Since its inception in 2021, Name, Image and Likeness deals have changed the outlook of college sports all over America, including here at the University of Wisconsin. Not only have major income-earning sports, such as football and men’s basketball, been heavily impacted by this court decision, lower revenue sports have seen changes as well. One thing Wisconsin Athletics has … [Read more...] about NIL’s ripple effect: How Wisconsin athletics is navigating new era
Women’s hockey: Home sweet sweep, Badgers shut out Maine
No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey (4-0-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten) secured their first home sweep of the season this past weekend, shutting out the Maine Black Bears (0-4-0, 0-0-0 American East Conference). The Badgers know the standard they have to hold and that drove the powerful force they showed Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 on finally returning home to the La Bahn Arena. The reigning … [Read more...] about Women’s hockey: Home sweet sweep, Badgers shut out Maine
Football: Badgers stifled by Wolverines in 24-10 loss
It was a whirlpool for Wisconsin (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) on Saturday morning after backup sophomore quarterback Danny O’Neil was benched for third string senior Hunter Simmons about an hour before game time. Simmons, a transfer from Southern Illinois had made just three starts there in three years due to a season-ending injury suffered in week five of last year. With Simmons making … [Read more...] about Football: Badgers stifled by Wolverines in 24-10 loss
Volleyball: Badgers Dominate Illinois in Straight Sets for Ninth Consecutive Win
The No. 7 University of Wisconsin volleyball team brought in a 3-0 sweep against Illinois (RV) Thursday night, marking their ninth consecutive win of the season. Starting on the court, captains, sophomore setter Charlie Fuerbringer and senior outside hitter Carter Booth. Red shirt sophomore Una Vajagic, senior Mimi Colyer and freshman Madison Quest. The last time the squad … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Badgers Dominate Illinois in Straight Sets for Ninth Consecutive Win
Men’s Basketball: Brad’s Back! Davison joins Badgers’ coaching staff
Wisconsin Basketball Head Coach Greg Gard announced the departure of Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Kirk Penney, and his newest hire for this position, former player Brad Davison, this week. Penney, a UW Athletics Hall of Famer, has spent two seasons on the Badgers’ staff, after a multi-year professional career. He plans to return home to New Zealand after his resignation … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Brad’s Back! Davison joins Badgers’ coaching staff