The No. 2 ranked University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team and No. 1 Ohio State University were on a collision course heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Both teams carried an impressive 15-game winning streaks into the weekend. The Buckeyes had previously swept UW in Columbus. While the series would have no meaning on the WCHA standings — and was unlikely … [Read more...] about Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin battles back from down two goals, splits series with top ranked Ohio State
Softball: Wisconsin completes winning weekend in California, upsets Utah
The University of Wisconsin softball team had a successful Saturday — picking up two wins at the 20th annual Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. UW was one of 31 teams participating in the tournament, including No. 1 ranked Oklahoma who beat UW Friday, 10–2. But, the Badgers rebounded from that morning loss and defeated San Diego University later that … [Read more...] about Softball: Wisconsin completes winning weekend in California, upsets Utah
Women’s Basketball: Turnovers trounce Badgers in frustrating home defeat
Twenty-two turnovers and 24 second-half points led the Wisconsin women’s basketball team (14-14) to an ugly 55–79 loss against the Purdue Boilermakers (12-15). Wisconsin and Purdue entered the game ranking last and third-last among Big Ten teams in respective field goal percentage, but a thrilling first quarter saw the teams shoot a combined 19 of 29 from the field. The … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Turnovers trounce Badgers in frustrating home defeat
Men’s Track and Field: Wisconsin secures Big Ten Championship behind standout performances
The University of Wisconsin men’s track and field program hit the road to the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio this weekend to compete in the 2024 Big Ten Indoor Championships. With a combination of excellent individual performances, UW wrapped up the meet as Big Ten Champions on Saturday — their second straight. There were three individual titles that pushed the Badgers past … [Read more...] about Men’s Track and Field: Wisconsin secures Big Ten Championship behind standout performances
Football: Luke Fickell’s path to redemption
When Luke Fickell was hired as the University of Wisconsin’s football head coach, a new era of UW football was underway. After his first season’s record of 7-6 — the same as the 2022 season — some may have expected more from the head coach who transformed the University of Cincinnati’s football program over his six years there. But Fickell’s impact isn’t one of immediate … [Read more...] about Football: Luke Fickell’s path to redemption