At the end of January, the Badgers were 8-1 in Big Ten play and first in the conference. Now after a 1-7 stint in February, they sit in fourth place just above the University of Nebraska. With the Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis just under a month away, it’s time to think about how the standings will pan out for the Badgers. Despite the Badgers’ recent recession, they still … [Read more...] about March Madness momentum: Assessing Badgers’ Big Ten standings, tournament prospects
Golf: Teams shine, bring record-breaking performances
This past weekend, University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s golf competed at invitationals and placed exceptionally well. Out in Richmond Hill, Georgia, the men’s golf team brought home their first tournament title of the 2024 season. This exceptional finish, highlighted by senior Cameron Huss’ career-best showing, finishing 15-under par with a career low 54-hole score of 201 … [Read more...] about Golf: Teams shine, bring record-breaking performances
Men’s Track and Field: Versatility, prowess highlight Adam Spencer’s storied career as UW runner
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
Serah Williams: A rising force in Wisconsin Basketball
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
Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin fails to overcome early deficit, loses 74-70 at Indiana
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