Badgers lose first conference game under interim coach Greg Gard, falling to Purdue 61-55
MADISON — A.J. Hammons scored 24 points, Dakota Mathias hit two 3s in the final 1:19 and No. 14 Purdue held on for a 61-55 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday night, December 29th.The Boilermakers (13-1, 1-0 Big Ten) snapped a four-game losing streak to the Badgers (8-6, 0-1), who lost their first conference game under interim coach Greg Gard.But Purdue needed the two late 3s by Mathias after Wisconsin had narrowed an 11-point deficit to 52-49 with 1:40 left on a short jumper by Alex Illikainen.Purdue opened its 11-point lead gradually behind the 7-foot Hammons.
MADISON — A.J. Hammons scored 24 points, Dakota Mathias hit two 3s in the final 1:19 and No. 14 Purdue held on for a 61-55 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday night, December 29th.The Boilermakers (13-1, 1-0 Big Ten) snapped a four-game losing streak to the Badgers (8-6, 0-1), who lost their first conference game under interim coach Greg Gard.But Purdue needed the two late 3s by Mathias after Wisconsin had narrowed an 11-point deficit to 52-49 with 1:40 left on a short jumper by Alex Illikainen.Purdue opened its 11-point lead gradually behind the 7-foot Hammons.
Nigel Hayes scores team-high 24 points to lift Badgers over UW-Green Bay 84-79
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored seven of his team-high 24 points in a 17-0 first-half run and five more in the final minutes as Wisconsin held off Wisconsin-Green Bay 84-79 Wednesday night, giving Greg Gard a nerve-wracking win in his first game as the Badgers' interim coach.Gard spent 23 years as an assistant to Bo Ryan, including the past 15 at Wisconsin, before being named interim coach when Ryan abruptly announced his retirement immediately after the Badgers' victory over Texas A&M Corpus Christi Dec. 15.It looked like Wisconsin (8-5) would cruise in Gard's debut, as the Badgers led by 21 at halftime and were up 30 at 68-38 after two free throws by Hayes with 13:01 to play.
MADISON — Nigel Hayes scored seven of his team-high 24 points in a 17-0 first-half run and five more in the final minutes as Wisconsin held off Wisconsin-Green Bay 84-79 Wednesday night, giving Greg Gard a nerve-wracking win in his first game as the Badgers' interim coach.Gard spent 23 years as an assistant to Bo Ryan, including the past 15 at Wisconsin, before being named interim coach when Ryan abruptly announced his retirement immediately after the Badgers' victory over Texas A&M Corpus Christi Dec. 15.It looked like Wisconsin (8-5) would cruise in Gard's debut, as the Badgers led by 21 at halftime and were up 30 at 68-38 after two free throws by Hayes with 13:01 to play.
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MILWAUKEE -- He has run his way to a Heisman Trophy and to the NFL.
MILWAUKEE -- He has run his way to a Heisman Trophy and to the NFL.
"Now is the right time:" Bo Ryan retires, effective immediately
MADISON -- Bo Ryan, the winningest coach in Wisconsin basketball history, has announced his retirement as the Wisconsin men's basketball coach.Associate head coach Greg Gard will assume the title of interim head coach, effectively immediately."After months of conversation with Barry Alvarez and his administrative staff, as well as my wife, Kelly, I have decided that now is the right time to step down from the head coaching position here at Wisconsin," Ryan said. "This was a decision months in the making.
MADISON -- Bo Ryan, the winningest coach in Wisconsin basketball history, has announced his retirement as the Wisconsin men's basketball coach.Associate head coach Greg Gard will assume the title of interim head coach, effectively immediately."After months of conversation with Barry Alvarez and his administrative staff, as well as my wife, Kelly, I have decided that now is the right time to step down from the head coaching position here at Wisconsin," Ryan said. "This was a decision months in the making.
Badgers Interim Head Coach Greg Gard not planning any wholesale changes at Wisconsin
MADISON — Wisconsin interim coach Greg Gard isn't planning any wholesale changes with the Badgers.There might a few tweaks here and there.But Gard said the principles that made Wisconsin successful under Bo Ryan are time-tested.
MADISON — Wisconsin interim coach Greg Gard isn't planning any wholesale changes with the Badgers.There might a few tweaks here and there.But Gard said the principles that made Wisconsin successful under Bo Ryan are time-tested.
