After the alleged "spitting incident" in Madison less than a month ago, Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said, "All I know is we won the game, deal with it." By dealing with it, did he mean for the Buckeyes to embarrass the Badgers for 40 minutes the next time the two teams played? If so, Ohio State sure "dealt with it" on Sunday, winning 93-65. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Gets Last Laugh on #10 Wisconsin
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Jordan Taylor Explodes for 39 in Wisconsin’s Win Over Indiana
Wisconsin Badgers stand-out point guard and Cousy finalist Jordan Taylor was feeling it on Thursday night as he went off for a career-high 39 points in a 77-66 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. If you had any doubts about Taylor being First-Team All-Big Ten, they should be gone now because Taylor's performance showed why he's the best guard in the Big Ten. "Jordan just did … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Explodes for 39 in Wisconsin’s Win Over Indiana
Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63: Rapid Reaction
With the season-sweep of the Northwestern Wildcats, the #12 Wisconsin Badgers have won their 19th straight at home and finished a perfect 16-0 at the Kohl Center in 2010-11. For the Badgers (22-7, 12-4), it's only the third time they've completed an undefeated home schedule in 80 years. The Wildcats (16-12, 6-11) didn't make it easy for Wisconsin as they pulled within three … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63: Rapid Reaction
#10 Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 76-66: Rapid Reaction
The #10 Wisconsin Badgers won their 18th straight game at the Kohl Center when they defeated Penn State 76-66 on Sunday. The Badgers (20-6, 10-4) benefited tremendously from their silky-smooth big men Jon Leuer and Keaton Nankivil who chipped in 22 a piece on a combined 16-of-23 shooting from the field. With the win, Wisconsin has now defeated all 10 of the other Big Ten … [Read more...] about #10 Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 76-66: Rapid Reaction
Big Ten Honor Well Deserved for Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor
On Monday, the Big Ten Conference named Wisconsin Badgers point guard Jordan Taylor Big Ten Player of the Week. Taylor was spectacular while helping the #10 Badgers pull out an overtime win against Iowa and a huge upset of the undefeated and former #1 Ohio State Buckeyes. In those two games, Taylor averaged 21.5 points, 4 rebounds and 7.5 assists. Several weeks ago, … [Read more...] about Big Ten Honor Well Deserved for Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor
Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year
How they lost: The Grateful Red and their rally towels were in full force Saturday as #13 Wisconsin gave undefeated #1 Ohio State its first loss of the season. The game was neck-and-neck in the first half. David Lighty's lay-up in the waning seconds, off of pedestrian defense by Wisconsin, gave Ohio State a 28-26 lead at halftime. The Buckeyes pulled out to a 40-30 lead in … [Read more...] about Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year
Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State
For the second time this season, a Wisconsin Badgers program has knocked off an undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team ranked #1 by the AP. The football team did it in October and now the #13 Badgers (19-5, 9-3) have done it in basketball as they knocked off #1 Ohio State (24-1, 11-1) 71-67 on Saturday. Jordan Taylor was magnificent while leading the Badgers with 27 points and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State
LIVE BLOG from the Kohl Center: #1 Ohio State vs. #13 Wisconsin
30 minutes til tip-off: The Kohl Center is absolutely packed for this one. The student section is already full, as expected. This is the second most credentialed game in Badger history, according to the always reliable Twitter. 15 minute countdown: First time seeing Jared Sullinger in person. He is one big boy. The Badgers will really need to do a good job of getting a body … [Read more...] about LIVE BLOG from the Kohl Center: #1 Ohio State vs. #13 Wisconsin
Why Does #13 Wisconsin Play So Much Better At Home?
The Iowa Hawkeyes gave the #13 Wisconsin Badgers all they could handle in forty minutes of play on Wednesday. It wasn't until overtime that the Badgers (18-5, 8-3) pulled ahead for a 62-59 win over the improving Hawkeyes (10-14, 3-9). Starting forward Jon Leuer flaunted his Big Ten Player of the Week award by posting 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds to help the … [Read more...] about Why Does #13 Wisconsin Play So Much Better At Home?
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56
The #18 Wisconsin Badgers were a force to be reckoned with in a 82-56 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans on Super Bowl Sunday. With the win, the Badgers (17-5, 7-3) extended their home-winning streak to 16 while the Spartans (13-10, 5-6) have firmly placed their selves in the discussion for a possible NIT invite. The Green Bay Packers were definitely on the mind of most … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56