Madison: Badgers split fortunes across Big Ten tournaments
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Madison — Wisconsin's men's hockey team lost 7-1 to Ohio State on Wednesday in a Big Ten quarterfinal at the Kohl Center, ending a hot stretch after snapping a six-game skid and going 6-2 against ranked opponents. Meanwhile, the Badgers men's basketball team completed the regular season and entered the Big Ten Tournament as the No.5 seed; on Thursday they beat Washington 85-82 to advance and will face No.4 Illinois in Chicago on Friday. ESPN bracketology currently projects Wisconsin as a No.6 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Game summaries and box scores cited. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Wisconsin hockey snapped a six-game skid, then compiled a 6-2 run entering postseason.
- Big Ten hockey quarterfinals began Wednesday, March 11; Wisconsin hosted Ohio State at the Kohl Center.
- Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 7-1 in the Big Ten quarterfinal on March 11.
- Wisconsin men's basketball completed the regular season, securing a No.5 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
- The Badgers beat Washington 85-82 on Thursday and were scheduled to meet Illinois in Chicago on Friday.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Badgers fan, this is a mixed bag. The hockey team's loss is a tough pill to swallow, especially after their recent comeback. But the basketball team's win offers hope. They're advancing in the Big Ten and are projected for the NCAA Tournament.
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Ohio State and Illinois benefited directly by securing tournament advancement and momentum, improving immediate postseason positioning and public perception for those programs.
Wisconsin's hockey program suffered a decisive 7-1 quarterfinal loss that ended its late-season momentum, while players, coaches, and local fans faced heightened disappointment and scrutiny.
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