A photo of Chucky Hepburn shooting for the Wisconsin Badgers.

VIDEO highlights from the Badgers’ record 105-point opening night

Everyone contributed on the highest-scoring night ever for a team in the Kohl Center. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES The Badgers scored a Kohl Center record 105 points in their home opener against Arkansas State on Monday, winning 105-76. The previous record had been held by the Kansas Jayhawks when they defeated the Oregon Ducks 104-86 in an Elite Eight game at the Kohl Center … Continue reading VIDEO highlights from the Badgers’ record 105-point opening night

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A photo of Connor Essegian shooting for the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team.

Basketball, Recruiting

Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

The sharpshooter was likely headhunted by other programs in the NIL Wild West off-season. But removing him from the starting lineup and keeping him fresh will help him blossom. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES When Wisconsin tipped off their first exhibition game last week against UW-Stevens Point, phenom Connor Essegian was in an unusual spot: the bench. It was an eyebrow-raising decision, especially for those … Continue reading Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

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Football

How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

It’s all about the defensive backs and running backs for Wisconsin against the No. 3 team in the country. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s no secret the Badgers are big underdogs against No. 3 Ohio State this weekend. It’s been several years since they weren’t. But that doesn’t mean an upset can’t happen – and college football has been known to give us one from … Continue reading How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

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Basketball

Ex-Wisconsin high school star rejoins West Virginia as a coach, but said he wanted to be a Badger

Jordan McCabe of Kaukauna was named the state’s Mr. Basketball in 2018, though he didn’t receive a scholarship offer from UW. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES A college basketball player for the past five years, Jordan McCabe has a paying gig in the game now. The uptempo point guard from Kaukauna and 7th-leading scorer in Wisconsin high school basketball history was hired in July by … Continue reading Ex-Wisconsin high school star rejoins West Virginia as a coach, but said he wanted to be a Badger

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Volleyball

Nebraska beat Wisconsin volleyball by a finger, but plenty of positives emerged from the match

Losing on a reviewed net violation was a gut punch for Wisconsin volleyball, but Sarah Franklin had an elite day. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Well, Saturday night didn’t exactly go how the Badgers volleyball team wanted. The (formerly) No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers fell to the (formerly) No. 2 Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln three exciting sets to two. The game couldn’t have ended in a … Continue reading Nebraska beat Wisconsin volleyball by a finger, but plenty of positives emerged from the match

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Volleyball

Wisconsin Badgers volleyball hasn’t lost a set in a month, and we need to talk about it

That’s right, not only have they not lost a single match, but the Badgers volleyball team hasn’t lost a set in over a calendar month. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team has yet to lose a set since September 17, over 30 days ago. You might be thinking – that’s not that surprising, Wisconsin is the top team in the country and … Continue reading Wisconsin Badgers volleyball hasn’t lost a set in a month, and we need to talk about it

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Am edit of five Badger starters who have their NIL deals set up through UW-Madison

Football

How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

The prices start reasonably for NIL deals, but autographs will cost you a pretty penny By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With NIL now in full swing across college athletics, the Wisconsin Badgers post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Prices listed include Cameo-style shoutouts, autographs, personal appearances, social media posts and a category labeled “pitch anything.” The portal … Continue reading How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

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A photo of Tyler Wahl laying the ball in during the Wisconsin Badgers Red and White Scrimmage

Basketball

VIDEO: Highlights from Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball scrimmage

The Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball Team played their annual Red and White Scrimmage on Sunday. Here are some video highlights. Kamari scoop Connor Essegian to the hole The Gus Bus Max Klesmit to the hole Klesmit for 3 Nolan Winter for 3 Winter for 3 again Nolan Winter block Tyler Wahl curl cut Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of … Continue reading VIDEO: Highlights from Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball scrimmage

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A photo of AJ Storr dunking in the Red and White Wisconsin Badgers Scrimmage at the Kohl Center on Sunday.

Basketball

ALLEY OOP: Watch new Badger AJ Storr’s dunks in transition

A.J Storr can get up the floor in a hurry. And he can jump too. Here’s some video of Storr in action in the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball Red and White Scrimmage on Sunday. The second of three AJ Storr dunks in the scrimmage: Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of Wisconsin athletics. Follow us on Facebook. Continue reading ALLEY OOP: Watch new Badger AJ Storr’s dunks in transition

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A photo of the Wisconsin Badgers during the Red/White Scrimmage, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Basketball

The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

Newcomers could make this team special. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES The undersized point guard Kamari McGee drove to the basketball, but appeared well-covered by two opposing players tracking back on defense. But McGee flipped the ball into the air behind him, and new Badger A.J. Storr seemed to appear from nowhere. He rose through the air to grab the ball and flush it. The … Continue reading The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

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