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The Gophers scored on their first four power plays and scored a short-handed goal in closing Wisconsin's January of misery with another loss.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's 6th straight loss, dealt by Minnesota
The Gophers scored on their first four power plays and scored a short-handed goal in closing Wisconsin's January of misery with another loss.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The Gophers scored on their first four power plays and scored a short-handed goal in closing Wisconsin's January of misery with another loss.
A senior guard was out due to an injury and an assistant coach wasn't on the bench as Wisconsin cruised to a win over Ohio State on Saturday. Here's why.
Why a coach and a player missed Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Ohio State
A senior guard was out due to an injury and an assistant coach wasn't on the bench as Wisconsin cruised to a win over Ohio State on Saturday. Here's why.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A senior guard was out due to an injury and an assistant coach wasn't on the bench as Wisconsin cruised to a win over Ohio State on Saturday. Here's why.
Austin Rapp scored all 19 of his points in the first half to spark a Badgers run. And his consistency could be another thing that elevates an ascending group.
Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore's 3-pointer 'heck of a weapon' as game improves
Austin Rapp scored all 19 of his points in the first half to spark a Badgers run. And his consistency could be another thing that elevates an ascending group.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Austin Rapp scored all 19 of his points in the first half to spark a Badgers run. And his consistency could be another thing that elevates an ascending group.
Cassie Hall scored three and Vivian Jungels scored two as the Badgers equaled their largest margin of victory over Minnesota at Ridder Arena.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's rebound rout at Minnesota
Cassie Hall scored three and Vivian Jungels scored two as the Badgers equaled their largest margin of victory over Minnesota at Ridder Arena.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Cassie Hall scored three and Vivian Jungels scored two as the Badgers equaled their largest margin of victory over Minnesota at Ridder Arena.
The Badgers cruised to a 10-point home victory to provide some momentum before a difficult stretch of February games.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Ohio State
The Badgers cruised to a 10-point home victory to provide some momentum before a difficult stretch of February games.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The Badgers cruised to a 10-point home victory to provide some momentum before a difficult stretch of February games.
Jim Leonhard spent 2016-22 in several roles for Wisconsin, and now has a defensive coordinator spot with the Bills' new coaching staff.
Former Badgers coach and player reportedly hired as Bills' defensive coordinator
Jim Leonhard spent 2016-22 in several roles for Wisconsin, and now has a defensive coordinator spot with the Bills' new coaching staff.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Jim Leonhard spent 2016-22 in several roles for Wisconsin, and now has a defensive coordinator spot with the Bills' new coaching staff.
The Badgers will play the Gophers on Saturday without coach Mark Johnson, who left Minneapolis after Friday's overtime loss.
Wisconsin women's hockey coach to miss second game of series at Minnesota
The Badgers will play the Gophers on Saturday without coach Mark Johnson, who left Minneapolis after Friday's overtime loss.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Badgers will play the Gophers on Saturday without coach Mark Johnson, who left Minneapolis after Friday's overtime loss.
The Badgers lost a fifth straight game despite a promising start. They didn't have a good enough reply after Minnesota took the lead.
Response to falling behind fails Wisconsin men's hockey team in loss at Minnesota
The Badgers lost a fifth straight game despite a promising start. They didn't have a good enough reply after Minnesota took the lead.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The Badgers lost a fifth straight game despite a promising start. They didn't have a good enough reply after Minnesota took the lead.
The Badgers had a promising start but couldn't add on as they saw their struggles follow them on the road.
3 things that stood out as Minnesota sends Wisconsin men's hockey to 5th straight loss
The Badgers had a promising start but couldn't add on as they saw their struggles follow them on the road.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The Badgers had a promising start but couldn't add on as they saw their struggles follow them on the road.
The Badgers led going into the third period but had their 15-game unbeaten run end when Minnesota won in overtime.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's overtime loss at Minnesota
The Badgers led going into the third period but had their 15-game unbeaten run end when Minnesota won in overtime.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The Badgers led going into the third period but had their 15-game unbeaten run end when Minnesota won in overtime.
An intimate look at Caroline Harvey, a senior defender for the Wisconsin women's hockey team. Here's how she became one of the world's best headed back to play for Team USA at the Olympics.
Polzin: She’s one of the world’s best hockey players. Yet in Madison, she walks unnoticed
An intimate look at Caroline Harvey, a senior defender for the Wisconsin women's hockey team. Here's how she became one of the world's best headed back to play for Team USA at the Olympics.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
An intimate look at Caroline Harvey, a senior defender for the Wisconsin women's hockey team. Here's how she became one of the world's best headed back to play for Team USA at the Olympics.
The Badgers look to build off a comeback win over their rival at home against a tough Buckeyes team.
What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Ohio State
The Badgers look to build off a comeback win over their rival at home against a tough Buckeyes team.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The Badgers look to build off a comeback win over their rival at home against a tough Buckeyes team.
Graduate transfer Destiny Howell details the backstory behind her tattoos and why she uses them as an expression of her identity.
