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Varsity - January 17, 2013

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THIS WEEK IN BADGER HISTORY It took Gasser just 19 games to accomplish a feat no one in UW history had managed. January 23, 2011 Triple threat Freshman Josh Gasser posted the first triple-double in Badgers history with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 78-46 win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Gasser became the first Big Ten freshman to record an official triple-double. Earvin "Magic" Johnson turned the trick in 1977 before assists were an official statistic. January 17, 1998 HOME SWEET HOME: The men's basketball team opened the $76 million Kohl Center with a 56-33 win over Northwestern before 16,697 fans, including Sen. Herb Kohl. ALSO THIS WEEK January 19, 2007 HOT STREAK: The wrestling team won its 15th-straight dual match with a 17-16 decision over Penn State at the UW Field House. The Badgers' 15 consecutive wins marked a school record. January 20, 1922 GREAT START: Hockey officially became an intercollegiate sport at UW as the Badgers notched their first victory with a 1-0 win over Michigan. 70 ยป VARSITY JANUA RY 17, 2013

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