May 21, 2012

Action against Wood delayed

Rep. Jeff Wood at committee hearing

Rep. Jeff Wood at committee hearing

No action at the Capitol today, against a state lawmaker who faces three charges of operating under the influence. Committee chair, Rice Lake Democrat Rep. Mary Hubler, delayed action against independent state Representative Jeff Wood, subject of an expulsion resolution by Republican Representative Steve Nass. “The next process normally would be to have an executive session, but I was surprised that Representative Nass did not come today to give Representative Wood and his attorney (an opportunity) to be able to confront your accuser,” Hubler told Wood. [Read more...]

Men’s Horizon League playoff update

Both Green Bay and Milwaukee advanced to the second round of the men’s Horizon League basketball playoffs.

Green Bay beat Youngstown State 81-67 in Green Bay on Tuesday night and will face Detroit in a second round game at Butler University on Friday night.

Milwaukee also knocked off Illinois-Chicago 73-67 and will take on Cleveland State in round 2 on Friday night.

Diener named CCAC coach of the year

Drew DienerCardinal Stritch University men’s basketball coach Drew Diener has been named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference coach of the year.

The Fond du Lac native led the 9th-ranked Wolves to a 27-5 mark this season.  Cardinals Stritch finished 12-0 in league play.

Marquette stays hot, handles Louisville

The Marquette Golden Eagles took another step towards securing a spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament field, by rocking the Louisville Cardinals 69-48 at the Bradley Center. 

The win is the 4th straight and 9th in the last 10 games for the Golden Eagles, who grabbed sole possession of 5th place in the Big East Conference.  Marquette is 11-6 in league play, 1/2 game behind 11-5 Pittsburgh and a full game behind 12-5 West Virginia. [Read more...]

Plans for UW ice arena put on hold

UW-Madison has postponed plans to build a $25 million ice arena next to the Kohl Center. Athletic Director Barry Alvarez says the fundraising drive is two million short of its $8 million goal to start construction. Alvarez says the project will move forward when more progress is made on the fundraising drive.

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UW Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Eaves is disappointed, but acknowledges it is difficult for people to contribute during the down economy.

The new building would serve as a competition and practice facility for the women’s hockey team and a practice area for the men’s team. Included as well would be locker and team rooms for the hockey and swimming programs.

Construction was to begin this spring, with a completion date of 2012.

Contributed by Jason Fischer