Sports

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Scratchy start: Badgers swept by Ohio State Buckeyes

By Katherine McGrann | Oct. 22

The Badgers went into their third overtime of the regular season on Friday night.

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VOLLEYBALL

Badger volleyball defense shines against Michigan

By Eliana Mann | Oct. 22

The No. 9 University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball team took down the University of Michigan in a hard-fought four-set match in Ann Arbor on Sunday. The Badgers took an uncharacteristic 21-25 loss in the first set to the Wolverines but regained their footing to win the next three sets 25-10, 25-20 and 25-16.

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VOLLEYBALL

Badgers sweep Northwestern in second showdown of the season

By Carlos Bello | Oct. 22

The University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball team swept Northwestern in three straight sets at home, reminiscent of its head-to-head against Northwestern less than three weeks ago in Evanston. While the overall outcomes were the same—a 3-0 sweep for the Badgers—the individual sets were much more competitive this time around.

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SPORTS

Wisconsin cross country hosts Pre-Nationals, a preview of next month’s competition

By Aimon Van Houten | Oct. 22

The Badgers cross country teams were back on the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course for the third time this season as they hosted Pre-Nationals on October 19th. 

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SPORTS

Recent case brings student-athletes closer to direct payment, but questions remain

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 21

In the latest breakthrough in one of the most important cases in college sports history, a federal judge granted preliminary approval on a settlement that proposes a system in which schools can pay athletes directly through revenue sharing. 

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SPORTS

Badger men’s hoops is (almost) back: here’s what to expect

By Elizabeth Jacques | Oct. 21

Yes, you read that right, basketball season is right around the corner. On Oct. 20, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is back in the Kohl Center for their annual Red and White scrimmage.  

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

Women’s soccer is back on track with two road wins

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Oct. 20

The Wisconsin Badgers women's soccer team marked back-to-back victories against No. 9 Iowa and Indiana last week, sending them on their first win streak in conference play. 

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SPORTS

Wisconsin women’s rowing dominates 2024 Head of the Rock in Illinois

By Elaina Russell | Oct. 20

The University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s rowing team kept their early-season momentum alive with a stellar performance at the Head of the Rock Regatta this past Sunday. Racing on the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois, the Badgers faced off against top teams from across the Midwest, including the University of Chicago, Marquette and Big Ten rivals Purdue and Illinois. 

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FOOTBALL

Gameday Preview: Wisconsin at Northwestern

By Spencer Teman | Oct. 19

Coming off of back-to-back wins against Purdue and Rutgers, the Badgers are back in action Saturday as they take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois. 

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FOOTBALL

Column: Are the Badgers onto something?

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 19

For the first time in a while, the Wisconsin Badgers football team looks good. Not in the way that last season’s wins helped build the foundation for a new era of Badger football, or in the way the continuing recruiting success sets the program up for the future. You don’t have to reach for any metaphorical coach-talk to describe how the Badgers have played the last two weeks – they’ve just been objectively, flat-out good. 

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer earned a point in a scoreless draw against Northwestern

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 18

The University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s soccer team had a stellar defensive performance against fellow Big Ten rivals, the Northwestern Wildcats. Freshman goalkeeper Matisse Hébert earned his fifth shutout of the season as he continues to have an impressive first year

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FOOTBALL

Badgers dominate in 42-7 victory against Rutgers

By Sophia Ross | Oct. 18

Wisconsin Badgers football fans witnessed a commanding victory against Rutgers last Saturday that had several asking, “are we back?”

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FOOTBALL

Wisconsin football to possibly have smallest fan turnout in history this weekend

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 18

Wisconsin could struggle against the 3-3 Northwestern Wildcats this weekend, but it may have more to do with the environment the Badgers will play in than the actual threat of the team. 

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SPORTS

Column: Luke Fickell’s offense is starting to turn a corner as Badgers improve to 4-2

By Josh Murphy | Oct. 17

There was never a doubt during the Wisconsin Badgers 42-7 clinic against Rutgers.

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Home opener series against Lindenwood offers mixed signals for men’s hockey team

By Abigail Bures | Oct. 17

The No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team’s season opener against Lindenwood suffered the same mixed results as their last series against the Lions in January. 

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MEN'S HOCKEY

Series preview: Badgers face first Big Ten opponent Ohio State

By Haellie Opp | Oct. 16

Last week, the University of Wisconsin-Madison men’s hockey team faced Lindenwood in a two-game series season opener that ended in a split win with the Lions.

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VOLLEYBALL

Badgers dominate undefeated Washington in Big Ten showdown

By Carlos Bello | Oct. 16

The No. 9 University of Wisconsin-Madison volleyball team swept the University of Washington Huskies in three straight sets on Oct. 6, winning 25-8, 25-14 and 25-21. Washington entered the match with an undefeated 13-0 record before losing to the Badgers.

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MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer shut out against Michigan State

By Grace Cannizzo | Oct. 16

The No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team gave up two early goals and were unable to respond in Friday's on-the-road match against the Michigan State Spartans, falling 2-0. 

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Wisconsin women’s hockey coach, captains look to lead by example

By Julia Walkowicz | Oct. 16

After an opening series sweep against Lindenwood on Sept. 27 and 28, Wisconsin women’s hockey captain Casey O'Brien and head coach Mark Johnson underscored the importance of athlete growth in a press conference on Oct.1.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER

Badgers stage dramatic last-second comeback to tie Nebraska 2-2

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Oct. 15

The University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s soccer team staged a stunning two-goal comeback with an equalizer in the last 60 seconds of the game to finish 2-2 against Nebraska last Sunday.