Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald
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Julien Payen, Sports Editor

Julien Payen is a junior majoring in Journalism and Spanish, with a certificate in Sports Communication. He is also a member of the D.C. 15 Posse Fellowship. He enjoys covering anything sports-related, but has a special spot in his heart for soccer and tennis. You can follow his photography @julienp.photography

All content by Julien Payen
Students in the crowd during the Ohio State game. October 18, 2025.

Football: Badgers struggle against No. 1 Ohio State, sink to last in Big Ten

by Julien Payen
October 19, 2025
Wisconsin Football: Quarterback Hunter Simmons launches a pass during the 37-0 loss against Iowa. October 11, 2025.

Football: Badgers dominated by Hawkeyes, shut out in 37-0 loss

by Julien Payen
October 12, 2025
Gideon Ituka vs Alabama, September 13, 2025. Courtesy of Wisconsin Athletics.

Q&A: Sitting down with Gideon Ituka

by Julien Payen
October 8, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of UW Women's Soccer team. November 6, 2023.

Women’s Soccer: Badgers feature in Players to Watch list for 2025 season

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
September 23, 2025
Wisconsin Football vs. Maryland: 10-27. September 20, 2025.

Football: Terps trample Badgers in 27-10 win

by Ryan Witt and Julien Payen
September 21, 2025
The 17th Henny Derby took place between the Forward Madison Flamingos and Richmond Kickers on September 13, 2025.

Forward Madison claim Henny Derby trophy with 1-0 win over Richmond

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
September 14, 2025
Wisconsin men's soccer team lines up for a free kick against Maryland. September 12, 2025.

Men’s Soccer: Badgers stumble late, fall 3-1 to Terps

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
September 14, 2025
Receiver Tyrell Henry catches his first collegiate touchdown and celebrates with receivers Trech Kekahuna, Vinny Anthony II and running back Dilin Jones. September 6, 2025.

Football: Badgers bulldoze Blue Raiders in 42-10 victory

by Julien Payen
September 7, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of Camp Randall. March 8, 2021.

UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 announced

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
July 25, 2025
Basketball left on the court after a play at the Kohl Center. January 3, 2025.

Badgers gone pro: Tonje, Hensler and Idžan selected in pro drafts

by Julien Payen
July 23, 2025
The Forwards celebrate the winning goal. Sept. 11, 2024.

Forward Madison: ‘Mingos rescue late 1-1 draw against newcomers Texoma FC

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
April 22, 2025
Forward Madison FC loses to Spokane Velocity. November 9, 2024.

Forward Madison: ‘Mingos make changes across board heading into 2025 season

by Julien Payen
April 15, 2025
UW Women's basketball team faces #2 ranked UCLA. February 26, 2025.

Women’s Basketball: Robin Pingeton named head coach, star players to leave Madison

by Julien Payen
April 1, 2025
John Tonje at the press conference after a loss to Penn State. March 8, 2025.

Men’s Basketball: March Madness run ends in 91-89 loss against BYU

by Julien Payen
March 23, 2025
Sports editors Taylor Kaufman and Julien Payen and sports associate editors Ryan Witt and Henry Mehring are vying to create the perfect March Madness bracket. March 19, 2025.

Badger Herald staff make their picks for March Madness

by Julien Payen
March 19, 2025
John Tonje at the press conference after a loss to Penn State. March 8, 2025.

Men’s Basketball: Badgers fall at final hurdle, lose 59-53 to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

by Julien Payen
March 17, 2025
2/25 Wisconsin vs Washington Basketball

Men’s Basketball: Badgers defeat Wildcats, advance to Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

by Julien Payen
March 14, 2025
Badger Women's Hockey players celebrate after a goal against Michigan State. March 1, 2025.

Women’s Hockey: Badgers crowned champion of WCHA tournament, earn top seed in NCAA tournament

by Julien Payen
March 10, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin men's tennis team.

Men’s Tennis: Badgers open conference play, lose 5-2 against Northwestern

by Julien Payen
March 9, 2025
UW women's hockey players gather in a huddle. March 1, 2025.

Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin defeats Minnesota Duluth 3-1, advances to WCHA Championship game

by Julien Payen
March 8, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the Wisconsin men's tennis team.

Tennis: Men’s, women’s programs kick off 2025 season filled with new talent

by Julien Payen
February 12, 2025
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW women's basketball team. January 31, 2024.

