Despite an aggressive second half of gameplay, Wisconsin (3-9 Big Ten, 10-14 overall) could not recover from a dismal, low-scoring first half against Minnesota (5-6, 16-9) Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.
Carrying the confidence from a sweep of the previously top-ranked Gophers in the back of their minds, the No. 8 Badgers (7-4-1 Big Ten, 16-8-2 overall) will travel to Columbus to battle unranked Ohio State (4-5-3 Big Ten, 14-9-3 overall) this Valentine’s Day weekend.
The last time the Badgers (6-5 Big Ten, 19-5 overall) took on Minnesota (5-6, 16-8), they came away with a loss that seemed to cement their status as a team in free-fall.
When you’re born in Ohio, being a fan of Ohio State is inherent.
Just six days after signing 30 new players, second-year head coach Gary Andersen confirmed that he took an interview for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching job, though he later decided not to pursue the position.
After losing on Saturday, the Wisconsin women’s basketball team is in the midst of a slow streak, having won only one of its last seven games.
Where did you grow up? Who was your team? What jersey did you get for your seventh birthday when being an athlete was the only job you ever wanted?
Marcus Smart is not a happy camper. His Oklahoma State team has pulled “a Wisconsin” by losing five of their last six games and now, he’s in some very hot water over his actions at Texas Tech.
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Any team can get distracted a few days before a rivalry game. A matchup between the top two teams in the country could add even more distractions.
It doesn’t get much better than this past weekend if you’re a Badger fan.
Traevon Jackson has been a controversial player for the Badgers (6-5 Big Ten, 19-5 overall). He’s known as “Mr. Clutch” for making multiple game-winners, but also as a player who makes multiple mistakes that can cost his team. Badger fans saw both sides of that today, and it was infuriating at first, but was then followed by exhilaration.
The roller coaster of a season Wisconsin (5-5 Big Ten, 18-5 overall) will only get crazier this weekend.
Perhaps the Badgers should consider adopting a new mantra for the season: There’s no place like home.
Coachingsearch.com reported yesterday that the Badgers’ running backs coach, Thomas Hammock, has accepted the same position with the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens.
Each year, for one day, high school players must sign a letter of intent to choose which school they will attend for their collegiate football career. Yesterday was that day.
The Badgers women’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to No. 22 Nebraska by one point, 71-70 in overtime Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.
If there’s one series fans will circle on their calendars months in advance, it’s the annual matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Gophers. Through the transition from WCHA to Big Ten hockey, the Border Battle remains just as much of a battle as ever.
Coming off a bye week, and with one series remaining before No. 2 Wisconsin’s colossal showdown against top-ranked Minnesota, the Badgers are looking to continue improving and build some momentum.
Like he is quite accustomed to, David Beckham entered with fans chanting his name to the stage that was overlooking the calm water, still trees and an 80-degree Miami morning.
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