The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Athletics announced May 29 the awardees for the Class of 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame. Twelve former athletes and staff members earned the Hall of Fame title through their service and achievement during their time at UW and will be formally inducted during the Hall of Fame weekend, Sept. 5-6. This year’s class includes Mohammed … [Read more...] about UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 announced (RB)
Badgers gone pro: Tonje, Hensler and Idžan selected in pro drafts
Former Badger John Tonje, current Badger Logan Hensler and future Badger Bruno Idžan heard their names called in the NBA and NHL drafts, respectively, this summer as they look to further their professional careers. Tonje, a graduate student transfer from Missouri, had a short but impactful career in Madison. He led the Badgers to the second round in March Madness and the Big … [Read more...] about Badgers gone pro: Tonje, Hensler and Idžan selected in pro drafts
Title IX violations: Planned football facility could leave UW athletic funding, opportunities lopsided
The University of Wisconsin has potentially violated all three pillars of Title IX, which was signed into law in 1972 seeking to prevent the discrimination of individuals under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the basis of sex. The three pillars include accommodating student interests, proportional financial assistance and equal … [Read more...] about Title IX violations: Planned football facility could leave UW athletic funding, opportunities lopsided
Class of 2025: Senior standouts leave lasting legacy on Badger athletics
As the 2024-2025 athletic season wraps up at the University of Wisconsin, The Badger Herald is highlighting a group of outstanding outgoing seniors who have helped shape the UW Athletics legacy. Men’s Basketball 6-foot-7 senior forward Carter Gilmore made his mark on Wisconsin men’s basketball team in the 2024-2025 season. Gilmore appeared in 99 games in his five years of … [Read more...] about Class of 2025: Senior standouts leave lasting legacy on Badger athletics
Volleyball: Badgers too much for UW-Green Bay Phoenix, power their way to 3-0 win
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers volleyball team faced off against the UW-Green Bay Phoenix in their final spring match. The Badgers overcame a strong showing in the first two sets from the visiting Phoenix, winning 25-21 and 25-23, and ended the match with a decisive 25-17 victory. Wisconsin got out to an early 16-6 lead in the first set, sparked by three kills from … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Badgers too much for UW-Green Bay Phoenix, power their way to 3-0 win