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Wisconsin Badgers preparing to battle tough Iowa Hawkeyes defense

The Wisconsin Badgers will host the Iowa Hawkeyes on February 22nd at the Kohl Center in a pivotal game for the home team. Wisconsin has been a hot team since starting the new year with ranked wins over Big Ten Conference powerhouses Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State.

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Wisconsin Badgers Lock In Official Summer Visit For Top In-State Running Back Recruit

The Wisconsin Badgers are trying to keep the best in-state running back recruit for 2027 from going elsewhere to play college football. Luke Fickell's

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Wisconsin Badgers Have Two Under-The-Radar Transfer Portal Additions, According to College Football Executives

The Wisconsin Badgers incoming class of over 30 transfer portal players this winter wasn't full of the top-rated players from around the country. But Luke Fickell is confident he found some significant upgrades for the roster, even if the players aren't all big names.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Former Wisconsin Badgers star Hilary Knight late goal lifts Team USA to Olympic Gold

Captain America likely delivered her final Olympic moment when her team and country needed her the most. Former Wisconsin Badgers forward and Team USA

Kendric Pryor News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Former Wisconsin Badgers Wide Receiver Signs New Contract for His 5th NFL Season

The University of Wisconsin isn't exactly known for producing NFL wide receivers, with few pros coming out of the Badgers' receiver room in recent history.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Here are the former Wisconsin Badgers chasing gold today in the Winter Olympics

No matter the result of the latest edition of the storied rivalry, at least four UW player will win a gold medal in women's hockey for a sixth straight Olympics.

How to watch former Wisconsin Badgers compete for Olympic gold in today's women's hockey final

The University of Wisconsin is guaranteed to add 11 Olympic medals to its school-history total. The only question remains how many will end up being gold.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 18

Wisconsin Badgers Roster Still Has a Lot To Prove After Transfer Portal Additions

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for their over 30 additions in the transfer portal to provide a big boost for a roster in need of a talent influx. Different players doesn't always mean better, though, and this group of newcomers will still have a lot to prove this fall.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Badgers’ Howell, Daniels look to put an end to current six-game losing streak against USC

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is back on the court Thursday, February 19th against a strong USC Trojans team in need of a win. For Wisconsin, the team is currently in the midst of a brutal six-game losing streak that dates back to January 25th in Minneapolis.

Jay Bilas News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 17

Jay Bilas Ranks Wisconsin Badgers Outside of Top 35 Basketball Teams in the Country

The Wisconsin Badgers looked like one of the hottest teams in college basketball after earning their second win over a Top 10 opponent. ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas still isn't quite sold just yet.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 17

Way-Too-Early Projections Have Wisconsin Badgers Getting Back to Bowl Game For SEC Matchup in 2026

Expectations are already starting to build up for the Wisconsin Badgers football season following a strong winter in the transfer portal for Luke Fickell.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 17

Wisconsin Badgers Jump Up Multiple Seeds For March Madness After Pair of Top 10 Wins

The Wisconsin Badgers had been teetering on the edge of the bubble for a majority of the 2025-26 season. Their wins over No. 8 Illinois and No. 10 Michigan State last week helped cement their spot in the 68-team NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 17

Wisconsin Badgers gets honor from Andy Katz after massive week

The Wisconsin Badgers have made their way back to the AP Poll Top 25 following a sensational week. After taking down the No. 8 Fighting Illini away from home and the No.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 17

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers basketball at Ohio State Buckeyes

After posting back-to-back AP top-10 wins, and being ranked in the Associated Press poll for the first time since November, No. 24 Wisconsin goes for the season sweep of Ohio State when it takes on the Buckeyes at Value City Arena tonight.

College Basketball (W) News / WI Sports Heroics / February 17

Badgers commit 21 turnovers, drop big game against Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team dropped farther into a losing streak after suffering another blowout loss to Minnesota. Three weeks ago the Badgers shipped up to the Williams Arena to face Minnesota in Minneapolis in what was supposed to be a test for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 16

ESPN Includes Wisconsin's Nolan Winter, John Blackwell on Latest NBA Draft Big Board

Nolan Winter and John Blackwell have been through a lot together. Two of three scholarship players to enter the program in the class of 2023, they've grown from moderate contributors as freshmen in to bonafide stars as juniors.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 16

Two top-10 wins put the Wisconsin Badgers back in the AP Top 25

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin didn't receive a single vote in the Associated Press Top 25 poll last week. That's no longer the case after two significant victories.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 16

Do the 2015 Wisconsin Badgers still have the best offense in recent history?

MADISON, Wis. - Averaging 131.0 points per 100 possessions, Illinois basketball is on pace to have the highest adjusted offensive efficiency since KenPom started tracking data more than 20 years ago.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 16

Wisconsin Badgers earn national recognition for pair of top 10 wins

The Wisconsin Badgers have pulled off a complete 180 over the last five weeks. A slew of uncompetitive losses before the calendar flipped to 2026 put Greg Gard and the Badgers at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second time in four years.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 16

Nick Boyd Is Already Surpassing John Tonje as Wisconsin Badgers Breakout Transfer Guard

The Wisconsin Badgers caught lightning in a bottle last year with the breakout season of John Tonje coming out of the transfer portal. Somehow, Greg Gard has done it again in back-to-back years, as Nick Boyd is already surpassing the impact Tonje had a year ago.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 16

Wisconsin Badgers’ John Blackwell sounds off on major key behind win against Michigan State

The Wisconsin Badgers have been turning heads with their stunning wins of late. Just after conquering the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini on the road for a 92-90 overtime win, Wisconsin basketball crushed the No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

How Wisconsin blitzed No. 10 Michigan State to upset another top-10 foe

Nick Boyd had 29 points and John Blackwell added 24 to pace Wisconsin to a dominant 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State in a Big Ten Conference matchup Friday night.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 12

Wisconsin Badgers hockey star Laila Edwards grabs attention with historic goal at 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey star Laila Edwards has been turning heads in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as a member of Team USA. She already made history by becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States in hockey.

Jim Leonhard News / Yardbarker / February 1