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Badgers Jordan Taylor Is the Key to Wisconsin’s Offense

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At 16-5 and third in the Big Ten standings, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers have been one of the biggest surprises in all of college basketball. Back in November, a lot of analysts picked the Badgers to finish no better than seventh in one of the nation's premier conferences. With the graduation and departure of senior guards Trevon Hughes and Jason Bohannon, it was a mystery who … [Read more...] about Badgers Jordan Taylor Is the Key to Wisconsin’s Offense

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Purdue 59

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For the 19th straight time, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers have followed a loss with a win as they upended #10 Purdue by the score of 66-59. Tuesday's game at the Kohl Center began as ugly as the blizzard which hit the Midwest at about the same time. Through fifteen minutes in the first half, Purdue (18-5, 7-3) had 10 turnovers and the Badgers (16-5, 6-3) were shooting around … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Purdue 59

Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double

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Now that the dust has settled from the Packers monumental win over the Bears, we can revert back to talking about another historic accomplishment in Wisconsin sports which occurred on the same day. In a 78-46 thrashing of the Northwestern Wildcats,  freshman Josh Gasser went for 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to record the first triple-double in Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double

Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader

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As extremely lopsided as the college football meeting was between these teams, the Northwestern vs. Wisconsin college basketball contest was even more one-sided. As you might have heard, there is a "little football game" between the two NFL franchises overlapping the Badgers and Wildcats fan bases. In fact, this game was even moved up a half hour to accommodate those wishing … [Read more...] about Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 76 Illinois 66

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"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

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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

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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

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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

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 80 Coppin St. 55

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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