Women’s Basketball: Star transfers boost Badgers, look to turn around Big Ten record

by Julien Payen
February 5, 2025
The Badgers faced off against the Gophers. October 18, 2024.

Women’s Hockey: Badgers enjoy great first half of season, remain unanimous No. 1

by Julien Payen
December 12, 2024
The Badgers huddling against Oregon. November 17, 2024.

Football: Badgers fall to 5-5, give up late field goal to No. 1 Oregon Ducks

by Julien Payen
November 17, 2024
The Wisconsin Men's Basketball team beat the University of Arizona 103-88 Friday night. November 15, 2024.

Men’s Basketball: Badgers down No. 9 Arizona Wildcats 103-88 in historic fashion

by Julien Payen
November 17, 2024
Badger Wide Receiver Vinny Anthony II. October 27, 2024.

Football: Hawkeyes handle Badgers in 42-10 win

by Julien Payen
November 3, 2024
UW Men's Soccer team celebrates. September 16, 2024.

Soccer: Men’s and Women’s programs wind down seasons, prepare for Big Ten Championship

by Julien Payen
October 30, 2024
The Badgers faced the Nittany Lions on October 26, 2024.

Football: Nittany Lions nullify Badgers 28-13

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
Braedyn Locke throws under pressure. October 19, 2024.

Football: Badgers wallop Wildcats 23-3

by Julien Payen, Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
Tawee Walker and teammates celebrate in the End Zone. October 5, 2024.

Football: Badgers roll past Rutgers 42-7

by Julien Payen
October 12, 2024
Badger Running Back Tawee Walker takes it into the End Zone. October 5, 2024.

Football: Badgers steamroll Boilermakers 52-6

by Julien Payen
October 6, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Max Klesmit. Jan. 21, 2024.

Basketball: Men’s and Women’s programs announce schedules for 24-25 season

by Julien Payen
October 1, 2024
The Badgers defeated UCLA 4-1 Monday evening. September 17, 2024.

Men’s Soccer: No. 8 Badgers bounce back, beat UCLA at home

by Julien Payen
September 22, 2024
Van Dyke in the season opener against South Dakota. 8/29/24

Football: Van Dyke set to miss rest of season with ACL injury

by Julien Payen
September 17, 2024
Wisconsin vs Alabama. September 14, 2024.

Football: Badgers suffer big loss against No. 4 Alabama

by Julien Payen
September 14, 2024
Mitch Osmond celebrates the opening goal. Sept. 11, 2024.

Forward Madison wins first-ever knockout match at Breese Stevens Field

by Julien Payen
September 12, 2024
Markie Hrvojevic backs up a defender. Sep. 2, 2024.

Men’s Soccer: Badgers improve to 4-0-0, rise to highest national ranking since 2017

by Julien Payen
September 11, 2024
Badger Running back Dilin Jones powers through South Dakota defenders. Sept. 7, 2024.

Football: Badgers outlast South Dakota, improve to 2-0 before Alabama matchup

by Julien Payen
September 8, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of swimming pool. April 27, 2016.

What is going on in the world of UW athletics?

by Julien Payen
July 25, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW football team. November 29, 2023.

Football: Wisconsin makes noise in NFL Draft

by Julien Payen
May 7, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo. March 9, 2019..

Women’s Tennis: Team makes national noise entering postseason play, backed by 17-5 record

by Julien Payen
April 28, 2024
Football: Wisconsin finds success in pre-NFL Draft workouts

Football: Wisconsin finds success in pre-NFL Draft workouts

by Julien Payen
April 9, 2024
Former Badgers in NFL playoffs: Look at their journeys, Super Bowl legacies

Former Badgers in NFL playoffs: Look at their journeys, Super Bowl legacies

by Julien Payen
February 11, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of the UW women's basketball team. January 31, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Williams rallies Badgers to conference win after fourth quarter scare

by Vincent Hesprich
January 31, 2024
Wisconsin women's soccer team at the McClimon Track Complex. November 14, 2023.

[Photo] Triumph-filled fall: UW's athletic glory transitions to winter

November 23, 2023
Women's Basketball: Profiling illustrious career of Tiffany Morton

Women’s Basketball: Profiling illustrious career of Tiffany Morton

by Julien Payen
October 14, 2023
Men’s Soccer: Wisconsin improves to 3-0 in conference play, shuts out Maryland

Men’s Soccer: Wisconsin improves to 3-0 in conference play, shuts out Maryland

by Julien Payen
September 26, 2023
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