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Women's Basketball Tia Martin

Badgers bring heat to exhibition opener

Wisconsin wins against Whitewater

Women's Basketball Tia Martin

Badgers bring heat to exhibition opener

Wisconsin wins against Whitewater

MADISON, WIS. - The first season match-up ended well for the Badgers. Wisconsin faced UW-Whitewater in a home-opening exhibition game on Wednesday night. The Badgers took down the Warhawks, 67-34

Leading for the Badgers was standout sophomore Imani Lewis. The 6-foot-1 forward went 5-for-12 on field goal attempts and 5-for-9 at the free-throw line, scoring a total of 15 points. She was also second for the Badgers with seven rebounds which included a team lead of three offensive rebounds.

Following Lewis was senior Suzanne Gilreath with 10 points. Also notable was freshman guard Julie Pospisilova's five steals and three blocks and senior guard Kendra Van Leeuwen's five assists.

Guard Veronica Kieres took charge for the Warhawks, leading with nine points, six rebounds and three blocks.

Wisconsin tips off its regular season on Tuesday at the Kohl Center when it hosts North Florida at 7 p.m. (CT). Tickets can be purchased here.
 
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Players Mentioned

Suzanne Gilreath

#3 Suzanne Gilreath

G
5' 4"
Senior
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Imani Lewis

#34 Imani Lewis

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Kendra Van Leeuwen

#10 Kendra Van Leeuwen

G
5' 10"
Senior
Brantford, Ontario
Julie Pospisilova

#5 Julie Pospisilova

G
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Suzanne Gilreath

#3 Suzanne Gilreath

5' 4"
Senior
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
G
Imani Lewis

#34 Imani Lewis

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Kendra Van Leeuwen

#10 Kendra Van Leeuwen

5' 10"
Senior
Brantford, Ontario
G
Julie Pospisilova

#5 Julie Pospisilova

6' 0"
Freshman
G