Sports

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FOOTBALL

Column: Are the Badgers onto something?

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 19, 2024

For the first time in a while, the Wisconsin Badgers football team looks good. Not in the way that last season’s wins helped build the foundation for a new era of Badger football, or in the way the continuing recruiting success sets the program up for the future. You don’t have to reach for any metaphorical coach-talk to describe how the Badgers have played the last two weeks – they’ve just been objectively, flat-out good. 

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer earned a point in a scoreless draw against Northwestern

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 18, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s soccer team had a stellar defensive performance against fellow Big Ten rivals, the Northwestern Wildcats. Freshman goalkeeper Matisse Hébert earned his fifth shutout of the season as he continues to have an impressive first year

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FOOTBALL

Badgers dominate in 42-7 victory against Rutgers

By Sophia Ross | Oct. 18, 2024

Wisconsin Badgers football fans witnessed a commanding victory against Rutgers last Saturday that had several asking, “are we back?”

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FOOTBALL

Wisconsin football to possibly have smallest fan turnout in history this weekend

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 18, 2024

Wisconsin could struggle against the 3-3 Northwestern Wildcats this weekend, but it may have more to do with the environment the Badgers will play in than the actual threat of the team. 

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SPORTS

Column: Luke Fickell’s offense is starting to turn a corner as Badgers improve to 4-2

By Josh Murphy | Oct. 17, 2024

There was never a doubt during the Wisconsin Badgers 42-7 clinic against Rutgers.

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Home opener series against Lindenwood offers mixed signals for men’s hockey team

By Abigail Bures | Oct. 17, 2024

The No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team’s season opener against Lindenwood suffered the same mixed results as their last series against the Lions in January. 

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Series preview: Badgers face first Big Ten opponent Ohio State

By Haellie Opp | Oct. 16, 2024

Last week, the University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s hockey team faced Lindenwood in a two-game series season opener that ended in a split win with the Lions.

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VOLLEYBALL

Badgers dominate undefeated Washington in Big Ten showdown

By Carlos Bello | Oct. 16, 2024

The No. 9 University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball team swept the University of Washington Huskies in three straight sets on Oct. 6, winning 25-8, 25-14 and 25-21. Washington entered the match with an undefeated 13-0 record before losing to the Badgers.

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer shut out against Michigan State

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 16, 2024

The No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team gave up two early goals and were unable to respond in Friday's on-the-road match against the Michigan State Spartans, falling 2-0. 

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin women’s hockey coach, captains look to lead by example

By Julia Walkowicz | Oct. 16, 2024

After an opening series sweep against Lindenwood on Sept. 27 and 28, Wisconsin women’s hockey captain Casey O'Brien and head coach Mark Johnson underscored the importance of athlete growth in a press conference on Oct.1.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

Badgers stage dramatic last-second comeback to tie Nebraska 2-2

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Oct. 15, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s soccer team staged a stunning two-goal comeback with an equalizer in the last 60 seconds of the game to finish 2-2 against Nebraska last Sunday. 

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FOOTBALL

Column: Fans are in for a long season if Phil Longo’s offensive plan doesn’t improve

By Josh Murphy | Oct. 12, 2024

Wisconsin Badgers football is currently in year two of the Luke Fickell era, and it has been off to a shaky start. 

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FOOTBALL

The biggest party school or the most desolate student section?

By Jordyn Grover | Oct. 12, 2024

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, you can’t walk more than 10 feet without seeing a badger or the phrase “Jump Around.” 

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FOOTBALL

Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II makes strides in junior season

By Spencer Teman | Oct. 12, 2024

University of Wisconsin-Madison wide receiver Vinny Anthony II has taken off in his junior year with Badgers football. The big-play threat has been all over the field during his first five games of the season, and Anthony has proven to be an asset on the field for quarterback Braedyn Locke. 

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SPORTS

Wisconsin women’s rowing makes waves in season opener

By Elaina Russell | Oct. 11, 2024

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s rowing team kicked off their season in spectacular fashion on Oct. 5 and 6 as they secured multiple top-three finishes at two regattas. The Badgers competed at both the Milwaukee River Challenge and the Head of the Oklahoma, delivering several dominant performances and making a statement early into their season.

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FOOTBALL

Column: Wisconsin did exactly what it needed to on Saturday

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 11, 2024

There are feel-good wins, and then there is the win the Wisconsin Badgers experienced on Saturday. 

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MEN'S SOCCER

Column: Wisconsin men’s soccer has seen sizable improvement from last season. Can they keep up their success?

By Yadiel Chavez | Oct. 11, 2024

“The Beautiful Game” is known for its ups and downs throughout any season. The 2024 Wisconsin men’s soccer team has already seen both sides of that coin. 

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SPORTS

Who’s gone, who’s returning and who’s new to Wisconsin men’s basketball

By Otto von Sothen | Oct. 10, 2024

Many in Madison screamed the sky was falling when news broke Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball guards AJ Storr and Chucky Hepburn entered the transfer portal. 

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FOOTBALL

Braelon Allen makes history in debut season in the NFL

By Soham Sethi | Oct. 8, 2024

Former Wisconsin star running back and current New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen is the youngest player in the NFL at just 20 years old. Allen has already turned heads and is the youngest player in NFL history to score in the Super Bowl Era.

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer falls 3-1 to conference opponent Rutgers

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 8, 2024

The No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team scored early against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights but could not hold onto the lead with a missed penalty kick, a goal ruled offside and a red card on goalkeeper, Matisse Hébert.