Wisconsin Badgers Triumph Over Nebraska Cornhuskers
In a thrilling encounter on Wednesday evening, the Wisconsin Badgers edged out the No. 24 Nebraska Cornhuskers with a narrow 63-60 victory. Gift Uchenna was the standout player for Wisconsin, delivering an impressive performance with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Kyrah Daniels also played a pivotal role, contributing 19 points to the team’s success.
Game Highlights
The game was tightly contested down the stretch, with Nebraska holding a slim five-point lead with just 3:45 left on the clock. However, their momentum faltered as they struggled to convert their late-game opportunities, managing to sink only one of seven shots and finishing with a poor two of their last twelve attempts.
Daniels showcased her clutch shooting ability by tying the game with a 3-pointer at the 1:54 mark of the fourth quarter, and shortly thereafter, she sank a free throw to give Wisconsin a crucial lead.
Following a turnover by Nebraska, Uchenna sealed the win with a key layup, making the score 63-60 with 53 seconds remaining. Both teams failed to score in the final moments.
Team Records and Future Matches
Wisconsin’s record improved to 13-7 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten, bolstered by their impressive home record of 11-1. Despite a stellar 39-point performance in a previous double-overtime victory against Oregon, Destiny Howell struggled in this matchup due to foul trouble and did not register any points.
On the opposing side, Nebraska’s efforts were led by Eliza Maupin, who tallied 13 points, and Britt Prince, who added 11. Nebraska, now 14-5 overall and 3-5 in the conference, made significant strides in the third quarter by forcing Wisconsin into eight turnovers and limiting them to just five attempted shots in the first seven minutes, outscoring the Badgers 22-7 to take a 47-45 lead heading into the fourth.
Looking ahead, Nebraska is set to host Illinois on Saturday, while Wisconsin will travel to Minnesota for their next game on Sunday.
