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Wisconsin Badgers unlock unmatched NCAA achievement during Greg Gard era

The Wisconsin Badgers sent another strong warning to the rest of the nation on Tuesday, when they stunned the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini in a 92-90 overtime win at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard could care less about the Badgers' top-10 triumphs

MADISON, Wis. - Greg Gard has led the University of Wisconsin to 17 wins over top-10 opponents since taking over the Badgers coaching job in December 2015.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 12

Former Wisconsin Badgers standout delivers a career-best NBA performance

The Indiana Pacers are heading for the NBA Draft lottery, but former University of Wisconsin center Micah Potter is doing his best to make sure he keeps cashing a professional paycheck.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 12

Power Rankings: Wisconsin Badgers making a push toward a Big Ten Tournament double bye

To this point in the 2025-26 college basketball season, there have been 12 games a team has beaten an AP Top 10 team on the road. The road team has been unranked in only two of them.

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.

Watch: Wisconsin at Illinois | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/11/2026

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Wisconsin Badgers Have Two of the Top Five Most Improbable Wins of the Basketball Season

No team is going to want to face this year's Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Tournament. Over the course of the season, Greg Gard's squad has shown it can hang with anybody, and you can't count them out until the clock shows zeros.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Confident Austin Rapp predicted he'd hit the big shots to lift Wisconsin over No.8 Illinois

MADISON, Wis. - Austin Rapp couldn't explain why his mind chose to wander in the way it did. Preparing for bed before Wisconsin's important road tilt against

Vinny Anthony News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

PFF grades confirm Vinny Anthony boosted his NFL Draft stock at Senior Bowl practices

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony didn't do much in the actual Senior Bowl game, but he boosted his NFL Draft stock during the week of practice leading up to the game.

Riley Mahlman News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Wisconsin Badgers OT Riley Mahlman Is Among Biggest Snubs From NFL Scouting Combine

The NFL invited 319 college football players to participate in the NFL combine later this month. Somehow, Wisconsin Badgers offensive tackle Riley Mahlman wasn't one of them.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Only Two Wisconsin Badgers Were Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

The Wisconsin Badgers have a handful of players hoping to hear their name called in the NFL Draft, but only two of them will get the opportunity to work out at the NFL scouting combine.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Nick Boyd sees traits of a Final Four team in this year's Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't made the Sweet 16 since Greg Gard's first full season as head coach. Between ill-timed injuries and a global pandemic, the Badgers' have had some misfortune.

John Blackwell News / Big Ten Network / February 11

Watch: Badgers' Statement Wins Led by Nick Boyd and John Blackwell | Big Ten Basketball

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 11

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard makes 1 thing clear after stunning comeback win against Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off yet another stunner on Tuesday night. Playing in enemy territory against a formidable opponent in the form of the No.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 11

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 92-90 upset at No.8 Illinois

John Blackwell wants to be known loud and clear that this edition of the University of Wisconsin isn't a group of quitters. That much has been known, as the Badgers have made it a habit of erasing double-digit deficits with relative ease and drama.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 10

Another Top-10 Stunner: Wisconsin delivers in overtime to shock No.8 Illinois, 92-90

The University of Wisconsin put itself in a position for a Quad-1 overtime road win over the weekend, only to let an official's call change the completion of the game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 10

Wisconsin Badgers visit Illinois Fighting Illini before difficult four-game stretch

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini tomorrow, February 11th, before embarking on a tough stretch of games.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 8