Badgers advance to Final Four with OT win over Arizona
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Wisconsin bumped and grinded its way into the Final Four.Frank Kaminsky had 28 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, rallying the Badgers to a 64-63 overtime victory against Arizona in the West Region final Saturday night, March 29th.The Badgers (30-7) advanced to their first Final Four appearance since 2000 on Saturday night, and first for 69-year-old coach Bo Ryan, who earned his 704th career victory.Nick Johnson had the ball with a chance to win, but he missed a shot that came just after the buzzer for Arizona (33-5), the top-seeded team that has yet to win a West Region final in Anaheim in four tries.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Wisconsin bumped and grinded its way into the Final Four.Frank Kaminsky had 28 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, rallying the Badgers to a 64-63 overtime victory against Arizona in the West Region final Saturday night, March 29th.The Badgers (30-7) advanced to their first Final Four appearance since 2000 on Saturday night, and first for 69-year-old coach Bo Ryan, who earned his 704th career victory.Nick Johnson had the ball with a chance to win, but he missed a shot that came just after the buzzer for Arizona (33-5), the top-seeded team that has yet to win a West Region final in Anaheim in four tries.
Fans gather to cheer on the Badgers in the Elite 8
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fans gathered to cheer on the Badgers men's basketball team as they faced the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Saturday evening, March 29th.Wisconsinites who are fans of both college and professional basketball had some extra cheering to do as the game happened to fall on the same night the Bucks take on the Miami Heat at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Some fans bought tickets to see the Bucks, unaware the Badgers may be playing a huge game this evening."Not really looking ahead to the point, we noticed the schedule didn't really work and now the Bucks game falls on the Badger potential berth of the Final Four," said Paul Konkol.Many people said their smart phones would be a lifesaver, using it to track whatever game they weren't watching.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fans gathered to cheer on the Badgers men's basketball team as they faced the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Saturday evening, March 29th.Wisconsinites who are fans of both college and professional basketball had some extra cheering to do as the game happened to fall on the same night the Bucks take on the Miami Heat at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Some fans bought tickets to see the Bucks, unaware the Badgers may be playing a huge game this evening."Not really looking ahead to the point, we noticed the schedule didn't really work and now the Bucks game falls on the Badger potential berth of the Final Four," said Paul Konkol.Many people said their smart phones would be a lifesaver, using it to track whatever game they weren't watching.
Wisconsin, Arizona set for Saturday showdown in Elite 8
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Arizona's Sean Miller and Wisconsin's Bo Ryan are one win from their first trip to the Final Four.In the only 1-2 matchup in the Elite Eight, top-seeded Arizona will play No. 2 seed Wisconsin in the West Regional final on Saturday.The Badgers (29-7) haven't been to the Final Four since 2000, shortly before Ryan took over in Madison.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Arizona's Sean Miller and Wisconsin's Bo Ryan are one win from their first trip to the Final Four.In the only 1-2 matchup in the Elite Eight, top-seeded Arizona will play No. 2 seed Wisconsin in the West Regional final on Saturday.The Badgers (29-7) haven't been to the Final Four since 2000, shortly before Ryan took over in Madison.
Aaron Rodgers stops by the Badgers' locker room following win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A surprise visitor joined the Wisconsin Badgers for some postgame revelry following their convincing win over Baylor in the NCAA tournament.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took in the Badgers' Sweet Sixteen game in Anaheim, Calif., as Wisconsin advanced to the Elite Eight.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A surprise visitor joined the Wisconsin Badgers for some postgame revelry following their convincing win over Baylor in the NCAA tournament.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took in the Badgers' Sweet Sixteen game in Anaheim, Calif., as Wisconsin advanced to the Elite Eight.
Badgers in Elite Eight after 69-52 win over Baylor
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 19 points and blocked six shots, and Wisconsin romped into the West Regional final with a dominant 69-52 victory over Baylor on Thursday night.Ben Brust hit three 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the second-seeded Badgers (29-7), who jumped to a 14-point lead in the first half and never let up on the overmatched Bears (26-12).The 7-foot Kaminsky and his disciplined teammates shredded the Baylor zone defense that played so well in the first two games.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky scored 19 points and blocked six shots, and Wisconsin romped into the West Regional final with a dominant 69-52 victory over Baylor on Thursday night.Ben Brust hit three 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the second-seeded Badgers (29-7), who jumped to a 14-point lead in the first half and never let up on the overmatched Bears (26-12).The 7-foot Kaminsky and his disciplined teammates shredded the Baylor zone defense that played so well in the first two games.
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.
Ticket brokers surprised by lack of interest in Anaheim trip
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on Baylor on Thursday, March 27th in Anaheim -- in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on Baylor on Thursday, March 27th in Anaheim -- in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
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.
