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What Kelly Sheffield said after NCAA National Semifinal loss to Kentucky
The Wisconsin Badgers had a heartbreaking finish to their season on Thursday, losing 3-2 to the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats in a thriller. The Badgers had taken a 2-1 lead after the third set and were on the verge of victory, but Kentucky won two close sets to end the match and take their place […]
Wisconsin vs. Villanova Preview and Prediction: Will we have a close one at Fiserv?
The Wisconsin Badgers return to the court after Finals Week to take on the Villanova Wildcats at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM on Fox, and the Badgers are 4.5-point favorites. The Badgers are coming off an embarrassing loss last Wednesday in Lincoln, as the Nebraska Cornhuskers delivered a 90-60 beatdown at […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Milwaukee showdown vs. Villanova
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Villanova Wildcats on Friday, coming off a nine-day break after a 90-60 blowout loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers last week. Wisconsin has seen some ups and downs this season, losing by over 25 points twice, while also having some major scoring bursts. They’ve had problems on both sides […]
Kentucky does it to Wisconsin again in the Final Four
The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers fell just short in a Final Four thriller on Thursday, losing 3-2 to the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats in heartbreaking fashion. Wisconsin took the first set very comfortably, winning 25-12 with a great start. After Kentucky took the second set, the Badgers bounced back with a big win in the […]
No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats: Game Thread
The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four on Thursday, with first serve set for 8:00 P.M. on ESPN. The Badgers have gone on an incredible run so far in the NCAA Tournament, most recently beating the No. 2 seed Stanford Cardinal and the No. 1 […]
Badgers tempo at highest under Greg Gard so far
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen an up-and-down start to the season, as they’ve seen some major scoring outbursts, but also some ugly losses en route to a 7-3 record so far. While there are a lot of things to improve on, one thing that has really stood out has been the Badgers’ tempo so far. […]
Greg Gard says Badgers need to play harder after loss to Nebraska
The Wisconsin Badgers were embarrassed on the road last week in a 90-60 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, marking the worst loss of the Greg Gard era. While Wisconsin was ice-cold from three, what was even more appalling was the lack of effort defensively, which Gard was not happy about after the game. Speaking to […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Final Four showdown vs. Kentucky
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the Final Four after an amazing weekend, beating the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal and No. 1 Texas Longhorns to get there as they continue their improbable season. The Badgers kicked things off last Friday with a 3-1 win over No. 2 Stanford in the Texas Super Regional, with Mimi […]
2 Badgers earn All-America honors
The Wisconsin Badgers are headed to Kansas City to play in the Final Four, facing off against the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday as they look to get more hardware. Ahead of the match, though, two Badgers were rewarded for stellar seasons: Mimi Colyer and Carter Booth. Colyer earned her fourth-career AVCA All-America honors, […]
Wisconsin loses its lone returning starter at cornerback to the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers are likely to see an overhaul at cornerback for the second straight season. Rising senior Geimere Latimer is entering the transfer portal after one season in Madison, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Tuesday. Latimer, the brother of former Badgers running back commit Amari Latimer, started in the nickel this season for Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin loses third inside linebacker to the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers are seeing some more inside linebackers enter the transfer portal, as Antarron Turner is heading to the transfer portal after one season in Madison. Turner, a redshirt junior this past season, did not play in a single game this year after transferring in from Western Carolina. He was expected to be a […]
Wisconsin loses its Director of Player Personnel to Big 12 school
One year after losing General Manager Max Stienecker to the USC Trojans, the Wisconsin Badgers are losing another top staffer in their recruiting department. Director of Player Personnel Ethan Russo, who was hired from the North Texas Mean Green last offseason, is heading to the Oklahoma State Cowboys as their new Executive Director of Player […]
Wisconsin loses another former starting linebacker to the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have taken some hits in the linebacker room, and that continued on Monday as former starter Christian Alliegro is entering the transfer portal after three years with the program. Alliegro, a junior this season, had 49 tackles and four sacks, earning an honorable mention on the All-Big Ten list. He had been […]
Inside a magical Wisconsin Volleyball evening in Austin, Texas
When I saw that Kelly Sheffield’s Wisconsin Badgers had been stuck with a 3-seed, I was justifiably irritated. It seemed as if the NCAA Committee was not properly considering just how strong the Badgers had looked down the stretch. Drawing the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in one of the toughest places to play in college volleyball was also […]
We went to a Texas Funeral
The Wisconsin Badgers wore black for a reason on Sunday: they went to a Texas Funeral. The No. 3 Badgers upset the No. 1 Texas Longhorns 3-1 on Sunday, sending them to the Final Four against the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats in an impressive win. Wisconsin, facing the team that swept them earlier in the […]
No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 1 Texas Longhorns: Game Thread
The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the Texas Longhorns in the Elite 8 on Sunday evening, looking to make their way back to the Final Four in Kansas City next week. Wisconsin pulled off an impressive win over the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal on Friday, as it out-hit the latter in a thriller behind […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Elite 8 matchup vs. Texas on Sunday
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the Elite 8, facing the No. 1 Texas Longhorns on Sunday with a trip to Kansas City on the line. The Badgers, ranked as the No. 3 seed in the Texas regional, beat the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal 3-1 on Friday in a great performance. Mimi Colyer had 27 […]
2025 End-of-season Grades: Defense
The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t have the season they were anticipating in 2025, going 4-8 as they had a rough six-game losing streak before a big November with multiple top-25 wins. Much of the issue came offensively, as the Badgers ranked amongst the worst offenses in college football in nearly every category. But, Wisconsin also saw […]
Wisconsin offers wide receiver in the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have already started their due diligence in the transfer portal, landing a commitment from JUCO linebacker Taylor Schaefer. Well, they’re continuing to scour the early market for potential fits, and one big position of need is at wide receiver. Wisconsin already needed to boost the talent in the room, but they’re currently […]
Wisconsin moves into Elite 8 with 3-1 win over Stanford
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the Elite 8. The Badgers faced off against the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal on Friday afternoon, winning 3-1 to face the No. 1-seeded Texas Longhorns in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Mimi Colyer had one of her best games as a Badger, recording 27 kills on 51 attempts with […]
Everything Greg Gard said after blowout loss to Nebraska
The Wisconsin Badgers had an ugly 90-60 loss to the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday, marking the biggest loss under head coach Greg Gard. It was a porous showing defensively, as the Badgers collapsed to end the first half and never recovered from there, marking their third double-digit loss of the season and second […]
2025-26 Transfer Portal Outbound Tracker: 4 former starters have entered the portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite a few players announce their departure for the transfer portal already, so it’s time to open up our annual transfer portal thread. We’ll be noting every key player that has left the Badgers as the month goes along, and will also have a thread to track all the latest […]
Greg Gard laments defensive effort, questions lineup after Nebraska loss
The Wisconsin Badgers had a humiliating 90-60 loss to the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday in a game that was close through the first 15 minutes before the latter blew it open. Wisconsin really struggled defensively, and it felt like their effort was much lower than usual, as they had the worst loss of […]
Wisconsin loses starting offensive lineman to the transfer portal
In a bit of a surprise, Wisconsin Badgers starting center Jake Renfro is using a medical hardship year and entering the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility. Renfro, a sixth-year senior in 2024, battled numerous injuries this season, limiting him to only four games after having season-ending surgery. He was a full-time starter […]
Wisconsin loses senior WR to the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have been seeing a few players head to the transfer portal this offseason. Wide receiver Joe Griffin Jr. is one of those names. Griffin announced his intentions to enter the portal for his final year of eligibility earlier this week, moving on after catching one pass for five yards over his two […]
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