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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Blackwell, Boyd power Wisconsin past Northwestern 85-73

By Matthew Schultz | Dec. 5

The Badgers get their first conference win in a historic night at the Kohl Center.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin women's basketball winless in Daytona Beach Classic

By Luca Muehlbauer | Dec. 5

Turnover trouble haunted the Badgers' weekend

MEN'S HOCKEY

Badger men’s hockey sweeps former No. 1 MSU Spartans

By Haellie Opp | Dec. 5

Wisconsin faced the top-ranked team in the NCAA and snapped their nine-game win streak.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Two key takeaways from Badgers’ Thanksgiving tourney

By Aeron Hanson | Dec. 4

Wisconsin went 1-1 in the Rady Children’s Invitational, beating Providence before losing to TCU.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tournament Recap: Badgers inconsistencies on display in up-and-down tournament

By Matthew Schultz | Dec. 4

The Badgers quelled some anxiety with a Thanksgiving thrashing of Providence, but brought worry back to the forefront with clunker vs. TCU.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin women’s basketball defeats Detroit Mercy for fifth consecutive win

By Luca Muehlbauer | Dec. 4

A historic start to the season for the Badgers.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin’s season ends in 1-0 loss to Baylor in second round of the College Cup

By Sungyun Jung | Dec. 4

The Wisconsin women’s soccer team ended their season with a controversial penalty call in the 44th minute.

COLUMNS

Column: Loss to Minnesota a reminder that Wisconsin still has a long way to go

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 4

After a November where the Wisconsin Badgers changed the narrative of their 2025 season, they had an opportunity to once-and-for-all flip a disastrous season on its head and ride into a crucial offseason with positive momentum. With exhilarating home victories over then-CFP Top 25 foes Washington and Illinois, Wisconsin proved they were capable of winning and salvaged what was left of their remaining season.

VOLLEYBALL

Badgers head into NCAA tournament play as No. 3 seed

By Abigail Bures | Dec. 2

After defeating Northwestern and Minnesota to finish the regular season, Wisconsin will prepare for a postseason run in their 13th straight NCAA tournament appearance.

VOLLEYBALL

Pair of Wisconsin volleyball stars drafted to Dallas MLV team

By Abigail Bures | Dec. 2

Major League Volleyball program Dallas Pulse drafted Carter Booth and Mimi Colyer in early rounds.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin falls to Minnesota 17-7 in Border Battle loss

By Yadiel Chavez | Dec. 1

Facing snow and a hostile crowd, the Badgers failed to retrieve Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin women’s hockey back in win column after St. Thomas sweep

By Hannah Sarnoff and Jonathan Mintz | Nov. 27

The No. 1 Badgers followed Thursday’s commanding win over the No. 15 Tommies with a nail biter on Friday.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball sweeps three Big Ten rivals, builds momentum for postseason

By Abigail Bures | Nov. 27

The Badgers have been firing on all cylinders in November, winning six straight games after their loss to No.1 Nebraska.

BASKETBALL

Badgers’ offense outmatched in 98-70 BYU loss

By Aeron Hanson | Nov. 25

Cold shooting and turnovers defined Wisconsin’s loss.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Preview: Badgers look for revenge against BYU in NCAA tourney rematch game

By Oscar Korson | Nov. 21

Wisconsin looks to upset the No. 9 ranked team and make up for their second round NCAA Tournament loss last season.

FOOTBALL

Four Badgers seniors who will be playing their last game at Camp Randall

By Kira Rath | Nov. 21

As the end of the football season is approaching, Badger seniors will play their final snaps in Madison

FOOTBALL

The future of Wisconsin football: A look at recent commits, decommits, walk-ons and in-state recruits

By Grace Cannizzo | Nov. 21

For better or for worse, the class of 2026 will change the program’s trajectory

FOOTBALL

Fickell, Badgers need a turning point

By Caroline McGartland | Nov. 21

With head coach Luke Fickell returning in 2026, there’s room for optimism if Wisconsin can continue to show fight.

FOOTBALL

Five players to watch in Wisconsin’s bout with Illinois

By Matthew Schultz | Nov. 21

A look at the players on both sides who could give their teams the edge in this Big Ten clash.

FOOTBALL

Freshmen give Badger football much needed spark

By Tejas Rao | Nov. 21

After a disappointing first half of the season, several new faces have stepped up in a big way.