Ethan Happ, Bronson Koenig score 15 points each as Badgers beat Texas A&M 64-49
MADISON — Ethan Happ and Bronson Koenig scored 15 points apiece as Wisconsin beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 64-49 on Tuesday, December 15th.Vitto Brown added 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Badgers.Rashawn Thomas was limited by foul trouble, but scored 12 points for the Islanders, as did Hameed Ali.Neither team got off to a hot start — Wisconsin (7-5) missed its first 10 shots and the Islanders (7-3) started 1 of 8.But Wisconsin eventually found its shooting touch and put the game away with a second-half run.Up 35-30, Happ grabbed a missed free throw and put it back before Wisconsin hit six straight free throws after starting 8 of 17 from the line.
MADISON — Ethan Happ and Bronson Koenig scored 15 points apiece as Wisconsin beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 64-49 on Tuesday, December 15th.Vitto Brown added 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Badgers.Rashawn Thomas was limited by foul trouble, but scored 12 points for the Islanders, as did Hameed Ali.Neither team got off to a hot start — Wisconsin (7-5) missed its first 10 shots and the Islanders (7-3) started 1 of 8.But Wisconsin eventually found its shooting touch and put the game away with a second-half run.Up 35-30, Happ grabbed a missed free throw and put it back before Wisconsin hit six straight free throws after starting 8 of 17 from the line.
"Ring Out Ahoya!" Marquette Golden Eagles top Wisconsin Badgers in long-time rivalry
MADISON, Wis. — Luke Fischer scored 12 points and converted an offensive rebound with 27 seconds left, Wisconsin missed a contested 3 on its next possession and Marquette held on for a 57-55 win on Saturday over its in-state rival.The Badgers fouled quickly after forward Nigel Hayes' missed 3.
MADISON, Wis. — Luke Fischer scored 12 points and converted an offensive rebound with 27 seconds left, Wisconsin missed a contested 3 on its next possession and Marquette held on for a 57-55 win on Saturday over its in-state rival.The Badgers fouled quickly after forward Nigel Hayes' missed 3.
Freshman members of UW-Madison band won't make trip to San Diego for Holiday Bowl
MADISON — Part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison band will be left behind when members make the trip to San Diego in a few weeks for the Holiday Bowl.All freshmen in the band won't be going on the bowl trip for the first time because of budgetary concerns.WISC-TV reports band director Mike Leckrone says he was told by the university that he could send about 200 members on the trip — so about 85 students and a handful of staff won't be going.Leckrone says it's a "major disappointment" because of the work the students have put in throughout the year.He says even if $100,000 could somehow be raised, it would be a "logistical nightmare" to get additional flights and hotel rooms.
MADISON — Part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison band will be left behind when members make the trip to San Diego in a few weeks for the Holiday Bowl.All freshmen in the band won't be going on the bowl trip for the first time because of budgetary concerns.WISC-TV reports band director Mike Leckrone says he was told by the university that he could send about 200 members on the trip — so about 85 students and a handful of staff won't be going.Leckrone says it's a "major disappointment" because of the work the students have put in throughout the year.He says even if $100,000 could somehow be raised, it would be a "logistical nightmare" to get additional flights and hotel rooms.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers snap 22-game losing streak, win vs. Badgers 68-67
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
Wisconsin Badgers to face USC Trojans in "Holiday Bowl Game" on December 30th
SAN DIEGO -- The 9-3 Wisconsin Badgers will face 8-5 USC in the Holiday Bowl Game in San Diego on December 30th.ESPN Madison says this is the first matchup since 1966.The USC Trojans lead the all-time series 6-0.The Holiday Bowl Game will be played at 7:30 PST (9:30 p.m. CT).Tickets for the Holiday Bowl can be purchased at Qualcomm Stadium, Window B, starting December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at http://www.sandiegobowlgames.com .
SAN DIEGO -- The 9-3 Wisconsin Badgers will face 8-5 USC in the Holiday Bowl Game in San Diego on December 30th.ESPN Madison says this is the first matchup since 1966.The USC Trojans lead the all-time series 6-0.The Holiday Bowl Game will be played at 7:30 PST (9:30 p.m. CT).Tickets for the Holiday Bowl can be purchased at Qualcomm Stadium, Window B, starting December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at http://www.sandiegobowlgames.com .
