Wisconsin Finally Gets Its Court Storm-and the Football Stars Are Right in the Middle of It
For the third time this season, Wisconsin men’s basketball pulled off a stunner against a top-10 opponent. But this time, it wasn’t on the road in front of a stunned opposing crowd-it was right at home in the Kohl Center, and the Badger faithful made sure to make it count.
After knocking off No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor and then toppling No.
5 Illinois in Champaign earlier in the season, Wisconsin finally gave its home crowd something to erupt over, taking down No. 10 Michigan State in a game that had all the energy of March in mid-February.
The final buzzer hadn’t even finished sounding before the student section flooded the court, turning the hardwood into a sea of red and white.
Right in the heart of the chaos? Two familiar faces from the gridiron: sophomore linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano.
These two didn’t just show up-they were all in, celebrating shoulder-to-shoulder with the student section, soaking in the moment like lifelong fans. Posa even posted a video from the court with the caption “COME ONNN!!”
that quickly made the rounds on social media. The energy was contagious.
That moment wasn’t just a celebration of a big basketball win-it was a snapshot of what it means to be a Wisconsin athlete, and more importantly, a Wisconsin student. Posa and Catalano are already known for their talent and leadership on the football field, and for their commitment to the program. But this moment showed something more: they’re all-in on the Wisconsin experience.
They’re not just team leaders-they’re fans. They’re students. They’re part of the culture.
The bond between programs at a school like Wisconsin runs deeper than just wearing the same colors. When the basketball team pulls off a massive upset, the football guys are right there to celebrate it.
And when the football team takes the field in the fall, you can bet the hoops squad will be on the sidelines returning the favor. That kind of camaraderie fuels a program-wide culture of pride and passion.
For now, the spotlight is on the basketball team, and rightfully so. Taking down three top-10 teams in a single season is no small feat.
But the ripple effect of those wins stretches beyond the hardwood. It’s creating moments that unite the campus-and maybe, just maybe, it’s building momentum that can carry over to Camp Randall come fall.
Because if there’s one thing Wisconsin fans love more than a court storming in February, it’s a field storming in November. And with guys like Posa and Catalano leading the way, that dream might not be too far off.