Michigan shocks Wisconsin 71-56 to win Big Ten Tournament
WASHINGTON -- Michigan completed a magical run to its first Big Ten Tournament title, using a swarming defense and accurate shooting to beat No. 24 Wisconsin 71-56 on Sunday.
WASHINGTON -- Michigan completed a magical run to its first Big Ten Tournament title, using a swarming defense and accurate shooting to beat No. 24 Wisconsin 71-56 on Sunday.
Wisconsin tops Northwestern 76-48, will head to Big Ten Tournament Championship Game
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin revved up the defense against weary Northwestern and got the desired result, a 76-48 victory Saturday that earned the No. 24 Badgers a berth in the Big Ten Tournament championship game for the third time in five years.Nigel Hayes scored 18 points and Ethan Happ added 16 for the second-seeded Badgers.
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin revved up the defense against weary Northwestern and got the desired result, a 76-48 victory Saturday that earned the No. 24 Badgers a berth in the Big Ten Tournament championship game for the third time in five years.Nigel Hayes scored 18 points and Ethan Happ added 16 for the second-seeded Badgers.
Koenig, Happ, D lead Wisconsin past Indiana 70-60 in Big Ten
WASHINGTON — Maybe, just maybe, Wisconsin's late-season swoon is over."We're starting to do this weird thing where we play well offensively and defensively," senior forward Nigel Hayes said, shaking his head. "We haven't really done that often, so it's kind of new to us.
WASHINGTON — Maybe, just maybe, Wisconsin's late-season swoon is over."We're starting to do this weird thing where we play well offensively and defensively," senior forward Nigel Hayes said, shaking his head. "We haven't really done that often, so it's kind of new to us.
Bo Ryan to be inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
MADISON -- Former Wisconsin head men's basketball coach Bo Ryan will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, according to the Wisconsin Athletics website.The site indicates Ryan is one of eight individuals that make up the Class of 2017, joining Wake Forest's Tim Duncan, Winston-Salem State's Cleo Hill, Indiana's Scott May, Purdue's Rick Mount, Creighton's Paul Silas, Gonzaga's John Stockton and Duke's Jay Williams.The 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Celebration takes place on Sunday, November 19th at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland in Kansas City, Missouri.
MADISON -- Former Wisconsin head men's basketball coach Bo Ryan will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, according to the Wisconsin Athletics website.The site indicates Ryan is one of eight individuals that make up the Class of 2017, joining Wake Forest's Tim Duncan, Winston-Salem State's Cleo Hill, Indiana's Scott May, Purdue's Rick Mount, Creighton's Paul Silas, Gonzaga's John Stockton and Duke's Jay Williams.The 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Celebration takes place on Sunday, November 19th at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland in Kansas City, Missouri.
Koenig hits 5 3s on Senior Day, No. 22 Badgers beat Gophers
MADISON — Senior guard Bronson Koenig scored 17 points in his final home game, combining with D'Mitrik Trice to give No. 22 Wisconsin's offense a second-half boost in a 66-49 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, March 5th.The Badgers (23-8, 12-6 Big Ten) secured the second seed in the conference tournament and got a sorely needed confidence boost to end the regular season after having lost five of their previous six games.Nate Mason had 17 points for Minnesota (23-8, 11-7).
MADISON — Senior guard Bronson Koenig scored 17 points in his final home game, combining with D'Mitrik Trice to give No. 22 Wisconsin's offense a second-half boost in a 66-49 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, March 5th.The Badgers (23-8, 12-6 Big Ten) secured the second seed in the conference tournament and got a sorely needed confidence boost to end the regular season after having lost five of their previous six games.Nate Mason had 17 points for Minnesota (23-8, 11-7).
Badgers lose 4 of 5, falling to Michigan State 84-74
EAST LANSING, Michigan — Nick Ward had 22 points and nine rebounds, Miles Bridges had 17 points and Matt McQuaid added a season-high 15 to help Michigan State beat No. 16 Wisconsin 84-74 on Sunday.The Spartans (18-11, 10-6 Big Ten) have won six of their last eight games, moving them into a third-place tie in the conference and perhaps sealing their spot in a 20th straight NCAA Tournament.The Badgers (22-7, 11-5) have lost four of five and lost a chance to pull into a first-place tie with No. 14 Purdue.Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes scored 22 points, Bronson Koenig had 17 and Zak Showalter added 15.
