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
Men’s track and field: Jalen Williams, journey of track excellence
In the realm of track and field — where speed is paramount and endurance is tested — there exists a breed of athletes that pushes the boundaries of human capability. Among them stands such an individual, whose journey into the world of track and field is as inspiring as his performances on the track. Meet Jalen Williams, a rising star in the sprinting world, whose recent … [Read more...] about Men’s track and field: Jalen Williams, journey of track excellence
Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin fends off Maryland 74-70 at Kohl Center
As University of Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard put it postgame, Tuesday’s matchup was a “classic Big Ten battle.” Both UW (39) and the University of Maryland (6) entered the contest in the top-40 in KenPom’s defensive efficiency rating, and the final score wasn’t indicative of just how defensive-oriented the game was. In the final minute of regulation, there … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin fends off Maryland 74-70 at Kohl Center
Men’s Hockey: Badgers swept by last-place Ohio State, lose opportunity in Big Ten
Everything was right there for the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team. Just take care of business against the last-place team in the conference — which had lost seven in a row — and lead the Big Ten for the first time in months. Turns out it’s not that easy. With a chance to overtake Michigan State for first place in the Big Ten with a sweep last weekend, the Badgers … [Read more...] about Men’s Hockey: Badgers swept by last-place Ohio State, lose opportunity in Big Ten
Edwina Qualls recognized for advocacy, inducted into class of difference-makers
Former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball head coach Edwina Qualls was recently inducted into the Big Ten Impact Pioneers Class of 2024. The Big Ten Impact Pioneers is an association created to honor important Black individuals who have been affiliated with the Big Ten or one of its schools. Qualls, the first Black coach in Big Ten basketball history, led the Badgers … [Read more...] about Edwina Qualls recognized for advocacy, inducted into class of difference-makers