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Wisconsin Badgers finds out tip time for NCAA Tournament first-round matchup

MADISON, Wis. - It will be brunch with the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday. Earning a No.5 seed in the West Region and matchup with 12th-seed High Point, the champions of the Big South Conference, the Badgers will play at 12:50 p.m.

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Badgers’ Winter, Janicki trending positively ahead of big NCAA Tournament opener

The Wisconsin Badgers could potentially return to full strength before facing off against High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Selection Sunday brought plenty of drama between Miami (OH) landing just inside of the tournament and Auburn, Oklahoma, San Diego State, and Indiana falling out of the picture.

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Four things to know about Wisconsin Badgers' NCAA Tournament first round opponent

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin is about to see the mirrored version of itself at the mid-major level. High Point, the Badgers' Thursday opponent in the NCAA Tournament, isn't afraid to get up and down the floor and score at a high volume with a transfer guard who impacts winning.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

Wisconsin Badgers find out their seed and opponent in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

A rough start to the season and blowout losses against power-conference schools made it appear like the University of Wisconsin would be hard pressed to hear its name called on Selection Sunday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

How Wisconsin women's hockey clinched 4th-straight Frozen 4

Madison, WI — After failing to capture a third-straight WCHA Tournament title, Wisconsin women's hockey rebounded in its NCAA Tournament opener. After enjoying a first-round bye to the regional final, the Wisconsin Badgers earned a decisive victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats and advanced to the Frozen Four.

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Which tight end will breakout for Wisconsin football?

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.

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Which Wisconsin Badgers WR will become Colton Joseph's favorite target?

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Five teams the Wisconsin Badgers could face in the NCAA Tournament first round

CHICAGO - The University of Wisconsin now awaits its fate. Ranked No.19 in Wins Above Bubble, No.22 in KenPom and KPI, and No.25 in the NCAA NET rankings, the Badgers know they will hear their name called when the NCAA Tournament brackets start to be released this evening at 5 p.m.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 14

Best and worst potential March Madness matchups for Wisconsin basketball

Selection Sunday is nearly upon us, and with it, at long last, an official March Madness bracket. Wisconsin has proven to be both outside the nation's truly elite teams but also capable of playing with — and beating — any of them.

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What does a successful NCAA Tournament look like for Wisconsin Basketball?

By every measure, it's been a successful regular season for Wisconsin basketball. Picked to finish seventh in the Big Ten in the preseason media poll, the Badgers once again surpassed outside expectations.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 14

Final update given on Nolan Winter's availability for Wisconsin Badgers' semifinal game against Michigan

CHICAGO -- The Wisconsin Badgers will once again be without the services of star center Nolan Winter, who'll be sidelined for Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinals game against Michigan.

Badgers’ Bracketology: What is at stake for Wisconsin against strong Michigan Wolverines?

The Wisconsin Badgers are in the middle of a solid Big Ten Conference Tournament run but the NCAA Tournament still looms for the program. The 2025-26 season has been an interesting one for Wisconsin between the highs of back-to-back ranked wins over Michigan State and Illinois, to the lows of ugly losses to TCU and Villanova.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

The Wisconsin Badgers answered a massive lingering question mark in win over Illinois

CHICAGO -- The Wisconsin Badgers have proved a lot since the calendar flipped to 2026. They defeated four teams ranked in the Top 15 of the AP Poll, with three of those victories coming on the road.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin Badgers early struggles, big-game comebacks fueling Big Ten Tournament run

CHICAGO -- It would have been easy to write off the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday afternoon. They were without starting center Nolan Winter and key bench piece Jack Janicki, facing off against a physically dominant Illinois team that had been plagued by injuries when the two teams met for the first time in February.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

One simple switch helped Wisconsin Badgers knock off Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament

CHICAGO - This looked like a nightmare matchup on paper for the Nolan Winter-less Badgers, and it was through the first 30+ minutes. Wisconsin had won its last two games with Winter on the bench nursing his left ankle injury, but the Badgers weren't winning on the boards.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Could this Wisconsin Badgers QB rise up the depth chart in spring ball?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / March 13

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime Big Ten quarterfinal win over No. 9 Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers reminded college basketball what they're capable of on Friday.

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Big 12 is already getting rid of its controversial LED glass court

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

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Wisconsin women's hockey learns NCAA Tournament opponent

Madison, WI — Because Wisconsin women's hockey earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Wisconsin had to wait a few days to find out exactly which team it would be playing in this year's regional final.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin Football well-positioned for consensus top-100 prospect

Official visit season in college football is a few short months away, and Wisconsin is busy gearing up for one of the most crucial stretches in the recruiting calendar.

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Newest Badgers’ 2027 class commitment Isaac Miller offers extreme upside

The Badgers continue to dominate the Wisconsin recruiting scene in the 2027 cycle with a commitment from a widely regarded defender. Catholic Memorial (WI) edge rusher Isaac Miller announced his commitment to the Badgers on March 5th after months of contact with the program.