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Hughes

NCAAs kick off against Wofford

The Badgers’ quest for an NCAA Championship begins today as Wisconsin takes on Wofford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Full story

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Hughes

NCAAs kick off against Wofford

The men's basketball team takes on the Terriers on the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

The Badgers’ quest for an NCAA Championship begins today as Wisconsin takes on Wofford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. As expected for a No. 4 seed, the Badgers (11-5 Big Ten, 23-8 overall) are matched up against a mid-major conference winner in Wofford (15-3 Southern, 26-8).

Karel

Badgers face Vermont in first NCAA contest in eight years

The women's basketball team takes on UVM in the NCAA opening round

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team, receiving its first NCAA tournament bid since 2002 and just seventh overall, were handsomely rewarded for their strong efforts all season with a seventh seed. The Badgers take on the No. 10 seed Vermont Catamounts Sunday at noon in South Bend, Ind.

Pohlmann

Wisconsin opens Big Ten schedule against Illinois

The men's tennis team faces the Illini this weekend

After three straight victories at home, the Wisconsin men’s tennis team takes on its highest-ranked opponent yet this season in Sunday’s conference opener against No. 11 Illinois. Despite fresh rosters on both sides, it is a familiar position for the No.

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Doyle

UW won't beat UK to get to Elite Eight

Columnist Jack Doyle breaks down the tournament prospects of the Big Ten squads

March Madness is finally upon us and I couldn’t be more excited. The Badgers have a No. 4 seed, there are no clear-cut favorites besides Kansas and there are a plethora of upsets waiting to happen—it’s going to be a fantastic tournament.

Breiner

This year's Badgers far different from '06 team

The 2010 men's hockey team plays much differently than the 2006 national championship squad

Columnist’s note: Yes it’s almost March Madness, yes the column name has changed but somehow it’s about hockey. Well here’s the thing, the Dance has been analyzed and overanalyzed with most points of view being taken. This column could throw out something outlandish with the hope it would grab attention or move over already traveled ground and get lost in the noise.

scott

Expanding the tournament field will only ruin March Madness

Columnist Scott Kellogg explains what the NCAA shouldn't do with the tournament

This is the year the Badgers go to the Elite Eight, and I’ll tell you why. Flash forward to the Sweet Sixteen (yes, I’m taking that for granted). Wisconsin will likely draw No. 1 seed Kentucky, a team that lost only two games this season and boasts an embarassing glutton of talent.

nico

Ditch your bracket and just watch to really enjoy the tourney

Columnist Nico Savidge explains why he's forgoing bracketology this year

You would be hard pressed to find a better week for sports fans than this one. Spring training is in full swing, the regular seasons of the NHL and NBA have hit the home stretch, college hockey starts its playoffs and, oh by the way, we also get the most glorious 48 hours in sports: the first two days of the NCAA basketball tournament.