Wisconsin Badgers
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Starting Five: Badgers host Rutgers
February 16, 2023 | Women's Basketball
Wisconsin looks to bounce back
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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin women's basketball team (8-19, 3-12 Big Ten) will return to the Kohl Center on Monday night to host Rutgers. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
Before the game, here are five things to know:
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LAST TIME OUT: The Badgers fell on the road to No. 7 Iowa, 91-61, on Wednesday night. Julie Pospisilova led the team in scoring as she finished the night with 16 points. Maty Wilke added 10 points, while Brooke Schramek and Sania Copeland both chipped in with nine points apiece.
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JULIE P: The senior is leading the team in scoring and assists, as she is averaging 13.3 points per game and 4.1 assists per game. She has scored in double figures five games-in-a-row, and has led the team in scoring in nine games this season.
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BIG BENCH: The bench stepped up for the Badgers on Wednesday, and gave the team a 12-point effort. Freshman Sania Copeland tied her career-high with nine points, secured three rebounds and added two assists. Natalie Leuzinger added three points in her 12 minutes.
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SCOUTING THE SCARLET KNIGHTS: Rutgers are coming off a 62-48 win against Northwestern as they now hold a 11-16 overall record, and 5-10 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights are led by freshman Kaylene Smikle, averaging 17.6 points per game, and freshman Chyna Cornwell, shooting 51.4% from the field.
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HISTORY WITH RUTGERS: Wisconsin trails in the overall series with Rutgers, 3-10. In their last meeting on February 5 of this year, Rutgers came away with a 73-67 victory. The Badgers had four players in double figures, with Avery LaBarbera leading the way with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
