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
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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
Wisconsin Badgers Josh Gasser Bursts Michigan’s Bubble
The Michigan Wolverines (17-12, 7-9) went into Wednesday's game with the #12 Wisconsin Badgers (21-6, 11-4) with everything to gain after winning six of their last eight conference games. Sitting firmly on the bubble, a win versus the Badgers in Ann Arbor would have went a long way for their NCAA tourney-resume. The Wolverines played better basketball for the majority of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Josh Gasser Bursts Michigan’s Bubble
Ohio State Dominates Illinois, Making a Case for No. 1
Ohio State man-handled Illinois 89-70 Tuesday night. After Mike Davis scored the opening basket for the Illini, it was all Ohio State as they led for the rest of the game. While the win came at home against a team that had lost 7 of its past 11 games, it was an impressive victory nonetheless for the Buckeyes. Not only did the Bucks win in impressive fashion, they did so after a … [Read more...] about Ohio State Dominates Illinois, Making a Case for No. 1
#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
Buckeye Recap: #11 Purdue Beats #3 Ohio State Thanks to Moore’s 38
"E'Twaun, he may put his fingers up and tell you he hit a 3-pointer, but he rarely smiles," Purdue guard Lewis Jackson said. "Once he smiles, he's in a zone, and you probably won't stop him that night." Purdue guard E'Twaun Moore was smiling all day Sunday as he lit up Ohio State for 38 points en route to a 76-63 victory. How they lost: The Boilermakers took the lead … [Read more...] about Buckeye Recap: #11 Purdue Beats #3 Ohio State Thanks to Moore’s 38
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 Jon Leuer Makes Naismith Top 30 Midseason List
In addition to causing NBA scouts to drool over his versatile game, Wisconsin Badgers starting forward Jon Leuer has been named to the Naismith Midseason List. The list is comprised of the top 30 players in the country chosen by Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors. The Naismith Award, given to the top player in the country, will be handed out during the 2011 NCAA Men's … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Jon Leuer Makes Naismith Top 30 Midseason List
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?