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Did the Badgers address wide receiver enough this offseason?
With basketball season now officially over, it’s time to move on to the Wisconsin Badgers football team, with spring ball starting up this week. The Badgers hosted their first practice on Thursday, with their second open practice to the media being on Saturday morning. Wisconsin has a far different team in 2026 after overhauling its […]
Evaluating Greg Gard after the Badgers latest early NCAA Tournament departure
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season come to an end on the first day of the NCAA Tournament, marking the second time in three years that they were a first-round exit as a No. 5 seed. The abrupt departure came after the Badgers were riding hot heading into March Madness, knocking off the Purdue Boilermakers […]
Where does the High Point loss rank among recent Badgers losses in NCAA Tournament?
The Wisconsin Badgers had another disappointing finish to a season when they fell 83-82 in the final seconds against the High Point Panthers on Thursday. Following a promising year with four top-15 wins, the Badgers were riding hot heading into the NCAA Tournament, but their poor postseason luck continued with a loss in the final […]
Everything Greg Gard said after loss to High Point
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season come to an abrupt end in an 83-82 loss to the High Point Panthers on Thursday, bowing out in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 5 seed for the second time in three years. It was a heartbreaker for the Badgers, given how well this […]
Badgers face a road test in Frozen Four against Penn State
It’s a big weekend for the Wisconsin Badgers, making their 17th appearance in the Frozen Four on Friday night when they take on the third-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions. Wisconsin blanked Quinnipiac last weekend to punch their ticket, while Penn State knocked off UConn to advance to their first Frozen Four in program history. Penn […]
The Day After: What Went Wrong in Wisconsin’s crushing departure from NCAA Tournament
The Wisconsin Badgers have had some bad losses in 5-vs-12 matchups in the NCAA tournament, but Thursday’s 83-82 loss to the High Point Panthers might be the worst. The Badgers, a 10.5-point favorite over the Big South regular season champions, held a 70-62 lead with five minutes left in the game but could not land […]
Badgers snap 21-game winning streak when hitting key accolade
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season end on Thursday when they lost 83-82 to the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It marked a continuing trend for head coach Greg Gard, whose squad has failed to make the second weekend since 2017. One trend that did end for the Badgers, […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers shocking loss to High Point: Another disappointing tournament finish
In a shocking defeat, the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers fell short in an 83-82 loss to the No. 12 High Point Panthers, ending their season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament yet again. It was an ugly finish for the Badgers, who led by eight with seven minutes left and by four […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. High Point Panthers Game Thread: Can UW avoid the classic 5-12 upset?
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, with tip-off slated for 12:50 p.m. CT at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Following a quality week at the Big Ten Tournament, the Badgers earned a No. 5 seed in the West Region and […]
Spread tilts back more in Wisconsin’s favor vs. High Point after big drop earlier in week
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers opened as a significant 12.5-point favorite over the No. 12 seed High Point Panthers when betting lines were initially revealed for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The margin was the highest of all the four No. 5 seeds, speaking to Wisconsin’s standing after a hot finish to […]
Greg Gard provides final injury updates in Portland ahead of High Point matchup
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on the High Point Panthers to kick off their NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon, with tip-off slated for 12:50 p.m. CT at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Drawing the No. 20 overall seed in the tournament, the Badgers were given the No. 5 seed in the West […]
Wisconsin vs. High Point Preview and Prediction: Will we see trouble on Thursday?
It’s March Madness time, Badger fans! The fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers take on the 12th-seeded High Point Panthers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Tipoff is at 12:50 PM CT on TBS, and the Badgers are favored by 10.5 points. The Wisconsin Badgers enter this year’s NCAA tournament with a 24-10 record and a 14-6 […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s first round game vs. High Point on Thursday
It’s finally gameday. The No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, looking to pick up where they left off to end the regular season. Wisconsin has gone 5-1 in their last six games, winning five in a row before losing by three in […]
Join the Bucky’s 5th Quarter Bracket Challenge!
March Madness is finally here, and the Wisconsin Badgers are finally in action on Thursday, taking on the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. But, this time of the year is not only exciting for Badger fans cheering on their team to make a run, but for all of college […]
Where do Nick Boyd and John Blackwell rank among top players in March Madness this year?
We are just one day away from the start of March Madness, as the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers will take on the No. 12 seed High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, with tip-off slated for 12:50 p.m. CT. The Badgers are riding hot heading into the tournament, […]
Wisconsin Spring Ball Preview: Running Backs
While the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is starting March Madness, the football team is getting ready for spring ball, with practices open to the media beginning on Thursday. Wisconsin has a far different team in 2026 after overhauling their roster via the transfer portal once again this offseason. The Badgers brought in 33 transfers, […]
How Nick Boyd and John Blackwell’s polar personalities have reshaped the Badgers into dangerous contender
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen their fair share of twists and turns this season, starting the season sluggishly with five losses in the team’s first five Quad 1 games before going on a strong run during conference play. In that stretch, Wisconsin knocked off the Michigan Wolverines, UCLA Bruins Illinois Fighting Illini, and Michigan State […]
Wisconsin Spring Ball Preview: Quarterbacks
While the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is starting March Madness, the football team is getting ready for spring ball, with practices open to the media beginning on Thursday. Wisconsin has a far different team in 2026 after overhauling their roster via the transfer portal once again this offseason. The Badgers brought in 33 transfers, […]
What is the Badgers ceiling in the NCAA Tournament?
The Wisconsin Badgers kick off the NCAA Tournament with a matchup against the No. 12 High Point Panthers on Thursday, with tip-off slated for 12:50 p.m. CT at the Moda Center. Heading into the tournament, Wisconsin was on a five-game winning streak before falling just short in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals to the Michigan […]
How disrespect fueled the Badgers to a hot finish to the season
The Wisconsin Badgers are entering the NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest teams in the nation, pulling off victories over the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini in the last two weeks, while riding a five-game winning streak before their loss to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. That run got the Badgers back […]
Which team will make it out of Wisconsin’s pod?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey The NCAA Tournament is finally here. The Wisconsin Badgers are just two […]
Nick Boyd not named to any AP-All American teams
The Associated Press revealed their All-American first, second, and third teams on Tuesday, as the group of 61 voters gave their thoughts on the 15 best players in college basketball this season. Freshmen headlined the AP All-American first-team, as Duke’s Cameron Boozer, Arkansas’s Darius Acuff Jr., BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, and Texas Tech’s […]
ESPN: Badgers are the likeliest 12 seed to get upset
The Wisconsin Badgers drew a No. 5 seed for the second time in three years in the NCAA Tournament, as they’ll play the No. 12 High Point Panthers on Thursday at the Moda Center. Wisconsin is entering the tournament hot, being winners of five in a row before falling to the Michigan Wolverines in a […]
The Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin in March Madness
The Wisconsin Badgers kick off the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, facing the High Point Panthers in the first round, with tip-off set for 12:50 p.m. CT at the Moda Center. Wisconsin drew a No. 5 seed in the tournament, being placed in the West Region as the No. 20 overall seed, where they’ve got one […]
The Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin in March Madness
Now that the Wisconsin Badgers have learned their somewhat tricky early scheduling fates, including a 10:50 AM local Thursday tip in Portland versus upset darlings High Point, it’s time to roll out my Best, Worst, and Most Likely Scenarios for their NCAA Tournament. Nolan Winter’s status makes this a bit tougher to gauge, but I’m factoring […]
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