EAST LANSING, Michigan — Nick Ward had 22 points and nine rebounds, Miles Bridges had 17 points and Matt McQuaid added a season-high 15 to help Michigan State beat No. 16 Wisconsin 84-74 on Sunday.The Spartans (18-11, 10-6 Big Ten) have won six of their last eight games, moving them into a third-place tie in the conference and perhaps sealing their spot in a 20th straight NCAA Tournament.The Badgers (22-7, 11-5) have lost four of five and lost a chance to pull into a first-place tie with No. 14 Purdue.Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes scored 22 points, Bronson Koenig had 17 and Zak Showalter added 15.
No. 11 Wisconsin beats No. 23 Maryland 71-60 in Big 10 tilt
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, Ethan Happ had 20 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat No. 23 Maryland 71-60 in a choppy, foul-filled game on Sunday, February 19th.The Badgers (22-5, 11-3) overcame 27 points from Terrapins guard Melo Trimble to snap a two-game losing streak and stay in a tie atop the Big Ten with Purdue.Bronson Koenig scored all nine of his points in the second half, giving the Badgers a lift with his jump shot after the senior missed a game with a left calf injury.
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, Ethan Happ had 20 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat No. 23 Maryland 71-60 in a choppy, foul-filled game on Sunday, February 19th.The Badgers (22-5, 11-3) overcame 27 points from Terrapins guard Melo Trimble to snap a two-game losing streak and stay in a tie atop the Big Ten with Purdue.Bronson Koenig scored all nine of his points in the second half, giving the Badgers a lift with his jump shot after the senior missed a game with a left calf injury.
Badgers fall to Wolverines, 64-58
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Moe Wagner scored 21 points and Zak Irvin broke out of a slump with 18, helping Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 64-58 on Thursday night.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Moe Wagner scored 21 points and Zak Irvin broke out of a slump with 18, helping Michigan beat No. 11 Wisconsin 64-58 on Thursday night.
No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers fall to Northwestern 66-59
MADISON — Bryant McIntosh scored 25 points, and defensive-minded Northwestern beat No. 7 Wisconsin 66-59 on Sunday, February 12th -- securing an important win for the school's bid to make its first-ever NCAA Tournament.Dererk Pardon added 11 for the Wildcats (19-6, 8-4), who confounded the Big Ten-leading Badgers by doubling dominant big man Ethan Happ.Nigel Hayes scored nine of his 13 points in the second half for the Badgers (21-4, 10-2), who had their eight-game winning streak snapped.The Badgers didn't let up despite falling behind by 10 with 1 minute left, closing to 60-55 with less than 15 seconds after Zak Showalter hit two foul shots.But McIntosh followed with two free throws with 42 seconds left, and Wisconsin ran out of time.
MADISON — Bryant McIntosh scored 25 points, and defensive-minded Northwestern beat No. 7 Wisconsin 66-59 on Sunday, February 12th -- securing an important win for the school's bid to make its first-ever NCAA Tournament.Dererk Pardon added 11 for the Wildcats (19-6, 8-4), who confounded the Big Ten-leading Badgers by doubling dominant big man Ethan Happ.Nigel Hayes scored nine of his 13 points in the second half for the Badgers (21-4, 10-2), who had their eight-game winning streak snapped.The Badgers didn't let up despite falling behind by 10 with 1 minute left, closing to 60-55 with less than 15 seconds after Zak Showalter hit two foul shots.But McIntosh followed with two free throws with 42 seconds left, and Wisconsin ran out of time.
No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscles Indiana, holds on for 65-60 win
MADISON — Ethan Happ scored 20 points, Nigel Hayes added 15 and 10 rebounds, and No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscled Indiana to hold on for a 65-60 win on Sunday, February 5th.Happ was 8 of 10 from the field to help the Badgers (20-3, 9-1 Big Ten) win their seventh straight game.
