The Badgers celebrate a point against Florida earlier in the 2023 season.

Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

Despite losing two matches in November, the Badgers look primed for another deep run in December By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s been a whirlwind of a volleyball season, which started with Nebraska setting the all-time attendance record for a women’s sport in August, and ended with the undefeated and No. 1-ranked Cornhuskers losing to the Wisconsin Badgers in straight sets to end the regular season. … Continue reading Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

A mashup of three Badger players, Conner Essegian dribbles on the left, Tyler Wahl posts up in the middle, and John Blackwell shoots a jumper on the right.

How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

The basketball team is a little pricey when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness services, especially if you want an appearance. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Want an autograph Chucky Hepburn? How about an appearance from Connor Essegian at your event? With payments for Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, in full swing across college athletics, the student-athletes of the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball team … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

From left, Anna Smrek, Gülce Güçtekin and Julia Orzol of the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team are international student-athletes, so they cannot profit from their Name, Image and Likeness on U.S. soil. Photos courtesy of UW Athletics.

International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

Several players on the Wisconsin volleyball squad are foreign and can’t earn in the U.S. due to their student visas. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES After decades of watching athletic departments rake in millions on their labor without receiving any of it, college athletes can finally profit off their name, image and likeness. These NIL payments can be for any service, including autographs, live appearances, … Continue reading International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

Team photos (from left to right) of Devyn Robinson, Sarah Franklin and Izzy Ashburn.

How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services

While they aren’t charging as much as some of the football players, Badger volleyball player autographs will still get pricey. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With college players now able to profit from deals involving their Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL, the Wisconsin Badger volleyball team post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Services include … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services

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

Ricardo Hallman carries the football in front of a Rutgers defender.

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

A photo of Sarah Franklin serving in a game for the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team.

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

Badger volleyball players lined up facing the crowd as they sing "Varsity."

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

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

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