Milwaukee Panthers baseball mocks Wisconsin in viral social media post
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Milwaukee Panthers baseball team celebrated its unprecedented success in the NCAA tournament with a viral social media response. After overcoming a struggling start to the season, the Panthers won the Horizon League title and continued their deep playoff run, surpassing the top-seeded UCLA. Responding to a fan question about Wisconsin's lack of a baseball program, the Panthers tweeted, 'Why when you have us,' garnering over 365,000 views shortly after. This playful jab has resonated with fans, boosting the Panthers' visibility as the tournament progresses.
- •Milwaukee Panthers have advanced far in the NCAA baseball tournament.
- •Team began season 5-22 before winning the Horizon League.
- •Panthers' tweet drew significant engagement online.
- •Wisconsin does not currently have a baseball program.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Panthers baseball takes dig at Wisconsin in viral post
"Wisconsin Badgers fans are stuck without a baseball team, while the Milwaukee Panthers are doing the unthinkable.
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