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Greg Gard flabbergasted by Badgers late fouls vs Indiana: 'I've never seen that type of call made before'

The Wisconsin Badgers lost to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday in large part due to two controversial foul calls late in the game. While it's easy to blame the referees for a loss, the criticism has been unanimous on social media that the zebras got it wrong.

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Controversial calls in Wisconsin Badgers' loss to Indiana draw heavy criticism for referees

The Wisconsin Badgers clawed their way back from an 11-point deficit with less than 10 minutes left in regulation to force overtime against Indiana. They were in prime position to pick up a critical Quad 1 win over the Hoosiers in Bloomington, having possession of the basketball and a one-point lead with the shot clock off.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 7

Costly Wisconsin Badgers’ Fouls Lead to a Big Indiana Win in Bloomington

The Wisconsin Badgers have dropped a tough away game against the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington after forcing an overtime period. After entering the game as winners of their last two contests, Wisconsin struggled to stop the Hoosiers from scoring inside.

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Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard drops big reality check ahead of Quad 1 chances

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking to keep it going this Saturday, when they face off against the Indiana Hoosiers on the road. Notwithstanding a recent stumble in a 73-71 loss to the USC Trojans, the Badgers have been among the best teams in the nation — or at least in the Big Ten — of late.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 6

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Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin Badgers' small ball disruptors

MADISON, Wis. - There is one moment that perfectly captures who point guard Nick Boyd is and what he's meant to the University of Wisconsin, and it has little to do with the ball going through the basket.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Badgers’ hockey alumni open 2026 Milan Olympics with 5-1 win over Czechia

Two former Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey players opened the 2026 Milan Olympics against Czechia in a thrilling game. Current Wisconsin stars Laila Edwards and Caroline Harvey joined Team USA months ago while still competing against top collegiate competition.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 6

How many Wisconsin Badgers have competed in the Winter Olympics?

The University of Wisconsin will be the dominant school on Olympic ice over the next two weeks in Milan/Cortina, Italy, as 12 current and former players will be chasing a gold medal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Ex-Wisconsin Badgers star gets welcome from Celtics after chaotic NBA trade deadline

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is already in the past, and before that deadline lapsed on Thursday, a former Wisconsin Badgers star changed teams. John Tonje, who played for Wisconsin in the 2024-25 college basketball season, was sent by the Utah Jazz to the Boston Celtics in exchange for big man Chris Boucher.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Milwaukee Bucks waive former Wisconsin Badgers player immediately after 2025-26 NBA trade deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks were not as busy at the NBA trade deadline as many fans wanted or expected them to be. While many of the rumors and speculation surrounding the team involved ten-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, they reportedly were never even close to trading away their franchise cornerstone, much to the dismay of fans of other NBA teams.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 6

Wisconsin women's hockey rookie Adéla Šapovalivová seeks 1st Olympic win

After a loss to her Wisconsin Badgers teammates and Team USA to open the tournament, Wisconsin women’s hockey rookie Adéla Šapovalivová and the Czech national

Braedyn Locke News / WI Sports Heroics / February 5

Former Badgers’ QB Braedyn Locke signs with Tarleton State, joins historic 63-man class

A former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback has signed with an FCS program after previously being considered to be a power conference caliber athlete. Braedyn Locke committed to the Tarleton State Texans, an FCS program that competes in the United Athletic Conference, weeks ago and officially signed with the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin Badgers Olympic update: Knight inches toward record; Watts' delayed debut

The US women's ice hockey team started its tournament off on the right foot, improving to 8-0-0-0 all-time in opening games at the Olympics. Team USA, with six former and current Wisconsin Badgers suiting up in the red, white, and blue, started the Games as expected, but Team Canada's tournament was interrupted.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin signs son of former Badgers RB and Super Bowl champion as priority walk-on in 2026 recruiting class

The Wisconsin Badgers are giving a running back legacy a shot to make the team as an undersized wide receiver. On National Signing Day, UW officially signed Dorsett Stecker as a priority walk-on.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 5

Wisconsin Badgers Legend Joining Milwaukee Bucks At 2026 NBA Trade Deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks did make a trade at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but not one involving their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Instead, a much more tame move involved the Bucks swapping veterans with the Phoenix Suns, with one of them being none other than former Wisconsin Badgers star Nigel Hayes-Davis.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin Winter Olympics schedule: when each Badgers alum is competing

Wearing a Wisconsin hockey sweater to the Milano Rho Arena won't make someone look out of place over the next two weeks. With women's hockey beginning today with preliminary matches at the XXV Winter Olympics in Milano/Cortina, Italy, six current and six former Badgers will compete for Olympic medals that will be determined in two weeks.