TIME LAPSE: High-speed changeover at the Bradley Center
Take a look at this nifty time lapse video of the flooring changeover that took place at the Bradley Center over the weekend.
Take a look at this nifty time lapse video of the flooring changeover that took place at the Bradley Center over the weekend.
Seniors shine, Badgers beat Illini
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor and Josh Gasser each scored 16 points as 14th-ranked Wisconsin whipped Illinois, 70-56 on Senior Day at the Kohl Center; Coach Bo Ryan picked up his 265th victory since becoming the Badgers coach, tying Bud Foster for most wins in the program's history.Taylor, a senior, tied Kirk Penney for 8th on the school's all-time scoring list.
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor and Josh Gasser each scored 16 points as 14th-ranked Wisconsin whipped Illinois, 70-56 on Senior Day at the Kohl Center; Coach Bo Ryan picked up his 265th victory since becoming the Badgers coach, tying Bud Foster for most wins in the program's history.Taylor, a senior, tied Kirk Penney for 8th on the school's all-time scoring list.
Badgers wake up bury Gophers
MADISON -- After Sunday's stirring win at Ohio State, the Wisconsin Badgers had to wake up from a first half slumber to put away Minnesota, 52-45 on Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.Coach Bo Ryan's team made just four of 21 shots in the first half, and trailed 23-16 (the 16 points represented a season-low).
MADISON -- After Sunday's stirring win at Ohio State, the Wisconsin Badgers had to wake up from a first half slumber to put away Minnesota, 52-45 on Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.Coach Bo Ryan's team made just four of 21 shots in the first half, and trailed 23-16 (the 16 points represented a season-low).
Berggren, Badgers bounce Buckeyes
COLUMBUS -- Jared Berggren was almost a "no show" in Wisconsin's loss to Ohio State in Madison on February 4th.
COLUMBUS -- Jared Berggren was almost a "no show" in Wisconsin's loss to Ohio State in Madison on February 4th.
UW Badgers shot down at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- When Iowa came to the Kohl Center and beat Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, it seemed like a stunning upset.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- When Iowa came to the Kohl Center and beat Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, it seemed like a stunning upset.
Four Marquette players disciplined for game at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Marquette leading scorer Darius Johnson-Odom is among four Golden Eagles players disciplined for the game at West Virginia for an undisclosed violation of team rules.Marquette spokesman Scott Kuykendall says starters Johnson-Odom, Junior Cadougan and Vander Blue were benched for the first half Friday night.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Marquette leading scorer Darius Johnson-Odom is among four Golden Eagles players disciplined for the game at West Virginia for an undisclosed violation of team rules.Marquette spokesman Scott Kuykendall says starters Johnson-Odom, Junior Cadougan and Vander Blue were benched for the first half Friday night.
No. 10 Marquette edges West Virginia, 61-60
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Buzz Williams danced a slow jig in front of a booing crowd as John Denver's "Country Roads" played on the loudspeakers, a brief celebration of Marquette's comeback win over West Virginia.Only when the coach realized the song — the Mountaineers' unofficial anthem played after every game — contained the words "West Virginia" did he catch himself and stop."I apologize," Williams said. "It was very unprofessional.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Buzz Williams danced a slow jig in front of a booing crowd as John Denver's "Country Roads" played on the loudspeakers, a brief celebration of Marquette's comeback win over West Virginia.Only when the coach realized the song — the Mountaineers' unofficial anthem played after every game — contained the words "West Virginia" did he catch himself and stop."I apologize," Williams said. "It was very unprofessional.
Iowa knocks off No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Senior Matt Gatens scored a career-high 33 points and Iowa beat No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66 on Thursday night for its second straight win over a ranked opponent.It was the second straight career-high for Gatens, who had 30 points in Iowa's win over then-No. 18 Indiana on Sunday.Wisconsin (20-8, 9-6 Big Ten) lost for just the third time in 11 games.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Senior Matt Gatens scored a career-high 33 points and Iowa beat No. 16 Wisconsin 67-66 on Thursday night for its second straight win over a ranked opponent.It was the second straight career-high for Gatens, who had 30 points in Iowa's win over then-No. 18 Indiana on Sunday.Wisconsin (20-8, 9-6 Big Ten) lost for just the third time in 11 games.
