Badgers, the cat's meow in Homecoming win over Northwestern
MADISON (WITI) -- The Badgers were solid in their 8th Homecoming victory in 10 years beating Northwestern 35-6.Jared Abbrederis got the party going in the first quarter with a 63-yard touchdown reception from Joel Stave.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Badgers were solid in their 8th Homecoming victory in 10 years beating Northwestern 35-6.Jared Abbrederis got the party going in the first quarter with a 63-yard touchdown reception from Joel Stave.
Lambeau Field to host Wisconsin-LSU game in September 2016
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Lambeau Field will host a game between the University of Wisconsin and Louisiana State University on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Lambeau Field will host a game between the University of Wisconsin and Louisiana State University on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
Badgers' Chris Borland leads the team on and off the field
MADISON (WITI) -- Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is known for his performance on the field -- but it's the good things he is doing off the field that are also turning heads.Borland is feared by his opponents on the helm, and he's been called by his own head coach the best linebacker in the country.However, Borland plays another role when wearing red and white."Since I've walked in here, I've seen great leadership.
MADISON (WITI) -- Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is known for his performance on the field -- but it's the good things he is doing off the field that are also turning heads.Borland is feared by his opponents on the helm, and he's been called by his own head coach the best linebacker in the country.However, Borland plays another role when wearing red and white."Since I've walked in here, I've seen great leadership.
Badgers fall to number 4 Ohio State, 31-24
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WITI)-- The Wisconsin Badgers will have to wait for their 2nd Big Ten Conference win of the season after falling 31-24 to the 4th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night.Although the Badgers fell, they played a pretty clean well fought game with only one turnover.Bucky had 3 touch downs in the loss; the first was by WR Jared Abbredaris in the 1st quarter for 36 yards.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WITI)-- The Wisconsin Badgers will have to wait for their 2nd Big Ten Conference win of the season after falling 31-24 to the 4th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night.Although the Badgers fell, they played a pretty clean well fought game with only one turnover.Bucky had 3 touch downs in the loss; the first was by WR Jared Abbredaris in the 1st quarter for 36 yards.
NCAA eases sanctions against Penn State football team
(CNN) -- In an unprecedented action, the NCAA is restoring scholarships to the Penn State University football team that were originally lost last year when the school was sanctioned for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.Sandusky, 69, a former defensive coordinator, was convicted last year of sexually abusing 10 boys he met through his charity.
(CNN) -- In an unprecedented action, the NCAA is restoring scholarships to the Penn State University football team that were originally lost last year when the school was sanctioned for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.Sandusky, 69, a former defensive coordinator, was convicted last year of sexually abusing 10 boys he met through his charity.
Army Captain surprises her daughter at Wisconsin game
MADISON (WITI) -- Captain Jane Renee "JR" Lund surprised her daughter Bella with an early return from Afghanistan in front of 80,000 fans at Camp Randall on Saturday, September 21st.
MADISON (WITI) -- Captain Jane Renee "JR" Lund surprised her daughter Bella with an early return from Afghanistan in front of 80,000 fans at Camp Randall on Saturday, September 21st.
Badgers blow away Purdue Boilermakers, 42-10
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers bounced back in a big way from Saturday night's controversial loss at Arizona State with a 42-10 win over Purdue.Melvin Gordon ran for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns; James White gained 145 and scored on a 70 yard dash.Freshman Corey Clement got into the mix with 13 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown.Gary Andersen's 3-1 squad (1-0 Big Ten) faces a tough test at Ohio State next Saturday night.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers bounced back in a big way from Saturday night's controversial loss at Arizona State with a 42-10 win over Purdue.Melvin Gordon ran for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns; James White gained 145 and scored on a 70 yard dash.Freshman Corey Clement got into the mix with 13 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown.Gary Andersen's 3-1 squad (1-0 Big Ten) faces a tough test at Ohio State next Saturday night.
Badgers lose a heartbreaker in Arizona, 32-30
PHOENIX (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers (No. 20) fell to Arizona State University Sun Devils on Saturday, September 14th in a heartbreaker.
PHOENIX (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers (No. 20) fell to Arizona State University Sun Devils on Saturday, September 14th in a heartbreaker.
Paterno family and others to file lawsuit against NCAA
(CNN) -- Joe Paterno led the Penn State Nittany Lions for 46 seasons and -- in the process -- became the winningest coach in college football history.Then came the child molestation scandal involving his former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and the allegations that Paterno played a role in concealing it.The NCAA vacated 111 of his wins over a 14-year period, fined the school $60 million, reduced scholarships and banned it from bowl games for four years.And Paterno died last year, his iconic reputation in tatters.But come Thursday, his family will launch a fresh battle to see that his legacy doesn't end that way.The lawsuit -- to be filed by the Paterno family, several members of the Penn State Board of Trustees, faculty, former players and coaches -- takes to task the NCAA and a report by former FBI director Louis Freeh, whom the sports body hired to conduct an independent investigation of Penn State's handling of the scandal."The report on which the NCAA relied for its actions is fundamentally wrong, incomplete and inaccurate," a release from the parties filing the lawsuit said. "The consent decree with Penn State was hastily imposed on the University, completely disregarding the rights of the affected parties."The suit is the second filed against the college sports governing body.Pennsylvania Gov.
