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La Crosse’s Davis goes for 7 points, 6 rebounds as Badgers open B1G with win

December 22, 2020 Rick Solem

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La Crosse native Jonathan Davis had seven points, six rebounds off the bench, as the Wisconsin men’s basketball team opened Big Ten Conference play with a win. The ninth-ranked Badgers were led by Brad Davison’s 15 points in a 67-53 win over Nebraska at the Kohl Center on Monday. Davis played 24 minutes, going 3-for-7 […]

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Nebraska, No. 9 Wisconsin start Big Ten play

December 21, 2020 Associated Press

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Nebraska (4-3, 0-0) vs. No. 9 Wisconsin (6-1, 0-0) Kohl Center, Madison, Wisconsin; Tuesday, 7 p.m. Watch on FS1. BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska and No. 9 Wisconsin meet in the first Big Ten game of the season for both teams. In conference play last season, Nebraska finished with two wins and 18 losses, while Wisconsin won […]

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BIG history: The Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

December 21, 2020 Dave Carney

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Dave Carney 12/21/2020 On Saturday the Badgers beat Minnesota 20-17 in OVERTIME to win the 2020 match up and secure Paul Bunyan’s Axe. The Wisconsin vs Minnesota game is the longest running (consecutive) FBS game, not missing one since 1906, and the history behind the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe is equally as historic. In […]

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Back to the Big 10: Illinois hires former Badgers coach Brett Bielema

December 21, 2020 Associated Press

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Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois. The Illini hired Bielema to replace the fired Lovie Smith on Saturday, hoping he can turn around a program with nine consecutive losing seasons. Illinois said Bielema […]

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Wisconsin Set To Face Wake Forest In Duke’s Mayo Bowl

December 21, 2020 Associated Press

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Wake Forest (4-4, ACC) vs. Wisconsin (3-3, Big Ten), Dec. 30, 12 p.m. ET LOCATION: Charlotte, N.C. TOP PLAYERS Wake Forest: QB Sam Hartman, 10 TD passes and one INT in 236 attempts Wisconsin: TE Jake Ferguson, 29 catches for 284 yards and 4 TDs NOTABLE Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons have been buoyed by […]

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Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry

December 17, 2020 Associated Press

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Minnesota and Wisconsin managed to avoid interrupting the most-played Football Bowl Subdivision rivalry this season. Their annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe just happens to be taking place a little later than expected. When a COVID-19 outbreak within Minnesota’s program caused the cancellation of its Nov. 28 game at Wisconsin, it appeared this would be […]

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Wisconsin trying to find ways to spark sputtering offense

December 16, 2020 Associated Press

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Quarterback Graham Mertz and the Wisconsin Badgers vow to keep trying to find ways to rejuvenate an offense that has lacked punch during a rare three-game skid. The Badgers (2-3) have scored seven points or fewer in each of their last three games. Wisconsin tries to avoid its first losing season since 2001 when it […]

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La Crosse’s Davis scores 12, as Badgers beat Loyola

December 15, 2020 Rick Solem

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La Crosse’s Jonathan Davis tied a career high with 12 points, as No. 12 Wisconsin beat Loyola 77-63 on Tuesday. Davis, again, did a little of everything off the bench, with five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 23 minutes, as the Badgers (5-1) won their 13th consecutive game at the Kohl Center. The […]

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A Minnesota win Saturday would tie all-time record with Badgers in series dating back to 1890

December 15, 2020 Rick Solem

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It looks like the Minnesota-Wisconsin rivalry for Paul Bunyan’s axe will happen. The rivalry between the two college football teams dates back to 1890 but was initially called off this season due to COVID-19 protocols. It’s set to continue on at 3 p.m. Saturday on the Big Ten Network, setting up the 130th meeting between […]

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Minnesota-Wisconsin highlights Big Ten undercard

December 14, 2020 Rick Solem

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Minnesota and Wisconsin will try again to keep their rivalry streak alive, and Indiana and Purdue now have another chance to resume their series as well. The Big Ten on Sunday announced the undercard to Saturday’s conference title game between No. 3 Ohio State and No. 15 Northwestern. Dubbed “Champions Week” by the league, the […]

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