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Badgers return home with chance to pick up points

By Parker Gabriel | Dec. 4, 2009

After a week out of league play, the No. 16 Wisconsin men's hockey team jumps back into WCHA action this weekend with a home series against the Michigan Tech Huskies. After splitting series the last two weekends, the Badgers (5-4-1 WCHA, 8-5-1 overall) look to gain ground in the conference standings, with four points up for grabs. The Huskies come to Madison with a record of 3-9-0 (2-8-0 WCHA) and find themselves in the basement of the league.

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Jennings glad he began his career overseas

By Matt Fox and Whitney Newman | Dec. 4, 2009

Last year Brandon Jennings became the first basketball player to go international rather than participate at the college level. His experience abroad has paid off so far, as the Milwaukee Bucks guard is averaging 22 points per game this year, including his 55-point effort a few weeks ago. With the NBA's collective bargaining agreement expiring in 2011, there are rumblings that Commissioner David Stern may try to raise the league's 19-year old age minimum. Based on Jennings' positive results from his abroad experience, raising the age limit could send even more potential NBA stars and NCAA standouts to international leagues.

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UW wraps up regular season against Hawaii

By Ben Breiner | Dec. 4, 2009

As the mercury drops, most Wisconsinites dream of escaping to a warm tropical locale and forgetting their responsibilities for a bit.

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After marquee win, Badgers prepare for Tigers

By Nick Schmitt | Dec. 4, 2009

Any excitement from the win over Duke or the Big Ten's first Big Ten-ACC challenge victory was short-lived for Wisconsin.

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Kohl Center Classic

By Nick Schmitt | Dec. 3, 2009

In front of an electric crowd at the Kohl Center, the Wisconsin men's basketball team put on an unforgettable performance, upsetting the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils 73-69 Wednesday night.

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Over/under: The Badger student sections' best and worst traditions

By Molly Reppen and Ben Breiner | Dec. 3, 2009

The science (or is it an art?) of deciding whether things are over- or underrated is as much a part of sports as ESPN cross-promotion and complaining about officiating. This rigorous and time-tested methodology must now be turned on some of the traditions of Badger sports.

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Badgers use uncharacteristic quick pace in win

By Scott Kellogg | Dec. 3, 2009

Perhaps the most fascinating element of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge is the contrast between the two conferences. ACC fans laud the conference for its high-scoring and up-tempo offensive contests, while the Big Ten prides itself on its defensive toughness and its fundamental emphasis.

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Badgers hope for statement win over Duke

By Scott Kellogg | Dec. 2, 2009

Die-hard Badger fans have had tonight's game circled on their calendars since last April, when the matchups for the 11th Big Ten-ACC Challenge were announced. And now the day has come: Tonight Wisconsin welcomes perennial powerhouse Duke into the Kohl Center.

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UW seniors crucial in team leadership

By Justin Dean | Dec. 2, 2009

Even as a captain and leader of the Wisconsin football team, senior defensive back Chris Maragos still knows when to follow.

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Race for AFC postseason spots getting closer

By Scott Kellogg | Dec. 2, 2009

Typically at this point in the season, the NFL playoff picture is getting clearer with each passing week. This season, however, that trend is only holding true in one conference. The NFC playoff picture is taking shape with both Green Bay and Philadelphia winning last week to improve to 7-4 to separate themselves from the 6-5 Giants and Falcons. It's pretty certain the final five weeks will be a battle between these four teams for the two wild-card spots, with Green Bay and Philadelphia in the driver's seat.

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Badgers blast Spartans, fall to Wolverines

By Molly Reppen and Parker Gabriel | Nov. 30, 2009

The No. 15 Wisconsin men's hockey team toured the state of Michigan this weekend as part of the College Hockey Showcase and came away with a weekend split.

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Memories, friendship stay strong in San Jose for Wisconsin hockey alums

By Nico Savidge | Nov. 30, 2009

When the San Jose Sharks acquired former Ottawa Senators forward and Wisconsin alumnus Dany Heatley in a trade over the summer, there were inevitably some questions surrounding the controversial star.

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Wisconsin Hockey: Celebrating 40 years in the WCHA

By Nico Savidge | Nov. 30, 2009

At a time of upheaval for Wisconsin and college campuses across the country, there was another big change afoot in Badger hockey, one that would take it from a club sport to a nationally renowned program within a few short years.

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UW earns tie, victory at Providence

By Nico Savidge | Nov. 30, 2009

On an impressive defensive weekend for the Wisconsin women's hockey team, the No. 7 Badgers left Providence, R.I., with three points after earning a tie and win against Providence College.

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Badgers welcome undefeated UW-Green Bay after close win Sunday

By Mark Bennett | Nov. 24, 2009

The Wisconsin women's basketball team found itself in an odd position Sunday: trailing for most of the game.

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Borland, Clay take home All-Big Ten honors

By Ben Breiner | Nov. 24, 2009

Last week Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema argued that three of his players deserved the three big individual awards in the Big Ten; Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year.

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No harm, many fouls: UW takes win over Arizona

By Justin Stephani | Nov. 24, 2009

An emphatic dunk by junior forward Keaton Nankivil came just in time to seal a 64-61 Badger victory against Arizona last night in the first round of the Maui Invitational.

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Badgers leave points on the board once again at SCS

By Nico Savidge | Nov. 23, 2009

For five of the Wisconsin women's hockey team's first six series, there was a troubling trend the Badgers tried to stop. With the exception of their sweep over Minnesota, the Badgers have lost or tied their opponent in the first game of the series only to come back and take a victory in the second.

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Secondary no match for Kafka, Northwestern wide receivers

By Ben Breiner and Alex Pacheco | Nov. 23, 2009

EVANSTON, Ill.—To say the Badger secondary had been an issue all year would be an understatement.

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Wisconsin wins one, drops one at St. Cloud State in weekend series

By Parker Gabriel | Nov. 23, 2009

The Wisconsin men's hockey team went on the road for only the second time this season and came home from St. Cloud with a series split for its efforts. The Badgers generated plenty of scoring opportunities Friday night but had trouble finishing and allowed two goals in the final minute of the contest in a 4-1 loss. Then, led by its defense, Wisconsin rebounded Saturday night and handed the Huskies a 4-1 loss.