No.1 University of Wisconsin Badgers (30-3-2, 24-3-2) faced off with the Bemidji State Beavers Saturday in round one of the WCHA playoffs. The Badgers entered the weekend coming off of a regular season WCHA championship and a home sweep over St. Cloud State. The five Badgers who left for the Olympics in Milan also made their return to LaBahn Arena. Their impact was immediately … [Read more...] about Women’s hockey: Gold returns, Olympians sweep through Bemidji State
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Softball: Bats blazing, Badgers heating up for conference play
With conference play quickly approaching, the Badgers have put together an impressive 10-2 start that sets the tone for what could be a compelling season. This strong opening stretch has not only built momentum but also established Wisconsin as a team to look out for as conference games begin. Maintaining this energy will make this team exciting to watch as the season unfolds. … [Read more...] about Softball: Bats blazing, Badgers heating up for conference play
Men’s basketball: March is calling and the Badgers look ready to answer
The Big Ten Tournament is just around the corner (March 10 is the first game) and The Badger Herald is waiting eagerly to find out how the rest of the season unfolds. March has a way of sneaking up on teams. Many teams get lost in the weeds of conference play, and before they know it, they are staring down the barrel of the conference tournament shotgun that just so happens to … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball: March is calling and the Badgers look ready to answer
Women’s basketball: Badgers continue to grow as season’s finish line approaches
Year one of the Robin Pingeton era for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team is nearing its conclusion and regardless of the final record, there is plenty of reason for optimism about the program’s direction. Pingeton came to Wisconsin after 15 years as head coach at the University of Missouri at a time when the program desperately needed a fresh start, and she … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball: Badgers continue to grow as season’s finish line approaches
Women’s basketball: Badgers fall 92-60 on road in Illinois
The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team (13-12, 5-9 Big Ten) fell 92-60 to the University of Illinois (17-8, 7-7 Big Ten) on the road Wednesday night at the State Farm Center. Wisconsin looked to bounce back from an overtime loss against Washington on Sunday to strengthen their position in the Big Ten standings, but Illinois proved difficult to control. Badgers … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball: Badgers fall 92-60 on road in Illinois