MADISON — Ethan Happ scored 20 points, Nigel Hayes added 15 and 10 rebounds, and No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscled Indiana to hold on for a 65-60 win on Sunday, February 5th.Happ was 8 of 10 from the field to help the Badgers (20-3, 9-1 Big Ten) win their seventh straight game.
No. 10 Wisconsin routs Illinois 57-43
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ethan Happ scored 14 points and led the way in No. 10 Wisconsin's 57-43 rout over Illinois on Tuesday night, January 31st.Wisconsin (19-3, 8-1 Big Ten) started the game with a 16-2 run and never trailed.Much of the hot start came from the open 3-pointers Illinois allowed Wisconsin's players to take — the Badgers shot 7 of 23 from 3-point range in the game.The Badgers big men dominated the game in the post, out-rebounding Illinois 45-36, including 19-6 on the offensive boards.Nigel Hayes scored 11 points and added eight rebounds for Wisconsin.Malcolm Hill and Maverick Morgan both had 10 points for Illinois (13-10, 3-7).
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ethan Happ scored 14 points and led the way in No. 10 Wisconsin's 57-43 rout over Illinois on Tuesday night, January 31st.Wisconsin (19-3, 8-1 Big Ten) started the game with a 16-2 run and never trailed.Much of the hot start came from the open 3-pointers Illinois allowed Wisconsin's players to take — the Badgers shot 7 of 23 from 3-point range in the game.The Badgers big men dominated the game in the post, out-rebounding Illinois 45-36, including 19-6 on the offensive boards.Nigel Hayes scored 11 points and added eight rebounds for Wisconsin.Malcolm Hill and Maverick Morgan both had 10 points for Illinois (13-10, 3-7).
No. 15 Wisconsin beats Rutgers 61-54 in OT
NEW YORK — Ethan Happ scored seven of his career-high 32 points in overtime and No. 15 Wisconsin overcame offensive struggles to beat Rutgers 61-54 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.Happ was the only player for the Badgers (18-3, 7-1 Big Ten) to shoot above 50 percent, and the team finished at 33.3 percent for the game (20 for 60), including 3 for 25 from 3-point range.
NEW YORK — Ethan Happ scored seven of his career-high 32 points in overtime and No. 15 Wisconsin overcame offensive struggles to beat Rutgers 61-54 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.Happ was the only player for the Badgers (18-3, 7-1 Big Ten) to shoot above 50 percent, and the team finished at 33.3 percent for the game (20 for 60), including 3 for 25 from 3-point range.
Badgers shut down Penn State in second half in blowout
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 20 points Tuesday night, January 24th and No. 15 Wisconsin shut down Penn State in the second half on its way to an 82-55 victory.The Badgers (17-3, 6-1 Big Ten) started to shake off the Nittany Lions (11-10, 3-5) after Ethan Happ came alive.He struggled in the first half, shooting 2 of 6 from the field, in part because Penn State's Mike Watkins blocked him twice in the span of about 5 minutes.But Happ asserted himself to open the second half, scoring on the Badgers' first two possessions to spark a 13-2 run that put Wisconsin up 52-38 on Vitto Brown's 3-pointer.
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 20 points Tuesday night, January 24th and No. 15 Wisconsin shut down Penn State in the second half on its way to an 82-55 victory.The Badgers (17-3, 6-1 Big Ten) started to shake off the Nittany Lions (11-10, 3-5) after Ethan Happ came alive.He struggled in the first half, shooting 2 of 6 from the field, in part because Penn State's Mike Watkins blocked him twice in the span of about 5 minutes.But Happ asserted himself to open the second half, scoring on the Badgers' first two possessions to spark a 13-2 run that put Wisconsin up 52-38 on Vitto Brown's 3-pointer.
Bronson Koenig leads No. 17 Wisconsin past Michigan, 68-64
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 16 points, 10 in a key run that turned the game around, and No. 17 Wisconsin survived a scare from Michigan 68-64 on Tuesday night, January 17th.Michigan (12-7, 2-4 Big Ten) seemed to have Wisconsin (15-3, 4-1) on the ropes at one point in the second half.
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 16 points, 10 in a key run that turned the game around, and No. 17 Wisconsin survived a scare from Michigan 68-64 on Tuesday night, January 17th.Michigan (12-7, 2-4 Big Ten) seemed to have Wisconsin (15-3, 4-1) on the ropes at one point in the second half.
