Category Archives: WSAW Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Paris Opelt
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (WSAW) - It's not uncommon for a younger sister to look up to her big sister. That's no exception for Paris Opelt, who credits a lot of her basketball development to her older sister...
Ben Helwig Feb 05, 2024

UConn No. 1, Badgers No. 11; South Carolina in Top 25 for 1st time since 2017
(AP) - Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the third consecutive week, while South Carolina cr...
Associated Press Feb 05, 2024

No. 6 Wisconsin falls to No. 2 Purdue in Big Ten clash
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - In a clash of two teams atop the Big Ten standings, No. 6 Wisconsin lost to No. 2 Purdue 75-69 at the Kohl Center.
Noah Manderfeld Feb 04, 2024

Badgers State Games return to Wausau with a four-day pickleball tournament
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Between over 200 players and nearly 700 matches, the Badger State Games pulled out all the stops to bring a four-day pickleball tournament to Central Wisconsin.
Nolan Bulmahn Feb 04, 2024

Youth Olympic medal winners welcomed home in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau native Ella Wendling and her partner and Eau Claire native Benji Paral returned home with some hardware on Saturday. The pair took home the bronze medal at the Youth Olymp...
Ben Helwig Feb 03, 2024

UW-Stevens Point women’s hockey picks up first sweep of the season
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The UW-Stevens Point women's hockey team secured their first series sweep of the season on Saturday, topping Northland College 2-1 at K.B. Willett Ice Arena in Stevens Poi...
Ben Helwig Feb 03, 2024

Highlights: Marshfield boy’s basketball wins on last-second shot, Rib Lake and Edgar boys, Phillips girls win in Friday night action
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Marshfield boy's basketball beat Wausau East on a last-second shot to remain undefeated in Wisconsin Valley Conference play. Elsewhere in Friday night action, Rib Lake and Edgar ...
Noah Manderfeld, Ben Helwig Feb 02, 2024

Brewers trade former Cy Young winner Burnes to Orioles
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Milwaukee Brewers have traded pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles.
WSAW Staff Feb 01, 2024

Highlights: UW-Stevens Point men’s hoops wins third straight, women lose on the road
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team won their third straight game Wednesday night, dominating UW-Stout 82-63 on their home court. The women lost their fifth straigh...
Noah Manderfeld, Ben Helwig Jan 31, 2024

Despite key injuries, Assumption girls basketball keeps rallying through undefeated season
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - "I've never been apart of a team that has been so dominant," says Ryan Klein, Assumption Head Coach.
Nolan Bulmahn Jan 31, 2024
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