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Dekker, Kaminsky help Badgers shuck Cornhuskers

About a year ago, a Top 10 Wisconsin team walked into Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena and encountered a team—and crowd—that simply refused to lose, as if it was something that could be refused. That didn’t happen this time, as the Badgers (10-1 Big Ten, 22-2 overall) were able to ride a defensively dominant first half to a 65-55 victory over the Huskers (5-7, 13-11).

Women's Basketball: Badgers face border battle with Gophers

The Badgers (4-8 Big Ten, 8-14 overall) head to Minneapolis this Wednesday to square off against a Minnesota team (7-5, 18-6) sporting the fourth best overall record in the Big Ten. The two teams last played each other in early January, with the Golden Gophers winning 72-60.

Women's Hockey: UW captain comes from small-town origins

It was a chilly night in Madison, Wis., a perfect evening for hockey. The Badgers were honoring the seniors that had donned the red and white for the past four years. The seniors’ families were in town and emotions filled the LaBahn Arena as each player was announced.

Column: Checking out the rest of the Big Ten's best

If it is not already clear that Wisconsin is the best team in the Big Ten, then it’s time to get your head out of the snow. However, despite the name, there are still 13 other teams in the conference!

Column: You should know more about Dean Smith

Dean Smith was never like the other coaches. He attended the University of Kansas on an academic scholarship and majored in mathematics. He was a guard for the basketball team, while also playing varsity baseball, freshman football, active in a fraternity and enrolled in the Air Force ROTC.

Women's Hockey: UW takes win and tie from transitioning Minnesota-Duluth

The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (12-8-4-2 WCHA, 17-8-5 overall) have had no shortage of drama this season. This weekend’s series against the Badgers (17-4-3-1,22-4-4) was par for the course.

Men's Hockey: Losing streak continues in road sweep at Penn State

Following a series with back-and-forth offensive chances and momentum shifts, Wisconsin men’s hockey now hasn’t won a regulation game in 10 straight tries.

Women's Basketball: Wisconsin falls to high-scoring Iowa

It happened again. The Wisconsin Badgers (8-14, 4-8 Big Ten) fought hard but just couldn’t keep up with the 16th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (19-4, 10-2 Big Ten), losing 87-75.

Softball: Badgers go 1-4 in season debut tournament

Despite some bright spots, Wisconsin’s weekend in the Arizona State tournament ultimately bore little fruit in the desert. Hoping to get the season off to a positive start, the Badgers’ record is now a losing 1-4.

Men's Basketball: Wisconsin dominates Northwestern in 65-50 victory

A blistering start and another excellent performance from sophomore guard Bronson Koenig were all the Badgers needed to cruise past the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday evening.

Men's Basketball: Badgers ride win streak into matchup with struggling Northwestern

When starting point guard Traevon Jackson went down with a foot fracture in Wisconsin’s still baffling loss to Rutgers, there was a very real worry the Badgers were about to do what they did last season: collapse. Instead, Wisconsin has been on a roll that would make a steamroller blush.

Women's Hockey: UW take on Minnesota-Duluth team at end of an era

Despite sitting at third in the conference, Minnesota Duluth announced recently that their head coach Shannon Miller would not have her contract extended beyond this season. Citing financial shortfalls, the university is reportedly unable to continue to pay the staff at the same rate.

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Don't blame Bucks for UW education cuts

For the past week, there’s been a lot of talk that Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million in cuts to the UW System directly coincides with his $220 million financing plan to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Women's Basketball: Badgers hope to spark win streak against explosive Iowa

Coming off a slump-busting win on Sunday, Wisconsin (4-7 Big Ten, 8-13 overall) will welcome No. 16 Iowa (8-2, 17-4) to the Kohl Center this Sunday in the annual Pink Game. The Badgers are looking to string together consecutive victories for the first time since December 28th.

Men's Hockey: Shot-happy Penn State awaits Wisconsin

After enjoying a stretch of two months with only two road games, the Badgers (0-6-2 Big Ten, 2-16-4 overall) will start a small road trip of two series this weekend against Penn State (5-2-1, 13-7-4) in State College.

Pair of quarterbacks headline strong football recruiting class

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst sat down with the media on National Signing Day to discuss the Badgers 2015 recruiting class, one that came with serious drama after the departure of Gary Andersen. 

Conference disparities hurt integrity of NBA playoffs

The Detroit Pistons, once owners of a 5-23 record midway through December, are now 2.5 games out of a playoff spot in the (L)Eastern conference. Did they go on an amazing run to approach a .500 record, a respectable and deserving win-loss total for a playoff team?

Men's Basketball: UW dominates down low versus Indiana

By at least one comprehensive statistical measure, the Badgers have the most efficient offense in the country. Tuesday night, they somehow played even better than that.

Press Conference: Wisconsin teams look to maintain weekend successes

The Badgers are all coming off a high note as they head into their upcoming games. The men’s and women’s basketball teams hope to use their latest conference victories as fuel to improve. The men’s hockey team is looking to avenge a pair of losses against Penn State earlier this season and the women’s hockey team looks to repeat victories against Minnesota Duluth.