Preview: Nebraska Women Set for Big Ten Clash at Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — A surging Nebraska squad looks to rebound from a narrow conference loss when it visits a Wisconsin team riding high after a double-overtime thriller in a Big Ten women’s basketball matchup Wednesday night.

The Cornhuskers (14-3, 3-1 Big Ten), whose ranking is based on their strong overall record and notable wins, fell 73-71 at Michigan State last Thursday. They now face a challenging road test at the Kohl Center against the Badgers (12-7, 3-3), who are coming off a dramatic 94-92 double-overtime victory over Oregon on Sunday.

The game features a compelling backcourt showdown. Nebraska’s Amiah Hargrove, who scored 21 points in the loss to Michigan State, provides consistent offensive punch. Wisconsin will counter with the hot hand of Destiny Howell, who poured in a career-high 39 points in 46 minutes during the marathon win against Oregon. Howell’s scoring outburst highlighted her capability to carry the Badgers’ offense.

Nebraska has been among the Big Ten’s most efficient teams this season, boasting a potent offense that has scored 78 or more points in seven games. Their three losses have been by a combined 10 points. Wisconsin has shown resilience but inconsistency, with its seven losses coming by an average margin of 18 points, though its three conference losses were by tighter margins.

The Cornhuskers won both meetings last season. They will aim to leverage their high-powered attack against a Wisconsin defense that allowed 92 points in its last outing. The Badgers will rely on home-court advantage and Howell’s momentum to spring an upset and improve their conference standing.

For Nebraska, this begins a critical stretch with five of its next seven games on the road. Wisconsin continues a homestand before hitting the road for two games this weekend.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CST Wednesday at the Kohl Center.