Marquette's Crowder stands out versus Rutgers
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette senior star Jae Crowder is turning the heads of NBA scouts, and his Golden Eagles teammates are happy to be in his company.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette senior star Jae Crowder is turning the heads of NBA scouts, and his Golden Eagles teammates are happy to be in his company.
Badgers live spartan existence, bow at MSU
EAST LANSING, MI -- The Wisconsin Badgers went into Michigan State's Breslin Center looking for their first win there since 2004.
EAST LANSING, MI -- The Wisconsin Badgers went into Michigan State's Breslin Center looking for their first win there since 2004.
Sheboygan Lutheran basketball player shines on, off court
SHEBOYGAN -- It's not often that a native son who's one of the best basketball players in the state and in the country, decides to stay home for college, but Sheboygan Lutheran High School's Sam Dekker is an exception.At Sheboygan Lutheran High School, students, teachers and administrators wear several hats.
SHEBOYGAN -- It's not often that a native son who's one of the best basketball players in the state and in the country, decides to stay home for college, but Sheboygan Lutheran High School's Sam Dekker is an exception.At Sheboygan Lutheran High School, students, teachers and administrators wear several hats.
Badgers work overtime to beat Gophers in Twin Cities
Wisconsin senior point guard Jordan Taylor had hit five three-pointers against the Minnesota Gophers; the point guard was poised to win his first game in his home state.
Wisconsin senior point guard Jordan Taylor had hit five three-pointers against the Minnesota Gophers; the point guard was poised to win his first game in his home state.
Marquette tops DePaul, 89-76
ROSEMONT, IL -- Marquette's late run in the first half of Monay night's game at DePaul turned the game around, and set the stage for an 89-76 victory in Rosemont, Illinois.After getting blown out at Notre Dame on Saturday (which stopped a seven game winning streak), Buzz Williams Golden Eagles had a tough time getting off the ground.They trailed by twelve points before closing the first twenty minutes on an 11-2 run to trail by three at the break.Darius Johnson-Odom scored 9 of the 11 points.
ROSEMONT, IL -- Marquette's late run in the first half of Monay night's game at DePaul turned the game around, and set the stage for an 89-76 victory in Rosemont, Illinois.After getting blown out at Notre Dame on Saturday (which stopped a seven game winning streak), Buzz Williams Golden Eagles had a tough time getting off the ground.They trailed by twelve points before closing the first twenty minutes on an 11-2 run to trail by three at the break.Darius Johnson-Odom scored 9 of the 11 points.
Badgers hire Eddie Faulkner as tightend coach
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has hired Eddie Faulkner to coach the team's tight ends.Bielema hired Faulkner away from Pittsburgh, where former Badgers defensive coordinator Paul Chryst has taken over as head coach.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has hired Eddie Faulkner to coach the team's tight ends.Bielema hired Faulkner away from Pittsburgh, where former Badgers defensive coordinator Paul Chryst has taken over as head coach.
No. 19 Wisconsin beats Penn State 52-46
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top f key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory.Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit.Trailing 40-38, Penn State (10-13, 2-8) missed on three tries to tie or take the lead.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top f key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory.Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit.Trailing 40-38, Penn State (10-13, 2-8) missed on three tries to tie or take the lead.
No. 17 Marquette rallies past Villanova, 82-78
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Darius Johnson-Odom scored 26 points to help No. 17 Marquette storm back from an 18-point deficit and beat Villanova 82-78 on Saturday.Jae Crowder had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette (18-4, 7-2 Big East) and played just as big a role in the second half as Johnson-Odom in helping the Golden Eagles win their sixth straight game.JayVaughn Pinkston led Villanova (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Darius Johnson-Odom scored 26 points to help No. 17 Marquette storm back from an 18-point deficit and beat Villanova 82-78 on Saturday.Jae Crowder had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette (18-4, 7-2 Big East) and played just as big a role in the second half as Johnson-Odom in helping the Golden Eagles win their sixth straight game.JayVaughn Pinkston led Villanova (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points.
