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SPORTS

Men's Basketball: Matchup with North Carolina gives Wisconsin chance to shine

By Max Sternberg | Nov. 29, 2011

Plenty of attention is currently being paid to Wisconsin football and the rematch between the Badgers and Michigan State in Saturday's Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis. But just down Dayton Street, another Badger team has been flying under the radar all the way to a No. 7 ranking in the latest ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women Basketball: Badgers look to rebound against the Eagles

By Ryan Hill | Nov. 29, 2011

The Badgers, fresh off of their second-place finish in the Colorado Omni Classic in Boulder, Colo., last weekend, face Boston College (2-2 overall) Wednesday as part of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge.

FOOTBALL

Badgers ready for title game rematch

By Michael Tews | Nov. 28, 2011

After capturing the inaugural Leaders Division title Saturday, the Wisconsin football team (6-2 Big Ten, 10-2 overall) is preparing to take on rival Michigan State (7-1, 10-2) for the Big Ten Championship in a highly anticipated rematch.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Badgers dominate Mercyhurst in sweep

By Matt Masterson and Whitney Newman | Nov. 27, 2011

This Thanksgiving weekend, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team (4-7-1 WCHA, 7-8-1 overall) avoided the traditional tryptophan hangover and provided some impressive offensive fireworks on back-to-back nights.

FOOTBALL

Football: Crucial Penn State matchup looms

By Peter Geppert | Nov. 22, 2011

Coming into Saturday’s game against Illinois, the Wisconsin football team (5-2 Big Ten, 9-2 overall) had struggled on the road. However, a second half comeback helped exorcise the Badgers’ road demons and sets up a do-or-die matchup with Penn State (6-1, 9-2) Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

SPORTS

PAVE Column: On gameday, stay classy Madison

By Jacqueline O'Reilly | Nov. 22, 2011

The scandal exposed at Penn State University earlier this month is nothing short of devastating. Weeks after its initial surfacing, it is still a highly discussed issue on campus, especially with this Saturday’s upcoming matchup.

SPORTS

Men's Cross Country: Wisconsin takes home fifth cross country national title

By Matthew Kleist and The Daily Cardinal Arts Columnists | Nov. 22, 2011

The Wisconsin men’s cross country team put together a dominating performance to win the 2011 NCAA National Championship late Monday morning in Terre Haute, Ind. to claim the program’s fifth national title.

SPORTS

Men's Hockey: Young team has yet to find success on the road

By Matt Masterson | Nov. 20, 2011

Coming off an encouraging series with No. 1 Minnesota, the Wisconsin men's hockey team was looking to continue their success against top ranked teams. But after a weekend sweep at the hands of No. 5 Colorado College, the Badgers are still left searching for answers on the road.

FOOTBALL

Football: Road demons exorcised in comeback

By Max Sternberg | Nov. 19, 2011

Final scores can often be misleading, and Wisconsin's 28-17 win over Illinois Saturday is certainly no exception. While the Badgers (5-2 Big Ten, 9-2 overall) survived their final road test and continue to control their own destiny in the Big Ten Leaders Division, this game was far from pretty.

SPORTS

Football: Badgers to face declining Fighting Illini

By Parker Gabriel | Nov. 18, 2011

After Ohio State and Penn State lost and the Badgers (4-2 Big Ten, 8-2 overall) took care of business against Minnesota, the natural reaction was to consider what a de facto Divisions League championship game would look like Nov. 26 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.

COLUMNS

Men's Hockey: Wisconsin searching for first road win of season

By Ryan Evans | Nov. 18, 2011

The end of last season was a disappointment for the Wisconsin men's hockey team (4-5-1 WCHA, 5-6-1 overall) as it stumbled down the stretch, before it was eliminated in the first round of the WCHA layoffs by Colorado College in Colorado Springs.

SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Fresh off bye week, Wisconsin travels to Troy, N.Y. to face Rensselaer

By Vince Huth and John Price | Nov. 18, 2011

One trait evident in all championship teams is their ability to find motivation for a game regardless of the competition.

SPORTS

Men's Basketball: Third-straight win on line for Badgers against Wofford

By Ted Porath | Nov. 18, 2011

The No. 13 Badgers (2-0) will host the Wofford Terriers (1-1) Saturday night at the Kohl Center.

SPORTS

Women's Basketball: Wisconsin host Wastington State in Friday-night showdown

By Adam Tupitza | Nov. 17, 2011

In search of its first home victory of the season, the Wisconsin women's basketball team welcomes Washington State to the Kohl Center Friday. The Badgers are coming off of a difficult 54-52 road loss at the hands of in-state rival Marquette Tuesday. Wisconsin (1-2) had a 49-46 lead with 2:37 to play, but the Golden Eagles scored eight of the last 11 points in the game to secure the victory.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Badgers continue early season success

By Joe Lynch and Ted Porath | Nov. 17, 2011

After a resounding 54 point victory against Kennesaw State Saturday—in which the Wisconsin men’s basketball team shot 15-25 from behind the arc and moved up one spot to No. 14 in the AP Poll—the Badgers looked to pick up its second regular season win against the Colgate Raiders of the Patriot League Wednesday.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Freshman showing promise

By Josh Schur | Nov. 17, 2011

Each year brings new promise for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team, and Badger freshmen certainly play a role in fulfilling that promise. While there may not be any big name recruits this season, the incoming class certainly has a lot to offer.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Wisconsin brings in three during early signing period

By Ryan Evans and Nikki Stout | Nov. 17, 2011

Wisconsin men’s hockey head coach Mike Eaves announced the signing of three players to National Letters of Intent in the early signing period on Wednesday. The signees were forwards Nicolas Kerdiles and Morgan Zulinick and defenseman Kevin Schulze.

SPORTS

Men's Basketball: The Badgers look to build on hot start

By Max Sternberg | Nov. 16, 2011

There was plenty to talk about following Wisconsin's 85-31 season-opening win over Kennesaw State. From the record-tying first half in which the Badgers only gave up eight points to the 54-point margin of victory, their largest since 2006, the season opener was certainly a wake up call to a UW fanbase heading into yet another season not knowing what to expect.

SPORTS

Women's Basketball: Turnover troubles continue to haunt team in loss

By Ryan Hill and Samantha Snider | Nov. 16, 2011

The Badgers (1-2) led against in-state rival Marquette (2-0) 47-43 with just 4:25 left in the contest, but were outscored 11-5 for the remainder of the game and fell 54-52 at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee.

COLUMNS

Column: Wisconsin hockey is taking fans for a ride

By Ryan Evans | Nov. 16, 2011

After watching the first month and a half of the season, I really can't figure out what to make of this season's Wisconsin men's hockey team.