligibility for NFL draft
MADISON -- Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor were among 99 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft.The NFL on Tuesday, Jan. 21 released the official list of 120 players who gave up college eligibility to enter the draft.
Winston sets record, No. 15 Spartans top Wisconsin 67-55
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Cassius Winston had six points and four assists to give him the Big Ten record for career assists as No. 15 Michigan State beat Wisconsin 67-55 Friday night.The Spartans (14-4, 6-1 Big Ten) stayed in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten and bounced back from a 71-42 loss at Purdue.The Badgers (11-7, 4-3) trailed the entire game, but went on a 13-0 run with Nate Reuvers scoring 11 points to cut their deficit to six points early in the second half.Michigan State pulled away with balanced scoring and stingy defense, building a 63-39 lead.Shortly thereafter, Winston threw an alley-oop lob to Xavier Tillman, giving him four assists in the game and 817 in his career.
Micah Potter led Wisconsin to 58-49 win over No. 20 Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Micah Potter scored 18 of his 24 points in the first half and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Wisconsin over No. 20 Penn State 58-49 on Saturday, Jan. 11.Brad Davison had 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Badgers (10-6, 3-2 Big Ten), who bounced back nicely after losing 71-70 to Illinois on Wednesday night.
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveils 'Draft Day' bobble of JJ Watt
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday, Jan. 10 unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt after being selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin.Officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee said in a news release Texans fans initially booed the team’s selection, but since then, Watt has become one of the most popular players in Houston sports history.The bobblehead features a smiling Watt wearing the suit and Texans baseball hat that he wore on draft night while proudly holding a Texans jersey with the name Watt and No. 1 on the back.The release offered this background on Watt's career:
Wisconsin All-America center Biadasz declares for NFL draft
MADISON — Wisconsin All-America center Tyler Biadasz said Wednesday, Jan. 8 he will skip his senior season to go to the NFL.Biadasz said on Twitter the NFL “has always been my biggest dream."He was a unanimous All-America this season and also won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center.
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus to enter NFL draft
MADISON — Wisconsin is losing its top running back and now its top wide receiver to the NFL.Quintez Cephus announced Monday on Twitter and Instagram that he will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.“I’m excited to put my name in for the draft and to have a chance to play at the highest level,” Cephus said.
Wisconsin rallies late to upset No. 5 Ohio State 61-57
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nate Reuvers scored 17 points, and Wisconsin rallied late to upset No. 5 Ohio State 61-57 on Friday night.Reuvers' jumper gave the Badgers (9-6, 2-1 Big Ten) a 52-51 lead with 1:54 left, and late free throws from Reuvers and D'Mitrik Trice sealed the win.Ohio State (11-3, 1-2), a 7 1/2-point favorite, lost a second straight game.
Wisconsin Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor declares for NFL Draft
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Badgers fans root for Bucky at Milwaukee bar: 'The Rose Bowl is an admirable game to be part of'
MILWAUKEE -- Justin Herbert scored his third rushing touchdown of the 106th Rose Bowl on a thrilling 30-yard run with 7:41 to play Wednesday night, and No. 7 Oregon held off No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 to win its third straight trip to the Granddaddy of Them All.
Justin Herbert had 3 TD runs, Oregon beat Wisconsin in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. -- Justin Herbert scored his third rushing touchdown of the 106th Rose Bowl on a thrilling 30-yard run with 7:41 to play Wednesday night, Jan. 1, and No. 7 Oregon held off No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 to win its third straight trip to the Granddaddy of Them All.Brady Breeze returned the first of his two fumble recoveries 31 yards for an early touchdown for the Ducks (12-2).
No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. -- No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in the 106th edition of the Rose Bowl.
Wisconsin trounces Tennessee 68-48 for 1st road win of year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Wisconsin finally ended its road woes and helped Tennessee realize how much it misses injured guard Lamonte’ Turner.
Wisconsin Badgers, Oregon Ducks approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches to everything that comes before the Rose Bowl.Ducks coach Mario Cristobal is treating this week as a business trip, making sure players got a workout in after arriving in Los Angeles on Christmas Day.Badgers coach Paul Chryst trusts his players can maintain balance between enjoying the activities before the game, including a visit to Disneyland on Thursday and the annual Beef Bowl dinner at Lawry’s The Prime Rib, and preparing for “The Granddaddy of Them All.”Despite the divergent approaches, both No. 7 Oregon and No. 11 Wisconsin expect to be at their best when they meet on New Year’s Day.“Yes, we earned the opportunity for all these events, to come to Disney and to go to the Beef Bowl and do things like that, but we really earned ourselves an opportunity to play another game, so that’s really what we’re here to do,” Badgers linebacker Zack Baun said.For Oregon (11-2), there is a sense of urgency to keep building on what they have accomplished in Cristobal’s second season as head coach.
Wisconsin falls to Stanford in NCAA women's volleyball championship
PITTSBURGH -- The Wisconsin Badgers' women's volleyball team played Stanford in the NCAA championship match on Saturday evening, Dec. 21 -- reaching the national championship, but getting swept out of the match by Stanford.The Cardinals won back-to-back titles.The Badgers could've won their first title in program history.