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Wisconsin Badgers react to Cole Caufield’s achievement that ended decades-long drought

Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey star Cole Caufield is having a tremendous 2025-26 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old Caufield recently starred again for the Habs, as he helped them take down the Boston Bruins in a game at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Tuesday.

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‘The Missing Piece:’ How Wisconsin’s 2027 Commits are Using a Social Media Campaign to Recruit the State’s Best

In the modern landscape of college basketball, the best recruiters aren't always coaches or a program's recruiting department; sometimes, it's the players.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / March 18

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends strong message on First Round March Madness opponent High Point

The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers are raring to go in the 2026 edition of March Madness. For their first assignment in the Big Dance, the Badgers will be facing the 12th-seeded High Point Panthers from the Big South Conference.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell has wild idea to improve NCAA Tournament

Bigger isn't always better, but University of Wisconsin junior John Blackwell is a proponent of more high-level competition, especially when it comes to the NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Wisconsin football's safety room is one of the biggest mysteries on the roster

Wisconsin football's spring practices are scheduled to kick off on March 19. With dozens of incoming transfers, a handful of new position coaches and a new starting quarterback once again, there'll be no shortage of intrigue when the Badgers hit the practice field.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Badgers Could Receive Big Financial Boost as Wisconsin Senate Passes NIL Bill

Wisconsin athletics could be in store for some financial reinforcements. On Tuesday the state senate passed a bill that, among other things, would provide taxpayer funding for the Badgers' athletic department.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Nolan Winter makes bold declaration for Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Tournament opener

Nolan Winter has had enough of sitting. On the eve of Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament first-round game, Wisconsin's junior center confirmed to reporters that he will be playing against Big South champion High Point in the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Wisconsin's elite portal haul at CB should pay big dividends

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Wisconsin Has a Sleeper Behind Posa, Catalano at Inside Linebacker

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

How an Uber ride and an empty gym gave Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd a lifelong friend

There's never too much basketball for a hoops junkie like Nick Boyd. The University of Wisconsin senior is full throttle at every practice and every game, so much so that the NCAA-mandated practice time isn't always enough for him to get mentally prepared for competition.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd's Latest Award Snub Might Be Most Disrespectful Yet

A significant chunk of the population must have written off the Wiscosnin Badgers by December or early January. Because, evidently, not enough people have taken notice of what Nick Boyd has accomplished this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 18

1 poll swap before Badger women's hockey starts Frozen Four

Madison, WI — The top-15 in the women's college hockey world remains largely unchanged. Wisconsin women's hockey is not on the move, but one its top rivals—and that rival's head coach—is.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Badgers’ Winter, Janicki steadily progressing ahead of big NCAA Tournament opener

The Wisconsin Badgers have been playing down two key players the past few weeks but that could change before facing High Point. Wisconsin bench guard Jack Janicki has been arguably the best perimeter defender on the team this season during his sophomore campaign.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 17

Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp excited for NCAA Tournament homecoming

MADISON, Wis. - Austin Rapp only had to wait one year for his full-circle moment. Already excited for his first NCAA Tournament appearance, the former

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 17

This transfer OLB could be the Badgers' next Mason Reiger

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 17

This Slept-On Transfer Could Make Waves in Wisconsin's DL Room During Spring Practice

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 17

The Badgers' rotation adjustment that could define March Madness

When the Badgers start their NCAA Tournament run, all signs point to the return of starting center Nolan Winter. The junior seven-footer has missed the past four games for Wisconsin, and in that time, the Badgers surprisingly pulled off a 3-1 record, beating Purdue in Mackey Arena and Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament in the process.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 17

Wisconsin Badgers ready to use their 'surprise' weapon as NCAA Tournament play begins

MADISON, Wis. - Aleksas Bieliauskas was surprised by the amount of space he had to work with, especially given what he had already done to Michigan. The

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Wisconsin Badgers drop 57-second hype video before 2026 March Madness

The Wisconsin Badgers are ready for March Madness. After winning 22 games in the regular season, including 14 in conference play, Greg Gard’s squad collected two more wins in the Big Ten Tournament before a close loss to the Michigan Wolverines.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Wisconsin Badgers finalize Official Visit for huge 2027 four-star RB target

The Wisconsin Badgers added another official visitor to the list after previously making the recent cut-down in programs for the recruit. 2027 St. John’s College (DC) running back Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes will take an Official Visit with Wisconsin weeks after announcing the program made his final six.