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SWIMMING

Hutchins retires from competitive swimming

By Kelly Ward | Jan. 18, 2018

Twenty three-year-old Olympian and Wisconsin volunteer assistant coach Matthew Hutchins announced his retirement from competitive swimming on Wednesday through a statement to Swimming New Zealand. Hutchins enjoyed a highly successful college career as a Badger, twice placing in the top five nationally in the mile and owning four school records before exhausting his eligibility in spring 2017.

M.J. Mao will likely be pushed by Blair Bash of Missouri State in the breaststroke and individual medley events.

SWIMMING

USC outlasts UW in close, dramatic meet

By Kelly Ward | Jan. 15, 2018

It came down to the final relay and just four total points, but the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Swim team couldn’t escape No. 9 Southern California on Monday afternoon in sunny Los Angeles.

Seamus Malone helped the Badgers earn a win on Saturday after a lackluster loss on Friday.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Inconsistent Wisconsin splits home series against MSU

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 15, 2018

“I don’t think the work ethic was where it needed to be. They obviously wanted it more. It was on us."

Cayla McMorris and the rest of her senior class look to take advantage of their final shot at a postseason run Wednesday against Northwestern.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin falters late to Penn State in sixth-straight conference loss

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 14, 2018

After a tough battle, the Wisconsin Badgers (0-6 Big Ten, 7-12 overall) are still looking to obtain their first Big Ten win after falling to Penn State (2-4, 11-8), 69-62.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin welcomes Penn State in need of conference win

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 14, 2018

Looking to snap a 6-game losing streak, the Wisconsin Badgers (0-5 Big Ten, 7-11 overall) prepare to host the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-4, 10-8) at home, Sunday Jan.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Wisconsin heads into difficult battle against Trojans of USC

By Kelly Ward | Jan. 14, 2018

Immediately after a nine-day training trip to Hawaii that was equal parts relaxation and hard work, the unranked Wisconsin swim team is heading to the University of Southern California for a dual meet with the No. 7/No.9 Trojans on Monday to start the second half of their season. Last year, the Trojans threw everything but the kitchen sink at head coach Whitney Hite and his team, and with a reloaded USC squad that includes multiple US National teamers and international Olympians, the Badgers are expecting to have their hands full. USC is a team that’s rife with star power, but Wisconsin sophomore Beata Nelson says going head-to-head with the Trojans’ big names is a challenge the Badgers are up for. “Our expectation is to go out and compete with them,” Nelson said.

Kyle Hayton played well, but the Badgers couldn't provide enough offensive support in 4-2 loss.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Game notes: Wisconsin hosts Michigan State in second game of series

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 13, 2018

No. 18 Wisconsin (4-7-2 Big Ten, 10-11-3 overall) vs. Michigan State (3-9-1-1, 9-13-1) Saturday, 7 p.m. Kohl Center.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin seeking sweep of Minnesota State after extended break

By Suzie Kazar | Jan. 13, 2018

In their first series in over a month, the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (21-1-0, 12-0-0 WCHA) will take on the Minnesota State Mavericks (3-18-1, 1-13-0 WCHA) at home.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Not just a freshman: With poise, smarts, Kalynuk proving elite in opening season

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 11, 2018

The transition from high school or juniors to college hockey can be incredibly difficult, even for the most gifted players.

Trent Frederic has not been as dominant as many predicted thus far in his sophomore season. If Frederic can respond and pick up some offensive momentum, the Badgers will likely earn a sweep this weekend against Michigan State.

MEN'S HOCKEY

UW looks for home series sweep over MSU to catapult Big Ten run

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Jan. 11, 2018

A struggling Wisconsin team coming off a stretch of underwhelming performances who’s status in the Big Ten and on the NCAA Tournament bubble uncertain welcomes a last-place Michigan State team to the Kohl Center and looks to re-energize itself in the first home series of the new year. Deja vu, anyone?

MEN'S BASKETBALL

After its latest loss to Nebraska, Wisconsin continues to search for answers

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 10, 2018

As the final buzzer sounded in Lincoln and the Wisconsin men’s basketball team (2-3 Big Ten, 9-9 overall) dropped to .500 nearly 20 games into the season, the situation felt unprecedented. The Badgers have dropped out of the NCAA Tournament conversation entirely and have slipped to No. 75 in Ken Pomeroy’s rankings.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin seeking crucial conference road win against Nebraska

By Ben Pickman | Jan. 9, 2018

Wisconsin’s 19-year NCAA Tournament appearance streak is in dire straights. Following a season-long five game winning streak, the Badgers (2-2 Big Ten, 9-8 overall) fell last Friday to once-lowly Rutgers.

