Wisconsin to play exhibition basketball games Down Under
MADISON — The Wisconsin men's basketball team will visit New Zealand and Australia next month on a five-game exhibition tour.The Badgers begin their trip in Auckland, New Zealand, with a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Aug. 15.
MADISON — The Wisconsin men's basketball team will visit New Zealand and Australia next month on a five-game exhibition tour.The Badgers begin their trip in Auckland, New Zealand, with a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Aug. 15.
Watt brothers, JJ, TJ, Derek take some time out to help fight hunger in the Madison area
MADISON -- Football stars and brothers JJ Watt, TJ Watt and Derek Watt teamed up with American Family Insurance Saturday, July 8th to fight hunger!According to WMTV, the Watt brothers joined 200 American Family Insurance volunteers, to work at the Goodman Community Center for the day.The Watt brothers and other volunteers came together to pack and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to area pantries, tend to the gardens and help build a greenhouse, all with the goal of fighting hunger in communities around Madison.The event was part of the American Family Insurance "One Saturday to Dream" volunteer initiative.The brothers, former Wisconsin Badgers, are now playing in the NFL.JJ Watt is a DE for the Houston Texans.Derek Watt is a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.TJ Watt is an OL for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
MADISON -- Football stars and brothers JJ Watt, TJ Watt and Derek Watt teamed up with American Family Insurance Saturday, July 8th to fight hunger!According to WMTV, the Watt brothers joined 200 American Family Insurance volunteers, to work at the Goodman Community Center for the day.The Watt brothers and other volunteers came together to pack and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to area pantries, tend to the gardens and help build a greenhouse, all with the goal of fighting hunger in communities around Madison.The event was part of the American Family Insurance "One Saturday to Dream" volunteer initiative.The brothers, former Wisconsin Badgers, are now playing in the NFL.JJ Watt is a DE for the Houston Texans.Derek Watt is a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.TJ Watt is an OL for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Gavitt Games: Marquette to host Purdue, Wisconsin hosts Xavier in November
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- Marquette will host Purdue on November 14th as part of the Gavitt Games series that matches up teams from the Big East and Big Ten conferences.The leagues announced the schedule for the series on Wednesday, May 24th.The Golden Eagles and Boilermakers both made the NCAA Tournament this year.
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- Marquette will host Purdue on November 14th as part of the Gavitt Games series that matches up teams from the Big East and Big Ten conferences.The leagues announced the schedule for the series on Wednesday, May 24th.The Golden Eagles and Boilermakers both made the NCAA Tournament this year.
New Bucks arena to host first and second round games of NCAA men's tourney in 2022
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA announced Tuesday, April 18th that the new Milwaukee Buck's arena will host first and second round games of the NCAA men's tournament in 2022.This is the first major event that the new Bucks arena has scored, and while 2022 may seem like a long ways away, it's just one of a number of sports events the city has planned to bring to the facility.
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA announced Tuesday, April 18th that the new Milwaukee Buck's arena will host first and second round games of the NCAA men's tournament in 2022.This is the first major event that the new Bucks arena has scored, and while 2022 may seem like a long ways away, it's just one of a number of sports events the city has planned to bring to the facility.
Marquette Army ROTC women's basketball team CHAMPIONS in annual Flyin' Irish Tournament
MILWAUKEE -- It was a big year for both the Marquette University men's and women's basketball teams, but they weren't the only ones celebrating a successful season.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a big year for both the Marquette University men's and women's basketball teams, but they weren't the only ones celebrating a successful season.
"One of my biggest inspirations:" JJ Watt surprises his 4th grade teacher in Pewaukee, who's retiring
PEWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is proving once again just how classy he is.
PEWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is proving once again just how classy he is.
Twitter reacts: Disappointed, but proud of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team
MILWAUKEE -- The pain of the Sweet 16 loss to the Florida Gators still stings a bit, but fans of the Wisconsin Badgers are rallying behind the men in red.
MILWAUKEE -- The pain of the Sweet 16 loss to the Florida Gators still stings a bit, but fans of the Wisconsin Badgers are rallying behind the men in red.
Heartbreak: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Florida Gators 84-83 in NCAA matchup
NEW YORK -- After Zak Showalter's incredible shot for Wisconsin, Florida's Chris Chiozza came up with an even wilder one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight.
