A streak of nine consecutive games with a block is unfamiliar territory for Steven Crowl, but a challenge from his coach put him on the path of defensive success.

As for who is the X-factor for the Badgers to reach their ceiling, you can make an argument for multiple players. And that’s ...

The Badgers have had their share of collapses the last two seasons, but their coach is not concerned with the past as the ...

at 6 p.m. Wednesday in a matchup of two of the hottest teams in the Big Ten. Wisconsin, which is ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press and USA Today coaches poll, has won eight of its last nine.

While that gives them the highest-ranked teams in terms of overall conference, the Big Ten is not far behind. Along with Wisconsin at No. 18, Purdue is ninth and Illinois 10th to lead the league.

Wisconsin at Maryland (16-5, 6-4), 6 p.m. Wednesday: Two of the Big Ten’s hottest teams square off in College Park. Maryland has won five of its last six games and is back home after scoring ...

The result was a sixth consecutive loss for a team that once had NCAA tournament hopes, as the overmatched and shell-shocked Huskers were downed 83-55 at the hands of No. 18 Wisconsin.

It's rare to see a day where UCLA men's basketball pulls ... an 85-83 win over No. 18 Wisconsin as the buzzer sounded. The win was a statement to the rest of the Big Ten Conference that despite ...

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball is going for a second straight victory Wednesday at TCU. The No. 11 Jayhawks (13-4, 4-2 in Big 12) are coming off of a win at home against Kansas State. The Horned ...

(This story was updated to add new information.) Kansas basketball faced off against TCU on Wednesday on the road, during Big 12 Conference play, and came away with a 74-61 win. The No. 11 ...

The meltdown will conceivably be a blemish on Purdue's resume, but they're still a basketball powerhouse. If anything, it speaks to the competitive nature and talent within the Big Ten.

Penn State, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Purdue and Northwestern in some order at the bottom. That leaves a fluctuating middle nine that all feel the NCAA Tournament is possible. Here are the latest USA TODAY ...