The Wisconsin women’s basketball team secured a thrilling 66-64 victory over Rutgers in their Big Ten opener. Ronnie Porter’s game-winning free throws sealed the win for the Badgers, who improved to 8-2 for the first time in over a decade. This victory marked Wisconsin’s first conference opener win in nine years. The team remains undefeated at home in the Kohl Center this season, with a 6-0 record.
Serah Williams led the Badgers with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, achieving her first career 20-10-5 game. Carter McCray and Tess Myers also contributed with 14 and 11 points, respectively. The team’s strong defensive efforts and key plays by Porter helped secure the victory in a closely contested game.
Next, Wisconsin will face Butler on the road on December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler, currently 9-2, is on a three-game win streak and poses a tough challenge for the Badgers. Tuesday’s game promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams.
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