The Badger Herald

The University of Wisconsin men’s track team has a new mile record holder. Adam Spencer, born in Melbourne, Australia, usurped Ollie Hoare’s former record with an official time of 3:52.70 at the Millrose Games on Feb. 11. Spencer was actually hoping to run an even faster time, as low as 3:50. “I went out pretty well,” Spencer said. “The first 800 [meters] was 1:55 or 1:56, so I … [Read more...] about Men’s Track and Field: Versatility, prowess highlight Adam Spencer’s storied career as UW runner

In Wisconsin’s thrilling and gritty 69-64 comeback win over Penn State Feb. 11, University of Wisconsin women’s basketball star Serah Williams shone the brightest. After trailing by 14 at the half, the team rallied around her 23 second-half points to get the win with Williams saying, “[the team] just felt really proud of ourselves, you could literally feel that in the air.” … [Read more...] about Serah Williams: A rising force in Wisconsin Basketball

The old adage “every possession matters” mostly rings true in Big Ten conference play, where the team who can control the offensive glass or win the turnover margin often finds themselves in winning positions. But by those parameters, Tuesday’s contest was an anomaly. The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team hoisted a staggering 22 more shots, outpaced Indiana … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin fails to overcome early deficit, loses 74-70 at Indiana