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Max Zimmer tied the game and forced overtime off a rocket of a shot late in the third period.

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UW earns emotional two points in comeback against Penn State

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Jan. 27, 2018

It wasn’t a win, but you couldn’t have told that from the reaction of Wisconsin’s bench as they streamed onto the ice. The emotional outpouring, from Jack Berry’s exuberant sliding fist pump to Peter Tischke’s elated hugs, wasn’t about the extra point in the conference standings that the Badgers had just earned as much as the expression of a team that has finally found its confidence after months of underperforming expectations.

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Wisconsin readies for challenge against desperate Illinois

By Michael Parsky | Jan. 27, 2018

Turnovers and defensive lapses have been a recurring theme for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team.

Sophomore defenseman Josh Ess scored the game-winning goal in the third period after Wisconsin's defense kept it in the game during a penalty kill.

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Game notes: Wisconsin vs. Penn State

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 27, 2018

No. 18 Wisconsin (7-8-2 Big Ten, 13-12-3 overall) vs. No. 14 Penn State (6-8-3-2, 13-11-3). Wisconsin beat Penn State last night, 4-2.

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Two-goal day from Rowe lifts Wisconsin over St. Cloud State

By Nathan Denzin | Jan. 27, 2018

The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (25-1-1) beat the St. Cloud State Huskies (6-16-3) 4-0 Saturday afternoon in a sold-out game at LaBahn Arena.

Seamus Malone tallied the opening goal against Michigan Tech, but it wasn't enough as the Badgers allowed too many penalties, and goals, to give themselves a chance at the win.

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Consistency, depth lifts Wisconsin to 4-2 victory over Penn State

By Ethan Levy | Jan. 27, 2018

For the majority of Wisconsin’s games this season, the story has been this: UW played well, but it still couldn’t win. With only a few series to go and No. 18 UW (7-8-2 Big Ten, 13-12-3 overall) sitting outside the top-16, close losses and moral victories are no longer enough for the Badgers. And while No. 14 Penn State (6-8-3-2, 13-11-3) led Wisconsin for the majority of the night, and the story of UW’s season looked like it was destined to repeat itself, the Badgers found a way to rewrite the script and come from behind in a thrilling 4-2 victory.

Sophomore forward Miles Bridges (22) dunks the basketball during the game against Ferris State on Oct. 26, 2017, at the Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Bulldogs, 80-72.

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Wisconsin's road struggles continue in loss to Michigan State

By Ben Pickman | Jan. 26, 2018

Yet again early in a conference game, the Wisconsin Badgers (3-6 Big Ten, 10-12 overall) found themselves trailing by double-digits.

Wisconsin has only two regular season matches left against Rutgers and Purdue.

SPORTS

Wisconsin remains steady in victory after early Indiana success

By Noah Bennett | Jan. 26, 2018

The Wisconsin Badgers (3-2 Big Ten, 6-2 overall) wrestling team hosted the Indiana (0-5, 6-6) Friday night, and found themselves in a dog fight early as they trailed 12-3 after three matches, which included two pins by the Hoosiers.

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Wisconsin readies for St. Cloud State as regular season nears end

By Suzie Kazar | Jan. 26, 2018

Fresh off of an overtime win and a draw against the unranked Bemidji State Beavers, the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (24-1-1-0) return to the ice this weekend for a pair of games versus the St. Cloud State Huskies.

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Wisconsin looks for monumental upset at Michigan State

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 26, 2018

The easiest six-game stretch in the Wisconsin men’s basketball team’s (3-5 Big Ten, 10-11 overall) conference schedule is over.

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UW welcomes Penn State, looks for sweep over Nittany Lions

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Jan. 26, 2018

Just minutes after Wisconsin’s dominating — and emotional — 5-0 win over No. 1 Notre Dame at the United Center, the team’s attention had already turned from celebrating the biggest win of the season to looking for more success. “There’s so much belief in that locker room."

