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SOCCER

Inexperienced UW excited for first Big Ten test against No. 2 Indiana

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 14, 2018

Wisconsin men’s soccer head coach John Trask knew there was a lot of work for his team this season. After replacing seven starters from last season’s Big Ten title winning team including all four senior strikers, the Badgers are off to a reasonable 2-3-1 start heading into their first Big Ten test against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (5-0-1). “It takes time to build a good soccer team,” Trask said.

Quarterback Alex Hornibrook had a career game against BYU in 2017, and he'll need to rely on his deep receiving corps to replicate that performance on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

As Wisconsin faces off against improved BYU defense, depth in the passing game will be key

By Morgan Spohn | Sep. 13, 2018

Coming off an impressive performance against the University of New Mexico Lobos, the No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers (0-0 Big Ten, 2-0 overall) welcome the BYU Cougars (0-0 Independent, 1-1 overall) into Camp Randall Saturday afternoon.

COLUMNS

After battling injuries, Taiwan Deal is back and more patient than ever

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Sep. 13, 2018

Left, right, left, right, left, right, thud, whistle, “Carry by Taiwan Deal for two yards to the 50.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin splits Texas road trip, looks to close out non-conference slate strong

By Noah Bennett | Sep. 13, 2018

The No. 6 Wisconsin volleyball team (0-0 Big Ten, 6-1 overall) split a pair of weekend matches on their trip to Texas, losing in four sets to Baylor, and routing North Texas 3-0. In their match vs.

COLUMNS

Column: In Quintez Cephus case, Wisconsin is one program doing things the right way

By Jake Nisse | Sep. 13, 2018

When Wisconsin suspended wideout Quintez Cephus indefinitely on August 20, it rid the team of one of its brightest talents. However, the school also sent a message of solidarity to survivors of sexual assault, and acted swiftly against any potential misconduct that may have occurred.

SPORTS

College football is a fun mess. Let's sort it out.

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 10, 2018

Editor’s note: College football is nothing without its fans, and its fans are nothing without their passion.

Senior forward Dani Rhodes scored Wisconsin's first goal Sunday night, in a dominant performance over in-state rivals Green Bay.

SOCCER

Badgers come back against Loyola-Chicago to extend win streak

By Téalin Robinson | Sep. 9, 2018

Facing its last opponent before beginning Big Ten play, the Wisconsin women’s soccer team stretched its winning streak to six games with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers on Sunday afternoon at McClimon Soccer Complex.

After allowing a touchdown on the opening drive, Wisconsin's defense tightened up and gave up just 45 yards on the next seven drives to give the offense a chance to take over.

FOOTBALL

Defense provides 'big swing' for Badgers in 45-14 win over New Mexico

By Jared Schwartz | Sep. 8, 2018

It took longer than they would have liked, but the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers (0-0 Big Ten, 2-0 overall) cruised to a 45-14 victory over the New Mexico Lobos. Once again, it was Wisconsin’s defense that lead the way.

Despite a big game for sophomore Jonathan Taylor, the Badgers fell to Penn State 22-10.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin defeats New Mexico 45-14 at Camp Randall

By Morgan Spohn | Sep. 8, 2018

Coming off a rusty but successful performance against Western Kentucky, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers (0-0 Big Ten, 2-0 overall) overcame first half struggles to come away with a 45-14 home win against the New Mexico Lobos (0-0 Mountain West, 1-1 overall) on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall.

Senior linebacker T.J. Edwards will be looking to stop Nebraska's dual threat quarterback Adrian Martinez

FOOTBALL

Badgers need to clean up mistakes, be wary of Lobos' strong run game

By Jake Nisse | Sep. 7, 2018

Wisconsin: Protect the quarterback While quarterback Alex Hornibrook shone against Western Kentucky, passing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, the redshirt junior suffered three sacks on the night.

FOOTBALL

New Mexico Lobos look to rebound after disappointing season

By Peyton Kadlecek | Sep. 7, 2018

After opening 2018 with a 62-30 win over FCS Incarnate Word, the New Mexico Lobos football team comes into Camp Randall facing a vastly greater challenge Looking back at the 2017 season, New Mexico began on a decent note with three wins and two losses during the month of September, but soon after they fell into a downward spiral, ending the season with seven straight losses.

COLUMNS

What we learned from college football week one

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 6, 2018

Editor’s note: College football is nothing without its fans, and its fans are nothing without their passion.

SPORTS

Wisconsin top of West, four-team race for East title to Big Ten Championship game

By Will Husted | Sep. 6, 2018

With the 2018-19 college football season just barely underway, most teams are still hopeful that this year is their year.

FOOTBALL

Former walk-on Dunn stepping up with starters sidelined

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Sep. 6, 2018

Wisconsin’s wide receiver depth, viewed as a considerable strength following the group’s strong performance down the stretch in 2017, recently took a hit when starters Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis were implicated in reports of a sexual assault in the spring.

FOOTBALL

Freshman safety Nelson standing out in early season

By Noah Bennett | Sep. 6, 2018

The Badgers defense features seven new starters this year, three in the secondary alone. Of those new faces, Scott Nelson is the player to keep an eye on as the year progresses.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Badgers set for interesting season across all fall sports

By Daily Cardinal Sports | Sep. 5, 2018

Football Last Season 2017 was by almost all measures the most successful season in program history, but its ending also left many Badger fans wanting more.

Dana Rettke has been huge for Wisconsin throughout this year, leading the team on and off the court.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin Volleyball Upsets No. 2 Texas, Sweeps HotelRED Invitational

By Noah Bennett | Sep. 3, 2018

This past weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team (3-1) picked up two huge wins against two strong programs in the HotelRED Invitational. In Saturday’s home opener, the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers welcomed No. 2 Texas Longhorns (3-1) to a sold-out Wisconsin Field House.

Junior midfielder Mitch Guitar helped guide the Wisconsin Badgers over the Buckeyes in overtime.

MEN'S SOCCER

Badgers gut out 1-0 win over Valparaiso in soggy conditions

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 3, 2018

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2-0) gutted through soggy conditions and a field change to earn a confidence-boosting 1-0 win over the Valparaiso Crusaders (1-3-0). While technically a home game, UW was forced to move the game 7.2 miles away to the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pitch on Madison College’s campus because conditions at McClimon were too soaked to play.

MEN'S SOCCER

Missed chances cost Badgers as they fall to Fordham in overtime

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 2, 2018

The Wisconsin Badgers (1-2-0) let a good performance slip into a heartbreaking overtime loss to the No. 15 Fordham Rams (2-0-0) as the Rams’ junior forward Johannes Pieles scored a golden goal for a 1-0 win for Fordham. The German forward thumped a header into the back of the net after a brilliant free kick service by senior midfielder Janos Loebe found the danger zone of the Badgers’ box.

Sophomore cornerback Faion Hicks was one of the bright spots for Wisconsin in his freshman season, starting 11 games and recording four passes defended.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin's youth and offense show promise in dominating win over Hilltoppers

By Jared Schwartz | Sep. 1, 2018

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Badgers offense showed flashes of what it is capable of, while their new-look defense impressed in Wisconsin’s 34-3 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.