Wednesday, November 12
Madison, WI
6:30 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
vs
Bowling Green
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Badgers look to keep momentum rolling
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin women's basketball team is set to host the Bowling Green Falcons on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Kohl Center. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. (CT), with streaming available on B1G+ and radio coverage on 1070 The Game and the iHeartRadio app.
Here are five things to know before the Badgers face the Falcons:
1. DEPTH DELIVERS: Wisconsin's depth has been an early advantage, with the Badgers displaying some of their strongest bench production in recent years.
In the matchup against Milwaukee, Wisconsin's reserves outscored the Panthers' bench 46–26 - matching Milwaukee's total points for the game.
Redshirt junior Breauna Ware has made the most of her minutes, scoring 13 points in 17 minutes against Milwaukee and shooting 41.7% from the field through the first three games. Freshman Dorja Zaja has provided rim protection and energy in the paint, averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, highlighted by a six-block performance against Oakland.
2. HISTORY VS. BOWLING GREEN: This will be the third all-time meeting between Wisconsin and Bowling Green. The teams last met in Madison during the 1998 season, when the Badgers earned an 87–69 victory. The series is currently tied 1-1.
3. SCOUTING THE FALCONS: Bowling Green enters the match up at 1-1, coming off a road split that included an 82-67 win at Louisiana-Lafayette before falling to South Carolina. The Falcons are averaging 64.5 points per game shooting 35.7% from the field, 26.2% from three, and 80% at the free-throw line.
On the boards, BGSU is collecting 30.5 rebounds per game, and are averaging 10.0 per game. Defensively, they are recording 9.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game and have forced opponents into 17.0 turnovers per contest.
4. LAST TIME OUT: The Wisconsin women's basketball team bested the Milwaukee Panther,s 75-46, on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kohl Center. The Badgers shot 45.0% (27-60), from the field, 29.2% (7-24) from beyond the arc and 93.3% (14-15) from the free throw line.
Breauna Ware led the way with 13 points, Gift Uchenna pulled down eight rebounds, and Destiny Howell reached 1,500 career points while adding nine. Wisconsin's bench showed its depth, outscoring Milwaukee's reserves 46-26.
5. LOOKING AHEAD: Wisconsin closes its three-game homestand on Sunday, Nov. 16, when the Badgers host Green Bay at the Kohl Center. Tip off is set for 2:00 p.m. (CT) on B1G+.
Here are five things to know before the Badgers face the Falcons:
1. DEPTH DELIVERS: Wisconsin's depth has been an early advantage, with the Badgers displaying some of their strongest bench production in recent years.
In the matchup against Milwaukee, Wisconsin's reserves outscored the Panthers' bench 46–26 - matching Milwaukee's total points for the game.
Redshirt junior Breauna Ware has made the most of her minutes, scoring 13 points in 17 minutes against Milwaukee and shooting 41.7% from the field through the first three games. Freshman Dorja Zaja has provided rim protection and energy in the paint, averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, highlighted by a six-block performance against Oakland.
2. HISTORY VS. BOWLING GREEN: This will be the third all-time meeting between Wisconsin and Bowling Green. The teams last met in Madison during the 1998 season, when the Badgers earned an 87–69 victory. The series is currently tied 1-1.
3. SCOUTING THE FALCONS: Bowling Green enters the match up at 1-1, coming off a road split that included an 82-67 win at Louisiana-Lafayette before falling to South Carolina. The Falcons are averaging 64.5 points per game shooting 35.7% from the field, 26.2% from three, and 80% at the free-throw line.
On the boards, BGSU is collecting 30.5 rebounds per game, and are averaging 10.0 per game. Defensively, they are recording 9.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game and have forced opponents into 17.0 turnovers per contest.
4. LAST TIME OUT: The Wisconsin women's basketball team bested the Milwaukee Panther,s 75-46, on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kohl Center. The Badgers shot 45.0% (27-60), from the field, 29.2% (7-24) from beyond the arc and 93.3% (14-15) from the free throw line.
Breauna Ware led the way with 13 points, Gift Uchenna pulled down eight rebounds, and Destiny Howell reached 1,500 career points while adding nine. Wisconsin's bench showed its depth, outscoring Milwaukee's reserves 46-26.
5. LOOKING AHEAD: Wisconsin closes its three-game homestand on Sunday, Nov. 16, when the Badgers host Green Bay at the Kohl Center. Tip off is set for 2:00 p.m. (CT) on B1G+.
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