Gideon Ituka, a redshirt sophomore running back for the Badgers is a prime example of what it means to be a student athlete at the University of Wisconsin. In this Q&A, Ituka discusses his journey, playing at Camp Randall and how he defines success. What was it about Wisconsin that really drew you here? I think it’s just the culture that they have here. I mean, this school … [Read more...] about Q&A: Sitting down with Gideon Ituka
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Men’s Soccer: Badgers win Battle of I-94 over Panthers 2-1
The University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team (4-5, 1-3 Big Ten) defeated the UW-Milwaukee Panthers (2-5-6, 1-0-3 Horizon League) 2-1 in the battle of I-94 . The interstate battle is always one to watch, Badgers versus Panthers, the fight to claim I-94. The Badgers and Panthers have met 25 times since 1995, with Wisconsin having a winning record of 14-6-5. Though the … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: Badgers win Battle of I-94 over Panthers 2-1
Men’s soccer wins back-and-forth thriller over UIC, 5-4
After its third goalless Big East loss to fall to 0-3 in conference play last Friday, Marquette men’s soccer entered Tuesday’s match against UIC with multiple questions. After five goals and two saved penalties in the chaotic 90 minute 5-4 win over the once-undefeated Flames (7-1-3, 0-0-2 MVC), the Golden Eagles (5-3-2, 0-3-0 Big East) might have found some answers. “I mean, … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer wins back-and-forth thriller over UIC, 5-4
NIL’s ripple effect: How Wisconsin athletics is navigating new era
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