(CNN) -- Joe Paterno led the Penn State Nittany Lions for 46 seasons and -- in the process -- became the winningest coach in college football history.Then came the child molestation scandal involving his former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and the allegations that Paterno played a role in concealing it.The NCAA vacated 111 of his wins over a 14-year period, fined the school $60 million, reduced scholarships and banned it from bowl games for four years.And Paterno died last year, his iconic reputation in tatters.But come Thursday, his family will launch a fresh battle to see that his legacy doesn't end that way.The lawsuit -- to be filed by the Paterno family, several members of the Penn State Board of Trustees, faculty, former players and coaches -- takes to task the NCAA and a report by former FBI director Louis Freeh, whom the sports body hired to conduct an independent investigation of Penn State's handling of the scandal."The report on which the NCAA relied for its actions is fundamentally wrong, incomplete and inaccurate," a release from the parties filing the lawsuit said. "The consent decree with Penn State was hastily imposed on the University, completely disregarding the rights of the affected parties."The suit is the second filed against the college sports governing body.Pennsylvania Gov.
Beyond the Game: Lake Geneva baseball player, Donald Schnurer
LAKE GENEVA (WITI) -- High school baseball player Donald Schnurer isn't big on attention, but he is a big hit both on and off the field.Not only does Schnurer, a Lake Geneva junior love the game of baseball, he is an exceptional player in more ways than one.Schnurer bats, pitches and plays the outfield, despite missing his right forearm and two fingers.
LAKE GENEVA (WITI) -- High school baseball player Donald Schnurer isn't big on attention, but he is a big hit both on and off the field.Not only does Schnurer, a Lake Geneva junior love the game of baseball, he is an exceptional player in more ways than one.Schnurer bats, pitches and plays the outfield, despite missing his right forearm and two fingers.
Beyond the Game: Badgers softball player faces adversity off field
MADISON (WITI) -- A Badgers women's softball player is proof that overcoming adversity on the field makes an athlete stronger."We have a lot of underdogs on this team.
MADISON (WITI) -- A Badgers women's softball player is proof that overcoming adversity on the field makes an athlete stronger."We have a lot of underdogs on this team.
Dayne selected for induction in College Football Hall of Fame
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne of Wisconsin has been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame.Dayne is part of a class of 12 players and two coaches chosen by the National Football Foundation -- and revealed on Tuesday, May 7th.Dayne played college football for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and set the major college record for career rushing with 6,397 yards.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne of Wisconsin has been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame.Dayne is part of a class of 12 players and two coaches chosen by the National Football Foundation -- and revealed on Tuesday, May 7th.Dayne played college football for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and set the major college record for career rushing with 6,397 yards.
Louisville wins National Championship, tops Michigan, 82-76
ATLANTA -- Louisville defeated Michigan Monday night in one of the most gripping National Championship games from start to finish in history, 82-76.
ATLANTA -- Louisville defeated Michigan Monday night in one of the most gripping National Championship games from start to finish in history, 82-76.
As season slips away, Marquette fans cheer team to bitter end
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
Syracuse smothers Marquette in East Regional Final, 55-39
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The final chapter of this season's book is unsatisfying for Marquette.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The final chapter of this season's book is unsatisfying for Marquette.
Marquette Golden Eagles depart for Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
Florida Gulf Coast apparel sales soar on NCAA success
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Florida Gulf Coast University, the biggest surprise in this year's NCAA tournament, is suddenly the hottest school in terms of new fan interest too.Sales at the school's on campus book store shot up 1,000% on Saturday, the day after its upset win versus Georgetown, compared to a year ago, according to figures from Follett Higher Education Group.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Florida Gulf Coast University, the biggest surprise in this year's NCAA tournament, is suddenly the hottest school in terms of new fan interest too.Sales at the school's on campus book store shot up 1,000% on Saturday, the day after its upset win versus Georgetown, compared to a year ago, according to figures from Follett Higher Education Group.
Marquette fans excited about Golden Eagles moving on in NCAA
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
Marquette to take on University of Miami on Thursday, March 28th
LEXINGTON (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 with a hard fought 74-72 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, March 23rd.The game was another close one for the Golden Eagles as the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in the final seconds.
LEXINGTON (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 with a hard fought 74-72 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, March 23rd.The game was another close one for the Golden Eagles as the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in the final seconds.
Wisconsin falls to Ole Miss in first round of NCAA tourney, 57-46
KANSAS CITY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament -- suffering a loss to #12 seed Ole Miss.
KANSAS CITY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament -- suffering a loss to #12 seed Ole Miss.