NEW YORK -- After Zak Showalter's incredible shot for Wisconsin, Florida's Chris Chiozza came up with an even wilder one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight.
Gov. Scott Walker, Gov. Rick Scott place friendly bet on Wisconsin-Florida game
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Wisconsin Badgers return to Sweet 16 to face No. 4 seed Florida Gators
NEW YORK — The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers face the No. 4 seed Florida Gators Friday, March 24th in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.
NEW YORK — The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers face the No. 4 seed Florida Gators Friday, March 24th in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.
Backing Bucky: Badgers Coach Gard, players speak ahead of Friday's NCAA matchup vs. No. 4 Florida
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
"Good fun:" 'Moesch Madness' videos created by Badgers' Aaron Moesch, Matt Ferris getting lots of play online
MADISON -- There's plenty of focus and preparation as the Wisconsin Badgers continue their NCAA Tournament run, but there is still plenty of fun involved.
MADISON -- There's plenty of focus and preparation as the Wisconsin Badgers continue their NCAA Tournament run, but there is still plenty of fun involved.
Bucky still dancing: Tickets for Badgers/Florida matchup at Madison Square Garden cheaper than Broadway!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
"On Wisconsin!!!" Sports stars, celebrities, state leaders react to Badgers big win
The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.
The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.
"On the right track!" Bucky fans celebrate big in Milwaukee following victory
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers' victory on Saturday, March 18th left fans smiling from ear to ear and looking ahead to the Sweet Sixteen.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers' victory on Saturday, March 18th left fans smiling from ear to ear and looking ahead to the Sweet Sixteen.
BRACKET BREAKER: #8 Wisconsin tops #1 Villanova in NCAA matchup
BUFFALO, N.Y. — No. 1 and done.Top-seeded Villanova was bounced from the NCAA Tournament by eighth-seeded Wisconsin, which overcame foul trouble for two of its stars in the second half Saturday to upset the defending champions 65-62 in the East region.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — No. 1 and done.Top-seeded Villanova was bounced from the NCAA Tournament by eighth-seeded Wisconsin, which overcame foul trouble for two of its stars in the second half Saturday to upset the defending champions 65-62 in the East region.
Marquette Golden Eagles fall to South Carolina Gamecocks in NCAA matchup
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Sindarius Thornwell had 29 points and 11 rebounds to help seventh-seeded South Carolina win its first NCAA Tournament game in 44 years, a 93-73 victory over Marquette to close first-round play in the East Region on Friday night.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Sindarius Thornwell had 29 points and 11 rebounds to help seventh-seeded South Carolina win its first NCAA Tournament game in 44 years, a 93-73 victory over Marquette to close first-round play in the East Region on Friday night.
Koenig shoots Wisconsin past Virginia Tech 84-74
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bronson Koenig made a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Nigel Hayes added 16 as NCAA Tournament-tested Wisconsin advanced in the East Region with an 84-74 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night.The eighth-seeded Badgers (26-9) made all the big plays in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with top-seeded Villanova on Saturday.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bronson Koenig made a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Nigel Hayes added 16 as NCAA Tournament-tested Wisconsin advanced in the East Region with an 84-74 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night.The eighth-seeded Badgers (26-9) made all the big plays in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with top-seeded Villanova on Saturday.
March Madness: Badgers play Virginia Tech Thursday, Marquette plays South Carolina Friday
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette University Golden Eagles on Wednesday, March 15th were gearing up for the big dance -- both teams getting ready for their first-round NCAA Tournament games.The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York at 8:40 p.m.The No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina at 8:50 p.m.Whether you've accepted the Badgers' No. 8 seed, or you're still trying to figure out the reasoning behind it, on Wednesday, the Badgers were just one day away from their first-round game vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette University Golden Eagles on Wednesday, March 15th were gearing up for the big dance -- both teams getting ready for their first-round NCAA Tournament games.The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York at 8:40 p.m.The No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina at 8:50 p.m.Whether you've accepted the Badgers' No. 8 seed, or you're still trying to figure out the reasoning behind it, on Wednesday, the Badgers were just one day away from their first-round game vs.