18 points for Nigel Hayes, 17 for Bronson Koenig as Badgers beat Temple 76-60
MADISON — Wisconsin used big runs in each half, the first fueled by freshmen and the second by veterans, to run past Temple 76-60 on Saturday, December 5th.Nigel Hayes led the way with 18 points, Bronson Koenig added 17 and Zak Showalter pitched in with 11 in a balanced attack for the Badgers (6-3).Senior Jaylen Bond scored a team-high 12 points for the Owls (3-4), who were held to a season low for points.Wisconsin, coming off a 66-58 overtime road upset of No. 14 Syracuse on Wednesday, took control with a 19-2 run in the first half.
MADISON — Wisconsin used big runs in each half, the first fueled by freshmen and the second by veterans, to run past Temple 76-60 on Saturday, December 5th.Nigel Hayes led the way with 18 points, Bronson Koenig added 17 and Zak Showalter pitched in with 11 in a balanced attack for the Badgers (6-3).Senior Jaylen Bond scored a team-high 12 points for the Owls (3-4), who were held to a season low for points.Wisconsin, coming off a 66-58 overtime road upset of No. 14 Syracuse on Wednesday, took control with a 19-2 run in the first half.
15 points, 12 rebounds for Nigel Hayes as Badgers beat Syracuse in OT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nigel Hayes had 15 points and 12 rebounds, converting a three-point play to break a tie in overtime, and Wisconsin beat No. 14 Syracuse 66-58 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.Syracuse (6-1) beat Connecticut and Texas A&M last week to win the Battle 4 Atlantis and zoom into the national rankings this week after being an afterthought in the preseason.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nigel Hayes had 15 points and 12 rebounds, converting a three-point play to break a tie in overtime, and Wisconsin beat No. 14 Syracuse 66-58 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.Syracuse (6-1) beat Connecticut and Texas A&M last week to win the Battle 4 Atlantis and zoom into the national rankings this week after being an afterthought in the preseason.
Nigel Hayes' 20 points, 11 rebounds not enough to lift Badgers over Oklahoma on the road
NORMAN, Oklahoma — Ryan Spangler had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 7 Oklahoma defeat Wisconsin 65-48 on Sunday afternoon.Spangler made 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 3-pointers, and fell just short of his career high of 21 points.Isaiah Cousins added 14 points for the Sooners (4-0), who led for all but 30 seconds against last year's national runner-up.
NORMAN, Oklahoma — Ryan Spangler had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 7 Oklahoma defeat Wisconsin 65-48 on Sunday afternoon.Spangler made 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 3-pointers, and fell just short of his career high of 21 points.Isaiah Cousins added 14 points for the Sooners (4-0), who led for all but 30 seconds against last year's national runner-up.
Bucky keeps the Axe: Wisconsin Badgers beat Minnesota Gophers 31-21
MINNESOTA -- Dare Ogunbowale rushed for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin beat Minnesota for the 12th straight time, 31-21 on Saturday.Taiwan Deal rushed for 90 and two scores and Wisconsin (9-3, 6-2 Big Ten) kept Paul Bunyan's Axe, which goes to the winner of the most-played rivalry game in college football.Mitch Leidner was just 16 for 37 for 223 yards with a touchdown, three interceptions and a fumble for Minnesota (5-7, 2-6), which hasn't beaten its border rival since 2003.
MINNESOTA -- Dare Ogunbowale rushed for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin beat Minnesota for the 12th straight time, 31-21 on Saturday.Taiwan Deal rushed for 90 and two scores and Wisconsin (9-3, 6-2 Big Ten) kept Paul Bunyan's Axe, which goes to the winner of the most-played rivalry game in college football.Mitch Leidner was just 16 for 37 for 223 yards with a touchdown, three interceptions and a fumble for Minnesota (5-7, 2-6), which hasn't beaten its border rival since 2003.
16 points for Bronson Koenig, 14 for Zak Showalter as Badgers beat Prairie View 85-67
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 16 points to lead six players in double figures and Wisconsin beat Prairie View A&M 85-67 on Wednesday night, November 25th.Zak Showalter scored 14 points for the Badgers (4-2), Ethan Happ and Charlie Thomas added 12 apiece, Vitto Brown 11 and Nigel Hayes 10.Tevin Bellinger's layup early in the second half pulled the Panthers (0-5), who trailed by six at the break, within 44-42.
