JJ Watt reveals he doesn't plan to write his May 11 UW commencement address
MADISON -- J.J. Watt, Houston Texans defensive end and former Wisconsin Badgers player will be back on campus at UW on May 11 -- not to play football -- but to deliver the spring commencement address before the Class of 2019!
MADISON -- J.J. Watt, Houston Texans defensive end and former Wisconsin Badgers player will be back on campus at UW on May 11 -- not to play football -- but to deliver the spring commencement address before the Class of 2019!
Wisconsin wins 5th NCAA women's hockey title with 2-0 victory over Minnesota
HAMDEN, Conn. — Senior captains Sophia Shaver and Annie Pankowski each scored, and Wisconsin won its fifth NCAA women's hockey championship with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.Kristen Campbell, named the most outstanding player, pitched her 11th shutout of the season, including a victory over two-time defending champion Clarkson in the Frozen Four.
HAMDEN, Conn. — Senior captains Sophia Shaver and Annie Pankowski each scored, and Wisconsin won its fifth NCAA women's hockey championship with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.Kristen Campbell, named the most outstanding player, pitched her 11th shutout of the season, including a victory over two-time defending champion Clarkson in the Frozen Four.
Wisconsin falls to Oregon in 1st round of NCAA, 72-54
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Payton Pritchard scored 19 points, Kenny Wooten protected the rim with four blocks and 12th-seeded Oregon extended its surprising March run by beating No. 5 seed Wisconsin 72-54 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The Ducks (24-12) won four games in four days to win the Pac-12 tournament last week just to make the NCAAs then followed it with an impressive victory over a higher-seeded opponent.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Payton Pritchard scored 19 points, Kenny Wooten protected the rim with four blocks and 12th-seeded Oregon extended its surprising March run by beating No. 5 seed Wisconsin 72-54 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The Ducks (24-12) won four games in four days to win the Pac-12 tournament last week just to make the NCAAs then followed it with an impressive victory over a higher-seeded opponent.
'Remain calm and collected:' Badgers prepare to face Oregon Ducks in NCAA Tourney
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- As the Marquette University Golden Eagles took on Murray State in Hartford, Connecticut as the NCAA Tournament got underway on Thursday, March 21, the Wisconsin Badgers practiced in San Jose, California, ahead of their Friday matchup with the Oregon Ducks.The Badgers took part in public practice Thursday, with the Ducks riding an eight-game winning streak.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- As the Marquette University Golden Eagles took on Murray State in Hartford, Connecticut as the NCAA Tournament got underway on Thursday, March 21, the Wisconsin Badgers practiced in San Jose, California, ahead of their Friday matchup with the Oregon Ducks.The Badgers took part in public practice Thursday, with the Ducks riding an eight-game winning streak.
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'Our team is ready:' Marquette Golden Eagles head to CT to face Murray State in NCAA Tourney
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team on Tuesday, March 19 departed for Hartford, Connecticut ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup.Marquette, the No. 5 seed, faces No. 12 Murray State Thursday, March 21.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team on Tuesday, March 19 departed for Hartford, Connecticut ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup.Marquette, the No. 5 seed, faces No. 12 Murray State Thursday, March 21.
March Madness: Wisconsin, Marquette each earn 5 seed in NCAA tournament
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles earned 5 seeds in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles earned 5 seeds in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
Badgers fall 67-55 to Michigan State in Big Ten semifinals
CHICAGO — Cassius Winston scored 21 points and Kenny Goins keyed Michigan State's fast start, helping the sixth-ranked Spartans beat No. 19 Wisconsin 67-55 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday.Goins, Aaron Henry and Xavier Tillman also led a dominant rebounding effort as Michigan State earned its seventh consecutive win in its series against Wisconsin.
CHICAGO — Cassius Winston scored 21 points and Kenny Goins keyed Michigan State's fast start, helping the sixth-ranked Spartans beat No. 19 Wisconsin 67-55 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday.Goins, Aaron Henry and Xavier Tillman also led a dominant rebounding effort as Michigan State earned its seventh consecutive win in its series against Wisconsin.
No. 19 Wisconsin tops Nebraska 66-62 in Big 10 tourney
CHICAGO — Nate Reuvers scored 14 points, D'Mitrik Trice hit a clutch 3-pointer with 58 seconds left and No. 19 Wisconsin beat pesky Nebraska 66-62 on Friday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.Khalil Iverson also scored 14 points as the Badgers (23-9) won for the sixth time in seven games despite a shaky performance by Ethan Happ.
CHICAGO — Nate Reuvers scored 14 points, D'Mitrik Trice hit a clutch 3-pointer with 58 seconds left and No. 19 Wisconsin beat pesky Nebraska 66-62 on Friday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.Khalil Iverson also scored 14 points as the Badgers (23-9) won for the sixth time in seven games despite a shaky performance by Ethan Happ.
No. 21 Wisconsin survives Ohio State rally for 73-67 OT win
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Khalil Iverson had a career-high 22 points and 14 rebounds as No. 21 Wisconsin survived Ohio State's second-half rally and won 73-67 in overtime on Sunday.Wisconsin (22-9, 14-6) led by as many as 23 points early in the second half.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Khalil Iverson had a career-high 22 points and 14 rebounds as No. 21 Wisconsin survived Ohio State's second-half rally and won 73-67 in overtime on Sunday.Wisconsin (22-9, 14-6) led by as many as 23 points early in the second half.
