Danny Boy! O'Brien coming to QB Badgers
MADISON -- Former Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien is following in the footsteps of Russell Wilson and transferring to the University of Wisconsin.Like Wilson, O'Brien, who had a terrific freshman season and a so so sophomore campaign, took advantage of the NCAA rule that allows players who have graduated not to have to sit out a year.
MADISON -- Former Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien is following in the footsteps of Russell Wilson and transferring to the University of Wisconsin.Like Wilson, O'Brien, who had a terrific freshman season and a so so sophomore campaign, took advantage of the NCAA rule that allows players who have graduated not to have to sit out a year.
Badgers fall to Syracuse, 64-63
BOSTON (AP) -- C.J. Fair broke out of a scoring slump with 15 points and top-seeded Syracuse held on for a 64-63 victory over fourth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday night in the East Regional semifinals.The Badgers had two shots at the win after Kris Joseph, a 75 percent free throw shooter, missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 18.9 seconds left and the Orange leading b a point.Jordan Taylor came down and missed a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left and Mike Bruesewitz's toss with the rebound was off, at the buzzer.Scoop Jardine added 14 points for the Orange (34-2), who advance to play Ohio State or Cincinnati in the regional final Saturday.Taylor and Jared Berggren both had 17 points for the Badgers (26-10).
BOSTON (AP) -- C.J. Fair broke out of a scoring slump with 15 points and top-seeded Syracuse held on for a 64-63 victory over fourth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday night in the East Regional semifinals.The Badgers had two shots at the win after Kris Joseph, a 75 percent free throw shooter, missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 18.9 seconds left and the Orange leading b a point.Jordan Taylor came down and missed a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left and Mike Bruesewitz's toss with the rebound was off, at the buzzer.Scoop Jardine added 14 points for the Orange (34-2), who advance to play Ohio State or Cincinnati in the regional final Saturday.Taylor and Jared Berggren both had 17 points for the Badgers (26-10).
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Underage MU basketball players busted for being in night club
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette men's basketball team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette men's basketball team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen.
Five-year-old fan meets Jae Crowder at Golden Eagles' send-off
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are in the Sweet 16, and although few Marquette students will follow the team to Phoenix, many were on hand to show support Tuesday during a send-off celebration.One year ago, Marquette was an 11-seed that upset its way out of the first weekend of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are in the Sweet 16, and although few Marquette students will follow the team to Phoenix, many were on hand to show support Tuesday during a send-off celebration.One year ago, Marquette was an 11-seed that upset its way out of the first weekend of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.
Marquette/Wisconsin Sweet 16 T-shirts available
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles are in the Sweet 16!
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles are in the Sweet 16!
MU men's basketball team gets sweet send-off Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team will get a sweet send-off on Tuesday -- as the team heads to Phoenix for the next round of the NCAA tournament.The Marquette campus, long with the band, cheerleaders and Golden Eagle mascot, will gather at the Al McGuire Center (770 N. 12th St.) at 1:30 p.m.The Golden Eagles will take on Florida at 9:17 p.m. CDT on Thursday, March 22nd.On Thursday, the Union Sports Annex, 729 N. 16th St., will open at 4:30 to host a viewing party with fan giveaways.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team will get a sweet send-off on Tuesday -- as the team heads to Phoenix for the next round of the NCAA tournament.The Marquette campus, long with the band, cheerleaders and Golden Eagle mascot, will gather at the Al McGuire Center (770 N. 12th St.) at 1:30 p.m.The Golden Eagles will take on Florida at 9:17 p.m. CDT on Thursday, March 22nd.On Thursday, the Union Sports Annex, 729 N. 16th St., will open at 4:30 to host a viewing party with fan giveaways.
Whitewater rallies to win its third NCAA Div. III title
SALEM, VA (AP) -- Chris Davis found his shot just in time to lead Wisconsin-Whitewater to its third NCAA Division III championship.Davis scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Wisconsin-Whitewater rallied to beat Cabrini 63-60 on Saturday night.
SALEM, VA (AP) -- Chris Davis found his shot just in time to lead Wisconsin-Whitewater to its third NCAA Division III championship.Davis scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Wisconsin-Whitewater rallied to beat Cabrini 63-60 on Saturday night.
