MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin women’s basketball team, boasting a record of 13-7 and 5-4 in Big Ten Conference play, is preparing for an exciting match-up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who hold a 13-6 overall record and are 4-4 in the conference. This highly anticipated game is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. CT and will be available for streaming on B1G+.
As the Badgers gear up for the border battle, there are several key players to watch. Junior guard, who has been a steady offensive contributor for Wisconsin, leads the team with 261 points this season, registering an average of 13.7 points per game. Her shooting has been impressive, hitting 44.6% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range, leading the Badgers with 42 successful three-point shots this year.
On the defensive side, Gift Uchenna has been instrumental, leading the team with 80 defensive rebounds and 28 blocks, which ranks her among the top five in the Big Ten in terms of shot-blocking. Averaging 1.4 blocks per game and adding 6.5 rebounds, Uchenna has become a vital asset to the Badgers’ defensive strategy.
The Gophers, under head coach Dawn Plitzuweit, are averaging 73.5 points per game while securing 40.4 rebounds, making them a formidable opponent. Grace Grocholski leads Minnesota’s offense, averaging 32.3 minutes per game with an efficiency that sees her hitting 50% of her shots and scoring 13.7 points while contributing 5.2 rebounds per game.
Historically, Wisconsin and Minnesota have faced off more than 80 times since their first meeting in 1974. The Badgers currently trail in the all-time series, 40-49, with their last encounter taking place during the 2024-25 season in Minneapolis.
In their last outing, Wisconsin achieved a significant upset by defeating No. 24 Nebraska, 63-60. Uchenna showcased her abilities with a season-high 22 points and 14 rebounds, securing her third double-double of the season. Other notable performances included Kyrah Daniels with 19 points and Ronnie Porter adding 10 points, contributing to the team’s victory.
Following this upcoming game, Wisconsin will face No. 12 Ohio State on Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 p.m. (CT), broadcasted on the Big Ten Network and available on the FOX Sports app. Fans of Wisconsin basketball have much to look forward to as the season progresses.