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'The weirdest feeling:' Former Menomonee Falls HS pitcher eyes 2nd collegiate senior season after NCAA ruling

MENOMONEE FALLS -- The years sure do roll by.It wasn't long ago that Ty Weber was pitching for Menomonee Falls High School.

March 31, 2020 8:20pm CDT

Former Bucks GM, Wisconsin coach John Erickson dies at 92

LENEXA, Kansas — John Erickson, a former Milwaukee Bucks general manager and Wisconsin men’s basketball coach, has died.

March 20, 2020 9:23pm CDT

Marquette's Markus Howard named AP 1st-team All-American

MILWAUKEE -- The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament.

March 20, 2020 5:46pm CDT

'One Shining Moment' in UW men's basketball season that was cut short

MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team was destined to do well in the NCAA tournament this year after being crowned Big Ten champions, but as March Madness was canceled indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns, the Badgers were left to think of the what-ifs.On Twitter Friday, the team posted their version of "One Shining Moment" -- a video montage that the NCAA puts together for the team that wins the National Championship.

March 20, 2020 1:27pm CDT

'We were having a great season:' Former Badgers player self-quarantining after return from Italy

MADISON -- Former Wisconsin Badgers basketball player Ethan Happ is self-quarantining after returning to the U.S. from Italy where he'd been playing professional basketball for Vanoli Cremona in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.Happ was there when the outbreak started and said he started taking precautions early.

March 18, 2020 9:40pm CDT

The Toy: Zack Baun's football dream within reach as NFL draft approaches

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers had three, talented offensive players invited to the NFL scouting combine this year, but it's a defensive stalwart who will likely be the earliest selection from the school.Zack Baun can see it.

March 14, 2020 9:58pm CDT

NCAA Tourney games to be played without fans in the arenas due to coronavirus

NEW YORK -- NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Wednesday, March 11 that NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.

March 11, 2020 5:14pm CDT

Marquette's Howard hoping to cap career with long NCAA Tournament run: 'It means a lot'

MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard will leave Marquette as one of the most dynamic scorers in Big East history.

March 11, 2020 1:36pm CDT

Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

MADISON — Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions after losing much of the star power from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season.“I’m anxious to see kind of who kind of emerges as genuine leaders of this team,” coach Paul Chryst said Monday.Yet he also is remaining patient.That was evident from his decision to adjust the Badgers’ spring schedule and push back the start of workouts.Wisconsin initially planned to open spring practice Tuesday.

March 9, 2020 2:43pm CDT

Howard scores 30, Marquette falls to St. John's 88-86

NEW YORK — Julian Champagnie had a double-double, Nick Rutherford scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, and St.

March 7, 2020 2:52pm CST

No. 24 Badgers clinch share of Big 10 title, beat Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nate Reuvers scored 17 points and No. 24 Wisconsin held Indiana to just one basket over the final 10 minutes, rallying for a 60-56 victory Saturday and clinching at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.Micah Potter added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin (21-10, 14-6), which has won eight straight.

March 7, 2020 2:07pm CST

No. 24 Wisconsin beats Northwestern 63-38, moves into 1st

MADISON — Nate Reuvers scored 11 points as No. 24 Wisconsin struggled through a poor offensive performance in a 63-48 win over Northwestern on Wednesday night.The win moved the Badgers (20-10, 13-6 Big Ten) into a three-way for first place in the Big Ten.Wisconsin was not effective with the ball against a team that has the 12th-worst defense in the league, giving up more than 70 points a game, and is in last place in the conference.Northwestern (7-22, 2-17) dug itself two holes, but only found its way out of only one.The Wildcats, who shoot 42% from the field on average, started the game 1 for 10 with five turnovers in the first nine minutes.

March 4, 2020 10:30pm CST

'A surreal feeling:' After Badgers career, Quintez Cephus receiving his chance to make NFL roster

March 4, 2020 9:35pm CST

Moore's free throws lift DePaul over Marquette 69-68

CHICAGO — Charlie Moore scored DePaul's final four points at the free-throw line to lift the Blue Demons to a 69-68 win over Marquette on Tuesday night.Moore made two at line with 21 seconds left to snap a tie and added two more with 6 seconds remaining for a four-point cushion.

March 4, 2020 10:08am CST

Fiserv Forum to host Holiday Face-Off featuring Wisconsin Badgers, 3 other teams

MILWAUKEE -- The inaugural Holiday Face-Off college hockey tournament will be held at Fiserv Forum on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29.

March 3, 2020 11:14am CST

'A true brotherhood:' Zack Baun looks to join former Badgers linebackers in NFL

INDIANAPOLIS -- As players chasing their NFL dreams continue to display their strengths at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, a familiar face was in the crowd.

February 27, 2020 10:16pm CST

Howard scores 30, Marquette romps past Georgetown 93-69

MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard, the nation's leading scorer, poured in 30 points as Marquette romped past Georgetown 93-69 on Wednesday night.Howard, who came in averaging 27.1 points per game, was 10-of-16 shooting and made half of his 10 3-point attempts.

February 26, 2020 10:47pm CST