Wisconsin headed to Sweet 16 after beating Vanderbilt, 60-57
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) — Ryan Evans scored 11 points and grabbed a crucial rebound in the closing seconds, helping Wisconsin hold off Vanderbilt 60-57 Saturday night to advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.John Jenkins took a 3-pointer that would have given the Commodores the lead, but it bounced high off the rim and Evans pulled down the rebound and was fouled with 2.1 seconds left.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) — Ryan Evans scored 11 points and grabbed a crucial rebound in the closing seconds, helping Wisconsin hold off Vanderbilt 60-57 Saturday night to advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.John Jenkins took a 3-pointer that would have given the Commodores the lead, but it bounced high off the rim and Evans pulled down the rebound and was fouled with 2.1 seconds left.
Marquette pounds past Murray State, 62-53
LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) -- Jae Crowder scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half, and Marquette used a late run to overcome Murray State 62-53 Saturday, sending the Golden Eagles to the West Regional semifinals.Trailing 46-41 with 7:43 to play, Marquette went on a 14-2 run.While Crowder and Davante Gardner took care of the offense, scoring all but two points during the spurt, the Golden Eagles used their size and strength to wear down the pesky Racers.Isaiah Canaan scored 16 for Murray State, (31-2) which is still looking to get out of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament.It's the second time in three years Murray State has fallen short of the regional semifinals.Marquette (27-7) plays the winner of Norfolk State-Florida next Thursday in Phoenix.
LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) -- Jae Crowder scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half, and Marquette used a late run to overcome Murray State 62-53 Saturday, sending the Golden Eagles to the West Regional semifinals.Trailing 46-41 with 7:43 to play, Marquette went on a 14-2 run.While Crowder and Davante Gardner took care of the offense, scoring all but two points during the spurt, the Golden Eagles used their size and strength to wear down the pesky Racers.Isaiah Canaan scored 16 for Murray State, (31-2) which is still looking to get out of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament.It's the second time in three years Murray State has fallen short of the regional semifinals.Marquette (27-7) plays the winner of Norfolk State-Florida next Thursday in Phoenix.
NCAA, St. Pat's Day makes for busy weekend at bars
MILWAUKEE -- Saturday night is always a busy night for bars and restaurants in southeast Wisconsin, but because Saturday, March 17th is St.
MILWAUKEE -- Saturday night is always a busy night for bars and restaurants in southeast Wisconsin, but because Saturday, March 17th is St.
Marquette, UW play Thursday as March Madness kicks off
MILWAUKEE -- March Madness 2012 kicked off on Thursday, March 15th, and Dairy State basketball fans found themselves in a peculiar position.
MILWAUKEE -- March Madness 2012 kicked off on Thursday, March 15th, and Dairy State basketball fans found themselves in a peculiar position.
Marquette holds off BYU, 88-68
LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) -- Jae Crowder finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds, Darius Johnson-Odom had 12 of his 20 points in the second half and Marquette withstood another furious BYU rally for an 88-68 Thursday.Brandon Davies had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the 14th-seeded Cougars (26-9), who looked for a brief while as if they might have a chance to top their historic comeback in the First Four on Tuesday night.
LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) -- Jae Crowder finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds, Darius Johnson-Odom had 12 of his 20 points in the second half and Marquette withstood another furious BYU rally for an 88-68 Thursday.Brandon Davies had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the 14th-seeded Cougars (26-9), who looked for a brief while as if they might have a chance to top their historic comeback in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin cruises past Montana, 73-49
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Rob Evans scored 18 points and Jordan Taylor added 17 points and six assists for Wisconsin, which ended Montana's school record 14-game winning streak with a 73-49 win over the Grizzlies on Thursday.The fourth-seeded Badgers (25-9) improved to 10-1 in their NCAA tournament openers under Bo Ryan, the winningest coach in the program's history.Wisconsin will face the Vanderbilt-Harvard winner in the next round of the East Regional on Saturday at the Pit.Art Steward's 18 points led the Grizzles (25-7), who were familiar with the Badgers' style because one of their assistants, Freddie Owens, played at Wisconsin from 2001-04.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Rob Evans scored 18 points and Jordan Taylor added 17 points and six assists for Wisconsin, which ended Montana's school record 14-game winning streak with a 73-49 win over the Grizzlies on Thursday.The fourth-seeded Badgers (25-9) improved to 10-1 in their NCAA tournament openers under Bo Ryan, the winningest coach in the program's history.Wisconsin will face the Vanderbilt-Harvard winner in the next round of the East Regional on Saturday at the Pit.Art Steward's 18 points led the Grizzles (25-7), who were familiar with the Badgers' style because one of their assistants, Freddie Owens, played at Wisconsin from 2001-04.
