MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Looking at every first round matchup in Wisconsin’s NCAA tournament region

By Oscar Korson | Mar. 18

The West region has multiple teams gearing up for a championship run, including the 5-seed Wisconsin Badgers

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Badgers confident after theatrical Big Ten Tournament run

By Jacob Szczap | Mar. 18

Wisconsin fell short of the tournament championship, but now the Badgers have the belief that they can compete with anybody in the NCAA Tournament.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers shutout Quinnipiac to head to Frozen Four

By Hannah Sarnoff | Mar. 18

Kelly Gorbatenko led the Badgers to a 6-0 win.

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PODCAST

Big Ten Tournament review: How to feel about the Badgers heading into March Madness

By Matt Titus , Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap | Mar. 17

Hosts Yadiel Chavez and Jacob Szczap discuss Wisconsin men’s basketball's run in the Big Ten Tournament this past weekend. 

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SOFTBALL

Badgers swept by Bruins in first Big Ten series

By Kira Rath | Mar. 16

The Wisconsin softball team faced defeat in California, losing all three games against No. 7 UCLA in the first series of Big Ten play. 

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin ends season with 82-70 loss to Illinois, 10 game losing streak

By Luca Muehlbauer | Mar. 15

The Big Ten Tournament loss extended the Badgers’ skid to 10 games.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers fall 2-1 to Ohio State in WCHA championship

By Hannah Sarnoff | Mar. 15

Back-to-back goals secured Ohio State the WCHA championship

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SPORTS

Shamrock Shuffle benefits Dane County youth

By Lily Kocourek | Mar. 15

The Madison Shamrock Shuffle, which took place on Saturday, helps provide after-school activities, mentorship and college and career readiness opportunities. 

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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.