Photos: Wisconsin 11, Bemidji State 0
Wisconsin advances to the second round of the WCHA playoffs with a decisive shutout of Bemidji State.
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) is congratulated by teammates after setting an all-time team record for points following a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) finds the net for a goal past the defense of Bemidji St. goaltender Kaitlin Groess (1) during the first period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin’s Claire Enright, left, and Maggie Scannell, right, watch as Scannell’s shot finds the net during the first period of a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
From left, Wisconsin players Casey O'Brien, Kirsten Simms, Katie Kotlowski Lacey Eden celebrate a first period goal by Simms during a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Bemidji St. defenseman Meredith Killian (4) and Wisconsin forward Cassie Hall (11) hit the ice following a collision during the first period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Cassie Hall (11) delivers and assist for a goal by teammate Kelly Gorbatenko (7) during the first period of a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin players celebrate a first period goal by Kelly Gorbatenko (7) during a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) and Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) celebrate Simms’ goal during the first period of a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. O’Brien earned the assist on the play. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin players celebrate a goal 15 seconds into the game by Kirsten Simms, left, during a game against Bemidj State between at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Bemidji St. defenseman Meredith Killian (4) is called for a hooking penalty against Wisconsin forward Cassie Hall (11) during the second period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Hannah Halverson (8) looks to control the puck between the defense of Bemidji St. forward Shelby Breiland (7) and Bemidji St. forward Talya Hendrickson (13) during the first period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) pursues the puck against Bemidji St. defenseman Kendra Fortin (26) during the first period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) passes the puck against the defense of Bemidji St. forward Genevieve Hendrickson (11) during the first period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien is congratulated by fans after setting an all-time team record for points following a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien, center, is congratulated by teammates after setting an all-time team record for points following a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Quinn Kuntz (35) and defenseman Vivian Jungels (20) converge on the goal as Bemidji St. defenseman Meredith Killian (4) and forward Talya Hendrickson (13) attempt to score during the second period of a game between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Sarah Wozniewicz (23) reacts after scoring from an assist by forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) during the third period of a game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Emma Huettl, 9, catches a puck thrown into the crowd by Wisconsin forward Marianne Picard (18) prior to Wisconsin’s game against Bemidji State at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, March 1, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Hilary Knight's record of 262 career points stood for 13 seasons, but a Badgers captain is the new owner of the mark.
The Badgers extended their unbeaten streak to 22 games with a burst of four goals in the first five minutes to sweep a WCHA quarterfinal series.
After several months of administrative negotiations, the Fontana-on-Geneva Lake Village Board on Feb. 5 approved an agreement with Madison-based Race Day Events, LLC to serve as the village’s new management agency for the Fontana Triathlon. This year’s Fontana Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13.
