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Gard after season-opening win: ‘I’m most excited about what this team isn’t’
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, improving to 1-0 with a blowout win. It was a game that was much closer than the final score indicated for the first 30 minutes, but the Badgers capped things off on a 29-2 run to win in […]
Badgers earn split with bounce-back win over Gophers
Talk about a bounce back… after the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers suffered their worst loss in two years at the hands of the now-No. 2 Minnesota Gophers on Friday night, the Badgers came out Saturday to throttle the Gophers, winning 7-2 to split the series and end the first installment of the Border Battle on a […]
Badgers move into Top 10, remain unbeaten after Border Battle sweep
For the first time since 2014, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team completed a home sweep of the Minnesota Golden Gophers to remain unbeaten and start Big Ten play on a high note. Neither game was particularly close, as the Badgers posted a 5-2 win on Thursday night before shutting out the Gophers 4-0 on […]
5 things we learned about the Badgers in win over Campbell: John Blackwell is ready to be ‘the guy’
After months of anticipation, the Wisconsin Badgers tipped off the 2025–26 season in style, rolling past Campbell 96–64 at the Kohl Center. It wasn’t perfect, but it was the kind of performance that showcased both the team’s offensive depth and its potential ceiling. Here’s what we learned from the Badgers’ season-opening win. John Blackwell is […]
Kickoff time, channel revealed for Wisconsin’s Week 10 matchup vs. Washington
The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the No. 24 Washington Huskies this weekend, taking on yet another ranked opponent amid their six-game losing streak. It’s been a tough ride for the Badgers over the last two months, as they’ve yet to win a conference game this year, while losing all six of their last […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s season opener
The Wisconsin Badgers began their season with a 96-64 win over Campbell. While the score looks like another opening-season blowout that other ranked teams accomplished on Monday night, Campbell put some scares into the Badgers. The Fighting Camels, in former Florida Gators assistant John Andrzejek’s debut as head coach, cut Wisconsin’s lead to five on […]
Wisconsin goes on 31-4 run to run away with blowout victory over Campbell in season opener
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled away for a blowout 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels to start the season with a bang. While the game was relatively close for the first 30 minutes, Wisconsin capped things off on a 31-4 run to seal the deal. John Blackwell was the star of the show, […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 96-64 win over Campbell
The Wisconsin Badgers started off their season with a big win, running away with a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels in the opener at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin had a slow start on both sides, but surged to end the first half, scoring 47 points in the first 20 minutes. Then, after Campbell […]
No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Campbell Fighting Camels: Game Thread
The college basketball season is officially upon us, as the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are hosting the Campbell Fighting Camels in their season opener on Monday night. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. The Badgers had two exhibition games ahead of the regular season. They kicked things off with a tight […]
Why Carter Smith should start for the Badgers for the rest of the season
While it’s hard to imagine the Wisconsin Badgers quarterback situation getting any worse, head coach Luke Fickell has still been wildly resistant to the idea of throwing four-star freshman signal-caller Carter Smith out there over either Hunter Simmons or Danny O’Neil. I’ve taken a hard look at the situation and have come up with the top […]
Wisconsin vs. Campbell Preview: Can the Badgers get off to a hot start?
