Badgers 78, No. 20 Michigan State 64

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin women’s basketball (7-3, 1-0 B1G) stunned No. 20 Michigan State (8-1, 0-1 B1G), 78–64, in the Big Ten home opener on Sunday night. The Badgers shot 47.5% (28–59) from the field, 45.8% (11–24) from deep and 68.8% (11–16) at the line. Defensively, Wisconsin held the Spartans to 38.1% (24–63) from the field, 22.7% (5–22) from three and 61.1% (11–18) at the line.

Notes to Know:

  • Ronnie Porter (12 points, 11 rebounds) and Gift Uchenna (14 points, 15 rebounds) both recorded double-doubles.
  • Uchenna also matched her career high with seven blocks.
  • This was the Badgers’ first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 12 Michigan, 78–70, in the 2022–23 season.

Up Next:

The Badgers will host San Diego for their annual Education Day game on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. (CT). The game will stream on B1G+.

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MEGAN MILLIRON | WISCONSIN ATHLETICS

Assistant Director of Brand Communications | WBB, WSOC, WTEN

Kellner Hall  | 1440 Monroe Street | Madison, WI 53711

608.514.4954 | mm2@athletics.wisc.edu | UWBadgers.com

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