Wisconsin beats Indiana 79-71 in Big Ten tourney
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Wilson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten tournament record with 13 3-pointers to get past No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The Badgers (24-8) will face No. 8 Michigan State in Saturday's semifinal round.Three Indiana players -- Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Jordan Hulls -- each scored 17 points.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Wilson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten tournament record with 13 3-pointers to get past No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The Badgers (24-8) will face No. 8 Michigan State in Saturday's semifinal round.Three Indiana players -- Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Jordan Hulls -- each scored 17 points.
Seniors shine, Badgers beat Illini
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor and Josh Gasser each scored 16 points as 14th-ranked Wisconsin whipped Illinois, 70-56 on Senior Day at the Kohl Center; Coach Bo Ryan picked up his 265th victory since becoming the Badgers coach, tying Bud Foster for most wins in the program's history.Taylor, a senior, tied Kirk Penney for 8th on the school's all-time scoring list.
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor and Josh Gasser each scored 16 points as 14th-ranked Wisconsin whipped Illinois, 70-56 on Senior Day at the Kohl Center; Coach Bo Ryan picked up his 265th victory since becoming the Badgers coach, tying Bud Foster for most wins in the program's history.Taylor, a senior, tied Kirk Penney for 8th on the school's all-time scoring list.
Badgers wake up bury Gophers
MADISON -- After Sunday's stirring win at Ohio State, the Wisconsin Badgers had to wake up from a first half slumber to put away Minnesota, 52-45 on Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.Coach Bo Ryan's team made just four of 21 shots in the first half, and trailed 23-16 (the 16 points represented a season-low).
MADISON -- After Sunday's stirring win at Ohio State, the Wisconsin Badgers had to wake up from a first half slumber to put away Minnesota, 52-45 on Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.Coach Bo Ryan's team made just four of 21 shots in the first half, and trailed 23-16 (the 16 points represented a season-low).
Berggren, Badgers bounce Buckeyes
COLUMBUS -- Jared Berggren was almost a "no show" in Wisconsin's loss to Ohio State in Madison on February 4th.
COLUMBUS -- Jared Berggren was almost a "no show" in Wisconsin's loss to Ohio State in Madison on February 4th.
UW Badgers shot down at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- When Iowa came to the Kohl Center and beat Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, it seemed like a stunning upset.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- When Iowa came to the Kohl Center and beat Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, it seemed like a stunning upset.
Iowa knocks off No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Senior Matt Gatens scored a career-high 33 points and Iowa beat No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66 on Thursday night for its second straight win over a ranked opponent.It was the second straight career-high for Gatens, who had 30 points in Iowa's win over then-No. 18 Indiana on Sunday.Wisconsin (20-8, 9-6 Big Ten) lost for just the third time in 11 games.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Senior Matt Gatens scored a career-high 33 points and Iowa beat No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66 on Thursday night for its second straight win over a ranked opponent.It was the second straight career-high for Gatens, who had 30 points in Iowa's win over then-No. 18 Indiana on Sunday.Wisconsin (20-8, 9-6 Big Ten) lost for just the third time in 11 games.
Badgers live spartan existence, bow at MSU
EAST LANSING, MI -- The Wisconsin Badgers went into Michigan State's Breslin Center looking for their first win there since 2004.
EAST LANSING, MI -- The Wisconsin Badgers went into Michigan State's Breslin Center looking for their first win there since 2004.
Sheboygan Lutheran basketball player shines on, off court
SHEBOYGAN -- It's not often that a native son who's one of the best basketball players in the state and in the country, decides to stay home for college, but Sheboygan Lutheran High School's Sam Dekker is an exception.At Sheboygan Lutheran High School, students, teachers and administrators wear several hats.
SHEBOYGAN -- It's not often that a native son who's one of the best basketball players in the state and in the country, decides to stay home for college, but Sheboygan Lutheran High School's Sam Dekker is an exception.At Sheboygan Lutheran High School, students, teachers and administrators wear several hats.
Badgers work overtime to beat Gophers in Twin Cities
Wisconsin senior point guard Jordan Taylor had hit five three-pointers against the Minnesota Gophers; the point guard was poised to win his first game in his home state.
