THIS WEEK IN BADGER HISTORY
The eighth-seeded Badgers advanced to the 2000 Final Four with a 64-60 win over Purdue. March 25, 2000 Final Four or bust
The Badgers advanced to the Final Four after defeating fourth-seeded LSU and sixth-seeded Purdue at the NCAA West Regional in Albuquerque, N.M. Guard Jon Bryant was named the West Regional MVP, while guard Mike Kelley and forward Andy Kowske were named to the All-West Regional team. Upon their return to Madison, the Badgers were greeted by 20,000 screaming fans at a pep rally in Camp Randall Stadium.
March 19, 2002 A NEW ERA: Mike Eaves was announced as the Badgers' fifth men's hockey head coach in the modern era (since 1963) at a news conference at the Kohl Center.
ALSO THIS WEEK
March 21, 1987 TRIPLE THREAT: The baseball team recorded four triples against New Mexico State en route to defeating the Aggies, 16-6.
March 23, 2001 PERFECTION: Andrea Kirchberg became the first Badger to throw a perfect game in a 9-0 win over Southeast Missouri State. Kirchberg recorded 13 strikeouts in the game.
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