Waived by the Packers, Jared Abbrederis announces he's signed with the Detroit Lions
DETROIT, Michigan -- Former Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis has been signed by the Detroit Lions.Abbrederis shared the below messages on Twitter on Monday, January 9th:
DETROIT, Michigan -- Former Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis has been signed by the Detroit Lions.Abbrederis shared the below messages on Twitter on Monday, January 9th:
No. 20 Purdue ends No. 13 Wisconsin's 9-game winning streak
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Caleb Swanigan had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 20 Purdue get past No. 13 Wisconsin 66-55 Sunday, ending the Badgers' nine-game winning streak.The Boilermakers (14-3, 3-1 Big Ten) have won nine of 10 overall and three straight in this series.Ethan Happ had 17 points and Nigel Hayes had 10 for the Badgers (13-3, 2-1).Purdue used a 12-0 run midway in the second half to take control.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Caleb Swanigan had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 20 Purdue get past No. 13 Wisconsin 66-55 Sunday, ending the Badgers' nine-game winning streak.The Boilermakers (14-3, 3-1 Big Ten) have won nine of 10 overall and three straight in this series.Ethan Happ had 17 points and Nigel Hayes had 10 for the Badgers (13-3, 2-1).Purdue used a 12-0 run midway in the second half to take control.
No. 13 Wisconsin grinds out another win at No. 25 Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana — Ethan Happ scored 19 points and Bronson Koenig added 17 on Tuesday night, January 3rd to lead No. 13 Wisconsin past No. 25 Indiana 75-68.The Badgers (13-2, 2-0 Big Ten) have won nine straight.De'Ron Davis, Juwan Morgan and Robert Johnson each finished with 12 points to lead the Hoosiers (10-5, 0-2).
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana — Ethan Happ scored 19 points and Bronson Koenig added 17 on Tuesday night, January 3rd to lead No. 13 Wisconsin past No. 25 Indiana 75-68.The Badgers (13-2, 2-0 Big Ten) have won nine straight.De'Ron Davis, Juwan Morgan and Robert Johnson each finished with 12 points to lead the Hoosiers (10-5, 0-2).
Cotton Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers beat Western Michigan Broncos, 24-16
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Wisconsin Badgers squared up against the undefeated Western Michigan Broncos in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 2nd.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Wisconsin Badgers squared up against the undefeated Western Michigan Broncos in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 2nd.
MADISON -- It's on!
Nigel Hayes leads way, No. 14 Wisconsin beats Rutgers 72-52
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 20 points, Zak Showalter added 18 and No. 14 Wisconsin used an active start on the defensive end to build an early lead and defeat Rutgers 72-52 on Tuesday night, December 27th.Hayes scored 12 points in the first half, when the Baadgers (12-2) opened with a 16-4 run over the first 12 minutes to take control in both team's Big Ten opener.Wisconsin needed the cushion after the Scarlet Knights (11-3) rallied from a 20-point deficit with 14 minutes left.Rutgers forced turnovers and went on a 3-point shooting spree, hitting five from behind the arc in a 5-minute stretch capped by Nigel Johnson's 3 with 8:19 left to get within 53-44.The Badgers clamped down defensively from there, holding Rutgers to two field goals over the next 5-plus minutes.Mike Williams led Rutgers with 18 points.
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored 20 points, Zak Showalter added 18 and No. 14 Wisconsin used an active start on the defensive end to build an early lead and defeat Rutgers 72-52 on Tuesday night, December 27th.Hayes scored 12 points in the first half, when the Baadgers (12-2) opened with a 16-4 run over the first 12 minutes to take control in both team's Big Ten opener.Wisconsin needed the cushion after the Scarlet Knights (11-3) rallied from a 20-point deficit with 14 minutes left.Rutgers forced turnovers and went on a 3-point shooting spree, hitting five from behind the arc in a 5-minute stretch capped by Nigel Johnson's 3 with 8:19 left to get within 53-44.The Badgers clamped down defensively from there, holding Rutgers to two field goals over the next 5-plus minutes.Mike Williams led Rutgers with 18 points.