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Wisconsin moves into Elite 8 with 3-1 win over Stanford

The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the Elite 8. The Badgers faced off against the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal on Friday afternoon, winning 3-1 to face the No. 1-seeded Texas Longhorns in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Mimi Colyer had one of her best games as a Badger, recording 27 kills on 51 attempts with […]

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Everything Greg Gard said after blowout loss to Nebraska

The Wisconsin Badgers had an ugly 90-60 loss to the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday, marking the biggest loss under head coach Greg Gard. It was a porous showing defensively, as the Badgers collapsed to end the first half and never recovered from there, marking their third double-digit loss of the season and second […]

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Wisconsin loses starting offensive lineman to the transfer portal

In a bit of a surprise, Wisconsin Badgers starting center Jake Renfro is using a medical hardship year and entering the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility. Renfro, a sixth-year senior in 2024, battled numerous injuries this season, limiting him to only four games after having season-ending surgery. He was a full-time starter […]

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Wisconsin loses senior WR to the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers have been seeing a few players head to the transfer portal this offseason. Wide receiver Joe Griffin Jr. is one of those names. Griffin announced his intentions to enter the portal for his final year of eligibility earlier this week, moving on after catching one pass for five yards over his two […]

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Badgers lose starting wide receiver to the transfer portal

The big blows are starting to come, as the Wisconsin Badgers are losing starting wide receiver Trech Kekahuna to the transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday. Kekahuna, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, was a first-year full-time starter for the Badgers this season, catching a career-high 26 passes for 211 yards. As a […]

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Wisconsin parts ways with AJ Blazek, to hire SEC OL coach

The Wisconsin Badgers have made their first major staff move of the offseason, firing offensive line coach AJ Blazek after two seasons with the program. Blazek, who was hired from the Vanderbilt Commodores, was brought in after Wisconsin had parted ways with former offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr., who was hired alongside former offensive […]

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Wisconsin has first running back enter the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are losing one of their running backs to the transfer portal, as Cade Yacamelli announced his intentions to head elsewhere for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Yacamelli, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2022, hailed from Pennsylvania and was a redshirt junior this season. A regular on special teams, Yacamelli never […]

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What We Learned from Wisconsin’s big week on the court

The Wisconsin Badgers win over the Marquette Golden Eagles offered more than bragging rights within the state. It gave the Badgers a clearer understanding of who they are and what they can become as the season develops. The game revealed important truths about their leaders, their depth, and their ability to perform in high-pressure moments.  […]

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Badgers make history in win over Marquette

The Wisconsin Badgers easily beat the Marquette Golden Eagles 96-76 on Saturday, jumping ahead early and controlling the lead throughout the second half. It was the 132nd meeting between the two teams, and Wisconsin extended its lead in the series to 72-60, while avenging last year’s loss. Wisconsin’s offense was led by John Blackwell, who […]

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Badgers starting punter is entering the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are losing starting punter Atticus Bertrams to the transfer portal, he announced on Saturday evening. Bertrams, a native of Australia, came to Wisconsin in 2023 as a freshman and quickly took the starting job as a scholarship player after former punter Andy Vujnovich ran out of eligibility. But, it was an inconsistent […]

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Are the Badgers starting to step into their potential?

The Wisconsin Badgers have found cohesion through a backcourt that has taken a major step forward, a frontcourt that controls the interior, and a style of play that forces opponents into long, uncomfortable possessions. If they execute those elements effectively, Wisconsin has every tool necessary to come out on top in the in-state rivalry.  It […]

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No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNC Tar Heels: Game Thread

Fresh off a sweep over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Friday evening against the UNC Tar Heels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin cruised past Eastern Illinois on Thursday evening, winning 25-11, 25-6, 25-19 at the Field House. […]

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