Wisconsin senior point guard Jordan Taylor had hit five three-pointers against the Minnesota Gophers; the point guard was poised to win his first game in his home state.
Badgers hire Eddie Faulkner as tightend coach
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has hired Eddie Faulkner to coach the team's tight ends.Bielema hired Faulkner away from Pittsburgh, where former Badgers defensive coordinator Paul Chryst has taken over as head coach.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has hired Eddie Faulkner to coach the team's tight ends.Bielema hired Faulkner away from Pittsburgh, where former Badgers defensive coordinator Paul Chryst has taken over as head coach.
No. 19 Wisconsin beats Penn State 52-46
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top f key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory.Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit.Trailing 40-38, Penn State (10-13, 2-8) missed on three tries to tie or take the lead.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top f key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory.Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit.Trailing 40-38, Penn State (10-13, 2-8) missed on three tries to tie or take the lead.
UW Athletic Board approves coaches' contracts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board has approved updated contracts for football coach Bret Bielema and four other head coaches.Bielema's five-year contract was extended through Jan. 31, 2017.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board has approved updated contracts for football coach Bret Bielema and four other head coaches.Bielema's five-year contract was extended through Jan. 31, 2017.
No. 22 Illinois falls to Wisconsin, 67-63
CHAMPAIGN -- With just over 9 minutes to play Sunday, 7-foot-1 center Meyers Leonard glided away from the basket and hit a soft, fade-away jumper that gave No. 22 Illinois a four-point lead over Wisconsin.It appeared at the time -- playing in front of a loud, sellout crowd -- the shot gave the Illini the momentum, too.But the Badgers answered with a 7-0 run, the last shot a fast break layup by Ben Brust that put the Badgers up 53-50 and silenced the crowd as the Wisconsin bench erupted with shouts.Illinois (15-5, 4-3 Big Ten) never led again and fell 67-53, its second straight loss."They went on that 7-0 run," said Leonard, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. "It was kind of a turning point in the second half.
CHAMPAIGN -- With just over 9 minutes to play Sunday, 7-foot-1 center Meyers Leonard glided away from the basket and hit a soft, fade-away jumper that gave No. 22 Illinois a four-point lead over Wisconsin.It appeared at the time -- playing in front of a loud, sellout crowd -- the shot gave the Illini the momentum, too.But the Badgers answered with a 7-0 run, the last shot a fast break layup by Ben Brust that put the Badgers up 53-50 and silenced the crowd as the Wisconsin bench erupted with shouts.Illinois (15-5, 4-3 Big Ten) never led again and fell 67-53, its second straight loss."They went on that 7-0 run," said Leonard, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. "It was kind of a turning point in the second half.
Taylor, Wisconsin hold off Nebraska 50-45
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor sank five free throws in the final 30 seconds and made a key steal in the waning moments to seal a 50-45 win for Wisconsin over Nebraska on Sunday.Taylor finished with 19 points to lead Wisconsin (14-5, 3-3 Big Ten).Nebraska (9-8, 1-5) never led and trailed by eight with just more than five minutes to go before cutting it to 45-43 with less than 30 seconds left.Bo Spencer missed a 3-pointer for the Huskers, but Wisconsin's Jared Berggren couldn't corral the ball.
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor sank five free throws in the final 30 seconds and made a key steal in the waning moments to seal a 50-45 win for Wisconsin over Nebraska on Sunday.Taylor finished with 19 points to lead Wisconsin (14-5, 3-3 Big Ten).Nebraska (9-8, 1-5) never led and trailed by eight with just more than five minutes to go before cutting it to 45-43 with less than 30 seconds left.Bo Spencer missed a 3-pointer for the Huskers, but Wisconsin's Jared Berggren couldn't corral the ball.
No. 10 Spartans beat No. 18 Badgers 63-60 in OT
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin's Ryan Evans had an apparent game-tying 3-pointer overturned on an officials' MADISON -- replay review, allowing No. 10 Michigan Stateto hold on for a 63-60 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin in overtime Tuesday night.Draymond Green had 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Keith Appling added 16 points for the Spartans (14-2, 3-0 Big Ten), who have won 14 straight.Jordan Taylor scored 28 points for the Badgers (12-4, 1-2).
