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Wisconsin Badgers accept 2026 WBIT invite, earning notable seeding

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team will be returning to postseason play under Head Coach Robin Pingeton after a brief hiatus. The former Missouri Tigers’ coach was fired from her previous job just before being hired by Wisconsin, which cast early doubts upon Pingeton.

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Wisconsin Badgers duo achieve something that had not seen before in over 3 decades

The Wisconsin Badgers are done with the Big Ten Tournament, but not before their terrific backcourt tandem of John Blackwell and Nick Boyd further impressed the nation with their work on the court.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Wisconsin Badgers could be on upset alert as they draw dangerous 30-win opponent in March Madness first round

The Wisconsin Badgers got a fifth seed in the upcoming 2026 edition of the NCAA Tournament. That feels like low to many, considering the number of high-quality victories on the resume of Greg Gard’s team.

Nolan Winter News / WI Sports Heroics / March 16

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nolan Winter issues ‘concerned’ admission on injury before 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Wisconsin Badgers nearly defeated the Michigan Wolverines for the Big Ten tournament title, but they fell short, suffering a 68-65 loss to Dusty May’s team on Saturday.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / March 15

Badgers’ Bracket Preview: Dominant Arkansas Razorbacks could challenge Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Badgers will officially go dancing this March and standing in the way of the team are two worthy adversaries. Wisconsin learned on Selection Sunday that the program would be headed out to the West Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 15

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

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

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 14

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.