UW Athletic Board approves coaches' contracts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board has approved updated contracts for football coach Bret Bielema and four other head coaches.Bielema's five-year contract was extended through Jan. 31, 2017.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board has approved updated contracts for football coach Bret Bielema and four other head coaches.Bielema's five-year contract was extended through Jan. 31, 2017.
No. 22 Illinois falls to Wisconsin, 67-63
CHAMPAIGN -- With just over 9 minutes to play Sunday, 7-foot-1 center Meyers Leonard glided away from the basket and hit a soft, fade-away jumper that gave No. 22 Illinois a four-point lead over Wisconsin.It appeared at the time -- playing in front of a loud, sellout crowd -- the shot gave the Illini the momentum, too.But the Badgers answered with a 7-0 run, the last shot a fast break layup by Ben Brust that put the Badgers up 53-50 and silenced the crowd as the Wisconsin bench erupted with shouts.Illinois (15-5, 4-3 Big Ten) never led again and fell 67-53, its second straight loss."They went on that 7-0 run," said Leonard, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. "It was kind of a turning point in the second half.
CHAMPAIGN -- With just over 9 minutes to play Sunday, 7-foot-1 center Meyers Leonard glided away from the basket and hit a soft, fade-away jumper that gave No. 22 Illinois a four-point lead over Wisconsin.It appeared at the time -- playing in front of a loud, sellout crowd -- the shot gave the Illini the momentum, too.But the Badgers answered with a 7-0 run, the last shot a fast break layup by Ben Brust that put the Badgers up 53-50 and silenced the crowd as the Wisconsin bench erupted with shouts.Illinois (15-5, 4-3 Big Ten) never led again and fell 67-53, its second straight loss."They went on that 7-0 run," said Leonard, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. "It was kind of a turning point in the second half.
Taylor, Wisconsin hold off Nebraska 50-45
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor sank five free throws in the final 30 seconds and made a key steal in the waning moments to seal a 50-45 win for Wisconsin over Nebraska on Sunday.Taylor finished with 19 points to lead Wisconsin (14-5, 3-3 Big Ten).Nebraska (9-8, 1-5) never led and trailed by eight with just more than five minutes to go before cutting it to 45-43 with less than 30 seconds left.Bo Spencer missed a 3-pointer for the Huskers, but Wisconsin's Jared Berggren couldn't corral the ball.
MADISON -- Jordan Taylor sank five free throws in the final 30 seconds and made a key steal in the waning moments to seal a 50-45 win for Wisconsin over Nebraska on Sunday.Taylor finished with 19 points to lead Wisconsin (14-5, 3-3 Big Ten).Nebraska (9-8, 1-5) never led and trailed by eight with just more than five minutes to go before cutting it to 45-43 with less than 30 seconds left.Bo Spencer missed a 3-pointer for the Huskers, but Wisconsin's Jared Berggren couldn't corral the ball.
No. 20 Marquette falls to No. 1 Syracuse, 73-66
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Kris Joseph scored 17 points, Brandon Triche added 16, and top-ranked Syracuse remained unbeaten with a gritty 73-66 victory over No. 20 Marquette on Saturday.Syracuse (17-0, 4-0 Big East) is two wins away from matching the school's best start, established a decade ago.Marquette (12-4, 1-2) entered the game 1-7 against the top-ranked teams.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Kris Joseph scored 17 points, Brandon Triche added 16, and top-ranked Syracuse remained unbeaten with a gritty 73-66 victory over No. 20 Marquette on Saturday.Syracuse (17-0, 4-0 Big East) is two wins away from matching the school's best start, established a decade ago.Marquette (12-4, 1-2) entered the game 1-7 against the top-ranked teams.