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D'Mitrik Trice
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Wisconsin seeking revenge in Big Ten semifinal matchup with Northwestern Wildcats

By Ben Pickman | Mar. 11, 2017

WASHINGTON — In the games leading up to No. 24 Wisconsin’s (12-6 Big Ten, 24-8 overall) 66-59 loss to Northwestern (10-8, 23-10) in mid-February, the Badgers had been playing with fire. While UW had won eight games in a row, in its wins over Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois and Rutgers, Wisconsin pulled out victories not because of its offense, but in spite of it. Against the Wildcats, the Badgers finally got burned.

Nigel Hayes
BASKETBALL

Balanced offense, 3-point shooting power Badgers over Indiana in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

By Ben Pickman | Mar. 11, 2017

WASHINGTON — D’Mitrik Trice didn’t sleep much before Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana Friday night. And when the freshman got off the bus and entered the Verizon Center Friday night, he said he felt a “different feeling” than he does before most games. But any nerves that Trice had quickly subsided, as the young guard flourished in his 31 minutes of play. But Trice was far from the only productive Badger on the night, as five different Badgers scored in double figures in No. 24 Wisconsin’s (12-6 Big Ten, 24-8 overall) 70-60 victory over the Hoosiers (7-11, 18-15).

Matt Hutchins
SPORTS

Eight Wisconsin swimmers set to compete at NCAA National Championships

By Kelly Ward | Mar. 9, 2017

Four Wisconsin swimmers and four relays were selected by the NCAA to compete at the men’s National Championships later this month. There are twelve total individual entries confirmed for the meet, which means that every swimmer was selected to swim in three events. The individual entries include: Cannon Clifton: 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly Victor Goicoechea: 200-yard freestyle, 500-yard freestyle, mile Matt Hutchins: 200-yard freestyle, 500-yard freestyle, mile Brett Pinfold: 200-yard freestyle, 200-yard individual medley, 200-yard backstroke Griffin Back, Harrison Tran, Ryan Barsanti and Ryan Stack are also expected to compete as relay-only swimmers. The NCAA National Championships will take place at the storied IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis March 22-25.

Matt Ferris
BASKETBALL

Ferris’ bright disposition helps Badgers stay focused

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Mar. 9, 2017

In the spring semester of his sophomore year, Matt Ferris found himself enrolled in Calculus 213 with his high-profile teammate, Nigel Hayes. Hayes was a serious contributor on a team that came within a few minutes of a national championship, while Ferris scored a total of two points in 17 minutes over the course of the season.

Nigel Hayes became a star while at UW, dazzling on the court while being outspoken about issues in the Madison community. 
COLUMNS

Wednesday word: Prospects must learn to be cautious on social media

By Jake Nisse | Mar. 8, 2017

There are lots of things that can derail the draft stock of an NFL prospect. A poor combine showing, injury issues, and even small hands on a quarterback are often red flags for team scouts. However, nothing embarrases draft prospects more than social media mishaps, which give players unwanted attention and can send them tumbling down draft boards. The most recent example of this occurred before last year’s NFL Draft, as the Twitter account of Laremy Tunsil posted a video of the offensive tackle smoking out of a bong.

Wisconsin has only two regular season matches left against Rutgers and Purdue.
SPORTS

Medbery, Robertson among headliners for Badgers at Big Ten Championships

By Jonathan Mills | Mar. 7, 2017

For the Wisconsin wrestling team, the 2017 schedule has been a full course meal. The All-Star Classic and Pointer Open served as the amuse-bouche, a small appetizer used to stimulate hunger, for their upcoming season. Indeed, the Pointer Open did just that. The Badgers’ explosive start to tournament action began with five first-place titles and two runner-up honors.

Wisconsin's quest for its fifth national title begins this weekend at LaBahn Arena against Robert Morris. 
MEN'S HOCKEY

Drive for five: NCAA Tournament bracket released, Wisconsin set to face Robert Morris in opening round

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Mar. 6, 2017

When the NCAA announced the eight-team bracket for the 2017 women’s ice hockey tournament on March 5, it didn’t come with any surprises for the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, but it did bring some welcome news, and some unknown matchups. No. 1 in both polls and coming off a WCHA regular season and tournament title, the Badgers were effectively assured of a tournament berth and a first-round matchup at home.

Bronson Koenig went on a shooting tear to seal Wisconsin's victory. 
COLUMNS

Mondays with Rasty: Seniors give Badger fans glimmer of hope, for now

By Zach Rastall | Mar. 5, 2017

“I feel like we can run the table, I really do,” said Nigel Hayes, maybe. Well perhaps that’s a bit of a stretch, but Badgers fans, coaches and players alike all had to let out a huge collective sigh of relief after Wisconsin’s convincing 66-49 win over Minnesota Sunday. The victory snapped a three-game skid for UW and a brutal stretch of basketball where it had lost five of six.

Annie Pankowski
WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers break down Rooney, Minnesota-Duluth to claim third-straight WCHA title

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Mar. 5, 2017

University of Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Maddie Rooney had stolen the show the day before against Minnesota, and for 40 minutes, she threatened to do the same to Wisconsin in the final of the WCHA Tournament. The sophomore netminder had turned back 42 of the Badgers’ 43 shots, and with the score tied 1-1 the game, and the conference title, were up for grabs in the final period. It took junior forward Annie Pankowski just 33 seconds to break the tie, the first of three goals in the final frame that gave No. 1 Wisconsin (22-2-4 WCHA, 31-2-4 overall) a 4-1 win over No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth (19-5-4, 25-6-5). The victory gave the Badgers the WCHA Tournament title, their third consecutive and seventh overall. "I'm excited for the players," head coach Mark Johnson told UWBadgers.com.

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