MADISON — Bronson Koenig scored 16 points to lead six players in double figures and Wisconsin beat Prairie View A&M 85-67 on Wednesday night, November 25th.Zak Showalter scored 14 points for the Badgers (4-2), Ethan Happ and Charlie Thomas added 12 apiece, Vitto Brown 11 and Nigel Hayes 10.Tevin Bellinger's layup early in the second half pulled the Panthers (0-5), who trailed by six at the break, within 44-42.
Badgers running back Corey Clement charged with disorderly conduct stemming from fight
MADISON -- A bad season has gotten worse for Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement.
MADISON -- A bad season has gotten worse for Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement.
Badgers fan ejected during Saturday's game sends police 240 coconut doughnuts
MADISON — University of Wisconsin-Madison police say a California man sent them 20 dozen coconut doughnuts as payback after officers threw him out of a Badger football game Saturday, November 21st.UW-Madison police spokesman Marc Lovicott says the man traveled from Los Angeles to see the Badgers play Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium.He was seated in a section away from his friends and when he tried to enter their section, officers ejected him.On Monday morning, November 23rd, 240 coconut doughnuts mysteriously appeared at police headquarters.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin-Madison police say a California man sent them 20 dozen coconut doughnuts as payback after officers threw him out of a Badger football game Saturday, November 21st.UW-Madison police spokesman Marc Lovicott says the man traveled from Los Angeles to see the Badgers play Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium.He was seated in a section away from his friends and when he tried to enter their section, officers ejected him.On Monday morning, November 23rd, 240 coconut doughnuts mysteriously appeared at police headquarters.
Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez: It's never acceptable to throw items from the stands
MADISON — Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez says it is never acceptable to throw items from the stands at Camp Randall Stadium.Alvarez made the comments in a letter to season-ticket holders Monday, two days after some fans threw snowballs at cheerleaders during the first quarter of the 13-7 loss to Northwestern.
MADISON — Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez says it is never acceptable to throw items from the stands at Camp Randall Stadium.Alvarez made the comments in a letter to season-ticket holders Monday, two days after some fans threw snowballs at cheerleaders during the first quarter of the 13-7 loss to Northwestern.
Big Ten Battle: Wisconsin Badgers fall 13-7 to Northwestern Wildcats
MADISON -- Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off 21st-ranked Wisconsin for a 13-7 win on Saturday.The Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) moved into a tie for second in the West Division with the Badgers (8-3, 5-2), who had won five in a row.With 1:47 left, Joel Stave drove the Badgers from the 26 to the Northwestern 1.
MADISON -- Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off 21st-ranked Wisconsin for a 13-7 win on Saturday.The Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) moved into a tie for second in the West Division with the Badgers (8-3, 5-2), who had won five in a row.With 1:47 left, Joel Stave drove the Badgers from the 26 to the Northwestern 1.
Houston Rockets rookie, former Badgers standout Sam Dekker to have back surgery
HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets rookie, and former Wisconsin Badgers standout Sam Dekker will have back surgery on Friday, November 20th, ESPN reports.Dekker was selected by the Rockets with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft.A source told ESPN the back injury was bothering Dekker during his last season with the Badgers.Dekker is expected to be out approximately three months.Dekker has played just six minutes for the Rockets this season and hasn't played since the second gameDekker played for the Badgers for three seasons -- before opting to enter the NBA Draft.The Badgers won the Big Ten regular season and Big Ten Tournament titles, and earning the #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history during Dekker's final season.They would reel off four straight wins, earning their second-straight Final Four appearance.
HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets rookie, and former Wisconsin Badgers standout Sam Dekker will have back surgery on Friday, November 20th, ESPN reports.Dekker was selected by the Rockets with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft.A source told ESPN the back injury was bothering Dekker during his last season with the Badgers.Dekker is expected to be out approximately three months.Dekker has played just six minutes for the Rockets this season and hasn't played since the second gameDekker played for the Badgers for three seasons -- before opting to enter the NBA Draft.The Badgers won the Big Ten regular season and Big Ten Tournament titles, and earning the #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history during Dekker's final season.They would reel off four straight wins, earning their second-straight Final Four appearance.