In Other News . . .

Pretty good Thanksgiving weekend for Badger sports:

the Women's hockey team remained unbeaten (16-0-2) and #1 in the land. The men continued their improvement, reaching .500 for the first time, with wins over Michigan and Michigan State in the [Big Ten] Showcase at the Kohl Center.

The #22 men's hoops team warmed up for its big ACC/Big Ten challenge match-up with VaTech by beating UW-Milwaukee. The 5-1 women's squad rallied late to upset #6 Baylor and win the Paradise Jam tourney in St. Thomas.

The wrestling team beat Oregon State Sunday.

The only downside for the weekend was two losses for the Volleyball team means the women will miss the NCAA tourney for the first time since 1995.