MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin falls just short in 68-65 Big Ten Tournament semifinal loss to No. 3 Michigan

By Yadiel Chavez | Mar. 15

Austin Rapp’s 6-for-7 3-point shooting in the second half wasn’t enough for the Badgers on Saturday.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin advances in Big Ten Tournament with gutsy 91-88 overtime win over Illinois

By Jacob Szczap | Mar. 13

Nick Boyd and John Blackwell carried the way for the Badgers, who overcame a 15 point deficit late.

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COLUMNS

Column: Blackwell, Boyd show why they’re the best backcourt duo in the nation

By Yadiel Chavez | Mar. 13

John Blackwell and Nick Boyd teamed up for 69 points in Wisconsin’s suspenseful 91-88 overtime victory against the Fighting Illini, propelling the Badgers into the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin trending upward after turbulent 2025-26 regular season

By Matthew Schultz | Mar. 13

Wisconsin lost games they were supposed to win and won the ones they were supposed to lose. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the 2025-26 regular season.

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PODCAST

The march to March: Badgers begin Big 10 tournament play

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Matthew Schultz , Yareli Gutierrez and Ted Hyngstrom | Mar. 13

Hosts Otto Von Sothen and Matthew Schultz dissect a generational offensive performance from Nick Boyd against Iowa at the Kohl Center. Then, the pair preview the "trap" laid in upcoming matchups at Oregon and Washington.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Blackwell posts 30-point double-double as Badgers sneak past Washington in Big Ten Tournament

By Yadiel Chavez | Mar. 12

John Blackwell and Nick Boyd combined for 57 points in Wisconsin’s heart-stopping win. 

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin scores 12 in Penn State series sweep

By Haellie Opp | Mar. 11

Badger men’s hockey swept Penn State in University Park with five freshman goals to end the regular season on a high note. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Badgers avenge Purdue to cap regular season

By Aeron Hanson | Mar. 11

 John Blackwell poured in a game high 25 points while shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

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PODCAST

Battle for the biggest of the 10: Mens hockey, basketball set for post-season play

By Matt Titus , Yadiel Chavez , Haellie Opp and Jacob Szczap | Mar. 10

Daily Cardinal staff writer Haellie Opp joins hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap to present her take on the Wisconsin mens hockey team as they begin the Big Ten Tournament. Then, the trio discuss mens basketball, who were recently ranked as the #5 seed in their end-of-season equivalent. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin crushes Maryland on senior night

By Matthew Schultz | Mar. 7

Dominant second half gives Badgers their 21st win of season

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PODCAST

In-depth: Staff writer Hannah Sarnoff on Wisconsin womens hockey's postseason outlook

By Hannah Sarnoff and Bret Marbach | Mar. 7

Host Bret Marbach speaks with Daily Cardinal staff writer Hannah Sarnoff on the postseason aspirations of the Wisconsin womens hockey team.

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PODCAST

Journey to the tourney: Badgers struggle defensively in run-up to March

By Matt Titus and Otto von Sothen | Mar. 6

Host Otto Von Sothen outlines Wisconsin's recent West Coast road trip and previews senior night at the Kohl Center. 

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MEN'S HOCKEY

‘There is a lot of belief in the locker room’: A look inside Wisconsin men’s hockey leadership, resilience

By Aanya Agrawal | Mar. 5

As the Badgers end the regular season, alternate captain Joe Palodichuk discusses the team’s leadership and response to late season slump.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin senior night celebration diminished in blowout loss to No. 9 Iowa

By Luca Muehlbauer | Mar. 4

The last home game of the year for the Badgers ended in disappointment as they lost their ninth game in a row. 

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Edwards sends Badgers to WCHA Final Faceoff with overtime winner

By Hannah Sarnoff | Mar. 3

After a commanding Friday shutout and a tense overtime battle Saturday, Laila Edwards’ game-winner punched Wisconsin’s ticket to the WCHA Final Faceoff.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Changing gears: how Wisconsin men’s basketball went from deliberate to dynamic

By Jonathan Orth | Mar. 3

Wisconsin’s ability to push the pace has garnered them great success in 2026.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Carrington’s record-setting nine 3’s boosts Wisconsin past Washington

By Aeron Hanson | Mar. 3

Braedon Carrington poured in 32 points on the road to lead the Badgers to victory.