This Week in Badger Athletics - Jan. 6-12, 2020
January 06, 2020 | General News, Men's Basketball, Men's Hockey, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Hockey, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Wrestling
Quick updates on what's happening in UW sports
Wisconsin Athletics shares "This Week in Badger Athletics" throughout the school year to provide quick updates for fans and our community.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL (9-5 Overall, 2-1 B1G)
- This Week: Winners of four straight, including a win at No. 5 Ohio State last Friday, Wisconsin hosts Illinois on Wednesday at 8 p.m. before facing Penn State on the road Saturday.
- Last Week: Led by 17 points and nine rebounds from Nate Reuvers, plus a spirited, all-around effort from Tyler Wahl off the bench, the Badgers knocked off No. 5 Ohio State, 61-57, in Columbus last Friday night.
- Good to Know: Since taking over as head coach, Greg Gard has guided Wisconsin to eight wins over teams ranked in the AP Top 10, including five wins over AP Top 5 teams (most in the Big Ten). Of those eight top-10 wins, five have come away from home, including last Friday's win at No. 5 Ohio State.
- Need to Know: Wisconsin's game against Illinois tips at 8 p.m. Wednesday on BTN. Saturday's contest at Penn State begins at 1:15 p.m. (CT) on BTN. All radio broadcasts can be heard on the Badger Sports Network. Follow @BadgerMBB on Twitter for updates.
Video: Greg Gard Weekly Press Conference - Jan. 6, 2020
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (9-5 Overall, 1-2 B1G)
- This Week: The Badgers head to Nebraska for their second Big Ten road game on Thursday, Jan. 9. The team stays on the road to face Michigan State on Sunday, Jan. 12.
- Last Week: Wisconsin defeated Penn State 71-65 at home on Saturday. Sophomore Imani Lewis earned her fourth consecutive double-double in the win. Only four other Badgers have ever had four or more consecutive double-doubles in the history of the program.
- Good to Know: There are two more community days this month. Monroe community day will take place during Wisconsin's home game against Michigan on Jan. 16 and Verona community day on Jan. 19 when the Badgers take on the Hawkeyes.
- Need to Know: Follow @BadgerWBB on Twitter for in-game live tweets, score updates and other news.
Video: Jonathan Tsipis Weekly Press Conference - Jan. 6, 2020
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MEN'S HOCKEY (7-10-1, 2-7-1-1 B1G)
- This Week: Wisconsin returns to regular-season action for the first time in over a month when sixth-ranked Ohio State (13-5-2, 6-3-1 Big Ten) visits the Kohl Center for games on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.
- Last Week: Wisconsin skated last Wednesday, Jan. 1 in an exhibition contest against the U.S. Under-18 Team, claiming a 3-2 victory in Plymouth, Michigan.
- Good to Know: Freshman forward Cole Caufield's 20 points in 18 games at the break are the most for a Badger since the 2011–12 season when Justin Schultz (28 points) and Mark Zengerle (27) did so in 18 games. His 12 goals are the most since senior Blake Geoffrion had 14 during his 2009–10 Hobey Baker Award-winning season.
- Need to Know: Friday's game airs on ESPNU, while Saturday can be seen on FOX Sports Wisconsin Plus. Both games can be heard on the radio on 1310 WIBA, across the state on Badger Sports Network and on the iheart radio app. Follow along @BadgerMHockey on twitter for updates.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY (20-1-1, 10-1-1-0 WCHA)
- This Week: The top-ranked Badgers resume conference play with a trip to Bemidji, Minnesota to take on Bemidji State. Puck drop on Friday is at 6 p.m. while Saturday's game starts at 3 p.m.
- Last Week: UW opened 2020 by winning the Battle at the Burgh tournament. Wisconsin defeated Robert Morris, 3-1, on Saturday before topping No. 3 Northeastern, 4-3, in OT on Sunday thanks to Caitlin Schneider's game-winner.
- Good to Know: The Badgers open the second half of conference play at the top of the WCHA standings with 31 points.
- Need to Know: Both games this weekend will be streamed live on FloHockey ($) and fans can also follow the action on Twitter (BadgerWHockey).
WOMEN'S SWIMMING
- This Week: Wisconsin travels to Manoa, Hawaii, on Thursday, Jan. 9, to compete against the University of Hawaii.
- Last Time Out: The Badgers placed fifth in North Carolina at the NC State/GAC Fall Invitational in Greensboro in November. Since then, several members of the team competed in Atlanta, Georgia, in December for USA Swimming's Toyota U.S. Open.
- Good to Know: National leader Beata Nelson currently holds the top times in the NCAA in the 200 Individual Medley, 100 and 200 Back. She is also currently ranked fifth in the 100 Fly.
- Need to Know: Fans can follow along by following @BadgerSwimDive on Twitter and Instagram.
MEN'S TENNIS
- This Week: The Badgers return to the courts this Friday to open the spring season with their final weekend of individual play. UW will head to sunny Florida to compete in the Miami Invitational.
- Last Time Out: Wisconsin finished off fall play at the Gopher Invitational in Minneapolis, where the pair of Scott Sculley and Lenard Soha were the runners-up in doubles play.
- Good to Know: After the conclusion of the Miami Invitational, Wisconsin will begin team play in a 12-match homestand at Nielsen Tennis Center.
- Need to Know: Follow along with the Badgers on Twitter (@BadgerMTennis) and find results on UWBadgers.com after each day of competition.
WOMEN'S TENNIS
- This Week: The Badgers head to Dallas, Texas to compete in the Metroplex Mania tournament. The competition, the first for the Badgers this spring, starts on Friday and concludes on Sunday.
- Last Time Out: Wisconsin wrapped up the fall season at the Florida State All-Conference Showdown in November. Both seniors, Melissa Pick and Christina Zordani, advanced to the championship match of their singles brackets.
- Good to Know: Top performers from the fall season include sophomore Antonela Stoica with a 6-4 singles record and Ava Markham with a 7-5 singles record.
- Need to Know: Fans can keep up to date on the Badgers on Twitter (@BadgerWTennis) or check out UWBadgers.Com for a recap each night of the tournament.
WRESTLING (7-1, 0-1 B1G)
- This Week: No. 9 Wisconsin (7-1, 0-1 B1G) competes in two Big Ten duals this weekend. On Friday night, the Badgers compete in a Border Battle at No. 4 Minnesota (5-3, 0-0) at 8 p.m. from Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. On Sunday, the Badgers return home to the UW Field House to host No. 5 Nebraska (5-0, 0-0) at 2 p.m. Friday's match airs live on the Big Ten Network while Sunday's match will be streamed on BTN+.
- Last Week: Wisconsin competed at the 57th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships. The team took fourth overall at the elite tournament. Seth Gross was the 133-pound champion, beating the No. 1 and and No. 3 wrestlers in his weight class. Trent Hillger and Evan Wick each took third while Tristan Moran came in sixth and Johnny Sebastian took eighth.
- Good to Know: Redshirt seniors Seth Gross and Tristan Moran each notched their 100th career wins at Midlands. At 141 pounds, Moran got his 100th collegiate victory over Troy Stanich from Steven's Institute in a 4-3 decision. Gross notched win No. 100 with a technical fall over UNC's Joey Heilmann.
- Need to Know: The Badgers make two appearances on the Big Ten Network this weekend as both matches air live. Sunday's match will also be heard in the Madison area on The Zone (96.7FM/1670AM) or anywhere here. Follow @BadgerWrestling on Twitter and Instagram.
- Video: Chris Bono Weekly Press Conference Jan. 6, 2020
Video: Jump Around Monday with Chris Bono - Jan. 6, 2020
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