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How to watch Wisconsin’s Championship Game matchup vs. Denver

Championship Saturday is officially here, as the Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to add to the rafters when they face off against the Denver Pioneers. Wisconsin has had a fantastic run to the championship game, coming into the tournament as a No. 3 seed. They initially knocked off Dartmouth 5-1, thanks to a four-goal third […]

From flirting with disaster to the NCAA championship game: How Wisconsin turned its season around

In three years under head coach Mike Hastings, each year has delivered peaks and valleys. The Wisconsin Badgers ascended to the nation’s top ranking in 2023-24, Hastings’ first year at the helm, before a late-season collapse resulted in a first-round overtime loss to Quinnipiac. The valleys were lower in year two as they struggled to […]

How the Badgers have consistently hit in the transfer portal

The transfer portal is open, and the Wisconsin Badgers are players once again, as they look to fill out the rest of their roster following some portal departures this past week. The Badgers have been quite successful in the transfer portal in recent years, finding a star player in each of the past three seasons. […]

Hauser shuts down North Dakota to lead Badgers to championship game

January was a lifetime ago, and is now just a distant memory for the national championship-bound Wisconsin Badgers. The season was on thin ice following a six-game skid to Michigan State, Penn State, and Minnesota, but the Badgers bounced back with a new sense of purpose to make their first Frozen Four and title game […]

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The Badgers are going to the National Championship

What. A. Game. The Wisconsin Badgers are heading to the National Championship Game after a 2-1 win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, escaping in a thriller to continue an impressive season for Mike Hastings’s crew. It was a strong start for the Badgers, who scored two goals in the opening period and outshot North […]

Wisconsin Badgers vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: Game Thread

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks to kick off the Frozen Four on Thursday, with the game set to start at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Initially a team on the brink of making the postseason, the Badgers have made the most of […]

Old rivalry renewed as Badgers face North Dakota in Frozen Four

The Western Collegiate Hockey Conference is hosting a reunion this week in Las Vegas when the Wisconsin Badgers take on North Dakota in the Frozen Four, followed by a matchup between Michigan and Denver in the second game on Thursday night. All four teams were at one point members of the WCHA, with Michigan departing […]

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How to watch Wisconsin’s Frozen Four matchup vs. North Dakota on Thursday

The Frozen Four is finally here. After a long layoff, the Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on North Dakota to kick off the Frozen Four on Thursday, looking to make their way to the NCAA Championship Game. It’s been quite a year for the Badgers. They had some memorable early-season moments with sweeps of […]

Former Wisconsin guard re-enters transfer portal after breakout year

The NCAA transfer portal opened up on Tuesday, and the Wisconsin Badgers have seen four players depart already: guard John Blackwell, forward Aleksas Bieliauskas, forward Jack Robison, and center Riccardo Greppi. In today’s world of college basketball, we’re seeing rosters constantly experiencing change, with players looking to move on for a better financial situation, more […]

What is the biggest need for the Badgers this offseason?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey The Wisconsin Badgers have seen the rough side of the transfer portal […]

Badgers have a lot of work to do after transfer departures

The Wisconsin Badgers came into the offseason hoping to retain a majority of their returning players as they looked to make a push next season. Unfortunately, that proved to be an unrealistic task, as the Badgers saw John Blackwell announce he’ll enter the transfer portal on Monday, while Aleksas Bieliauskas followed suit on Tuesday, per […]

Badgers standout freshman to enter transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers were dealt a big blow on Monday when star guard John Blackwell entered the transfer portal. Another came as the portal opened on Tuesday, as forward Aleksas Bieliauskas plans to enter as well, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Bieliauskas, a native of Lithuania, joined the Badgers as a part of their 2025 […]

Breaking down the Badgers roster after John Blackwell’s transfer decision

The Wisconsin Badgers got some tough news on Monday as star John Blackwell announced he’ll enter the transfer portal, where he’ll immediately be one of the most sought-after players available. Wisconsin had a tall task with player retention this offseason, as they were hoping to bring back Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, and others for […]

Badgers star guard to enter the transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers star guard John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal ahead of his senior season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Blackwell, a junior this season, is also testing the NBA Draft waters once again, and will have one year of eligibility remaining at his next destination. The guard immediately becomes one of the best […]

How many spots will the Badgers have to fill in the transfer portal?

The Wisconsin Badgers got their offseason kicked off on Saturday with a big addition from the international pool, landing Australian point guard Owen Foxwell after flipping his commitment from the LSU Tigers. Foxwell, 22, has played in the NBL, where he averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 assists in the NBL last season while shooting 41.1 […]

Are the Badgers officially a dynasty in college sports?

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey program is a dynasty any way you slice it. Since Mark Johnson took the helm in 2002, the Badgers have won nine national championships and are among the top contenders year in and year out. Comparing dynasties across sports is typically a trivial exercise used solely to eat up page […]

Badgers land Australian point guard as first big move of offseason

In a surprise move, the Wisconsin Badgers have landed Australian guard Owen Foxwell to kick off a very important offseason, nabbing their potential point guard for the 2026-27 season. Foxwell, 22, hails from Melbourne and has a connection with forward Austin Rapp, which could be a fun pairing for the Badgers next season. He’s considered […]

Badgers continue recruiting tear with four star RB commit

The Wisconsin Badgers have been heating up on the recruiting trail, and they aren’t stopping. The Badgers landed a commitment from four-star in-state running back Kingston Allen on Friday, bumping their 2027 class up to eight commits. Allen, who attends Notre Dame Academy, is considered a top-150 recruit and the No. 1 overall player in […]