Wednesday, March 5
Indianapolis, Ind.
Approx. 7:30 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
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Iowa
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Photo by: Big Ten Photo
Wisconsin falls to Iowa in first round of Big Ten Tournament
March 05, 2025 | Women's Basketball
Williams earns 22 points and five blocks
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Wisconsin women's basketball team fell to No. 11 Iowa, 81-54, in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Serah Williams led the Badgers with her 15th 20+ point game of the season, scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. As a team, Wisconsin shot 38.2% (21-55) from the field, 46.2% (6-13) from beyond the arc and 86.7% (6-9) from the free-throw line.
In contrast, the Hawkeyes shot 57.4% (35-61) from the field and 55.0% (11-20) and 0.0% (0-1) from the free throw line.
How It Happened
Natalie Leuzinger got the Badgers on the board first by sinking a three pointer. Carter McCray added two by capitalizing off a Hawkeye turnover. However, Iowa quickly turned the game around, going on a run to take an early lead.
Ronnie Porter opened the second quarter with a three-pointer which provided a spark for the Badgers, as they cut into Iowa's lead. The teams exchanged buckets and Williams showed off her defensive skill tallying four blocks in the first half. The Hawkeyes lead 43-23 at the break.
Coming out of the break Wisconsin and Iowa continued to go back and forth. Porter banked her second triple of the game and Alie Bisballe got in on the action sinking a three late in the quarter. Williams remained strong on defense earning her 5th block of the night. Wisconsin continued to battle but were unable to bridge the gap ending with a final score of 81-54.
Serah Williams led the Badgers with her 15th 20+ point game of the season, scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. As a team, Wisconsin shot 38.2% (21-55) from the field, 46.2% (6-13) from beyond the arc and 86.7% (6-9) from the free-throw line.
In contrast, the Hawkeyes shot 57.4% (35-61) from the field and 55.0% (11-20) and 0.0% (0-1) from the free throw line.
How It Happened
Natalie Leuzinger got the Badgers on the board first by sinking a three pointer. Carter McCray added two by capitalizing off a Hawkeye turnover. However, Iowa quickly turned the game around, going on a run to take an early lead.
Ronnie Porter opened the second quarter with a three-pointer which provided a spark for the Badgers, as they cut into Iowa's lead. The teams exchanged buckets and Williams showed off her defensive skill tallying four blocks in the first half. The Hawkeyes lead 43-23 at the break.
Coming out of the break Wisconsin and Iowa continued to go back and forth. Porter banked her second triple of the game and Alie Bisballe got in on the action sinking a three late in the quarter. Williams remained strong on defense earning her 5th block of the night. Wisconsin continued to battle but were unable to bridge the gap ending with a final score of 81-54.
Team Stats
Wisc
Iowa
FG%
.382
.574
3FG%
.462
.550
FT%
.667
.000
RB
19
41
TO
13
15
STL
9
10
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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