Once again, turnovers determined the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team’s (5-15, 2-15 Big Ten) fate against the Northwestern Wildcats (12-5, 10-5) last Saturday. At halftime, the Badgers were down 17 points and were unable to recover, losing another conference game 67–54. Junior Imani Lewis — who typically leads the team in points scored — had 15 points total, a … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Badgers look to finish strong, face Indiana and Iowa this week
Men’s Basketball: What the Badgers need to do to finish regular season strong
The Wisconsin men’s basketball team (15-7, 9-6 Big Ten) are nearing the home stretch of their regular season, but making it into postseason play won’t be easy for the Badgers. Losers in five of their last 10 contests, Wisconsin has lacked consistency on both ends of the floor and has yet to play a complete 40-minute game against higher caliber opponents. Four of the Badgers’ … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: What the Badgers need to do to finish regular season strong
Women’s Basketball: Badgers follow upset with back-to-back losses against Minnesota, Northwestern
After the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team (5-15, 2-15 Big Ten) upset Ohio State (13-4, 9-4), the Badgers were unable to come out on top in their second matchup against Minnesota (7-11, 6-10), losing 68–63. Lewis finished with 27 points, but this time it wasn’t enough for Wisconsin to add another win to their record. After a disappointing loss, the Badgers looked … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Badgers follow upset with back-to-back losses against Minnesota, Northwestern
Men’s Basketball: Badgers bounce back, defeat Wildcats as NCAA Tournament inches closer
Micah Potter scored 19 points to lift the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team (16-8, 10-7 Big Ten) over the Northwestern Wildcats (6-14, 3-13) to earn their 10th conference victory of the season. Potter was red hot shooting the ball. The Badgers big man came off the bench and connected on seven of his eight shots, including shooting 3-for-3 from distance. Potter also … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Badgers bounce back, defeat Wildcats as NCAA Tournament inches closer
Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin drops second consecutive home game, fall 77–62 to No. 11 Iowa
After dropping a disappointing loss last Sunday against No.3 Michigan, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team (15-8, 9-7 Big Ten) lost their fifth consecutive matchup against a ranked opponent, falling 77–62 Thursday night to No. 11 Iowa (16-6, 10-5). After a Brad Davison 3-pointer gave the Badgers a lead to start the game, the Hawkeyes followed with 14 consecutive … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin drops second consecutive home game, fall 77–62 to No. 11 Iowa
Men’s Basketball: Keys for Wisconsin to turn their season around
After the No. 21 Wisconsin men’s basketball team (15-7, 9-6 Big Ten) dropped their hard-fought game Jan. 12 to No. 3 Michigan (14-1, 9-1 Big Ten), there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding whether the Badgers can make a deep tournament run. The Badgers entered the season with high hopes of another Big Ten championship and possibly a deep NCAA Tournament run. While these goals … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Keys for Wisconsin to turn their season around
Men’s Basketball: Badgers prepare for Big Ten test versus Luka Garza and the Hawkeyes
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team (15-7, 9-6 Big Ten) is set to take on the No. 11 University of Iowa Hawkeyes (15-6, 9-5 Big Ten) Thursday night at the Kohl Center for the first of two matchups in their final five games. The Hawkeyes are riding a two-game winning streak featuring double-digit victories against both Michigan State and No. 25 Rutgers. Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Badgers prepare for Big Ten test versus Luka Garza and the Hawkeyes
Men’s Hockey: Going for gold: Recapping the world junior championship
Every year, the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships showcases the world’s best talent in the 18- to 20-year-old age group, loaded with future National Hockey League stars on just about every team. This year’s tournament was hosted by Team Canada in Edmonton, Alberta with no spectators. The event featured Badgers of past and present representing multiple countries. University … [Read more...] about Men’s Hockey: Going for gold: Recapping the world junior championship
Women’s Basketball: Minnesota completes a season sweep of the Badgers
Off the heels of pulling off the biggest upset of the Big Ten season against No. 12 Ohio State, the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team (5-14, 2-14 Big Ten) was unable to split the season series against rival Minnesota (7-9, 6-8). Fans were treated to an incredible frontcourt battle between Imani Lewis and Minnesota star Kadi Sissoko, but the Golden Gophers were … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Minnesota completes a season sweep of the Badgers