MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin women's basketball team (11-11, 2-9 B1G) is set to return home to host the No. 4 USC Trojans (19-2, 9-1 B1G). The teams will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m. (CT). The match up can be streamed on Peacock and broadcast on 1070 AM and the iHeartRadio app.
Here are five things to know before the Badgers face the USC Trojans:
1. A GLANCE AT THE SEASON: The Badgers hold an 11-11 overall record and a 2-9 mark in conference play, having battled some of the toughest opponents in college basketball.
Serah Williams continues to shine, averaging 19.1 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Williams is one of just two players nationally with at least 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game (alongside LSU's Morrow). She has scored 20+ points in five of her last six games and is only the second Badger since 2000 to average 18+ points per game, joining Jolene Anderson.
2. LAST TIME OUT: The Badgers were defeated by the Purdue Boilermakers, 84-71. Williams led Wisconsin with 28 points and seven rebounds, while
Tess Myers sank five three-pointers, finishing 6-for-12 from the field. As a team, Wisconsin shot 39.3% (24-61) from the field, 25.0% (6-24) from beyond the arc, and 68.0% (17-25) from the free-throw line.
3. SCOUTING THE TROJANS: USC enters this game with a 19-2 record and has dominated in conference play, sitting at 9-1 in Big Ten action. The Trojans are coming off their first Big Ten loss, having been upset 76-69 by the Iowa Hawkeyes. Under the leadership of head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, USC averages 83.0 points per game and pulling down 42.7 rebounds per game.
4. HISTORY WITH USC: This will be the first meeting between the Badgers and the Trojans, and the all-time series is tied at 0-0.
5. LOOKING AHEAD: The Badgers will remain at home to host Illinois in a Sunday afternoon meeting. Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m. (CT) on Feb. 9. The game will be streamed on B1G+ and broadcast on 1070 AM and the iHeartRadio app.