The Wisconsin Badgers begin their 2025-26 season taking on Campbell at the Kohl Center at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wisconsin comes in as a 20.5-point favorite. Last Wednesday, Wisconsin pulled away from UW-Platteville 69-53 in their final exhibition game of the season. Despite a lackluster shooting night from the Badger offense, Nolan Winter starred for […]
Wisconsin rules out 2 key starters for the rest of the season
The Wisconsin Badgers have been hit hard by the injury bug this season, which was especially seen against the Oregon Ducks, where several starters were ruled out. Well, multiple players have been ruled out for the season, head coach Luke Fickell announced on Monday ahead of the Badgers’ matchup against the Washington Huskies this weekend. […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s season opener vs. Campbell on Monday
The 2025-2026 season is officially upon us, as the Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Campbell Fighting Camels at the Kohl Center in the season opener. The Badgers played in two exhibition games over the last two weeks, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners 84-83 in Milwaukee before beating the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 last Wednesday. Now, […]
Greg Gard addresses Badgers turnover issues from preseason
The Wisconsin Badgers are just days away from the season opener against Campbell, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center on Monday. Ahead of the regular season, Wisconsin had two preseason games, losing 84-83 to the Oklahoma Sooners before beating the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 on Wednesday. In the second game, the Badgers […]
Amid potential Amari Latimer flip, Badgers offer new running back in 2026 class
The Wisconsin Badgers had a major commitment in the summer when 2026 four-star running back Amari Latimer verbally pledged to the program after an official visit. It was the first blue-chip recruit that the Badgers got in the class, which wasn’t as strong as their 2024 and 2025 groups. However, as Wisconsin has struggled this […]
Badgers swept in rough outing vs. No. 1 Nebraska
The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers struggled at home in a highly anticipated matchup against the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, losing 25-22, 25-19, 25-13. Wisconsin put up a battle early against its top-ranked opponent, keeping things close after a 4-1 Nebraska run to be within two at 15-13. Then, after the Cornhuskers rattled off […]
Minnesota topples Wisconsin to snap 23-game winning streak
The Wisconsin Badgers 10-game winning streak over the Minnesota Gophers came to an end Friday night as a quick four-goal outburst in the third period gave the road team a 5-1 win. Despite the return of both Laila Edwards and Kirsten Simms in game one of the weekend series, Wisconsin was unable to match Minnesota’s […]
No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers
On Halloween, the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers at the UW Field House. First serve is set for 8:00 p.m. on Big Ten Network. It’s the matchup many have been waiting for this season, and Wisconsin enters the game with a 15-3 record coming off back-to-back road wins […]
CBS Sports: Luke Fickell has the hottest seat in the country
The Wisconsin Badgers are on their bye week, trying to recover from a six-game losing streak that has carried deep into conference play this season. After wins in their first two games, the Badgers have lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide, Maryland Terrapins, Michigan Wolverines, Iowa Hawkeyes, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Oregon Ducks, all […]
Who will be Wisconsin’s leading scorer in 2025?
It’s on to the regular season for the Wisconsin Badgers, as they wrapped up exhibition games against the Oklahoma Sooners and UW-Platteville Pioneers over the last week. In the first game, the Badgers had a thriller finish, falling just short in an 84-83 loss. John Blackwell led the way with 20 points, while Nick Boyd […]
Injuries mounting for Badgers ahead of showdown with No. 3 Minnesota
In what is surely the marquee matchup in women’s hockey to this point of the season, the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers are still not sure who will be able to take the ice against No. 3 Minnesota. The Badgers are on a 10-game winning streak this year (23 games overall, a program record), and have done […]
What We Learned From Wisconsin’s Exhibition Win
The Wisconsin Badgers tipped off their 2025–26 season with a 69–53 exhibition win over UW-Platteville at the Kohl Center on Sunday. While the score favored Wisconsin, the performance offered a mix of promise and polish—some strong individual efforts, a sluggish start, and a reminder that there’s still work to do before the regular season begins. […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 69-53 win over UW-Platteville: The Badgers have some work to do
The Wisconsin Badgers edged past the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 in their second exhibition game on Wednesday evening, using a late run to complete the victory. It was a much different game than the one Wisconsin played last Friday against the Oklahoma Sooners, as the Badgers struggled offensively for much of the first half and looked […]
Unbeaten Badgers begin Big Ten play with Border Battle
For the 317th and 318th time in the long-standing rivalry, the Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey teams will battle at the Kohl Center to kick off conference play. Bucky endured the season sweep last year against Minnesota, but looks to get back on top when they put their six-game unbeaten streak to […]
Badgers overcome sluggish start in 69-53 win over UW-Platteville
The Wisconsin Badgers got in the win column in their second exhibition game on Wednesday evening, beating the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 in the ninth annual Garding Against Cancer game. It was an ugly start for the Badgers, who couldn’t get much going offensively, falling behind 7-0 to start the game and trailing 17-16 after the […]
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