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How to watch Wisconsin’s game on Wednesday
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Wednesday in a late-night West Coast game against the Oregon Ducks, looking to build off their latest win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin, standing at 19-8 on the season and 11-5 in Big Ten play, is currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with just four games […]
Breaking down Wisconsin’s new-look roster for 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the run this past season, getting all the way to the Final Four before bowing out to the Kentucky Wildcats in a five-set thriller. This offseason, they saw quite a bit of change and now carry a roster that will look quite different in 2026. The Badgers got a middle […]
Greg Gard credits fans for intensity after another sellout
The Wisconsin Badgers had a sellout crowd against the Iowa Hawkeyes over the weekend, and the fans came out with energy, which definitely was a factor in the team’s 84-71 win at the Kohl Center on Sunday. After the game, head coach Greg Gard made sure to credit the fans for the sellout and their […]
Austin Rapp reveals details behind ‘nasty’ illness that sidelined him
The Wisconsin Badgers got a nice 84-71 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, keeping them firmly in the mix for a top-four seed in the Big Ten. Nick Boyd was the star of the show, getting 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in a monster performance, and Nolan Winter added 18 points and […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s win over Iowa
The Wisconsin Badgers used a second-half surge to take what was a close game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at halftime into a double-digit win on Sunday. One of the keys to the game for the Badgers was to limit star guard Bennett Stirtz’s scoring and dare another Hawkeye player to step up. While Wisconsin struggled […]
Boyd: Energy is ‘the best part of my game’
The Wisconsin Badgers had a big win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, thanks to a big effort from star guard Nick Boyd, who had 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds on the day. Boyd had a big bounce-back effort after struggling a bit against the Ohio State Buckeyes earlier in the week. In […]
Badgers fall out of AP Top 25 after 1-1 week
The Wisconsin Badgers return to the AP Top 25 was short-lived as they fell out of the rankings this week after a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes and a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Coming in at No. 24 last week, Wisconsin probably needed a pair of wins to stay in the rankings, which […]
Instant Reaction to Wisconsin’s key win over Iowa: Tournament projections looking better
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an 84-71 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, improving to 19-8 on the season and 11-5 in conference play. It was the Nick Boyd show, as the star point guard brought the energy early and finished with 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in arguably the best performance […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over Iowa: Nick Boyd, have a day
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 84-71 at the Kohl Center on Sunday afternoon, using a big game from Nick Boyd to secure a crucial win that had big tournament projection implications. After a loss earlier in the week to the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Badgers needed to regroup and bounce back at home. […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Thread: Michigan State 2.0 incoming?
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center on Sunday afternoon, with tip-off set for 3:00 p.m. on FS1. Wisconsin is coming off a rough 86-69 loss on the road against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a game where they fell behind early and could never recover. After the game, […]
2026 Wisconsin Football All-Nickname Team
There is a bountiful bevy of new faces inside the Wisconsin Badgers locker room right now, so I’ve decided to speed up the “get to know each other” process by assigning some fun new nicknames. Let’s get right to it, gang. First Team All-Name Ulysses S. Grant Dean Darrion You, Me, and Dupree Thomas Heiberger and Fries […]
Wisconsin vs. Iowa Preview and Prediction: It might be a struggle for points on Sunday
The 24th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers look to get back on track when they welcome the rival Iowa Hawkeyes to the Kohl Center on Sunday, February 22nd. Tip-off is at 3:00 PM on Fox Sports 1, and the Badgers are 2.5-point favorites. The Badgers return to Madison after an embarrassing performance against the Ohio State Buckeyes, losing […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game against Iowa on Sunday
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Sunday, taking on the Iowa Hawkeyes after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road earlier this week. The Badgers had a great week last week, upsetting two top-10 teams and returning to the AP Top 25 for the first time since Week 4, but that […]
Badgers fall in Bracketology after latest loss to Ohio State
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen their NCAA Tournament projections go up and down over the past couple of weeks, and they took a hit this week after the team’s 86-69 road loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Wisconsin, which was trending on the six-seed line after its wins over the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan […]
Harvey earns Olympic MVP; Badgers two wins from WCHA regular season title
This week has already been a historic one for the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team, and the Badgers have a chance to put a cherry on top with a couple of wins against St. Cloud. Former Badger Hilary Knight and current Badger Laila Edwards combined for a dramatic goal in the final minutes of the […]
Badgers wing out for ‘foreseeable future’ with broken wrist
The Wisconsin Badgers had a tough game on the road on Tuesday, losing 86-69 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. And the loss came with some more bad news, as wing Jack Janicki exited the game with a wrist injury and did not return. On Friday, head coach Greg Gard revealed that Janicki will be out […]
Badgers looking for a big postseason boost against Michigan
Just when it seemed the Wisconsin Badgers were ready to shake Ohio State’s black magic after last Friday night’s win, the Buckeyes reared their ugly heads on Saturday night with a third-period rally to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It’s a game the Badgers will need to put out of sight, out of […]
Could the Badgers look to rely more on Hayden Jones down the stretch?
The Wisconsin Badgers had a tough 86-69 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, falling to 18-8 on the season after the disappointing night. While the Badgers were non-competitive for most of the night, there were some bright spots, with freshman guard Hayden Jones being among them. Jones played just one minute in the […]
Gard: Badgers didn’t have ‘same mentality’ or aggressiveness vs. Ohio State
The Wisconsin Badgers had a disappointing 86-69 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, falling behind early and never recovering en route to one of their worst defeats of the year. Wisconsin struggled early on the defensive end, as the Buckeyes caught fire from three, and never really saw their offense get into a […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s rough loss to Ohio State
One team came into Value City Arena ready to play from the tip-off, and the other team went through the motions. The Wisconsin Badgers, who we saw upset Illinois on the road and clobber Michigan State by 21 points at home, were nowhere to be found Tuesday night in Columbus. Ohio State, a team currently […]
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers loss to Ohio State: Disappointing day for Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Badgers fell short in a big way to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday evening, losing 86-69 on the road to fall to 18-8 and 10-5 in Big Ten play. It was a big opportunity for the Badgers, who came off a huge week with wins over the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Game Thread: Get hot from three again?
The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. on FS1. The Badgers are coming off a memorable weekend, where they beat the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini on the road and the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans at home. The two wins got […]
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Preview and Prediction: Can the Badgers get another Quad 1 win?
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers look to complete a regular-season sweep of the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, February 17th. Tip-off is at 7:30 PM on Fox Sports 1, and the Badgers are 1.5-point favorites. The Badgers now find themselves ranked in the AP Poll for the first time since late November, thanks to a […]
Bilas: Badgers not a Top 30 team in College Basketball
The Wisconsin Badgers jumped back into the AP Top 25 this week at No. 24 after wins over the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini and No. 10 Michigan State Spartans last week. They were last ranked back in Week 4, so it’s been a long climb back to the rankings. The Badgers have been making […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game vs. Ohio State on Tuesday
The Wisconsin Badgers are on a roll, beating the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans last week. That earned them a spot in the AP Top 25, and they’ve got an opportunity to improve their resume even more when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday. Wisconsin is slowly creeping up the Big […]
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