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SPORTS

Volleyball: Badgers prepare for No. 1 Texas in first Final Four appearance since 2000

By Andrew Tucker | Dec. 17, 2013

While most of the campus is hunkered down studying, the women’s volleyball team is taking flight on the court and on a plane to Seattle to play in the NCAA Final Four. The Badgers (12-8 Big Ten, 27-9 overall) beat Purdue last weekend to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2000. Wisconsin’s next opponent is No. 1 Texas (27-2, 16-0).

FOOTBALL

Football: Badgers accept bid to Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl

By Brett Bachman | Dec. 9, 2013

For the tenth consecutive season, No. 19 Wisconsin is heading to the postseason.

SPORTS

Fall 2013: Top athletes of the semester

By Brett Bachman | Dec. 9, 2013

Melvin Gordon and James White, the engines powering UW football

SPORTS

Women's Basketball: UW completes Saturday sweep over Marquette with last-second layup

By Jack Baer | Dec. 9, 2013

Saturday featured more than one Wisconsin basketball win over Marquette, as the women’s team (6-2) completed the sweep in Milwaukee thanks to a thrilling 62-60 win.

SPORTS

Fall 2013: Top moments of the semester

By Blake Duffin | Dec. 9, 2013

Head coach Bo Ryan reaches 300 career wins for Wisconsin

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Badgers get first two Big Ten victories over Penn State at home

By Adee Feiner | Dec. 9, 2013

Wisconsin (2-2-0 Big Ten, 6-5-1 overall) wanted to prove that they could bounce back after two tough road losses against conference foe Minnesota. When Penn State (0-2-0, 3-9-1) came to the Kohl Center for the second Big Ten matchup in as many weeks, the Badgers were ready to get their message across.

SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Badgers extend unbeaten streak with weekend sweep of Bemidji State

By Zach Rastall | Dec. 9, 2013

No. 2 Wisconsin (10-2-2 WCHA, 14-2-2 overall) extended their nation-best unbeaten streak to 14 games by getting a home sweep against the Bemidji State Beavers (4-7-1, 7-9-2).

SPORTS

Volleyball: Badgers advance to Sweet 16 after two victories at home

By Andrew Tucker | Dec. 9, 2013

Sometimes, when the spotlight gets bright, and the stakes get high, we forget what sports are really about: having fun.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: In-state rival Marquette falls to Wisconsin's balanced offense

By Jack Baer | Dec. 9, 2013

Beating an in-state rival and staying undefeated would normally be a season highlight. But as an impressive season continues, it’s beginning to feel all the more normal for the Badgers.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: In-state rivalry heats up on the hardwood

By Blake Duffin | Dec. 6, 2013

Expect the Kohl Center to be alive when Wisconsin’s two basketball powers meet for the 120th time this weekend.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Wisconsin to host first home Big Ten hockey series

By Adee Feiner | Dec. 6, 2013

Big Ten hockey officially makes its debut in Madison this weekend as Wisconsin (0-0-2 Big Ten, 4-5-1 overall) welcomes new conference rival Penn State (0-0-0, 3-7-1) to the Kohl Center for a weekend series beginning Friday night.

SPORTS

Volleyball: NCAA Tournament comes to Madison this weekend

By Olivia Pitzo | Dec. 6, 2013

It’s been six years since the Wisconsin volleyball team last went to the NCAA Tournament, a fact that is not lost on head coach Kelly Sheffield or any of his players.

COLUMNS

Column: Aaron Rodgers should return regardless of circumstances

By Blake Duffin | Dec. 6, 2013

With the Packers’ winless record since Aaron Rodgers’ injury, word has begun to spread that Rodgers may miss the remainder of the season. There has also been speculation that he could return as soon as Sunday to play the Falcons.

SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Alex Rigsby seeks UW win record against Bemidji State

By Philip Spiler | Dec. 6, 2013

No. 2 Wisconsin will wrap up the first half of its season against Bemidji State this weekend at LaBahn Arena.

SPORTS

Women's Basketball: Tessa Cichy comes off bench to lead Badger comeback

By Louisa Lincoln and Chris Bates | Dec. 6, 2013

Finding a rhythm is the hardest part of early-season basketball. The Badgers, however, were dancing to their own beat Thursday night in a win over Boston College.

COLUMNS

Column: Excitement continues in English Premier League

By Jonah Beleckis | Dec. 5, 2013

Sports are an entertaining spectacle. But there are those dull days when the expected results fall one-by-one into place.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's Basketball: Eagles land in Madison to play Wisconsin

By Jarek Petras | Dec. 4, 2013

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (4-2 overall) will try to improve their home court perfection this Thursday against Boston College in the seventh annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Bo Ryan seeks 300th win in Charlottesville, Va.

By Jack Baer | Dec. 4, 2013

When you think of a matchup between No. 8 Wisconsin (8-0) and Virginia (7-1), the word “slow” might jump immediately to your mind. But “low scoring?” With the way the Badgers are scoring this year, maybe not.

SPORTS

Borland, Carlini snag Big Ten postseason awards

By Brett Bachman | Dec. 4, 2013

Redshirt senior Chris Borland was already named Big Ten Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, the award coming on the heels of one of the best defensive careers in Badger history.

COLUMNS

Column: Check your Rose Bowl privilege

By Andrew Haffner and Grey Satterfield | Dec. 4, 2013

Ultimately, sports are about one thing: winning. Despite the countless parallels and analogies that can be drawn from sports, one team wins and one team loses. We play and watch sports to see who is the best.