Badgers win over Oregon to advance to the Sweet Sixteen
MILWAUKEE (AP) — 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 to get into the Sweet 16.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.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — 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 to get into the Sweet 16.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.
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.
Badgers crush American 75-35; battle Oregon Ducks Saturday
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Brust scored 17 points and Wisconsin devastated American with a 22-5 run to close the first half in a 75-35 victory Thursday, March 20th before a friendly crowd in the NCAA tournament.The second-seeded Badgers (27-7) recovered from a brief first-half rut and seven-point deficit to extinguish the dreams of the 15th-seeded Eagles (20-13), champions of the Patriot League.After Wisconsin was ousted in the first round last year as a fifth seed, Brust made sure his senior season didn't end the same way.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Brust scored 17 points and Wisconsin devastated American with a 22-5 run to close the first half in a 75-35 victory Thursday, March 20th before a friendly crowd in the NCAA tournament.The second-seeded Badgers (27-7) recovered from a brief first-half rut and seven-point deficit to extinguish the dreams of the 15th-seeded Eagles (20-13), champions of the Patriot League.After Wisconsin was ousted in the first round last year as a fifth seed, Brust made sure his senior season didn't end the same way.
Tons of support in stands as Badgers crush American Univ.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ben Brust scored 17 points to pace second-seed Wisconsin to crushing 75-35 rout of American.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ben Brust scored 17 points to pace second-seed Wisconsin to crushing 75-35 rout of American.
Matt Lepay to do play-by-play on 35 Brewers telecasts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to calling University of Wisconsin basketball, as he has for 26 seasons, or Badgers football games for the past two decades, Matt Lepay is one of the best in the business.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to calling University of Wisconsin basketball, as he has for 26 seasons, or Badgers football games for the past two decades, Matt Lepay is one of the best in the business.
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!
Wisconsin Badgers a home court favorite in NCAA Tourney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last month, Badgers Coach Bo Ryan was asked about the possibility of his team coming to Milwaukee for the NCAA Tournament. "Milwaukee?" he said. "We haven't even played Indiana yet!" Now, Wisconsin is gearing up to play American on Thursday, March 20th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last month, Badgers Coach Bo Ryan was asked about the possibility of his team coming to Milwaukee for the NCAA Tournament. "Milwaukee?" he said. "We haven't even played Indiana yet!" Now, Wisconsin is gearing up to play American on Thursday, March 20th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Top 6th man Hayes boosts Wisconsin off bench
MADISON (AP) — Six-foot-seven forward Nigel Hayes is giving Wisconsin a huge boost off the bench in his freshman year.The Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year is preparing for his first NCAA tournament.
MADISON (AP) — Six-foot-seven forward Nigel Hayes is giving Wisconsin a huge boost off the bench in his freshman year.The Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year is preparing for his first NCAA tournament.
Badgers play in Milw., UWM in NY as NCAA Tourney kicks off
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Selection Sunday is the day NCAA Tournament brackets and seeds are released -- and Wisconsin sports fans were waiting to see who and where the UW-Milwaukee Panthers, and the UW Badgers will play in the tourney.The first round of the NCAA Tournament occurs this Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th in Dayton, Ohio.The second round occurs Thursday, March 20th and Saturday, March 22nd -- and the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee hosts some second round games.We've learned the #2 Wisconsin Badgers will play #15 American in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Selection Sunday is the day NCAA Tournament brackets and seeds are released -- and Wisconsin sports fans were waiting to see who and where the UW-Milwaukee Panthers, and the UW Badgers will play in the tourney.The first round of the NCAA Tournament occurs this Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th in Dayton, Ohio.The second round occurs Thursday, March 20th and Saturday, March 22nd -- and the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee hosts some second round games.We've learned the #2 Wisconsin Badgers will play #15 American in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday.
No. 12 Wisconsin runs away from Minnesota, 83-57
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ben Brust scored a career-high 29 points and Frank Kaminsky had 12 rebounds to lead No. 12 Wisconsin to an 83-57 rout over Minnesota 83-57 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The second-seeded Badgers (26-6) have won nine of 10 and will face No. 22 Michigan State or 11th-seeded Northwestern in Saturday's semifinals.Minnesota (20-13) was led by Deandre Mathieu with 18 points and Joey King with 14 but lost for the sixth time in their last eight tries against the Badgers.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ben Brust scored a career-high 29 points and Frank Kaminsky had 12 rebounds to lead No. 12 Wisconsin to an 83-57 rout over Minnesota 83-57 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The second-seeded Badgers (26-6) have won nine of 10 and will face No. 22 Michigan State or 11th-seeded Northwestern in Saturday's semifinals.Minnesota (20-13) was led by Deandre Mathieu with 18 points and Joey King with 14 but lost for the sixth time in their last eight tries against the Badgers.