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin's Ryan Evans had an apparent game-tying 3-pointer overturned on an officials' MADISON -- replay review, allowing No. 10 Michigan Stateto hold on for a 63-60 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin in overtime Tuesday night.Draymond Green had 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Keith Appling added 16 points for the Spartans (14-2, 3-0 Big Ten), who have won 14 straight.Jordan Taylor scored 28 points for the Badgers (12-4, 1-2).
Fans disappointed after another Badgers Rose Bowl loss
MILWAUKEE -- Badgers fans watching the Rose Bowl game at TGI Friday's Front Row at Miller Park can't believe the loss to the Oregon Ducks, 45-38, but many say after an up and down season, to have a game like this at the end was a real treat!Wisconsin alumni's band bellowed from Pasadena as Badgers fans cheered touchdown after touchdown throughout the first half at TGI Friday's.
MILWAUKEE -- Badgers fans watching the Rose Bowl game at TGI Friday's Front Row at Miller Park can't believe the loss to the Oregon Ducks, 45-38, but many say after an up and down season, to have a game like this at the end was a real treat!Wisconsin alumni's band bellowed from Pasadena as Badgers fans cheered touchdown after touchdown throughout the first half at TGI Friday's.
Ducks beat Badgers in Rose Bowl, 45-38
PASADENA -- Oregon's incredible offense busted up Wisconsin and the record books on the way to the Ducks' first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years.Darron Thomas passed for three touchdowns, De'Anthony Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first bowl victory under coach Chip Kelly, holding off Wisconsin 45-38 Monday night in the highest-scoring Rose Bowl ever played.And it wasn't over until a video review confirmed the Badgers (11-3) ran out of time at the Oregon 25, out of timeouts and unable to spike the ball in time to stop the clock for a last-gasp fling.Lavasier Tuinei caught eight passes for 158 yards and two TDs for the Ducks (12-2), who had no postseason success to show for Kelly's otherwise wildly successful three-year tenure until this landmark offensive performance in the 98th Rose Bowl.
PASADENA -- Oregon's incredible offense busted up Wisconsin and the record books on the way to the Ducks' first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years.Darron Thomas passed for three touchdowns, De'Anthony Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first bowl victory under coach Chip Kelly, holding off Wisconsin 45-38 Monday night in the highest-scoring Rose Bowl ever played.And it wasn't over until a video review confirmed the Badgers (11-3) ran out of time at the Oregon 25, out of timeouts and unable to spike the ball in time to stop the clock for a last-gasp fling.Lavasier Tuinei caught eight passes for 158 yards and two TDs for the Ducks (12-2), who had no postseason success to show for Kelly's otherwise wildly successful three-year tenure until this landmark offensive performance in the 98th Rose Bowl.
Wisconsin food, drinks present at Rose Bowl tailgate party
PASADENA -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, California for the Rose Bowl game Monday, and FOX6's Brad Hicks caught some fans celebrating with a tailgate party before the game!It was 80 degrees with crystal clear blue skies, and sparkling sunshine in Pasadena Monday, and Bucky fans were saying bring on the game!
PASADENA -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, California for the Rose Bowl game Monday, and FOX6's Brad Hicks caught some fans celebrating with a tailgate party before the game!It was 80 degrees with crystal clear blue skies, and sparkling sunshine in Pasadena Monday, and Bucky fans were saying bring on the game!
"Jump Around" will be played at Rose Bowl game!
PASADENA -- House of Pain's "Jump Around" always brings down the house at Camp Randall, and one former Bucky Badger hoped to organize that same energy in Pasadena, and even attempt to set a Guinness World Record!
PASADENA -- House of Pain's "Jump Around" always brings down the house at Camp Randall, and one former Bucky Badger hoped to organize that same energy in Pasadena, and even attempt to set a Guinness World Record!
Bradie Ewing fans from Richland Center take trip to Rose Bowl
PASADENA -- From Richland Center, to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, it's been an amazing journey for Badgers' fullback Bradie Ewing.
PASADENA -- From Richland Center, to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, it's been an amazing journey for Badgers' fullback Bradie Ewing.