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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Blackwell enters transfer portal, explores NBA draft

By Matthew Schultz | Apr. 8

Experts predict the guard could make upwards of $5 million in NIL.

PODCAST

Make a short story long: March Madness continues

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Matthew Schultz , Yareli Gutierrez , Ted Hyngstrom and Oscar Korson | Mar. 27

Hosts Otto Von Sothen, Matthew Schultz and Oscar Korson break down the latest tournament action.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin stumbles into new NIL era

By Haellie Opp | Mar. 27

UW Athletics is leaning on NIL spending, not personnel changes, to rebuild from a disappointing 2025 football season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin women’s basketball advances to WBIT quarterfinals

By Luca Muehlbauer | Mar. 26

The Badgers have rattled off two wins in a four-day span, making only their second postseason run in the last 15 years.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin to play Dartmouth in first round of NCAA tournament

By Haellie Opp | Mar. 26

After a disappointing 7-1 burn from Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament, Wisconsin is gearing up for playoff hockey in the Worcester regional semifinals.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Breaking down Wisconsin’s upset loss to High Point

By Aeron Hanson | Mar. 24

Turnovers, transition points doomed the Badgers.

PODCAST

Women’s hockey soars to National Championship, men’s basketball falls in March Madness

By Matt Titus , Yadiel Chavez , Yareli Gutierrez , Jacob Szczap and Ted Hyngstrom | Mar. 24

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.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin claims second straight national title in dramatic 3-2 win over Ohio State

By Hannah Sarnoff | Mar. 22

Claire Enright secured the game winner to give the Badgers the 3-2 win over Ohio State.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers embarrassed by Buckeyes on home ice in Big Ten Tournament quarter final

By Haellie Opp | Mar. 22

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.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Badger standouts, players with something to prove from 2025-26 season

By Aeron Hanson | Mar. 22

Wisconsin closed their year at 24-11 with several key contributors.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

4-3 overtime win sends Wisconsin to national championship game

By Hannah Sarnoff | Mar. 21

Kirsten Simms comes up clutch again in overtime winner as Badgers overcome back-and-forth Frozen Four.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin falls to High Point 83-82 in first round, dashing NCAA tournament run hopes

By Matthew Schultz | Mar. 20

Wisconsin’s sixth straight opening weekend exit leaves team with more questions than answers

PODCAST

Cut short: Badgers fall to High Point in March Madness opener

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Yareli Gutierrez and Ted Hyngstrom | Mar. 20

Hosts Otto Von Sothen and Ted Hyngstrom discuss Wisconsin's loss to High Point University in the March Madness Round of 64.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: A look into Wisconsin’s first round matchup against High Point

By Otto von Sothen and Jordan Nadel | Mar. 18

The No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers will take on No. 12 High Point on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with aspirations of a deep tournament run.