2/20/2007

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Wisconsin Is New No. 1!

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team (26-2, 12-1 Big Ten) earned its first-ever No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Poll released Monday. The Badgers lead the nation in both wins and winning percentage. Ohio State remains No. 2 followed by Florida and UCLA.

Wisconsin was ranked third heading into last week’s games, but then-No. 1 Florida lost Saturday and the Badgers leapfrogged Ohio State for the top spot. UW beat the Buckeyes, 72-69, in Madison back on Jan. 9.

The Badgers are #2 in the other poll, behing Ohio State. UW faces Michigan State tonight and the Buckeyes on Sunday.

Just going to mention how excited Badger fans got when the team made the NIT under Steve Yoder back in the late 80's/early 90's. Also, this graphic from jsonline.com is so cool.



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