Germantown basketball team a father and son affair
GERMANTOWN -- Young athletes usually get excited when parents come see them play.
GERMANTOWN -- Young athletes usually get excited when parents come see them play.
Kentucky, Syracuse, N. Carolina, MSU get top NCAA seeds
(AP) -- This time around, the madness began before the brackets even came out.Kentucky, Syracuse and North Carolina all earned top seeding for the NCAA tournament Sunday despite weekend losses that brought even more intrigue to the three-week, 67-game tournament better known as March Madness.Michigan State earned the other No. 1 seed and was the only one of the four top-billed teams to win its conference tournament.
(AP) -- This time around, the madness began before the brackets even came out.Kentucky, Syracuse and North Carolina all earned top seeding for the NCAA tournament Sunday despite weekend losses that brought even more intrigue to the three-week, 67-game tournament better known as March Madness.Michigan State earned the other No. 1 seed and was the only one of the four top-billed teams to win its conference tournament.
No. 8 Michigan St. beats No. 10 Wisconsin, 65-52
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State's Draymond Green finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Austin Thornton scored all 12 of his points on 3-pointers Saturday, leading No. 8 Michigan State past No. 14 Wisconsin 65-52 and into its first conference title game since 2000."It's just another opportunity for us.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State's Draymond Green finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Austin Thornton scored all 12 of his points on 3-pointers Saturday, leading No. 8 Michigan State past No. 14 Wisconsin 65-52 and into its first conference title game since 2000."It's just another opportunity for us.
Warhawks move on to Division 3 Elite Eight
WHITEWATER -- UW-Whitewater broke from the gate with a 13-2 run to establish a lead that #24 Wheaton College (IL) was never able to recover from in a NCAA III Tournament sectional game on the WIlliams Center court, Friday night. #8 UW-W, (26-4), will host #6 Virginia Wesleyan, (27-3), Saturday night for the right to advance to the Division III final four.
WHITEWATER -- UW-Whitewater broke from the gate with a 13-2 run to establish a lead that #24 Wheaton College (IL) was never able to recover from in a NCAA III Tournament sectional game on the WIlliams Center court, Friday night. #8 UW-W, (26-4), will host #6 Virginia Wesleyan, (27-3), Saturday night for the right to advance to the Division III final four.
Wisconsin beats Indiana 79-71 in Big Ten tourney
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Wilson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten tournament record with 13 3-pointers to get past No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The Badgers (24-8) will face No. 8 Michigan State in Saturday's semifinal round.Three Indiana players -- Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Jordan Hulls -- each scored 17 points.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Wilson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten tournament record with 13 3-pointers to get past No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.The Badgers (24-8) will face No. 8 Michigan State in Saturday's semifinal round.Three Indiana players -- Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Jordan Hulls -- each scored 17 points.
Louisville pounds No. 9 Marquette, 84-71
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kyle Kuric scored 20 points, Peyton Siva added 18 and Louisville forced No. 9 Marquette into a season-high 26 turnovers, advancing to the Big East tournament semifinals with an 84-71 victory Thursday night.Wearing a new set of bright orange, neon-looking uniforms, the seventh-seeded Cardinals flashed their quick hands all over the court and held Big East Player of the Year Jae Crowder to 10 points in 31 foul-plagued minutes.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kyle Kuric scored 20 points, Peyton Siva added 18 and Louisville forced No. 9 Marquette into a season-high 26 turnovers, advancing to the Big East tournament semifinals with an 84-71 victory Thursday night.Wearing a new set of bright orange, neon-looking uniforms, the seventh-seeded Cardinals flashed their quick hands all over the court and held Big East Player of the Year Jae Crowder to 10 points in 31 foul-plagued minutes.