No. 21 Wisconsin routs Iowa 65-45
MADISON — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said he had a feeling Ethan Happ would have a good game against Iowa.He was right.Happ did a little bit of everything to help No. 21 Wisconsin beat Iowa 65-45, scoring 21 points in his final home game and grabbing 14 rebounds.
MADISON — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said he had a feeling Ethan Happ would have a good game against Iowa.He was right.Happ did a little bit of everything to help No. 21 Wisconsin beat Iowa 65-45, scoring 21 points in his final home game and grabbing 14 rebounds.
Jury trial pushed to July for former Badgers WR Quintez Cephus, accused of sexual assault
MADISON -- The trial for former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus has been pushed back.According to online court records, it will begin with jury selection on July 29.
MADISON -- The trial for former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus has been pushed back.According to online court records, it will begin with jury selection on July 29.
Pritzl's hot hand leads Wisconsin past Penn State
MADISON -- Brevin Pritzl scored 17 points on 5-for-5 shooting, helping No. 19 Wisconsin beat Penn State 61-57 on Saturday.Pritzl, a reserve for Wisconsin (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten), also went 3 for 4 at the line.
MADISON -- Brevin Pritzl scored 17 points on 5-for-5 shooting, helping No. 19 Wisconsin beat Penn State 61-57 on Saturday.Pritzl, a reserve for Wisconsin (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten), also went 3 for 4 at the line.
Wisconsin QB Alex Hornibrook is leaving the Badgers: 'We wish him the best of luck'
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27 that quarterback Alex Hornibrook has elected to leave the team.Head coach Paul Chryst issued the following statement on this matter:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27 that quarterback Alex Hornibrook has elected to leave the team.Head coach Paul Chryst issued the following statement on this matter:
Davison has 16 points, No. 22 Wisconsin beats Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Brad Davison scored 16 points, D'Mitrik Trice and Ethan Happ added 14 points apiece and No. 22 Wisconsin held off Northwestern 69-64 on Saturday night.Khalil Iverson added 11 points for the Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten), who had lost two of three.
EVANSTON, Ill. — Brad Davison scored 16 points, D'Mitrik Trice and Ethan Happ added 14 points apiece and No. 22 Wisconsin held off Northwestern 69-64 on Saturday night.Khalil Iverson added 11 points for the Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten), who had lost two of three.
Davison, Iverson led No. 22 Wisconsin over Illinois, 64-58
MADISON — Brad Davison scored 18 points, Khalil Iverson added 16 and No. 22 Wisconsin held off Illinois 64-58 on Monday night.The Badgers (18-8, 10-5 Big Ten) ground out a win over Illinois (10-16, 6-9) with leading scorer Ethan Happ on the bench down the stretch.Happ, who averages 18 points, scored just six points on 3-of-7 shooting, was 0 for 3 from the foul line and had three turnovers, including one just before he sat out the final minutes.
MADISON — Brad Davison scored 18 points, Khalil Iverson added 16 and No. 22 Wisconsin held off Illinois 64-58 on Monday night.The Badgers (18-8, 10-5 Big Ten) ground out a win over Illinois (10-16, 6-9) with leading scorer Ethan Happ on the bench down the stretch.Happ, who averages 18 points, scored just six points on 3-of-7 shooting, was 0 for 3 from the foul line and had three turnovers, including one just before he sat out the final minutes.
Cassius Winston outduels Ethan Happ in Michigan State win over Wisconsin Badgers
MADISON — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called it grit.
MADISON — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called it grit.
No. 7 Michigan outlasts No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jon Teske had 17 points and 12 rebounds, holding his own inside against Ethan Happ, and Charles Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lift No. 7 Michigan over No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52 on Saturday.The Big Ten-leading Wolverines (22-2, 11-2) avenged one of their only losses this season despite going 0 for 10 from 3-point range in the second half.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jon Teske had 17 points and 12 rebounds, holding his own inside against Ethan Happ, and Charles Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lift No. 7 Michigan over No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52 on Saturday.The Big Ten-leading Wolverines (22-2, 11-2) avenged one of their only losses this season despite going 0 for 10 from 3-point range in the second half.
No. 24 Wisconsin wins 4th straight, 62-51 over Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Wisconsin star Ethan Happ had trouble getting going on the offensive end in the second half.Brad Davison was happy to help.The sophomore guard scored 10 of his 13 points after halftime to fuel No. 24 Wisconsin's decisive surge in a 62-51 win over Nebraska on Tuesday night."He made some big shots at the end," Badgers coach Greg Gard said. "We got some separation and he closed the door.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Wisconsin star Ethan Happ had trouble getting going on the offensive end in the second half.Brad Davison was happy to help.The sophomore guard scored 10 of his 13 points after halftime to fuel No. 24 Wisconsin's decisive surge in a 62-51 win over Nebraska on Tuesday night."He made some big shots at the end," Badgers coach Greg Gard said. "We got some separation and he closed the door.
Ethan Happ's triple-double leads Wisconsin past Northwestern
MADISON — Ethan Happ registered his second triple-double of the season as Wisconsin beat Northwestern 62-46 on Saturday.Happ finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for Wisconsin (14-6, 6-3 Big Ten).
MADISON — Ethan Happ registered his second triple-double of the season as Wisconsin beat Northwestern 62-46 on Saturday.Happ finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for Wisconsin (14-6, 6-3 Big Ten).