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UW hits the road for contest against Ohio State, Penn State

By Sam Sussman | Oct. 2, 2009

The Wisconsin volleyball team (0-2 Big Ten, 5-6 overall) will finish up a three-match road trip this weekend with games at Ohio State (1-1 Big Ten, 13-2 overall) and Penn State (2-0 Big Ten, 14-0 overall). After traveling to the raucous Sports Pavilion last Friday, where it was swept by the Golden Gophers, Wisconsin looks to rebound in hopes of its first Big Ten win.

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UW falls in OT on PK

By Jack Doyle | Oct. 2, 2009

Wisconsin (5-5-2) took on Minnesota (8-2-0) in the classic border battle match-up on a cold and rainy night at the McClimon Sports Complex. At the end of the long and much-delayed evening, the Gophers came out on top, 2-1, in an overtime victory over the Badgers.

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Badgers hope to retain the Axe

By Ben Breiner | Oct. 2, 2009

It says something about the rivalry when Paul Bunyan's Axe came out in the locker room after Wisconsin held off Michigan State. Make no mistake about it, this game is special.

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Newcomers kick in for Wisconsin

By Matt Fox | Oct. 2, 2009

The score may indicate otherwise, but those present at the UW football team's 38-30 win over Michigan State last weekend realize what a big-time statement it was. The Badgers always seem to let things get a little too exciting, as shown by a careless 91-yard touchdown reception they surrendered in the final minute. Wisconsin was in control for most of the game, answering critics who said their performance in non-conference games wouldn't cut it against the rest of the Big Ten.

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Penalty kicks doom Badgers in Chicago

By Parker Gabriel | Oct. 1, 2009

In a matchup of two struggling offenses, the University of Illinois-Chicago used two penalty kicks to defeat the Wisconsin men's soccer team, 3-0, in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday night.

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Turn down that final beer bong, get to the football game on time

By Molly Reppen and Ben Breiner | Oct. 1, 2009

For years we heard the excuse.

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With easy schedule, Badgers could be headed for big bowl

By Scott Kellogg | Sep. 30, 2009

I hate to jump the gun and turn into one of those overexcited fans, but if you're looking at what Wisconsin has done so far, and looking ahead at its schedule, there's a strong possibility the Badgers could be headed for a major postseason date in January.

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Anderson taking bigger role with receivers

By Justin Dean | Sep. 30, 2009

Junior wide receiver Isaac Anderson didn't have to wait long for his time to shine in 2009.

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After dream season, Badgers looking to rebuild

By Nico Savidge | Sep. 30, 2009

When a team spent its last year dominating all of its competition, losing just two games all year on the way to a third national championship in four years, it's reasonable to expect an equally dominant season from them the next year.

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Hockey season provides a shot at redemption

By Nico Savidge | Sep. 29, 2009

In a couple of days, after a long summer spent waiting, the puck will drop on the 2009-'10 NHL season.

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Badgers prepare for midweek match against Illinois-Chicago

By Parker Gabriel | Sep. 29, 2009

The Wisconsin men's soccer team continues its stretch of strong opponents tonight as they travel to Chicago for a non-conference matchup with the University of Illinois-Chicago.

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Badgers prep for Minnesota

By Mark Bennett and By Maggie DeGroot | Sep. 29, 2009

Wisconsin head football coach Bret Bielema made it clear in his weekly press conference Monday morning that his team's win over Michigan State last week is old news.

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Badgers start Big Ten season with strong win

By Justin Dean | Sep. 27, 2009

With the exception of a wobbly last four minutes of a game that had long been over, John Clay and Wisconsin made a statement to the rest of the Big Ten Saturday as they stampeded to a 38-30 win over Michigan State.

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Gophers top Badgers in volleyball border battle

By Kelly Kallien and Adam Tupitza | Sep. 27, 2009

The Wisconsin volleyball team headed north to take on Minnesota Friday, hoping to get a challenging three game road stretch off on the right foot. The Badgers struggled, however, and were swept in straight sets by their rivals 25-15, 25-26, 26-24.

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Tolzien, Graham team up to power air attack

By Ben Breiner | Sep. 27, 2009

Coming into Saturday's game, most of the talk was about Wisconsin's chances of slowing down the Spartans' prolific passing offense. At day's end, however, it was the Badgers' signal caller who made the big impression.

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Home sweet home: Win keeps Badgers unbeaten at McClimon

By Jack Doyle | Sep. 27, 2009

After a rough weekend in California, the Wisconsin women's soccer team regrouped and continued its unbeaten streak at home with a tie against No. 15 Purdue (5-2-2) and a thrilling 3-2 victory over No. 19 Indiana (8-3-0).

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Reflecting on a life spent cheering for the losers of sports

By Matt Fox | Sep. 25, 2009

Last Sunday's improbable New York Jets victory over the New England Patriots gave me, and fellow Jets fans, plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

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Elite Hoosiers will test UW in conference play

By Parker Gabriel | Sep. 25, 2009

The Wisconsin men's soccer team finally returns home and opens Big Ten play Friday with a highly anticipated matchup against the No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers at the McClimon Soccer Complex as part of the ""Pac the Mac"" doubleheader.The Wisconsin women's team faces Purdue at 5 p.m., while the men play at 7 p.m.

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Badgers hit the road in search of conference win

By Adam Tupitza | Sep. 25, 2009

Coming off a tough loss at home against Iowa in the team's Big Ten opener, the Wisconsin volleyball team looks to get back on track in Minnesota Friday night.

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Big Ten opener will be hardest challenge yet

By Justin Dean | Sep. 25, 2009

As Wisconsin speeds into its Big Ten opener against Michigan State Saturday undefeated, players on both sides of the ball are conveying the same message: nonconference means nothing, now it's business time.