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Everything Greg Gard said after Badgers loss to Michigan
The Wisconsin Badgers had yet another valiant comeback effort, but fell short on Saturday, this time at the hands of the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines 68-65 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Once again, the Badgers erased a 15-point second-half comeback, but this time around, they weren’t able to finish the job, as Yaxel […]
Badgers shutout Quinnipiac to reach 4th straight Frozen Four
The true defense of last year’s national championship starts on Saturday when second-seeded Wisconsin hosts Quinnipiac in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Quinnipiac, seeded seventh, shut out Franklin Pierce Thursday night to get its first taste of LaBahn. It’s the first game for Wisconsin (32-4-2) since dropping the Final Faceoff title game against Ohio […]
Nolan Winter details injury, confident in return next week
The Wisconsin Badgers fell short in a 68-65 loss to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, ending their bid for a Big Ten Championship in the semifinals. It was a tough game, but one where Wisconsin fought hard yet again, and they even overcame another double-digit deficit in the second half, coming back down 15 to […]
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers loss to Michigan: What A Tournament Run
The Wisconsin Badgers fell just short of a massive comeback in a 68-65 loss to the Michigan Wolverines, ending their bid for a Big Ten Tournament Championship in the semifinals. It was a tight game through the first 20 minutes, with Wisconsin’s defense and three-point shooting carrying them early. Then, after Michigan jumped out to […]
Badgers continue to climb in Bracketology predictions after Illinois win
The Wisconsin Badgers had yet another impressive win on Friday, beating the Illinois Fighting Illini 91-88 in overtime to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday. The game was full of tosses and turns, as the Badgers jumped out to an early lead before succumbing a 23-3 run to the Illini and finding […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines Game Thread: Tied at halftime
Fresh off a 91-88 overtime win over the No. 4 Illinois Fighting Illini, the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers are back in a familiar place, taking on the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a chance to get to the Championship Game. Two years ago, Wisconsin was in the exact same […]
Wisconsin vs. Michigan Preview and Prediction: Can the Badgers get another miracle?
No. 23 Wisconsin faces No. 3 Michigan in the Big Ten semifinals today at 12:00 PM CT on CBS in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Once again, the Badgers are big underdogs against the mighty Wolverines, as Michigan is favored by 12.5 points. Yesterday, the Badgers delivered another heart-stopping overtime victory over the Illinois Fighting […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament semifinal vs. Michigan
Fresh off a 91-88 overtime victory over the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal against the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines. Wisconsin had a phenomenal finish on Friday, coming back from down 15 to force overtime against Illinois for the second time […]
What stood out from Wisconsin’s overtime win vs. Illinois?
Another game against Illinois. Another heart-stopping overtime win. The 23rd-ranked Wisconsin Badgers came back from down 15 points in the second half to upset the ninth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, 91-88 in overtime. It was the Badgers’ second come-from-behind overtime victory over the Illini this season. Back on February 10th, the Badgers rallied from down 12 […]
Everything Greg Gard said after Badgers win over Illinois
After an 85-82 victory over the Washington Huskies, the Wisconsin Badgers turned around and one-upped themselves with a 91-88 overtime win over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, advancing in the Big Ten Tournament. Wisconsin faced some big-time adversity, trailing by 15 at one point in the second half, but they rallied and found a […]
College Basketball Friday Night Game Thread: We’ve got a lot of fun matchups tonight
It’s conference tournament time all around college basketball, with Selection Sunday right around the corner. The Wisconsin Badgers did their part on Friday, beating the Illinois Fighting Illini 91-88 in overtime to move forward in the Big Ten Tournament. Looking at the slate tonight, there are quite a few enticing games, including two more in […]
Badgers are massive underdogs in Big Ten Tournament semifinals vs. Michigan
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers had an incredible 91-88 overtime victory over the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the second half to win and advance in the Big Ten Tournament. The game was reminiscent of Wisconsin’s first contest against Illinois, where they overcame a 12-point deficit […]
Nick Boyd breaks record set by John Blackwell on Thursday
The Wisconsin Badgers have had quite an eventful last two days here at the Big Ten Tournament. On Thursday, they beat the Washington Huskies 85-82 in a game that went down to the final minute, despite the Badgers holding an 18-point lead in the second half. Then, on Friday, they beat the Illinois Fighting Illini […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s overtime win over Illinois: How many heart attacks did you have?
In yet another overtime thriller, the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers came back from a 15-point deficit to upset the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, winning 91-88 as Keaton Wagler missed a three at the final buzzer once again. It was a game wildly reminiscent of the first battle between the two […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Game Thread: This one’s going to be fun
Fresh off an 85-82 win over the Washington Huskies, the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, with tip-off set for 1:45 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. On Thursday, the Badgers escaped with a victory over […]
Wisconsin vs. Illinois Preview and Prediction: Do Badgers have what it takes for another upset?
The 23rd-ranked Wisconsin Badgers take on the ninth-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Tipoff is at 1:30 PM CT today on the Big Ten Network, and the Illini are favored by 7.5 points. Yesterday, John Blackwell and Nick Boyd carried Wisconsin to an 85-82 win over the Washington Huskies. Blackwell was […]
John Blackwell is the key to Wisconsin’s success in March
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Washington Huskies 85-82 on Thursday, advancing to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, where they’ll face the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, with tip-off slated for 1:30 p.m. In the win, the Badgers got out to strong starts in both halves and even led by 18 with 13:23 remaining, but struggled […]
Wisconsin a significant underdog vs. Illinois on Friday
Fresh off their 85-82 win over the Washington Huskies on Thursday, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers are back in action against the No. 4 Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin had a close call on Thursday afternoon, as they […]
3 things that stood out from Badgers Big Ten Tournament opener: Have to rebound better
The Wisconsin Badgers held off the Washington Huskies in the third round of the Big Ten tournament, 85-82. This game was dominated from the get-go by the Badgers, who held an 18-point lead over the Huskies in the second half. However, give Washington credit for not quitting and making this game close at the very […]
Everything Greg Gard said after Badgers win over Washington
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an 85-82 victory over the Washington Huskies on Thursday, moving on to the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday. It was a game of runs, as the Badgers started off hot before Washington caught up later in the first half. But Wisconsin finished the half […]
How far can the Badgers jump in seeding with a strong showing at the Big Ten Tournament?
Heading into the Big Ten Tournament, the Wisconsin Badgers have all but locked up an NCAA Tournament berth, with them currently projected as a No. 6 seed one week out. Wisconsin has done well to revitalize its stock this season after it was on the outside looking in with some Bracketology projections following an up-and-down […]
John Blackwell breaks Badgers record in tight win over Washington
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Washington Huskies 85-82 on Thursday, holding on to win after blowing an 18-point lead in the second half to advance in the Big Ten Tournament. It was the Badgers guards that stole the show once again, as John Blackwell and Nick Boyd combined for 57 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 […]
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers win over Washington: That finish was something
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers defeated the No. 12 seed Washington Huskies 85-82 on Thursday, escaping a huge collapse down the stretch to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday against the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a game where the Badgers looked in control for the most part, […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Washington Huskies Game Thread: Another year, another Big Ten Tourney run?
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 12 seed Washington Huskies in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, with tip-off set for 1:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. The winner has a trip to the quarterfinals, where the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini await. Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin vs. Washington Preview and Prediction: What changes in the rematch?
The Wisconsin Badgers face the Washington Huskies in the Big Ten tournament’s third round at the United Center in Chicago. Tipoff is at 1:30 PM CT on the Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are favored by 6.5 points. Wisconsin completed its regular season with another impressive win on the road against 15th-ranked Purdue, 97-93. […]
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