Olympic bound Badger
In an emotional final round, the Cassie Johnson rink secured the women's curling spot in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy by defeating the Debbie McCormick rink 5-4 Saturday afternoon.
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In an emotional final round, the Cassie Johnson rink secured the women's curling spot in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy by defeating the Debbie McCormick rink 5-4 Saturday afternoon.
It was a changing of the guard for Wisconsin women's basketball Wednesday night.
If you mention the word curling to Maureen Brunt, do not expect to hear a response involving irons or hair. That is because to Brunt, curling-the sport-holds a much greater significance than any common household appliance. It means a possible trip to Turin, Italy for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games.
Despite being favored to run away with the Big Ten championship, Wisconsin's women's swimming and diving team finished a solid third this past weekend in Bloomington, Ind.
While Alando Tucker said Wednesday night's dismantling of Michigan was \one of the most complete performances"" the Badgers had put together this season, Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan was not so quick to jump on his star forward's bandwagon. But the coach still had his player's back.
The Wisconsin women's basketball team ran out of their recent Kohl Center magic Sunday afternoon, falling to No. 9 Michigan State 84-60.
The latest border battle between Minnesota and Wisconsin ended lopsided for the Badgers as the No. 4 Wisconsin women's hockey team (12-7-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association, 18-7-1 overall) was swept by No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-0-2 WCHA, 23-1-2 overall) this weekend at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.
As the No. 4 Wisconsin women's hockey travels to border and conference rival No. 1 Minnesota this weekend, the recent norm of Badger athletic teams facing top-ranked competition continues.
Round One in the Big Ten heavyweight championship fight takes place Tuesday night, when Illinois brings their No. 1 ranking and undefeated record into Madison to face No. 18 Wisconsin.
With the conference season underway, one preseason prediction still rings true: No. 1 Illinois (5-0 Big Ten, 19-0 overall) is still the team to beat in the Big Ten. Regardless of how they fare in their match-up at No. 18 Wisconsin (4-1, 13-3) Tuesday night, the Illini are in the driver's seat for the Big Ten title. Here's how the Big Ten season may play out down the stretch.
Two teams headed in two completely different directions.
Make no doubt about it: There is a lot on the line for the No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers (6-1 Big Ten, 9-1 overall) this Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa. In their regular season finale against the No. 17 Hawkeyes (6-1, 8-2), a possible Big Ten championship, a potential Rose Bowl berth and a newly created bull trophy will all be at stake for a Badger team seeking redemption following the woodshed beating Wisconsin received from Michigan State last weekend.
Badger hockey fans: There is a new face patrolling the Wisconsin net. No ill-will toward senior All-American backstop Bernd Br??ckler, but Brian Elliott has been nothing short of spectacular for the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team (2-0-0 WCHA, 4-0-0 overall).
Unfortunately for the 2004-'05 Wisconsin Badger men's hockey team, surprise is no longer an option. After a slow start to the 2003-'04 campaign, the Badgers picked up steam and rode into the Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs and NCAA Tournament by finishing the year on a 5-1-2 tear.
The conference season may already be two weeks underway, but classic Big Ten football will rear its ancient head on Saturday when the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0 Big Ten, 5-0 overall) head into Columbus to clash with the No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-1 Big Ten, 4-1 overall).
There may not be a more unbalanced team in the nation than the Wisconsin Badgers as they enter their Big Ten opener this weekend against Penn State. When senior running back Anthony Davis went down with a eye injury against Central Florida, the Badgers' defense knew it would have to step up its play and so far, it has done just that.
There may not be a more unbalanced team in the nation than the Wisconsin Badgers as they enter their Big Ten opener this weekend against Penn State. When senior running back Anthony Davis went down with a eye injury against Central Florida, the Badgers' defense knew it would have to step up its play and so far, it has done just that.
There is good news for Wisconsin football fans this year: the Anthony Davis Show is back and operating at full throttle.
It's home sweet home track for Wisconsin's men's and women's track and field teams this Saturday in Madison. Both teams, in a rare opportunity, will compete in the friendly atmosphere of The Badger Twilight in front of family and friends. Men's track and field Head Coach Ed Nuttycombe is certainly looking forward to the weekend.