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.
March Madness: No. 8 Badgers to face No. 9 Virginia Tech; No. 10 Marquette to play No. 7 South Carolina
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.
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.
"Puts Milwaukee on the map:" 2 teams, 1 city -- vying to be part of the Big Dance
MILWAUKEE -- Feeling the fever!
MILWAUKEE -- Feeling the fever!
Marquette women beat No. 23 Creighton in Big East semis
MILWAUKEE — Amani Wilborn shot 7 of 12 from the field, made 7 of 8 free throws and finished with a career-high 21 points, four assists and two steals to help Marquette beat No. 23 Creighton 72-65 on Monday to advance to the championship game of the Big East Tournament.Allazia Blockton added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Danielle King scored 18 with five rebounds and five assists for third-seeded Marquette (24-7).
MILWAUKEE — Amani Wilborn shot 7 of 12 from the field, made 7 of 8 free throws and finished with a career-high 21 points, four assists and two steals to help Marquette beat No. 23 Creighton 72-65 on Monday to advance to the championship game of the Big East Tournament.Allazia Blockton added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Danielle King scored 18 with five rebounds and five assists for third-seeded Marquette (24-7).
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).
Marquette beats Creighton 91-83 in regular season finale
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 20 points and Marquette beat Creighton 91-83 in a regular season finale for both teams Saturday.The win positions the Golden Eagles (19-11, 10-8) as the No. 4 seed in the Big East Conference Tournament.
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 20 points and Marquette beat Creighton 91-83 in a regular season finale for both teams Saturday.The win positions the Golden Eagles (19-11, 10-8) as the No. 4 seed in the Big East Conference Tournament.
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.