Even as Name, Image and Likeness has rapidly grown throughout the NCAA and altered the way players attend school, the student athletes who make up those programs are still students. The University of Wisconsin institutes a support network for them through its holistic wellness program, FORWARD360. FORWARD360 programming includes typical activities like strength and … [Read more...] about Preparing Badgers beyond the game: UW takes holistic approach to student-athlete development
Women’s Basketball: Wisconsin continues season with WNIT bid, awaits winner in first round bye
The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team received an at-large bid to play in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament and will begin their tournament journey next week for the first time since 2011. First round matchups begin this week, but a first round bye means UW will play the winner of the University of Southern Indiana (12-17) and University of … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Wisconsin continues season with WNIT bid, awaits winner in first round bye
Men’s Basketball: Badgers catch fire, cruise to 87–56 win over Maryland
MINNEAPOLIS — In March, all you need to do is survive and advance. The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team did that and plenty more Thursday — shellacking the University of Maryland behind a season-high 16 3-pointers on 25 attempts and scoring their most points ever in a Big Ten Tournament game. UW never trailed in the win. Prior to Thursday’s outburst, the Badgers … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Badgers catch fire, cruise to 87–56 win over Maryland
Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin takes down St. Lawrence, advances to Frozen Four
The University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team entered the NCAA Tournament hot — following a thrilling win over the University of Minnesota and a dominant 6-3 win over the top-ranked Ohio State University to win the WCHA Tournament. The St. Lawrence Saints defeated Penn State Lady Lions Thursday to face UW, who had received a bye as the No. 2 seed. The Saints had won in a 1-0 … [Read more...] about Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin takes down St. Lawrence, advances to Frozen Four
Softball: Wisconsin picks up two wins Saturday, goes 2-3 in weekend in Baltimore
The University of Wisconsin softball team traveled east for the UMBC Spring Invite this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The team came into Baltimore looking to snap a three-game losing streak and right the ship before playing their first conference games on March 22. But, the Badgers’ struggles continued — coming out of the tournament with a losing record. UW faced three teams in … [Read more...] about Softball: Wisconsin picks up two wins Saturday, goes 2-3 in weekend in Baltimore