WISCONSIN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 3 things we learned from the first week of Wisconsin women's basketball's 2026-27 season Olivia Janik Nov 11, 2026 12 hrs ago × Coach Robin Pingeton shares her initial thoughts after Wisconsin’s 97-46 win against Grambling State. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save University of Wisconsin women’s basketball is off to a hot start this fall.kAm%96 q2586CD 3682? E96 42>A2:8? b\_ 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 D:?46 E96 a_ab\ac D62D@? 2?5 2C6 2G6C28:?8 gd]f A@:?ED A6C 4@?E6DE]k^AmkAm%96 C6DF=ED 92G6 366? AC@>:D:?8 7@C D64@?5\J62C 4@249 #@3:? !:?86E@?[ H9@ =65 (:D4@?D:? E@ :ED 36DE C64@C5 D:?46 a_`_\a_`` :? 96C 7:CDE J62C 2E E96 96=>]k^AmkAm%96 q2586CD C2?< :? E96 E@A d_ @7 E96 }rpp :? 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Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton gives postgame remarks Coach Robin Pingeton shares her initial thoughts after Wisconsin’s 97-46 win against Grambling State.
Why this Wisconsin men's basketball guard fought for a 5th year of eligibility A court ruling in California granted Braeden Carrington a fifth year of eligibility last month. On Monday, the Badgers guard discussed why he …
Wisconsin men's hockey forward honored for second straight 5-point series Gavin Morrissey has generated 10 points over the Badgers' last four games, and he's getting recognized by the Big Ten.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of speaking with Badgers football players before Maryland BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew wraps up his discussions with Wisconsin players before they take on Maryland.
International break leaves Wisconsin women's hockey steady in national rankings The Badgers women's hockey team didn't move in the national rankings after its final bye week of the first half of the season.
Kickoff time, TV information for Wisconsin football at Purdue The Badgers bring 18 consecutive wins against Purdue with them when they travel to West Lafayette on Nov. 21.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Luke Fickell's new conference ahead of Maryland BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew gives his biggest takeaways from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell's news conference Monday.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell ahead of Maryland Badgers coach Luke Fickell talked about sticking with a freshman quarterback, Maryland's attitude with an interim coach and the expanded Colle…
Wisconsin's new QB1 earns Big Ten honor after first start Ryan Hopkins garnered attention from the Big Ten Conference after his starting debut. Here's what to know.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin women’s basketball’s trouncing of Grambling State The Badgers had one of the best first quarters in recent memory, breaking through several significant statistical marks at home Sunday. Here's…
