Football recruiting: DT Beau Allen picks UW

Beau Allen was a prospect at the very top of the list for the UW coaching staff, and the hard work put into securing a commitment from the 300-pound defensive tackle paid off. After narrowing his decision to Notre Dame, Minnesota and Wisconsin, Allen felt UW was the best fit.… Read more »

Maymon leaves Marquette

Marquette University and men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced that freshman forward Jeronne Maymon is leaving the program. The former Madison Memorial standout has decided to leave after just ten games with the Golden Eagles. Speculation suggests that the main reason for Maymon’s decision revolves around playing time at… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Men's hockey at North Dakota, game two

After a 2-0 Wisconsin lead turned into a 3-3 OT final, the men’s hockey team hopes to get a win tonight in Grand Forks, ND.Blake Geoffrion, Craig Smith and Andy Bohmbach scored for UW, but the Badgers only had 10 shots on goal in the final two periods as they… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Wisconsin basketball vs. Marquette

A week ago, the Badgers were riding high, hoping to avoid an upset against Grambling State after pulling off an incredible win over then-No. 6 Duke. This week, Wisconsin is focused on avoiding a second consecutive loss to an in-state rival. Head coach Bo Ryan’s squad hosts the Marquette Golden… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Men's hockey at North Dakota

It’s a battle of ranked teams as the No. 11 Wisconsin men’s hockey team takes on the No. 3 North Dakota Fighting Sioux in Grand Forks, ND.UW (10-5-1, 7-4-1 WCHA) will hope to gain some ground on conference leader Colorado College this series, but UND is a tough opponent, boasting… Read more »

Badgers earn ESPN.com All-Big Ten honors

With the regular season coming to a close, Wisconsin continues to haul in accolades for its surprising season. The latest awards were given to a pair of freshman linebackers by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg. The site’s Big Ten blogger named redshirt freshman Mike Taylor and true freshman Chris Borland to his… Read more »

Badgers to play Miami in Champs Sports Bowl

It was announced today that the Wisconsin Badgers will be heading back down to Orlando for the second straight post-season. UW, who is back in the top-25 after destroying Hawaii (#24 in the AP, #22 in the coaches’ poll), is set to play Miami (#14 in the AP) in the… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Men's hockey vs. Michigan Tech, game two

After romping to an 8-2 win last night, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team will go for the sweep against Michigan Tech.Senior tri-captain Blake Geoffrion netted his first career hat trick against the Huskies and in all, 12 different Badgers registered a point on the night. Junior Brendan Smith had four… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Men's hockey vs. Michigan Tech

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team (8-5-1, 5-4-1 WCHA) returns home from a two-week road trip for a series against Michigan Tech (3-9-0, 2-8-0 WCHA).The Badgers toppled No. 7 Michigan State 7-3 last Friday before falling 3-2 against Michigan Saturday to go 1-1 in the College Hockey Showcase. Sophomore Derek Stepan… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Wisconsin basketball vs. Duke

It’s the most anticipated game of the year, and with good reason. Rarely do the Badgers see a team of Duke’s caliber come to town to square off in the Kohl Center. The last nonconference opponent of a similar nature to the Blue Devils to come to Madison was then-No.… Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Wisconsin volleyball vs. Purdue

Entering tonight with an 8-match losing streak, the Wisconsin volleyball team will look to end its season on a high note Saturday as the Badgers host Purdue at the Field House. It’s also senior night and Brittney Dolgner and Caity DuPont will be playing for the UW for the last… Read more »

Badgers dominate Terps, finish 3rd in Maui

Tomorrow may be Thanksgiving, but Wisconsin’s 78-69 win today is one that could make a difference in March when they are evaluated for an NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Bo Ryan’s squad started slow as the Maryland Terrapins jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but the Badgers answered quickly with… Read more »

Bouldin, Zags too much for Badgers

In a game that was decidedly less thrilling than Wisconsin opening-round victory over the Arizona Wildcats, the Badgers fell 74-61 to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Tuesday’s semifinal matchup in the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. It was another foul-filled affair as Wisconsin and Gonzaga combined for 37 fouls and 39 attempts… Read more »

Badgers defeat Arizona in dramatic Maui Invitational opener

It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the the Badgers found a way to get by the Arizona Wildcats in a physical opening round of the Maui Invitational last night as they earned a 65-61 victory.  Wisconsin jumped out to an early lead only too see their advantage wither away as the entire team… Read more »