This Week in Badger Athletics
December 27, 2004 | General News
Wisconsin athletics will ring in the new year with the Badger Hockey Showdown at the Kohl Center on New Year's Eve and Day. The Kohl Center will also host three basketball outings this week.
Men's Basketball
' The men's basketball team (7-2) takes on Western Carolina (5-8) tonight at 7:05 p.m. The Badgers then face nationally ranked Alabama (9-1) on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in a game televised by ESPN2.
' The Badgers recorded their school-record 34th consecutive home win with an 85-53 victory over UNC-Greensboro on Thursday. That is the longest current home winning streak in the country (Oklahoma State has the second-longest streak in the nation with 22 straight home wins).
' The Badgers have won four of their last six games against teams ranked in the top 25. They are 6-0 against ranked teams at home in Bo Ryan's four seasons as head coach.
Women's Basketball
' The Badgers (5-4) hope to recover quickly from a 14-day competitive layoff for finals and the holidays. UW's last game was a 104-91 win over Santa Clara on Dec. 16. The Badgers finish the 2004 portion of their schedule with a contest against No. 20/19 Purdue (6-3) on Dec. 30. The game, which will be the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams, is slated to start at 7 p.m. in the Kohl Center. UW hits the road for a Big Ten game at Northwestern (3-10) on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Men's Hockey
' Wisconsin (13-4-0, 10-4-0 WCHA) returns to action after a two-week break to play host to the 16th annual Badger Hockey Showdown.
' Wisconsin plays Yale on New Year's Eve at 7:07 p.m., following a contest between Clarkson and defending-champion Ferris State at 4:07 p.m.
' The tournament finishes on New Year's Day with Wisconsin playing at 7:07 p.m. and Yale at 4:07 p.m. The championship game will be at the time of the winner of the Yale-Wisconsin game.
' Other than Wisconsin, Ferris State will be the second team to ever defend its title. 1999 champion North Dakota returned in 2000 to defend its title, but lost in the opening round.
' Clarkson makes its first appearance in the tournament, while Ferris State makes its second and Yale competes for the third time.
' Wisconsin last won the Badger Hockey Showdown in 2002, two seasons ago.
Men's/Women's Swimming/Diving
' The men's and women's swimming and diving teams begin their annual three-week training trip in Hawaii this week.
' On Friday, they will take part in the Duke Kahanamoku Sprint Meet'also known as the Rainbow Classic'at the University of Hawaii. Last year, the Badger men won 10 of 12 events, while the women won eight.
For the Fans'Game Day Promotions
Football
Game Changing Performance of the Year'Scott Starks' 40-yard game-winning fumble return for a touchdown late in the Purdue game is up for ESPN.com's Game Changing Performance of the Year. If the play is selected by voters as the winner, the UW will get $100,000 toward its general scholarship fund. Fans can vote for the Badgers' comeback win at espn.com. Voting can be done weekly for the top honor. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Men's Basketball vs. Western Carolina
'Dec. 27 - 7:05 p.m.
Trading Card Giveaway'Fans will receive limited edition player trading cards featuring Brian Butch, Clayton Hanson, DeAaron Williams and coach Bo Ryan, courtesy of the UW Children's Hospital and Suttle Straus, while supplies last.
Inflatable Attraction'Stop by the main concourse and enjoy the inflatable jump castle and pop-a-shot game, courtesy of Coca-Cola.
Men's Basketball vs. Alabama'Dec. 29 - 6:30 p.m.
Badger Halftime Showcase presented by Coca-Cola'Red Panda Acrobat Krystal Niu, a member of the Shanghai acrobats, performs her world-record unicycle bowl-flipping exhibition high atop a seven-foot high unicycle.
Inflatable Attraction'Stop by the main concourse and enjoy the inflatable jump castle and pop-a-shot game, courtesy of Coca-Cola.
Women's Basketball vs. Purdue'Dec. 30 - 7 p.m.
Badger Halftime Showcase presented by Coca-Cola'Red Panda Acrobat Krystal Niu, a member of the Shanghai acrobats, performs her world-record unicycle bowl-flipping exhibition high atop a seven-foot high unicycle.
Trading Card Giveaway'Fans will receive limited edition player trading cards featuring Annie Nelson and Danielle Ward, courtesy of the UW Children 's Hospital and Suttle Straus, while supplies last.
Men's Hockey vs. Yale'Dec. 31 - 7:07 p.m.
Badger Hockey Showdown
Trading Card Giveaway'Fans will receive a set of limited edition player trading cards featuring Adam Burish, Mark Heatley, Luke Kohtala, and Jeff Slinde courtesy of Suttle Straus and Cold Stone Creamery, while supplies last.
Men's Hockey vs. Ferris State/Clarkson 'Jan. 1 - 7:07 p.m.
Badger Hockey Showdown
Trading Card Giveaway Fans will receive a set of limited edition player trading cards featuring Adam Burish, Mark Heatley, Luke Kohtala, and Jeff Slinde courtesy of Suttle Straus and Cold Stone Creamery, while supplies last.
Ticket News
Men's Hockey'Fan's Choice Packages are currently on sale. The Fan's Choice Package allows you to choose any four home games on the schedule. Reserved (100-200 level, first 3 rows of the 300 level) Fan 's Choice Packages are $80 per seat. Upper Reserved Fan's Choice Packages are $48 per seat, a savings of 25% off single game ticket prices.
Women's Basketball'Fan's Choice Packages are currently on sale. The Fan's Choice Package allows you to choose any three home games on the schedule. Fan's Choice Packages are $15 for adults and $6 for youth. That's a savings of 25% off single game ticket prices.
Men's Hockey and Women's Basketball'Famous Footwear Family Four Packs are currently on sale. An enjoyable way to treat the whole family to Wisconsin Men's Hockey and Women's Basketball is with a Famous Footwear Family Four pack. There packages include 4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hotdogs, and a $5 Famous Footwear gift card. For pricing information or to order, visit uwbadgers.com.
Greatest Memories in Camp RandallStadium History
Presented by Coca Cola
Help us pick your six favorite Camp Randall Stadium memories in Wisconsin History by voting today. Just fill out the short registration form online at uwbadgers.com. The online voting ends December 31 with the playmakers from the top six vote-getters honored during the 2005 season. Coca-Cola will help commemorate the events by producing six packs of collectable bottles that feature the six 'Greatest Memories in Camp Randall History'.
