MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin women's basketball team (8-2, 1-0 B1G) will hit the road to take on the Butler Bulldogs (9-2, 0-0 Big East) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. from Hinkle Fieldhouse. Fans can catch the action streaming live on FloCollege or tune in to the radio broadcast on 1070 AM and the iHeartRadio app.

Here are five things to know before the Badgers face the Bulldogs:

1. A GLANCE AT THE SEASON: Wisconsin has opened the season with an impressive 8-2 record, marking their best 10-game start since the 2009-2010 season. The Badgers have also defended their home court with perfection, boasting a 6-0 record at the Kohl Center—their strongest home start since the 2019-2020 campaign.

2. LAST TIME OUT: The Badgers edged Rutgers in a thrilling 66-64 victory to open Big Ten play, marking their first conference opener win in nine years. Wisconsin delivered a solid team performance, shooting 42.1% (24-57) from the field and 70.6% (12-17) from the free-throw line. Serah Williams was the star of the game, dominating with a standout double-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists.

3. HISTORY WITH BUTLER : Last season, the Badgers faced the Bulldogs and came up short in a 59-51 loss. Despite the setback, Wisconsin leads the all-time series 3-2.

4. SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS: Butler is off to a strong 9-2 start under head coach Austin Parkinson. The Bulldogs are averaging 70.0 points and 33.4 rebounds per game while maintaining a solid defensive presence, holding opponents to just 43.2% shooting from the field.

Caroline Strande leads the team as the top scorer, averaging 15.3 points per game with an efficient 45.5% shooting percentage from the field.

5. LOOKING AHEAD: The Badgers will return home to host the UAlbany Great Danes on Friday, Dec. 20, with tip-off set for 11:00 a.m. The game will also serve as Education Day, where local students will have the opportunity to enjoy the game while participating in interactive learning experiences.