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Wisconsin explodes for record-breaking 116-85 demolition over Iowa

By Jacob Szczap | Jan. 15

With only one game in the previous 18 days, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team could’ve been forgiven if it came out of its midseason hibernation sloppy. But instead of starting the rest of conference play with a lull, Wisconsin did just the opposite. The Badgers scored a Kohl Center record 116 points, hit a program record 21 three-pointers and thoroughly throttled the Iowa Hawkeyes 116-85.

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Badgers last two wins come with offense led by 7-footers

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 28

A few weeks ago, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team learned firsthand the damage that dual seven-footers can do to a team.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers men’s hockey team finds mixed results against Wolverines

By Abigail Bures | Dec. 22

The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team (7-10-1) found mixed results against the University of Michigan Wolverines (record) on Dec. 13 and 14, reminiscent of their last season’s performance, skating away with one loss and one overtime win.

VOLLEYBALL

Badger volleyball ends season with tough loss to Nebraska in NCAA Regional Final

By Eliana Mann | Dec. 18

The No. 2-seeded University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball team lost in three seats after facing No. 1 Nebraska in the Lincoln Regional Final of the NCAA tournament on Sunday

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball escapes upset bid from Texas A&M to advance to Elite Eight

By Eliana Mann | Dec. 16

The No. 2 seeded University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball beat No. 6 Texas A&M 3-2 in the NCAA Sweet 16 Friday night in Lincoln, Nebraska.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball escapes upset bid from Texas A&M to advance to Elite Eight

By Eliana Mann | Dec. 16

The No. 2 seeded University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball beat No. 6 Texas A&M 3-2 in the NCAA Sweet 16 Friday night in Lincoln, Nebraska.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball beats Fairfield and Georgia Tech to advance to Sweet 16

By Carlos Bello | Dec. 16

The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team beat Fairfield and Georgia Tech at the UW Fieldhouse Dec. 6 to start NCAA Tournament play.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin men’s basketball loses third straight game, falling to Illinois 86-80

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 13

With an 86-80 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign, Illinois on Tuesday night, No. 20 Wisconsin has now lost three straight games.

FOOTBALL

Badgers QB Braedyn Locke enters NCAA transfer portal

By Tomer Ronen | Dec. 11

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining Wednesday.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Second half dooms Wisconsin at Marquette, falling 88-74 in intense in-state matchup

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 11

The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team entered Fiserv Forum on Saturday with the goal of keeping their three-game winning streak over their in-state rival, the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles. But they were unable to contain Marquette star Kam Jones and his pesky cast of supporting scorers. The Badgers head back to Madison having relinquished their in-state bragging rights, falling 88-74 in front of a packed arena.

SPORTS

Badgers sports didn’t disappoint in 2024. Here are some highlights

By Yadiel Chavez | Dec. 8

December marks a transitional period of sorts when it comes to collegiate sports.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin unable to contain Michigan’s two-headed monster, falls 67-64 in Big Ten battle at Kohl Center

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 7

The No. 11 Wisconsin men’s basketball team couldn’t keep their spark alive Tuesday night to beat the Michigan Wolverine in a hard battle, falling 67-64.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin volleyball finishes regular season strong with win against Michigan State

By Carlos Bello | Dec. 7

No. 6 Wisconsin volleyball faced Michigan State at the Fieldhouse on Nov.30 to cap off the regular season and Big Ten play. With third place in the Big Ten already secured, the Badgers still played their starters on senior night, aiming to maintain a high NCAA tournament seed.

FOOTBALL

Column: Wisconsin football hits rock bottom as 2024 season comes to a close

By Dylan Goldman | Dec. 5

Badger fans might as well put on a v-neck sweater and listen to Guns N’ Roses because the Wisconsin football program has dragged itself back to the 1980s. The Badgers, who had a respectable run of success from the mid-1990s to last year, have reached a nadir not seen in a long time.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Can the Badgers maintain their hot start as they enter Big Ten play?

By Daniel Desmond | Dec. 3

The Badgers men’s basketball team is off to a surprising 8-0 start to begin the year and are currently ranked No. 11 in the most recent AP Poll.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Badgers’ 25th NCAA tournament appearance ends with third round defeat

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Dec. 3

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s soccer team’s trip to the NCAA tournament ended on Sunday, Nov. 24 with a 3-1 loss to No. 1 seed University of Southern California in the third round.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin men’s hockey keeps unbeaten streak alive in season’s first home sweep

By Abigail Bures | Dec. 3

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team’s (5-8-1) energy built on the first sweep of the season against Penn State carried them through their bye week and into the Thanksgiving weekend series against Alaska Anchorage (2-10-2).

FOOTBALL

Badgers don’t bother trying against Minnesota, fail to become bowl-eligible

By Tomer Ronen | Dec. 2

The honey badger is known for its tendency to play dead when wounded.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers women's hockey sweep Tommies in record-breaking weekend

By Clara Strecker | Nov. 27

The No. 1 Wisconsin women's hockey team swept St. Thomas last weekend, winning 6-1 Friday and 5-2 Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Column: Fickell showed no improvement in year two. Is it time for the Badgers to move on?

By Tomer Ronen | Nov. 27

When Athletic Director Chris McIntosh and the Wisconsin Badgers announced Luke Fickell as their next head coach, there was optimism, pride and — with a 12-team college football playoff on the horizon — hope.