Sports

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SOFTBALL

Wisconsin softball drops series against Rutgers

By Abby Shulman | Apr. 8

After winning the first game of the series, Wisconsin Badgers softball lost the next two away games against Rutgers.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Badgers men’s track and field competes in California, Louisiana during second weekend of outdoor season

By Drew Gentile | Apr. 4

The Wisconsin Badgers track and field had athletes compete at the Battle of the Bayou and the Stanford Invitational to continue the outdoor season.

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COLUMNS

Column: The Badgers kept Greg Gard. What were they thinking?

By Tomer Ronen | Apr. 4

Wisconsin’s athletic director announced the men’s basketball head coach would return for another season. Was it the right choice?

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Badgers extend win streak to seven in back-to-back wins against Purdue, Indiana

By Molly Sheehan | Apr. 3

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s tennis team took down Purdue and Indiana in their first Big Ten matchups of the season.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Billikens end Badgers’ postseason play

By Jordyn Hawkins | Apr. 3

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team fell to the Saint Louis Billikens in the WNIT Great Eight.

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers season ends in heartbreak tournament defeat to Quinnipiac

By Ian Wilder | Apr. 2

After a season of peaks and valleys, the Badgers season came to a close Friday as they lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Badgers men’s track and field makes outdoor season debut in Louisiana

By Drew Gentile | Apr. 1

The Wisconsin Badgers track and field team competed in the Keyth Talley Invitational to begin their 2024 outdoor season.

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SOFTBALL

Wisconsin softball drops all three games against Nebraska

By Abby Shulman | Apr. 1

Wisconsin Badgers softball sits at 12-20 on the season after three back-to-back losses against Nebraska.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers fall to Buckeyes in fast-paced National Championship showdown

By Shane Colpoys | Mar. 31

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team lost to Ohio State in the National Championship game in a low-scoring attempt at the NCAA title. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin bounced out of March Madness in bruising first-round upset

By Enrique Murguia | Mar. 24

The James Madison Dukes knocked Wisconsin out of the NCAA March Madness tournament in a first-round upset riddled with Badgers turnovers.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Badger basketball is not completely doomed in March Madness. Here’s why.

By Ava Menkes | Mar. 21

If you’re a Badger, don’t be a traitor.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Badgers women’s basketball wraps up one of their best seasons in over 10 years

By Jordyn Hawkins | Mar. 21

New faces and experienced leaders led the Badgers through a tumultuous — but improved — season.

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SPORTS

‘That’s our link’: How Badger game days build perpetual community

By John Ernst | Mar. 21

Across generations, the Wisconsin Badgers provide a sense of endless support for fans of all walks of life.

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SPORTS

The rise of women's sports

By Grace Cannizzo and Caroline McGartland | Mar. 21

Women’s sports are finally getting the attention they deserve. The Daily Cardinal hit State Street to ask students what they think.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tournament recap: Bucky comes up short in Big Ten championship

By Enrique Murguia | Mar. 20

After upsetting Purdue in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, the Badgers came up just shy of the trophy in the final against Illinois.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Badgers secure spot in Frozen Four after win over St. Lawrence

By Shane Colpoys | Mar. 20

The Wisconsin women’s hockey team earned a 4-0 shutout in their final game before heading to the NCAA Frozen Four.

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Kyle McClellan named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year

By Ian Wilder | Mar. 19

McClellan becomes the first Badger to win the Goaltender of the Year Award in Big Ten hockey history.

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SOFTBALL

Wisconsin softball goes 2-3 at UMBC Spring Invite

By Abby Shulman | Mar. 18

The Wisconsin Badgers softball team fought through their last tournament in Baltimore, going 2-3 for the series.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Badgers’ frenzied week ends with chance at Big Ten glory

By Dylan Goldman | Mar. 17

Wisconsin has a chance to win its first Big Ten tournament title since 2015 with a victory Sunday.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Badgers extend win streak to seven in back-to-back wins against Purdue, Indiana

By Molly Sheehan | Mar. 15

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s tennis team took down Purdue and Indiana in their first Big Ten matchups of the season.