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Volleyball: Historic home stand comes to a close against Illini

By Andrew Tucker | Oct. 25, 2013

During the Wisconsin volleyball team’s recent home stand the Badgers beat two top-10 teams in a row for the first time in program history, knocking down then-No. 5 Michigan State Sunday and No. 7 Minnesota Wednesday. While their match against Illinois (4-5 Big Ten, 8-11 overall) won’t feature another top foe, the Badgers still look to play at a high level.

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Men's Soccer: Missed chances leave Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee with 1-1 tie

By Jason Braverman and Liz Puibello | Oct. 24, 2013

Facing their in-state rivals, the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team (1-2-0 Big Ten, 9-3-2 overall) tied the Milwaukee Panthers (3-2-0 Horizon League, 10-2-2) 1-1 (2OT).

IN-DEPTH

UW Hodags: the 'ultimate' club sport

By Casey Nelson | Oct. 24, 2013

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been defined by its superior athletic teams, but one of its best up-and-coming sports may be one few people are even aware exists. With its fast-paced gameplay and players’ intense commitment, ultimate is a UW-Madison sport on the rise.

FOOTBALL

Ass Waxing: Herald Tooshie, meet Cardinal foot

By Jizaar Moer | Oct. 24, 2013

Saturday marks the dawning of the new era. Although the game remains the same, The Daily Cardinal will face its newly devamped opponent for a bloodbath on the fields of Vilas Park.

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Men's Cross Country: Badgers finish fourth in 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational

By Jim Dayton | Oct. 24, 2013

The Wisconsin men’s cross country team took fourth place at the 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational last Saturday against a tough field that included 19 of the top 30 programs in the nation.

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Volleyball: UW buries Gophers

By Alana Katz and Livi Pitzo | Oct. 24, 2013

For the first time since 2007, the Wisconsin volleyball team took down No. 7 Minnesota 18-25, 25-21, 25-20 and 25-20 last night at the UW Fieldhouse. The Badgers (6-3 Big Ten, 17-4 overall) have surpassed their conference win total from 2012.

COLUMNS

Column: Breaking down the BCS Standings

By Grey Satterfield | Oct. 22, 2013

The BCS standings were released Sunday with the same fanfare and controversy we’ve come to expect. Complete turmoil and upheaval have rocked the standings for the past two weeks.

FOOTBALL

Football: Keeping the ball rolling during bye week

By Holly Noe and Cameron Kalmon | Oct. 22, 2013

Bye weeks are typically a good chance to improve a team’s quirks or setbacks midseason. It is also a chance for a team to get some extra time to prepare for upcoming opponents. As far as improvements go, the Badgers’ offense might just need to watch last week’s game film and repeat.

FOOTBALL

Football: Kicker Kyle French decides to forego senior year as a Badger

By Brett Bachman | Oct. 22, 2013

Last Thursday redshirt junior kicker Kyle French announced via Facebook that he will retire from football after this season, ending his career as a Badger a year short. The full post reads:

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Press Conference: Wisconsin teams keep on winning

By Jack Baer | Oct. 21, 2013

Women’s Hockey

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Men's Soccer: Badgers fall on road to Wolverines

By Blake Duffin | Oct. 20, 2013

The Wisconsin men’s soccer team (1-2-0 Big Ten, 9-3-1 overall) continued conference play Sunday, where they fell to Michigan (2-2-0, 6-4-3) in Ann Arbor.

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Women's Soccer: Badgers bounce back after Friday loss to beat Iowa

By Chris Bates | Oct. 20, 2013

The Wisconsin Women’s soccer team (4-3-1 Big Ten, 9-4-2 overall) took down conference foe Iowa (3-4-1, 11-4-1) in a physical match at the McClimon Soccer Complex Sunday afternoon.

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Volleyball: Badgers down the No. 5 Spartans

By Andrew Tucker | Oct. 20, 2013

After being swept by No. 16 Michigan at home on Friday night, the Badger volleyball team was looking to bounce back against No. 5 Michigan State on Sunday.

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Football: Firing on all cylinders

By Rushad Machhi | Oct. 20, 2013

Third time’s the charm on the road for Gary Andersen and his Badgers (3-1 Big Ten, 5-2 overall). After losing two close road games earlier in the year to Arizona State and No. 4 Ohio State, No. 22 Wisconsin earned its first road win of the season by routing Illinois (0-2, 3-3) 56-32 in Champaign, Ill.

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Men's Hockey: Bad luck in Beantown

By Devin Lowe | Oct. 20, 2013

It was a tough weekend in Boston for the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers (2-2-0 overall), who were handed two decisive losses by No. 7 Boston College (2-1-0) and No. 15 Boston University (3-1-0) in the team’s first road trip of the season.

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Women's Hockey: Badgers complete sweep of St. Cloud State

By Philip Spiler | Oct. 19, 2013

The No. 4 Wisconsin women’s hockey team (4-2-0 WCHA, 4-2-0 overall) completed a weekend sweep over conference opponent St. Cloud State (0-3-1, 0-4-2) in a dominating 6-0 win Saturday afternoon at LaBahn Arena.

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Volleyball: Wisconsin swept by Wolverines

By Livi Pitzo | Oct. 19, 2013

Wisconsin’s volleyball team fell to No. 16 Michigan on Friday’s match at the UW Fieldhouse. The Wolverines swept the Badgers 28-26, 25-20, and 25-21, dropping Wisconsin (15-4 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) to fifth place in the conference and tied with Northwestern.

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Women's Hockey: Wisconsin storms back after Minnesota losses to down St. Cloud State

By Zach Rastall | Oct. 19, 2013

Coming off of two losses against No. 1 Minnesota, the No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers (1-2-0 WCHA, 3-2-0 overall)were able to get back to their winning ways when they defeated St. Cloud State(0-2-1, 0-3-2), 4-1, on Friday night, in a physical game that featured 15 penalties between the two teams.

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Women's Soccer: Dramatic last minute goal stuns Badgers in loss to Nebraska

By Louisa Lincoln | Oct. 19, 2013

The Wisconsin women’s soccer team (3-3-1 Big Ten, 8-4-2 overall) suffered a dramatic loss to No. 22 Nebraska (6-1-0, 11-3-1), and current leader in the Big Ten conference, in the final seconds of a double overtime match at McClimon Soccer Complex Friday.

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Women's soccer: Nebraska and Iowa come to McClimon for Big Ten matchups

By Steven Wishau - The Daily Cardinal and Chris Bates | Oct. 18, 2013

The Wisconsin Women’s Soccer team (3-2-1 Big Ten, 8-3-2 overall) knows they have to dig in this weekend with two Big Ten opponents coming to town in No. 22 Nebraska (5-1-0, 10-3-1) and Iowa (3-3-0, 11-3-0).