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Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin

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            No, this headline is not a misprint, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers have indeed dropped their conference home-opener to the Iowa Hawkeyes by the score of 72-65. Iowa (9-6, 1-1) took full advantage of a horrendous-shooting performance from the Badgers (24-for-69) and a lackluster showing on the defensive end despite … [Read more...] about Cold Day at the Kohl Center: Iowa Hawkeyes Knock Off #11 Wisconsin

U.S. Senator Prioritizes Ownership of Milwaukee Bucks over Seeking Re-Election

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Milwaukee Bucks President Herb Kohl, (the man who the Kohl Center, home of the Wisconsin Badgers college basketball and hockey teams, is named after) is entering his 27th season of ownership of the NBA franchise. Today Kohl reaffirmed his commitment to leading the Bucks and keeping the team in Milwaukee. He made his comments at a late morning news conference at his … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Prioritizes Ownership of Milwaukee Bucks over Seeking Re-Election

#10 Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 76-66: Rapid Reaction

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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

Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year

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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

LIVE BLOG from the Kohl Center: #1 Ohio State vs. #13 Wisconsin

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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?

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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

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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

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

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