The hidden meaning behind a Wisconsin women's basketball guard's tattoos
Graduate transfer Destiny Howell details the backstory behind her tattoos and why she uses them as an expression of her identity.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Graduate transfer Destiny Howell details the backstory behind her tattoos and why she uses them as an expression of her identity.
The redshirt sophomore guard didn't tally more than a "1" in the box score on Wednesday against Minnesota. But that doesn't matter because Wisconsin won.
How Wisconsin men's basketball guard stuck to role to spark comeback vs. Minnesota
The redshirt sophomore guard didn't tally more than a "1" in the box score on Wednesday against Minnesota. But that doesn't matter because Wisconsin won.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The redshirt sophomore guard didn't tally more than a "1" in the box score on Wednesday against Minnesota. But that doesn't matter because Wisconsin won.
What were the biggest areas of spending by the Wisconsin athletic department in 2024-25? A report filed with the NCAA breaks it down.
How does the Wisconsin athletic department spend $193.6 million? Here's a breakdown
What were the biggest areas of spending by the Wisconsin athletic department in 2024-25? A report filed with the NCAA breaks it down.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:26 AM
What were the biggest areas of spending by the Wisconsin athletic department in 2024-25? A report filed with the NCAA breaks it down.
How to tune in as the Badgers play the last of three-straight games at home.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Ohio State
How to tune in as the Badgers play the last of three-straight games at home.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:11 AM
How to tune in as the Badgers play the last of three-straight games at home.
Even with 29 points from Destiny Howell, Wisconsin wasn't able to hang with No. 11 for the full 40 minutes and fell 81-58 on the road.
3 things to know from Wisconsin women's basketball's 81-58 loss to Ohio State
Even with 29 points from Destiny Howell, Wisconsin wasn't able to hang with No. 11 for the full 40 minutes and fell 81-58 on the road.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Even with 29 points from Destiny Howell, Wisconsin wasn't able to hang with No. 11 for the full 40 minutes and fell 81-58 on the road.
An 18-point comeback win over Minnesota on Wednesday made the lack of fight in games earlier this season seem long ago. Because comebacks are what the Badgers do.
Wisconsin men's basketball persists, matching program's best 2nd-half rally to stun rival
An 18-point comeback win over Minnesota on Wednesday made the lack of fight in games earlier this season seem long ago. Because comebacks are what the Badgers do.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
An 18-point comeback win over Minnesota on Wednesday made the lack of fight in games earlier this season seem long ago. Because comebacks are what the Badgers do.
The Badgers have dropped an NCAA Tournament seed line in each of the last two weeks but aren't in the danger zone yet.
How a 4-game losing streak has impacted Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament hopes
The Badgers have dropped an NCAA Tournament seed line in each of the last two weeks but aren't in the danger zone yet.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The Badgers have dropped an NCAA Tournament seed line in each of the last two weeks but aren't in the danger zone yet.
The freshman has started the last 14 games for the Badgers.
Wisconsin men's basketball loses starter to injury vs. Minnesota. Here's what we know
The freshman has started the last 14 games for the Badgers.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The freshman has started the last 14 games for the Badgers.
Five Badgers players are expected to miss the final four weeks of the regular season to compete at the Olympics. That leaves openings for these players to shine.
5 Wisconsin women's hockey players in the spotlight while teammates compete at the Olympics
Five Badgers players are expected to miss the final four weeks of the regular season to compete at the Olympics. That leaves openings for these players to shine.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Five Badgers players are expected to miss the final four weeks of the regular season to compete at the Olympics. That leaves openings for these players to shine.
The Badgers' blown 12-point advantage against Southern Cal was the first time they led in the second half and lost all season. Signs were there that it might come though.
Wisconsin men's basketball is building leads. But can it hold them?
The Badgers' blown 12-point advantage against Southern Cal was the first time they led in the second half and lost all season. Signs were there that it might come though.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The Badgers' blown 12-point advantage against Southern Cal was the first time they led in the second half and lost all season. Signs were there that it might come though.
There's not much debate about the NCAA women's hockey bracket as things stand, and the Badgers are still in the top seed.
Where Wisconsin women's hockey stands in projected NCAA bracket with 6 weekends to play
There's not much debate about the NCAA women's hockey bracket as things stand, and the Badgers are still in the top seed.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
There's not much debate about the NCAA women's hockey bracket as things stand, and the Badgers are still in the top seed.
Wisconsin faced one of the toughest schedules in college football last fall. The Big Ten schedule release shows the Badgers may have caught a few breaks this year.
What Wisconsin football's 2026 slate looks like after release of Big Ten schedule
Wisconsin faced one of the toughest schedules in college football last fall. The Big Ten schedule release shows the Badgers may have caught a few breaks this year.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Wisconsin faced one of the toughest schedules in college football last fall. The Big Ten schedule release shows the Badgers may have caught a few breaks this year.
What happened after Saturday's game, where the coaches didn't shake hands after a contentious ending to the contest?
Wisconsin, Penn State men's hockey coaches discuss postgame handshake flap
What happened after Saturday's game, where the coaches didn't shake hands after a contentious ending to the contest?
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January 27, 2026 at 9:54 PM
What happened after Saturday's game, where the coaches didn't shake hands after a contentious ending to the contest?