This Week in Badger Athletics
December 31, 2007 | General News
The football team plays in its fourth straight January 1 bowl game, the men's hockey team hosts first-place Colorado College, men's and women's basketball each play their Big Ten home openers and women's hockey and wrestling both return to action This Week in Badger Athletics.
The UW football team will be looking for its 10th victory of the season when it takes on Tennessee in the 2008 Outback Bowl on Jan. 1. The Badgers will be playing in their 19th all-time bowl game, going 10-8 in their previous 18. Recent history favors Wisconsin, which has won six of its last eight bowl games. Kickoff is slated for 10 a.m. with live coverage on ESPN.
After taking third place last weekend at the 19th annual Badger Hockey Showdown, the men 's hockey team (8-7-3, 4-5-1 WCHA) skates against No. 4 and WCHA first-place Colorado College (12-6-0, 11-3-0 WCHA) this weekend at the Kohl Center. UW is currently tied for seventh in the WCHA standings, four points out of third place, but has at least two games in hand on the entire league.
The men's basketball team (10-2) will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to open Big Ten Conference play against Michigan on Jan. 2. Wisconsin is coming off a 67-66 upset win over ninth-ranked Texas in Austin. Brian Butch led the way in that contest with 21 points and 11 rebounds, his third double-double of the season.
The women's basketball team will look to improve upon its 5-1 record at the Kohl Center when it opens the new year at home with Michigan State (9-5, 1-1) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Kohl Center in a game televised tape-delayed at 11 p.m. on Wisconsin Public Television. Wisconsin (7-5, 0-2) opened the Big Ten Conference slate with road losses at Purdue Dec. 28 (65-48) and at Illinois (64-54) on Sunday.
The No. 7 women's hockey team returns to the ice Jan. 4-5 to take on Minnesota State in Mankato, Minn. The Badgers swept the Mavericks with a pair of 4-2 victories at the Kohl Center back in October. During the holiday break, three current Badgers (Hilary Knight, Erika Lawler and Jessie Vetter) took part in the USA Hockey Holiday Camp Dec. 26-Jan. 1 in Lake Placid, N.Y.
After a 25-day break, the wrestling team opens the new year with the 11th annual Lonestar Duals in Arlington, Texas. The Badgers will face four opponents, beginning with an 8 a.m. match against Utah Valley State, a noon dual against Cal State-Fullerton, a bout with Brown at 4 p.m. and will close the day against No. 21 Navy at 6 p.m. UW is 18-7-1 in its nine years of competition at the Lonestar Duals.
Marketing Notes ' Week of December 31
For the Fans - Game Day Promotions
Men's Hockey on January 4, 2008 at 7 PM vs. Colorado College
Trading Card Giveaway #2
Fans will receive a set of limited edition team trading cards courtesy of Quaker Steak & Lube and Suttle Straus, while supplies last.
Men's Hockey on January 5, 2008 at 7 PM vs. Colorado College
Trading Card Giveaway #2
Fans will receive a set of limited edition team trading cards courtesy of Quaker Steak & Lube and Suttle Straus, while supplies last.
Merchandise Updates
Men's Hockey Jersey Auction
Own part of Wisconsin Hockey by securing an authentic game-issued jersey from Wisconsin 's appearance in the 2007 Badger Hockey Showdown. The official adidas game jersey is made of 100% polyester. It features a unique alternate design developed specifically for use in the annual Badger Hockey Showdown. The winning bidder of the jersey will receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Wisconsin Men's Hockey Coach Mike Eaves. Bid now on uwbadgers.com. The auction closes Thursday, January 31 at 10PM central time.
2007 Football Season Highlight DVD
The official 2007 Wisconsin football season highlight DVD is now available for purchase on uwbadgers.com. Order yours today, and relive all the great moments from the 2007 season. Narrated by the 'Voice of the Badgers' Matt Lepay, this keepsake DVD details the story of the 2007 Wisconsin football season. Packed with game highlights, coach and player commentary and other extras, this DVD documents the season from fall camp through the Outback Bowl. Plus enjoy special features including the Ron Dayne number retirement ceremony, the top 10 plays of the year and much more. Each DVD is $19.95. Shipping is $5. Orders placed by January 31 will receive free shipping. The DVD is scheduled to be available by February 28. For ordering information, visit uwbadgers.com.
Ticket Offers
Wisconsin Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota on January 7 at 7pm
Bucky's Locker Room Offer
Purchase four tickets to the Wisconsin/Minnesota women's basketball game and you will receive a $20 Bucky's Locker Room gift card for free. That's a $48 value for only $28! To take advantage of this offer, visit uwbadgers.com and click "Buy Tickets" located in the left hand column. In the black bar at the top of the page, click on the tab that reads "Presales/Promotions" and enter promotional code BUCKY to complete the purchase. It is that easy to enjoy Wisconsin women's basketball at a discounted rate.
Ticket News
Women's Basketball
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
General public Wisconsin women's basketball single game tickets are currently on sale through uwbadgers.com. Group tickets and mini plans are also available.
Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament
Make plans to attend the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament March 6th through the 9th at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. All session ticket packages are currently on sale for $45 until January 7. For complete details, visit uwbadgers.com.
Men's Basketball
Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament
Make plans to attend the 2008 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament March 13th through the 16th at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. All session ticket packages are currently on sale for $275 until January 18. For complete details, visit uwbadgers.com.
Men's Hockey
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
General public Wisconsin men's hockey single game tickets for all games are currently on sale through uwbadgers.com. Reserved single game tickets are $22.00 and Upper Reserved single game tickets are $18.00. Group tickets and mini plans are also available.
2008 Men's Ice Hockey Midwest Regional
On March 29-30, Madison will be taken over by college hockey fans as the University of Wisconsin hosts the 2008 Men's Ice Hockey Midwest Regional at the Kohl Center. Four of the country's finest men's hockey teams will compete for a place at the Frozen Four in Denver, Colorado. Tickets are $65 each and are on sale now.
Women's Hockey
Season Tickets On Sale Now
Season ticket packages for the two-time defending National Champion Wisconsin women 's hockey team are available by calling 1-800-GO-BADGERS. Season tickets for all of UW's 16 regular season home games are just $30 for adults and $15 for UW students, youths (2-17), and senior citizens (55-up). All season tickets are general admission. Season tickets will be sold until January 13, 2008.
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
General public Wisconsin women's hockey single game tickets are currently on sale through uwbadgers.com. Group tickets are also available.
Mark Your Calendar
Women's Hockey Skate with the Badgers
Don't miss this year's Women's Hockey Skate with the Badgers. Lace up your skates and hit the ice on Sunday, February 3 following the Wisconsin vs. North Dakota game (2 pm game). This is your chance to meet the team and get autographs and photos with your favorite Badgers.
Men's Hockey Skate with the Badgers
Don't miss this year's Skate with the Badgers. Lace up your skates and hit the ice on Sunday, February 17 from 3 to 4pm at the Kohl Center. This is your chance to meet the team and get autographs and photos with your favorite Badgers. Admission is free! Skate with the Badgers is presented by Alliant Energy and Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation.
