MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — An early-season, in-state women’s basketball showdown is set for Saturday as the Marquette Golden Eagles host the Wisconsin Badgers at the Bradley Center.

Both teams enter the intrastate clash with 1-0 records. Wisconsin opened its season with a 79-68 home victory over Oakland on Wednesday. Destiny Howell led the way for the Badgers, scoring 17 points and grabbing six rebounds, while Kyrah Daniels and Laci Steele added 11 and 12 points, respectively.

Marquette tipped off its campaign with a dominant 89-57 win against Winthrop on Monday. The Golden Eagles’ offense was fueled by a 25-point performance from Jaidynn Mason and 19 points from Skylar Forbes.

The game represents a key non-conference test for both programs before they dive deeper into their schedules. Wisconsin will face a quick turnaround, hosting Milwaukee on Monday. Marquette will hit the road for a matchup at Minnesota on Tuesday.

Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Milwaukee.