M.J. Mao will likely be pushed by Blair Bash of Missouri State in the breaststroke and individual medley events.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Wisconsin swim teams ready for postseason tune-up in Shamrock Invitational

By Kelly Ward | Jan. 26, 2018

With championship season on the horizon, the unranked (men) /No. 19 (women) Wisconsin swim teams will head to Notre Dame for the two-day Shamrock Invitational. Traditionally, this meet has served as a final tune-up for the Big Ten meet as well as a chance for swimmers to figure out what events they will compete in to finish out the season.

Cayla McMorris and the rest of her senior class look to take advantage of their final shot at a postseason run Wednesday against Northwestern.

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Wisconsin drops to 1-8 in conference play after loss at Indiana

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 25, 2018

For a large portion of Wisconsin’s (1-8 Big Ten, 8-14 overall) 69-55 loss to Indiana Wednesday night, UW was able to keep the game within single digits of Indiana (3-6, 10-12). But down the stretch, especially in the fourth quarter, it was incapable of converting its efforts into a successful outcome and fell short, yet again.

Cayla McMorris and the Badgers are looking to win back-to-back conference games for the first time this season.

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After securing first conference victory, UW looks to build on recent success against Indiana

By Peyton Kadlecek | Jan. 24, 2018

After snapping a seven-game losing streak at home on Sunday, UW (1-7 Big Ten, 8-13 overall) secured its first Big Ten win against Northwestern.

Charles Thomas IV made all five of his field goal attempts, but the Badgers were overpowered in their 19-point loss to Iowa.

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Wisconsin outplayed by Iowa in blowout road loss

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 23, 2018

Three minutes and 42 seconds into Wisconsin’s (3-5 Big Ten, 10-11 overall) matchup with Iowa (2-7, 11-11) Tuesday night, the Badgers had taken nine shots.

Brad Davison and the Badgers are looking to build off their most recent victory against Iowa Tuesday night.

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Badgers looking to build off success against Illinois in matchup with Iowa

By Ben Pickman | Jan. 23, 2018

While the Wisconsin Badgers (3-4 Big Ten, 10-10 overall) have struggled to play consistent basketball throughout the first twenty games of their season, UW’s struggles pale in comparison to its next opponent’s. The Badgers visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-7, 10-11) Tuesday night looking to win their second consecutive conference game.

Senior forward Ethan Happ scored his 2000th career point with six minutes left Tuesday night, but the Badgers couldn't find any other offense down the stretch in a loss.

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Despite recent struggles, future looks bright for UW behind young, driven core

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 23, 2018

For decades, the Wisconsin men’s basketball program was forgettable. Over the course of 40 seasons from 1954 to 1995, the Badgers notched just eight winning seasons and won 42.8 percent of their games.

Kendra Van Leeuwen contributed across the board as UW earned its first conference win of the season.

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UW wins first conference contest, beat Northwestern on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

By Michael Parsky | Jan. 22, 2018

Finally. After going winless in the Big-10 throughout December and deep into January, the University of Wisconsin Women’s basketball team broke the seal, as it took down the Northwestern Wildcats 58-46 to earn its first conference victory of the 2017-’18 season in front of a season-high attendance at the Kohl Center.

Junior Jack Berry stopped just 11 of the 15 shots he faced in Friday night's 5-0 loss, costing the Badgers a chance in a game where they outshot North Dakota.

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UW makes statement over No. 1 Notre Dame at the United Center

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Jan. 21, 2018

Chicago, Il — Wisconsin scored early, and they scored often. They scored at even strength, on the power play and on the penalty kill.

Brevin Pritzl scored a team-high 19 points, helping UW's bench outscore OSU's bench 30-16.

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Wisconsin's offense clicks as Badgers bury Illinois

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 20, 2018

Basketball is fickle. Sometimes, like last Tuesday against Purdue, your opponent drills 14-of-22 threes and you lose by 28.

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Wisconsin wallops Illinois after recent road struggles

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Jan. 20, 2018

After a drubbing in West Lafayette, Ind., at the hands of then-No. 3 Purdue, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team (3-4 Big Ten, 10-10 overall) was desperate for a win — or at least a good all-around performance.