Kaminsky returns, leads Badgers to 70-55 win over Nebraska
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 22 points in his return from a concussion that sidelined him a game to help No. 7 Wisconsin beat Nebraska 70-55 on Thursday night.Kaminsky was 4 of 5 from 3-point range and 7 of 11 overall after missing the Badgers' loss at Rutgers on Sunday night.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 22 points in his return from a concussion that sidelined him a game to help No. 7 Wisconsin beat Nebraska 70-55 on Thursday night.Kaminsky was 4 of 5 from 3-point range and 7 of 11 overall after missing the Badgers' loss at Rutgers on Sunday night.
Kaminsky out, Jackson hurt, Badgers upset at Rutgers 67-62
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Myles Mack had 19 of his 21 points in the second half and Rutgers scored its biggest upset in school history, a 67-62 victory over banged up No. 4 Wisconsin on Sunday night.Kadeem Jack added 20 points for the Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-2 Big Ten), whose previous biggest upset was a win over No. 6 West Virginia in 1982.Sam Dekker and Nigel Hayes had 15 points apiece for Wisconsin (15-2, 3-1).
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Myles Mack had 19 of his 21 points in the second half and Rutgers scored its biggest upset in school history, a 67-62 victory over banged up No. 4 Wisconsin on Sunday night.Kadeem Jack added 20 points for the Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-2 Big Ten), whose previous biggest upset was a win over No. 6 West Virginia in 1982.Sam Dekker and Nigel Hayes had 15 points apiece for Wisconsin (15-2, 3-1).
Badgers beat stubborn Purdue 62-55
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 21 points and Josh Gasser added 15 as fourth-ranked Wisconsin held off stubborn Purdue 62-55 on Wednesday night.The Badgers (15-1, 3-0 Big Ten) pulled away from a 45-all tie with a 9-2 run to open a 54-47 lead on Gasser's free throw with 3:19 left.Wisconsin, which has won eight straight since an 80-70 loss at home to Duke in early December, maintained a two-possession lead the rest of the way.The Badgers offset a 43.6 percent shooting night by making 25 of 31 free throws, including 15 in the final 9:11.Jon Octeus had 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds for Purdue (10-6, 2-1).
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 21 points and Josh Gasser added 15 as fourth-ranked Wisconsin held off stubborn Purdue 62-55 on Wednesday night.The Badgers (15-1, 3-0 Big Ten) pulled away from a 45-all tie with a 9-2 run to open a 54-47 lead on Gasser's free throw with 3:19 left.Wisconsin, which has won eight straight since an 80-70 loss at home to Duke in early December, maintained a two-possession lead the rest of the way.The Badgers offset a 43.6 percent shooting night by making 25 of 31 free throws, including 15 in the final 9:11.Jon Octeus had 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds for Purdue (10-6, 2-1).
Badgers cruise past Wildcats
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — It was Sam Dekker on the outside, and Frank Kaminsky all over the court.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — It was Sam Dekker on the outside, and Frank Kaminsky all over the court.
Badgers moms who couldn't make it out to Outback Bowl gather at Wauwatosa pub for watch party
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were triumphant in an epic battle with the Auburn Tigers at the Outback Bowl on Thursday, January 1st.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were triumphant in an epic battle with the Auburn Tigers at the Outback Bowl on Thursday, January 1st.
The year in sports: Taking a look back at the big moments from 2014!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 2014 -- a year with so many twists and turns.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 2014 -- a year with so many twists and turns.
Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers triumphant in epic battle with SEC's Auburn Tigers, 34-31
TAMPA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were triumphant in an epic battle with the Auburn Tigers at the Outback Bowl on Thursday, January 1st.
TAMPA (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were triumphant in an epic battle with the Auburn Tigers at the Outback Bowl on Thursday, January 1st.
Balanced attack leads 4th ranked Badgers by Nittany Lions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Once the ball gets into the paint, No. 4 Wisconsin can be tough to stop.Few teams in the country can match the Badgers' athleticism in the frontcourt.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Once the ball gets into the paint, No. 4 Wisconsin can be tough to stop.Few teams in the country can match the Badgers' athleticism in the frontcourt.
Badgers find mark, beat Buffalo 68-56
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky had 25 points and 11 rebounds, leading No. 6 Wisconsin to a 68-56 victory over Buffalo on Sunday night.Sam Dekker added 13 points for Wisconsin (12-1), which opens Big Ten play on Wednesday against Penn State.Justin Moss led four Bulls (7-3) in double figures with 14 points.Other than Kaminsky, the Badgers had a poor first half.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky had 25 points and 11 rebounds, leading No. 6 Wisconsin to a 68-56 victory over Buffalo on Sunday night.Sam Dekker added 13 points for Wisconsin (12-1), which opens Big Ten play on Wednesday against Penn State.Justin Moss led four Bulls (7-3) in double figures with 14 points.Other than Kaminsky, the Badgers had a poor first half.
Flat Bucky: How Badgers' Sam Dekker is using Instagram to mentor Sheboygan third-graders
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Inspiration comes from so many different places.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Inspiration comes from so many different places.
Star H.S. QB Kafentzis re-commits to Badgers
Madison, Wi -- 3-star dual-threat quarterback Austin Kafentzis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Wisconsin Tuesday; he shared that the news on 105.7 FM The Fan.Kafentzis had commited to the Badgers when Gary Andersen was coach; the Utah native made a visit to Oregon State after Andersen bolted UW for that job.
