It wasn’t the storybook ending to a collegiate career for Jodie McClain. The Milwaukee Panthers’ lone senior gave her all in an ultimately fruitless effort, as the Panthers (12-19, 6-12 Horizon) were dropped by rival Green Bay in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament, 72-48.

The Milwaukee Iron Arena football team may not currently be on your “to watch list.” However, they soon will be. The Iron’s season is set to start next month and their expected high-powered offense is driving up interest and ticket sales.

With the 2009-10 Milwaukee Bucks came relatively low expectations and an abundance of questions and uncertainties. Could Andrew Bogut, who has always been riddled with injuries, be able to play like a No. 1 pick? What was young Brandon Jennings capable of as an NBA babe? Would Michael Redd be able to recapture his form after reconstructive knee surgery?

As the majority of Americans will spend this week secretly filling out their brackets, there are several important tips and trends you should think about before declaring a champion for this year’s March Madness. A lot of money can be invested in this tournament so it is wise to do the research. Fortunately I have done some for you.

I’ve never been on Lake Michigan, although I have finished off a case of High Life at Bradford Beach, so I at least get to enjoy the sun and the waves. Or so I thought. Have you ever heard of the Sailing Club at UWM? That’s right, there is a sailing club on campus, and the perks are ridiculous.

Women’s Basketball – W 71-57 @ Valpariaso, Monday*, L 48-72 @ Green Bay, Wednesday*

The rollercoaster that was the UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball season ended Saturday night when they lost to Butler University 68-59 in the Horizon League Tournament semifinal.

This past week UW-Milwaukee women’s basketball team hosted their last two season games. While both games were blowouts, the Panthers didn’t take home both wins.

The UW-Milwaukee men’s baseball team split its first two games last week, beating Minnesota 13-6 on Wednesday in the Metrodome and losing on Friday to Austin Peay State University, 9-1.
The Panthers’ victory over Minnesota – ranked No. 30 in the Collegiate Baseball Magazine preseason poll – was the team’s first win of the new season. [...]

It’s March. For most of you, that means trips for spring break to somewhere warm and sandy. To me, it’s basketball.
So, as per tradition, the Klotsche Krazies that could make the trip to Indianapolis for the Horizon League Tournament drove down on Friday to see some good, quality basketball at Hinkle Fieldhouse. It was practically [...]