CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — The Wisconsin women’s basketball team built a substantial early lead and withstood a second-half surge to defeat Oregon State 62-58 at Gill Coliseum on Thursday.

The Badgers led 31-22 at halftime after holding the Beavers to 10 points in the first quarter. Oregon State rallied after the break, outscoring Wisconsin 21-18 in the third period to close the gap, but the visitors secured the win with a final-quarter effort. The victory improved Wisconsin’s record to 14-17, while Oregon State fell to 23-12. Attendance was 2,014.