Madison, Wi -- 3-star dual-threat quarterback Austin Kafentzis reaffirmed his commitment to the University of Wisconsin Tuesday; he shared that the news on 105.7 FM The Fan.Kafentzis had commited to the Badgers when Gary Andersen was coach; the Utah native made a visit to Oregon State after Andersen bolted UW for that job.
Wisconsin Badgers clip California 68-56
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nigel Hayes had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 6 Wisconsin returned from a nine-day break to beat California 68-56 on Monday night.Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky added 14 points apiece in the first game for the Badgers (11-1) since beating Nicholls State 86-43 on Dec. 13.Tyrone Wallace scored 17 points and Jordan Mathews added 15 for the Golden Bears (10-2), who had their seven-game winning streak snapped.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nigel Hayes had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 6 Wisconsin returned from a nine-day break to beat California 68-56 on Monday night.Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky added 14 points apiece in the first game for the Badgers (11-1) since beating Nicholls State 86-43 on Dec. 13.Tyrone Wallace scored 17 points and Jordan Mathews added 15 for the Golden Bears (10-2), who had their seven-game winning streak snapped.
"We're proud of Madison:" Get to know the new UW head football coach, Paul Chryst
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thomas Wolfe once wrote that "you can't go home again" -- of course, Wolfe was around long before college football became a multi-million dollar business.Madison native and former Badgers Assistant Coach, Paul Chryst" is now the guy in Madison."I'm thrilled to welcome the entire Chryst family to come back to Madison, come back home, and formally introduce Paul Chryst as our new head football coach at the University of Wisconsin," said Barry Alvarez, Director of Athletics.With Bucky dancing and Badgers band blaring, the Paul Chryst era at Wisconsin begins with another homecoming."To be able to do this and come back home to Wisconsin, it truly is special.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thomas Wolfe once wrote that "you can't go home again" -- of course, Wolfe was around long before college football became a multi-million dollar business.Madison native and former Badgers Assistant Coach, Paul Chryst" is now the guy in Madison."I'm thrilled to welcome the entire Chryst family to come back to Madison, come back home, and formally introduce Paul Chryst as our new head football coach at the University of Wisconsin," said Barry Alvarez, Director of Athletics.With Bucky dancing and Badgers band blaring, the Paul Chryst era at Wisconsin begins with another homecoming."To be able to do this and come back home to Wisconsin, it truly is special.
AP source: Paul Chryst meeting with University of Wisconsin officials
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst is moving closer to taking the head coaching job at Wisconsin.A person with direct knowledge of situation told The Associated Press that Chryst is traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to meet with university officials about replacing Gary Andersen.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst is moving closer to taking the head coaching job at Wisconsin.A person with direct knowledge of situation told The Associated Press that Chryst is traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to meet with university officials about replacing Gary Andersen.
Melvin Gordon wins Doak Walker Award as best running back
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon has won the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back.Gordon was presented with the prize Thursday night during the 24th College Football Awards Show at Disney.The junior becomes the third Badgers player to win the award, joining 1999 winner Ron Dayne and 2012 winner Montee Ball.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon has won the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back.Gordon was presented with the prize Thursday night during the 24th College Football Awards Show at Disney.The junior becomes the third Badgers player to win the award, joining 1999 winner Ron Dayne and 2012 winner Montee Ball.
LATEST: Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will coach Badgers in the Outback Bowl
MADISON (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin official tells The Associated Press that athletic director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1.The move was confirmed by the official who spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because he was not authorized to release the information.Alvarez is replacing Gary Andersen, who abruptly accepted the job as Oregon State coach on Wednesday.
MADISON (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin official tells The Associated Press that athletic director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1.The move was confirmed by the official who spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because he was not authorized to release the information.Alvarez is replacing Gary Andersen, who abruptly accepted the job as Oregon State coach on Wednesday.
Badgers blow out Milwaukee Panthers 93-54
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 18 points and Sam Dekker added 17 as fifth-ranked Wisconsin continued its dominance over in-state rival Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an easy 93-54 victory on Wednesday night.The Badgers (9-1) extended their winning streak over the Panthers to 22 consecutive games and their series lead to 31-1, completing a five-day Milwaukee sweep.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 18 points and Sam Dekker added 17 as fifth-ranked Wisconsin continued its dominance over in-state rival Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an easy 93-54 victory on Wednesday night.The Badgers (9-1) extended their winning streak over the Panthers to 22 consecutive games and their series lead to 31-1, completing a five-day Milwaukee sweep.
It's official! Badgers running back, Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon entering NFL draft
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.
Gary Andersen leaves the Wisconsin Badgers for Oregon State University
MADISON (WITI) -- Gary Andersen has informed the Wisconsin Badgers football team that he is taking the head coaching job at Oregon State University.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gary Andersen has informed the Wisconsin Badgers football team that he is taking the head coaching job at Oregon State University.
No. 17 Wisconsin, No. 19 Auburn to meet in Outback Bowl January 1st
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No. 17 Wisconsin and No. 19 Auburn will meet in the Outback Bowl on January 1st in a matchup of Big Ten and Southeastern Conference opponents.The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.The Badgers (10-3) and Tigers (8-4) are meeting for just the fourth time in more than 120 seasons of football.Auburn won five straight to open the season, rising as high as third in the College Football Playoff ranking.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No. 17 Wisconsin and No. 19 Auburn will meet in the Outback Bowl on January 1st in a matchup of Big Ten and Southeastern Conference opponents.The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.The Badgers (10-3) and Tigers (8-4) are meeting for just the fourth time in more than 120 seasons of football.Auburn won five straight to open the season, rising as high as third in the College Football Playoff ranking.