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.
NCAA to release limited tickets for Saturday's games
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA is expected to release a limited amount of additional tickets for the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship third -round games being played Saturday, March 22, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NCAA is expected to release a limited amount of additional tickets for the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship third -round games being played Saturday, March 22, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
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.
Parking poses predicament for college basketball fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As you'd expect, there was a lot of intense action in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, March 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As you'd expect, there was a lot of intense action in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, March 20th.
Economic impact of NCAA in Milwaukee? $4.6 million
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hotels, restaurants and bars catering to the throngs of college basketball fans descending on Milwaukee are winners in the economic arena.The organization which markets the greater Milwaukee area to tourists and others, VISIT Milwaukee, says 18,000 people will attend the NCAA men's basketball tournament each day and 6,000 will be staying in hotels.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hotels, restaurants and bars catering to the throngs of college basketball fans descending on Milwaukee are winners in the economic arena.The organization which markets the greater Milwaukee area to tourists and others, VISIT Milwaukee, says 18,000 people will attend the NCAA men's basketball tournament each day and 6,000 will be staying in hotels.
UWM watch parties set for Thursday's NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
Sanford lifts Dayton to 60-59 win over Ohio State
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Vee Sanford scored on a layup with 3.8 seconds left to lift 11th-seeded Dayton to a 60-59 victory over sixth-seeded Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday.Sanford finished with 10 points, while Dyshawn Pierre led the Flyers (24-10) with 12 points in a matchup of Ohio schools separated by about 75 miles.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Vee Sanford scored on a layup with 3.8 seconds left to lift 11th-seeded Dayton to a 60-59 victory over sixth-seeded Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday.Sanford finished with 10 points, while Dyshawn Pierre led the Flyers (24-10) with 12 points in a matchup of Ohio schools separated by about 75 miles.
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.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers depart for NCAA tourney in Buffalo
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball team departed for Buffalo, New York on Tuesday morning, March 18th -- where they will play the first round in the NCAA tournament.The Panthers loaded up a couple of coach buses outside of the Klotsche Center -- and headed down to Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball team departed for Buffalo, New York on Tuesday morning, March 18th -- where they will play the first round in the NCAA tournament.The Panthers loaded up a couple of coach buses outside of the Klotsche Center -- and headed down to Mitchell International Airport.
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.
NCAA basketball floor assembled by Waukesha company
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness got crazier in Wisconsin when the Wisconsin Badgers landed a number 2 seed -- and a showcase game in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 20th.Jason Heiman is the athletic manager at Schmidt Custom Flooring in Waukesha.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness got crazier in Wisconsin when the Wisconsin Badgers landed a number 2 seed -- and a showcase game in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 20th.Jason Heiman is the athletic manager at Schmidt Custom Flooring in Waukesha.
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.