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.
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).
Sometimes, when the spotlight gets bright, and the stakes get high, we forget what sports are really about: having fun.
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.
Expect the Kohl Center to be alive when Wisconsin’s two basketball powers meet for the 120th time this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
No. 2 Wisconsin will wrap up the first half of its season against Bemidji State this weekend at LaBahn Arena.
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.
Sports are an entertaining spectacle. But there are those dull days when the expected results fall one-by-one into place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Men’s Basketball
The No. 13 Wisconsin women’s volleyball team (12-8 Big Ten, 23-9 overall) is going to the big dance for the first time in six years, hosting first- and second-round matches Friday and Saturday night at the UW Field House.
No. 2 Wisconsin (8-2-2 WCHA, 12-2-2 overall) kept their unbeaten streak alive over the weekend, picking up a tie and a win in a road series against Minnesota-Duluth (5-5-3, 7-5-3).
MINNEAPOLIS — Saturday at Mariucci Arena, it all came down to one play.
It wasn't the battle the Badgers were expecting, but it was a battle they got.
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