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Badgers look to keep rolling in Illinois

First-place Wisconsin heads east to take on struggling Terrapins

The Badgers will once again go on the road this Saturday, taking on Maryland, following an exciting two-game homestand in which Wisconsin continued its winning streak.

Wisconsin, Illinois programs are state-school opposites

On any given Saturday in the fall, Camp Randall Stadium is typically packed to the brim. That’s not necessarily the case at kickoff, which students usually miss because they’re busy cashing the keg at their buddy’s cousin’s girlfriend’s pregame on Breese Terrace, but they get there eventually.

UW faces matchup with familiar foe

With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Wisconsin men’s soccer team takes a break from conference play to face in-state opponent UW-Milwaukee. The Badgers (1-2-2 Big Ten, 3-9-2 overall) look to earn their fourth win of the season, all of which have come on the road.

Badger coaches preview week ahead

Men’s Hockey After a rough weekend for the Badgers, which saw them lose to both Boston College and Boston University by a combined score of 10-1, head coach Mike Eaves quickly answered any and all questions about his team’s goaltending situation. The answer for this week will be freshman Matt Jurusik, who played 56 minutes in relief in Friday night’s game against Boston College and saved a Wisconsin record 40 shots in the Badgers’ loss to Boston University the following evening. Eaves took many positives from last week’s blowout losses, but was especially pleased with his freshman goalie’s performance. “It was one of the positives that came out of the weekend, and we spoke about it right after the game with the guys,” Eaves said.

Iowa’s shot at the top is not as far fetched as it may sound

We may actually be nearing the apocalypse. Think about it: We are living in a world where Donald Trump is a leading presidential candidate, and the University of Iowa football team has an extremely high chance of finishing the regular season undefeated. If it’s hard for you to comprehend putting the words “undefeated” and “Kirk Ferentz” into the same sentence, I’m right there with you. However, the Hawkeye’s head coach threw some liquid nitrogen onto his hot seat and has the Hawkeyes primed for a Big Ten West division title, and maybe, just maybe, even more. Forrealz?

Wisconsin grabs first place in B1G standings

Coming off of a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Michigan Thursday night, the Badgers squared off against Michigan State on a crisp Sunday afternoon, prevailing 1-0 in what was often a gridlocked match.

Badgers drop second straight to Minnesota

After falling to Minnesota at home last week, the Badgers had a chance to return the favor over the weekend.

Badgers sweep St. Cloud State, continue conference shutout streak

No. 2 Wisconsin (4-0 WCHA, 6-0 overall) concluded another sweep this weekend over struggling WCHA opponent St. Cloud State (0-4, 2-4) to remain undefeated.

Kelsey previews season at Big Ten Media Day

While the Wisconsin men’s basketball team is entering a new era as a result of both Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker’s departures, the women’s basketball team is defined by continuity and experience.

UW extends win streak to six against Wolverines

The Badgers (6-1-1 Big Ten, 9-4-3 overall) had another tough Big Ten matchup at the McClimon Soccer Complex against Michigan (5-2-1, 10-2-1) Thursday, but they were able to steal a 3-2 win in exciting fashion.

Badgers pull away from the Boilermakers

Many of the Badger faithful expected Wisconsin (2-1 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) to roll over a weak Purdue team (0-3, 1-6). While it wasn’t as lopsided as expected in the beginning, UW defeated the Boilermakers by a respectable 24-7 score.

Purdue struggling in Hazell’s third year

After a thrilling and much-needed win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Badgers return home next week to face the Purdue Boilermakers.

Canzeri carries Iowa

One week after Iowa traveled to Camp Randall Stadium and upset the Badgers in a close game, they looked to solidify their position as one of the favorites to win the Big Ten West with a win over Illinois.  Coming in as 10-point favorites, many expected Iowa to command the game from the start.

Stave shines late against Nebraska

Bouncing back from a tough week against Iowa, redshirt senior Joel Stave earned the title of MVP this week by leading the Badgers on not one, but two game-winning drives.

Derek Watt carries on family tradition

As a kid, Derek Watt and his brothers T.J. and J.J. would play football with their two neighbors, utilizing three full backyards to create a field as close to a real gridiron as possible.

Despite heroics, special teams still suspect

There’s no question that Rafael Gaglianone deserves an enormous amount of credit for Wisconsin’s 23-21 win over Nebraska last Saturday.

Badgers’ consistency sets them apart

Wisconsin’s long-standing tradition of offensive dominance is well documented. A wildly successful lineage of running backs and offensive linemen have accounted for the vast majority of the Badgers’ success.

Series split still on the table for Wisconsin

After losing a close five-set match with the Minnesota Gophers Wednesday in Madison, No. 15 Wisconsin (4-3 Big Ten, 12-5 overall) will be looking to earn a victory this upcoming Saturday to earn a split with its rival, No. 11 Minnesota (6-1, 14-3).

DC Sports Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan Crawls ever closer to the top

After their latest underwhelming victory, Michigan State has fallen from its perch in the Big Ten power rankings. A big week lies ahead for the conference, as four of the teams in this week’s power rankings square off against one another.