University of Wisconsin NCAA News

Redshirt junior forward Ryan Evans put forth a solid offensive showing against the Buckeyes and Gophers.

MADISON - Not only would his inclusion on the 2012 McDonald's All-American Game roster have been a great reward for University of Wisconsin men's basketball recruit Sam Dekker, it would have been a boost for the Badgers' image as well.

Coming off a win against Minnesota on Thursday, the No. 21 Badgers watched film Friday, practiced Saturday and took Sunday off because the schedule allowed them that luxury.

Wisconsin is easing its way into the 2012 season with several questions. The two-time defending Big Ten champions had quite a turnover on the coaching staff and graduated Russell Wilson at quarterback.

Tonight at 8:00 PM PT, the Oregon Ducks women's basketball team will travel to Pullman, Washington to face off against the Washington State Cougars.

The future of the Wisconsin hockey schedule is starting to come together. At this point, we know who Wisconsin's non-conference opponents will be for the 2012-13 season.

If you plot Michael Finley's annual shooting percentages on a graph, you'll see the former University of Wisconsin basketball star had machine-like consistency.

No. 22 Wisconsin 68, Minnesota 61 OT : In one of the stranger games you are going to see this season, Minnesota whiffed on a golden opportunity to land a marquee win heading into the season's crucial stretch.

At State College, Pa., Maggie Lucas scored 16 points to help Penn State beat Wisconsin on Thursday night.

Robert Covington had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 72-68 victory over No.a Isaiah Canaan had 31 points and six rebounds for Murray State , which was the last unbeaten team in Division I. Tennessee State stole the inbounds pass and Covington was fouled with 9.7 seconds left, but he missed both free throws.

Wisconsin has now notched at least 19 wins in all 11 of Bo Ryan's seasons as the Badgers' head coach.

Henry, an NFL prospect after earning a business degree from Wisconsin in December who played cornerback for the Badgers for the past four seasons, had his best year in 2011, racking up 68 tackles and three interceptions.

Gordon Gee has something to say about football. Gordon Gee always has something to say about football, which is a curious thing, because as the president of a major university like Ohio State one would think he would have plenty to talk about on the academic side without having to dip into the seedy, icky, money-printing underbelly that is college ... (more)

It's a huge week for 2012 Wisconsin recruit Nic Kerdiles. The potential first round NHL Draft pick and his USA U18 teammates are currently in Europe for the 2012 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament.

"We feel like we can win every game, road or at home," Wisconsin senior guard Jordan Taylor said.

Sophomore Cassie Rochel has been forced to pick up her pace due to the absence of Anya Covington over the past two games.

Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith is now such a big fan of Wisconsin forward Mike Bruesewitz, he wishes "we had him on our team." Problem is, Smith didn't offer a scholarship to Bruesewitz, a former Sibley standout, in high school, because the Gophers already were targeting three other local players - Royce White, Rodney Williams and Trevor ... (more)

By any point of view, Wisconsin's fourth home loss of the season was disheartening.

At the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, there's going to be a lot of attention focused on Justin Blackmon, Michael Floyd and Alshon Jeffery in terms of wide receivers.

REIFS MILLS - The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Event Theatre, in downtown Reifs Mills, announced its 12th season playbill.