Fast, furious, frustrating: how Wisconsin’s biggest strength became its weaknesses
(04/13/26 11:38pm)
Throughout Wisconsin’s turbulent 2025-26 season, the line between dominance and incompetence was razor-thin.
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Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh to resign, leave for Big Ten
(04/13/26 4:39pm)
Chris McIntosh will step down after five years as Wisconsin’s athletic director to become a deputy commissioner with the Big Ten, according to reports published Sunday by the Wisconsin State Journal and Sports Business Journal.
Badgers take Purdue series with exhilarating comeback win
(04/11/26 12:51am)
Badger softball picked up their third straight series win [when], defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in two of their three games.
Badgers sweep Terrapins in first home series
(04/11/26 12:46am)
The Wisconsin Badgers dominated their home opening series, sweeping the Maryland Terrapins over three games at Goodman Diamond March 27-29.
Ava McNaughton shines in junior year
(04/10/26 11:04pm)
Often the difference between winning and losing in college hockey, goaltending becomes all the more more critical during a championship run. This became evident during Wisconsin’s ninth title run, as Badger goaltender Ava McNaughton backstopped the Wisconsin Badgers through the NCAA Frozen Four Championship after a dominant 28-2-2 regular season. She was named the Women’s Frozen Four’s Most Outstanding Player, becoming the fourth Badger goaltender to receive the honor.
Wisconsin heads to national championship game with upset win over North Dakota
(04/10/26 10:48pm)
The No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 2 North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinals in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Wisconsin men’s hockey to appear in first Frozen Four since 2010
(04/09/26 9:00am)
After a come from behind win against Michigan State in Worcester, the Wisconsin Badgers will play in their first Frozen Four in 16 years.
Dexheimer sends Badgers to Frozen Four with OT goal against Michigan State
(04/09/26 2:24am)
No. 12 Wisconsin (22-12-2) upset No. 8 Dartmouth (23-8-4) and No. 3 Michigan State (26-8-2) in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Worcester. After five NCAA tournament game losses, the Badgers beat the 2-seeded Big Green 5-1 to advance to the quarterfinals — where they wrestled a 4-3 overtime win out of the Spartans.
Blackwell enters transfer portal, explores NBA draft
(04/08/26 6:24pm)
Wisconsin star John Blackwell announced Monday that he plans to enter the transfer portal while exploring the NBA draft process. The now senior guard averaged a career-high 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season while shooting just under 39% from 3-point range.
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(04/04/26 6:14pm)
The Wisconsin Badgers women's softball team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 6-5 in their home opener on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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(04/04/26 6:15pm)
The Wisconsin Badgers women's softball team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 6-5 in their home opener on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Make a short story long: March Madness continues
(03/27/26 10:00am)
Hosts Otto Von Sothen, Matthew Schultz and Oscar Korson break down the latest tournament action.
Wisconsin women’s basketball advances to WBIT quarterfinals
(03/26/26 11:09pm)
Following their 33-point loss to Minnesota on Jan. 21, Wisconsin women’s basketball endured a brutal nine-game losing streak. Filled with blowouts and narrow defeats alike, a season full of promise seemed to be ending with the familiar sense of defeat that’s lingered around the program for years. Despite their struggles, the Badgers were given a lifeline through the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament.
Wisconsin to play Dartmouth in first round of NCAA tournament
(03/26/26 11:06pm)
No. 12 Wisconsin men’s hockey (21-12-2) received a bid in the NCAA tournament due to the No. 9 Dartmouth (23-7-4) 2-1 overtime win against Princeton in the ECAC championship game on Saturday.
Wisconsin stumbles into new NIL era
(03/27/26 8:00am)
When name, image, likeness emerged under NCAA rules in July 2021, Wisconsin was already behind.
Breaking down Wisconsin’s upset loss to High Point
(03/25/26 12:12am)
Wisconsin’s season came to an abrupt end with an 83-82 loss to the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA tournament early Thursday afternoon. A combination of turnovers and inconsistent pacing allowed the 12-seed Panthers to pull off the upset.
Women’s hockey soars to National Championship, men’s basketball falls in March Madness
(03/24/26 10:00am)
In this episode, hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap discuss women’s hockey and their thrilling win over Ohio State to secure their ninth national title. Then, they discuss men's basketball and their disappointing first round exit from March Madness.
Wisconsin claims second straight national title in dramatic 3-2 win over Ohio State
(03/23/26 12:11am)
The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 1 Ohio State 3-2 to win their ninth national championship, second consecutive national title and fifth NCAA title in the last seven years, once again cementing their dominance over the collegiate women’s hockey landscape.
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(03/23/26 12:00am)
The Wisconsin women's hockey team celebrates their victory over St. Cloud State on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Badgers embarrassed by Buckeyes on home ice in Big Ten Tournament quarter final
(03/22/26 9:49pm)
Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament came to an embarrassing end, as the No. 10 Badgers (21-12-2, 14-10-0 Big Ten) were blown out by Ohio State (13-20-2, 8-15-1 Big Ten) 7-1 at home in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on March 11.
