Wisconsin 62, at Marquette 65

MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — In a gritty in-state rivalry game that required an extra period to decide, the Marquette Golden Eagles outlasted the Wisconsin Badgers 65-62 in a non-conference women’s basketball showdown Saturday afternoon at the Bradley Center. The game was a defensive struggle from the start, with both teams struggling to find consistent offense. Wisconsin built an early lead, taking a 33-26 advantage into halftime after a strong first quarter. However, Marquette’s defense tightened significantly after the break, holding the Badgers to just nine points in the third quarter to claw their way back into the game. The fourth quarter… Read more...