Junior Peter Tischke tied the game against Penn State with under two minutes to go on Saturday, but the Badgers could only manage one point in the Big Ten standings after losing the shootout. PSU earned five of six points for the weekend.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Penn State sweeps Wisconsin, UW firmly fifth in Big Ten

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Jan. 8, 2018

For many, the new year is a time for change, a time for reinvention, a time to improve yourself and to achieve your goals.

Roichelle Marble and the Wisconsin Badgers' guards struggled to defend Maryland in a blowout loss Sunday.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin struggles to match Maryland's firepower in blowout loss

By Morgan Spohn | Jan. 7, 2018

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (0-4 Big Ten, 7-10 overall) wrapped up their tough opening stretch of conference play Sunday afternoon as the No. 13 Maryland Terrapins (4-0, 15-2) used a 20-4 run in the second and third quarters to secure a 71-44 victory at the Kohl Center.

Kendra Van Leeuwen contributed across the board as UW earned its first conference win of the season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin looks for first conference victory, major upset against Maryland

By Morgan Spohn | Jan. 7, 2018

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (0-3 Big Ten, 7-9) will welcome the No. 13 Maryland Terrapins (3-0, 14-2) into the Kohl Center Sunday at 2 p.m., hoping to stop a four game losing skid. It’s a tale of two different starts to conference play as Maryland has started out with two dominant performances and a nail bitting win against Penn State, while the Badgers have had a less than ideal start to conference play struggling in their first three contests to have offensive consistency. The Terrapins have the second best scoring offense in the Big Ten scoring 88 points per game and also lead the Big Ten in three-point field goal percentage at 39.1 percent.

Senior forward Ethan Happ scored his 2000th career point with six minutes left Tuesday night, but the Badgers couldn't find any other offense down the stretch in a loss.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin looks to continue its winning ways Friday night against Rutgers

By Ben Pickman | Jan. 5, 2018

Riding a five-game winning streak into snowy Piscataway, N.J., the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1 Big Ten, 9-7 overall) are looking to continue their winning ways and overcome their recent string of injuries against Rutgers (0-3, 10-6). After already missing guards D’Mitrik Trice and Kobe King, the Badgers had to make another adjustment to their starting lineup in their most recent victory against Indiana when redshirt sophomore guard Brevin Pritzl was ruled out with a concussion that he suffered pregame.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin falls to Michigan, remains winless in conference play

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 5, 2018

After trailing the entire game, the Wisconsin women’s basketball team (0-3 Big Ten, 7-9 overall) fell yet again at home 80-57 to a more dangerous Michigan (2-1, 13-3) squad.

MEN'S HOCKEY

UW travels to Penn State, faces hottest offense in nation

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 5, 2018

Outside No. 2 Notre Dame, which is still undefeated in Big Ten play through ten games, the rest of the conference has been unpredictable, with each team having major fluctuations in their play.

Ethan Happ dominated the Indiana Hoosiers as Wisconsin returned to conference play earlier this week.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Happ, Ford shine as Badgers return to conference play with win over Indiana

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 4, 2018

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team (2-1 Big Ten, 9-7 overall) re-arrived at its conference schedule as the Badgers downed Indiana (1-2, 8-7), 71-61, for their fifth straight win. With redshirt sophomore guard Brevin Pritzl joining the ranks of the medically sidelined for UW, the Badgers desperately needed a win. Redshirt junior forward Ethan Happ laid down his best performance of the season, torching the Hoosiers inside to the tune of 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting despite making just six of his 11 free throw attempts. Happ also grabbed 10 rebounds, handed out four assists, blocked two shots and recorded four steals — all team-highs.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin looks to contain Flaherty, Thome against No. 21 Michigan

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 4, 2018

The Wisconsin’s women’s basketball team (0-2 Big Ten, 7-8 overall) will take the court against No. 21 Michigan (1-1, 12-3) at home on Thursday at 7 p.m., hoping to break their recent three-game stretch of losses.