(UW ATHLETICS) SEATTLE Wash- The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (10-6, 1-4 B1G) faced off against the Washington Huskies (12-4, 3-1 B1G) in the battle of the UWs and fell short with a final score of 78-59.
Despite the loss, the Badgers displayed some impressive individual performances, including Halle Douglass, who was a standout on both ends of the court. Douglass finished with 11 points, going 4-for-6 from the field, while also contributing six rebounds and providing a spark when her team needed it.
As a team, Wisconsin shot 36.2% (21-58) from the field, 27.8% (5-12) from beyond the arc, and 100,0% (11-11) from the free-throw line. The last time the Badgers shot 100% from the charity stripe was in the 2012-13 season where they went 15-15 in a matchup against Ohio State.
How It Happened
The game started with a burst of energy from Wisconsin, who came out firing in the first quarter. The Badgers’ defense, led by Serah Williams, was relentless, with Williams registering three crucial blocks that kept the Huskies from gaining early momentum. In the second quarter, Washington found their rhythm and went on a 6-0 run that allowed them to pull even with the Badgers. Despite the shift in momentum, the Badgers managed to keep pace with the Huskies, trading buckets back and forth. At the break, Washington had edged ahead, with a 31-25 lead.
In the third quarter, Washington was able to maintain their lead, never allowing Wisconsin to fully close the gap. The Badgers continued to fight, but the Huskies’ offense, fueled by strong shooting and a suffocating defense, kept Wisconsin from regaining the advantage. In the final frame, Washington’s lead grew, and despite a few valiant efforts from the Badgers to claw their way back, the Huskies proved too much. Wisconsin couldn’t find the momentum they needed, and Washington continued to expand, securing the win with a final score of 78-59.
Up Next
The Badgers will return home to face a major test as they host the No. 8 Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.m. (CT).
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