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Five Things to Know: Michigan

Badgers return home to host Wolverines

Women's Basketball Tia Martin

Five Things to Know: Michigan

Badgers return home to host Wolverines

MADISON, WIS.- The Badgers return home after two games on the road as they host the Michigan Wolverines on Thursday, Jan. 16. at 7 p.m.

Here are five things to know before tip-off.

1. Sunday Review: The Badgers fell at Michigan State, the final score 52-69. Imani Lewis led the team in points with 12 and rebounds with 13. Abby Laszewski also hit double digits with 12 points. 

2. Having a Record Year: Lewis continues to amaze. Recording her eighth double-double and sixth consecutive of the season, she is now the sole holder of third place for most consecutive double-doubles. She needs just one more this season to enter the top 10 for most in a season. Also working on their records, are Kendra Van Leeuwen and Suzanne Gilreath. Van Leeuwen dished out five assists against the Spartans and is steadily climbing towards fifth place for career assists. Gilreath claimed fifth as her own for career three-point field goals and is three away from taking over fourth in career attempts. One to note is Abby Laszewski. The senior forward is three blocks away from entering the career top 10.

3. What's Up Wolverines: Once ranked Michigan is currently 11-5, 2-3 in conference play. The team most recently lost to No. 17 Maryland, for the second time this season. Sophomore Naz Hillmon leads the Wolverines in scoring, averaging 15.6 ppg, and rebounds with an average of 8.4. Hillmon was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team and the Big Ten Honor Roll twice this season. She is also on the Katrina McClain Award watch list and the Citizen Naismith watch list. Amy Dilk joins Hillmon on the Honor Roll, also receiving the nomination twice.

4. Catch the Game: $3 Thursdays means fans can buy four or more general admission tickets for $3 each! Other tickets and packages can be purchased here. The game will also be streamed on BTN+ and broadcast on the BIG 1070.

5. Next Up: The Badgers host two in a row as Iowa comes to the Kohl Center on Sunday, Jan. 19. For this game, the team is celebrating Nationals Girls and Women in Sports Day, as well as Monroe Community Day. Come celebrate with the Badgers and enjoy pregame activities like face painting and games and post-game autographs from the team. Fans can also purchase four or more general admission tickets for $2 each. Other tickets and packages can be purchased here.
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Players Mentioned

Suzanne Gilreath

#3 Suzanne Gilreath

G
5' 4"
Senior
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Abby Laszewski

#14 Abby Laszewski

F
6' 3"
Senior
Jupiter, Fla.
Imani Lewis

#34 Imani Lewis

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Kendra Van Leeuwen

#10 Kendra Van Leeuwen

G
5' 10"
Senior
Brantford, Ontario

Players Mentioned

Suzanne Gilreath

#3 Suzanne Gilreath

5' 4"
Senior
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
G
Abby Laszewski

#14 Abby Laszewski

6' 3"
Senior
Jupiter, Fla.
F
Imani Lewis

#34 Imani Lewis

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Kendra Van Leeuwen

#10 Kendra Van Leeuwen

5' 10"
Senior
Brantford, Ontario
G