Wisconsin Edges Nebraska in Defensive Big Ten Clash
MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — Gift Uchenna scored 22 points as Wisconsin held off Nebraska 63-60 in a women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Kohl Center.
The Badgers (13-7, 6-3 Big Ten) built a 38-25 halftime lead but were outscored 22-7 in the third quarter as the Cornhuskers surged ahead. Wisconsin reclaimed control with an 18-point fourth quarter. Uchenna added two blocks. Kyrah Daniels scored 19 points for Wisconsin, and Ronnie Porter added 10.
Nebraska (14-4, 5-3) was led by Amiah Hargrove’s 15 points and Eliza Maupin’s 13. The Cornhuskers forced 22 turnovers but shot just 37.1% from the field. A crowd of 3,549 watched as Wisconsin overcame a 14.5-point pregame spread favoring Nebraska.