This Week in Badger Athletics
December 29, 2008 | General News
The men's basketball team opens Big Ten play, the women play three games, while both men's and women's hockey are in action at the Kohl Center and the wrestling team competes at the Midlands Championships.
The Badger men's basketball team opens conference play Wednesday at Michigan. The game is a rematch of last season's Big Ten opener when the Badgers won at Michigan, 70-54. The Badgers then return home to host Penn State on Saturday with tip set for 1 p.m. UW is coming off a 69-74 loss to Texas in its most recent game, but owns a 43-12 (.782) record in games following a loss under Ryan. UW has won 20-straight games against non-ranked opponents.
The UW women's basketball team has a busy week ahead with three games, two of which are on the road. The Badgers look to even the score in the fifth-annual Border Battle when Minnesota comes to town for the lone meeting of the season Monday night. The winner will take home 40 points towards the annual Border Battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Badgers then continue conference action with a New Years Day match-up against Illinois, followed by a game at Northwestern on Sunday.
The men's hockey team (10-7-3, 7-5-2 WCHA), fresh off its 10th Badger Hockey Showdown title, wraps up non-conference play and an eight-game homestand with two games against Northern Michigan (3-12-3, 2-9-3-2 CCHA) on Friday-Saturday. Wisconsin is riding a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1), the program's longest since going 14 games unbeaten (12-0-2) from Oct. 21-Dec. 3, 2005. UW is 5-0-1 on the current homestand and is in the midst of an eight-game home unbeaten streak.
The tenth-ranked Wisconsin wrestling team (5-1-0 overall) returns to action at the 46th annual Midlands Championships Monday-Tuesday in Evanston, Ill. Over 30 teams will compete with 13 of those teams being ranked in the top-25 or receiving votes in the latest InterMat poll. Competition began at 9:30 a.m. Monday and continues all day Monday and resumes at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The Big Ten Network will broadcast the finals live on Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m.
The unbeaten women's hockey team returns from a three week holiday break to host the U.S. Select Team in an exhibition match. The Badgers (18-0-2) will use the exhibition match as a tune-up for their upcoming series at Minnesota Duluth. Team USA is made up of 16 post-NCAA players based in Blaine, Minn. The team plays in an elite men 's league and against high school boys' teams, the Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) and NCAA Div. I women's teams. Joining the U.S. for the weekend are former Badgers Phoebe Turner and Mikka Nordby.
For the Fans - Game Day Promotions
Women's Basketball on December 29 at 8 PM vs. Minnesota
Basketball Bingo - Fans, pick up a 'Basketball Bingo' card as you enter. Play along and if your card matches the action on the court, you win. Come play bingo and win great prizes.
Men's Basketball on January 3 at 1 PM vs. Penn State
Badger Halftime Showcase presented by Coca Cola featuring Michael Swenson
Hypno "Live" - Michael Swenson's newest comedy hypnosis show is coming to the Kohl Center. This fast-paced, audience participation hypnosis show will keep everyone on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Special Events
Men's Hockey Skate with the Badgers
Lace up your skates and hit the ice for the annual Wisconsin men's hockey "Skate with the Badgers" on Sunday, January 4 from 2-3:30pm at the Kohl Center. This is your chance to skate on the Kohl Center ice while collecting autographs and photos from your favorite Badger men's hockey players and coaches. Admission is free. Doors for the event open at 1:30pm and fans are encouraged to enter through Gate B of the Kohl Center. Free parking is available in UW Lots 88 and 91. For the safety of participants, those entering the ice must be wearing skates. Additionally, no sticks or pucks will be allowed on the ice. Please note, skate rental is not available though UW Athletics. Skate with the Badgers is presented by Alliant Energy and Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation.
Auctions
Men's Hockey Jersey Auction
Own part of Wisconsin Hockey history. Secure an authentic game-issued jersey as part of an online auction held exclusively by the University of Wisconsin. Badger fans will have an opportunity to bid on jerseys that were worn by the men's hockey team during both the 2008 College Hockey Showcase and the 2008 Badger Hockey Showdown. These official adidas game jerseys are made of 100% polyester. It features a unique alternate design developed specifically for use in this year's College Hockey Showcase, which took place November 28 and 29 at the Kohl Center, and the Badger Hockey Showdown, which will take place December 27 and 28 at the Kohl Center. The winning bidder for each jersey will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Wisconsin Men's Hockey Coach Mike Eaves. Bid now at UWBadgers.com. The auction closes on Monday, February 2 at 10PM central time.
Ticket Offers
Women's Basketball on December 29 at 8 PM vs. Minnesota
5 For $5 Mondays - The University of Wisconsin is pleased to offer the 'Five for $5 Mondays' ticket package for women's basketball. For each Monday night game, fans can purchase five general admission game tickets for only $5. That is a savings of over 80% of the regular ticket price. This terrific offer is available for the December 29 game vs. Minnesota (8 p.m.) and the February 16 game vs. Indiana (7 p.m.). To take advantage of this offer, simply visit UWBadgers.com and click 'Buy Ticket ' then select 'Presales/Promotions and enter promotional code: 5FOR$5. This offer must be purchased in advance and is not available on game day. 1/2/2009 2:00:00 PM vs. U.S. Select Team
Women's Hockey on January 2 at 2 PM vs. US Select Team
FREE ADMISSION! - All fans will receive free admission to the game as the Badgers take on the U.S. Select Team.
This Week's 'Bucky's Bargain '
This week's 'Bucky's Bargain' is free admission to the women's hockey game this Friday. Fans can enjoy Wisconsin women's hockey for free as the Badgers take on the UW Select Team. Face off is 2pm at the Kohl Center.
Ticket News
Women's Basketball
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
General public Wisconsin women's basketball single game tickets are on sale now through UWBadgers.com. Group tickets and mini plans will also be available at that time.
Men's Hockey
Ticket Packages On Sale Now
Can't make it to all the games' Friday Five Packs are an affordable alternative to season tickets. For only $110, choose from one of two packages and receive a great seat location for all five games. Or, create your own mini-plan with a Fan's Choice Package. Select any five games on the schedule and only pay for four. Fan's Choice Packages are $72 per seat, a saving of 20%. And, save up to 50% off by purchasing group tickets. For complete details, visit UWBadgers.com.
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
General public Wisconsin men's hockey single game tickets are currently on sale through UWBadgers.com. Reserved single game tickets are $22.00 and Upper Reserved single game tickets are $18.00.
Women's Hockey
Single Game Tickets On Sale Now
Single game tickets for Wisconsin women's hockey are currently available by calling 1-800-GO-BADGERS or online at UWBadgers.com. Tickets for UW's regular season home games are just $5 for adults and $2 for UW students, youths (2-17), and senior citizens (55-up). Famous Footwear Family Four Packs (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and a $5 Famous Footwear gift card) are available for $24. Group ticket plans are also available.
Rascal Flatts 'Bob That Head Tour 2009 '
Rascal Flatts, with special guest Jessica Simpson, will perform at the Kohl Center Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through the UW Athletic Ticket Office. Tickets may be obtained on-line at UWBadgers.com and www.livenation.com, charged by phone by calling 800-GO-BADGERS or 608-262-1440, or in person at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office, Gate 1 of Camp Randall Stadium. Tickets ordered online or over the phone have a $6.75 per ticket convenience fee. There are no convenience fees for tickets purchased in person.
