Northwestern and Wisconsin, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, have announced that the tipoff for Sunday's college basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena has been moved up to 11:30 a.m. The matchup is being televised by Big Ten Network. The change has been made to accommodate fans and to avoid conflict with the NFL NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Wisconsin Moved up to Accommodate Bears-Packers
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Badgers Jon Leuer Developing Into an NBA Talent
By now, pretty much everyone knows the Wisconsin Badgers Jon Leuer and his back-story. He's the kid from Orono, MN who played at the guard position until high school when he sprouted an extra ten inches to reach his 6-10 frame. In his four-years in Madison, he has learned how to use his knowledge of the guard and forward positions to become one of the nation's most complete … [Read more...] about Badgers Jon Leuer Developing Into an NBA Talent
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 76 Illinois 66
"I think if that was a dance, they would have called it off. You said rhythm; their was absolutely no rhythm. If it was the Gong Show, they would have hooked us all," said Bo Ryan in regards to the fifty fouls called in Saturday's game with Illinois. Despite the foul-fest which was reminiscent of a 1970s TV-show, the #20 Badgers 76-66 win over the #16 Fighting Illini … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 76 Illinois 66
Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Despite the presence of two nationally ranked teams, exciting and entertaining college basketball this was not. The game being played in this Big Ten basketball contest was like the slush, snow, ice and stagnant dirty water outside the Kohl Center- slow, hard to navigate, sludge and drudgery.For the Illini at least, there was never any flow. As unexciting as the first … [Read more...] about Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50
The Wisconsin Badgers just don't know how to lose two in a row as they rebounded from a loss at Illinois to beat the Michigan Wolverines 66-50 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (12-3, 2-1) have won 17 straight games after a loss and haven't lost two in a row since January of 2009. Bo Ryan and the Badgers have now defeated Michigan (11-4, 1-2) for the ninth straight time, … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50
Jordan Taylor Shines in Wisconsin’s Win over Minnesota
If you haven't heard, the Wisconsin Badgers' Jordan Taylor is emerging as one of the Big Ten's premier point guards. He went for a game-high 22 points and seven assists on Tuesday Night to give #24 Wisconsin (11-2) a 68-60 upset of #13 Minnesota (11-2). Reaching double-digits is becoming regular for the junior from Bloomington, MN as he's reached the mark in twelve of the … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Shines in Wisconsin’s Win over Minnesota
Wisconsin Badgers Defenseman Named Captain of Team USA Hockey
Wisconsin Badgers sophomore defenseman John Ramage (St. Louis) was named captain of the 2011 U.S. National Junior Team. Ramage and Team USA take part in International Competition during the 2011 Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, held Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Buffalo, N.Y. Ramage becomes the second consecutive Badger to captain Team USA in the tournament. Last year, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Defenseman Named Captain of Team USA Hockey
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 80 Coppin St. 55
With a 80-55 win over the Coppin State Eagles, the Wisconsin Badgers have now won 10 non-conference games for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Junior Jordan Taylor and senior Jon Leuer led the way with 19 points a piece. The Badgers (10-2) final tune-up before the conference season was successful on both sides of the floor as they extended their nation leading streak … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 80 Coppin St. 55
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 70 Green Bay 56
The Badgers continued their winning ways at the Kohl Center with a 70-56 victory over the Green Bay Phoenix. The win marks a sweep of the three in-state rivals for the first time since 2006-07 and the sixth time in the Bo Ryan era. Wisconsin (9-2) also avenged an 88-84 overtime loss to the Phoenix (4-7) in Green Bay last season. Since the loss to Notre Dame on November … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 70 Green Bay 56
Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy
Best senior quarterback (Scott Tolzien and 2010 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award), best offensive lineman (Gabe Carimi and 2010 Outland Trophy Award) and now the best defensive player in the country as the Badgers' defensive end J.J. Watt was named the 2010 Lott Impact Trophy Award Winner on Sunday Night. Watt has had a monster year while accumulating 21 tackles for loss, … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy