Battle in the Cornfields: Badgers Face Off Against Nebraska

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin women’s basketball squad (10-8, 1-6 B1G) is set to visit Cornhusker territory to compete against Nebraska (14-4, 5-2 B1G) on Monday, January 20. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. (CT) and will be accessible on Big Ten Network, via the FOX Sports app, and aired on 1070 AM and the iHeartRadio app.

Here are five key points to consider before the Badgers compete against the Cornhuskers:

1. SEASON OVERVIEW: The Badgers have an overall record of 10-8 and are 1-6 in conference games, having encountered some of the fiercest rivals in collegiate basketball. Serah Williams continues to steer the team, distinguishing herself as one of the rare players in the nation averaging a double-double with 18.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per contest. The squad has demonstrated noteworthy enhancement in three-point shooting this season, particularly highlighted by Lily Krahn’s remarkable consecutive 16-point performances.

2. PREVIOUS GAME: Wisconsin experienced a defeat against No. 9 Ohio State, 80-69, on Thursday, January 16, at the Kohl Center. Serah Williams was the standout for the Badgers (10-8, 1-6 B1G), netting 20 points—15 of which were scored in a commanding third quarter. She also achieved a double-double with a season-best 17 rebounds. Tess Myers contributed 18 points, all from three-point range, recording season highs in points, field goals, and three-pointers with a 6-14 showing from deep. Lily Krahn completed the list of double-digit scorers, equaling her career-high with 16 points for the second straight game, following her impressive performance against Maryland.

The Badgers had a shooting percentage of 44.8% overall and a season-high of 41.4% from beyond the arc, sinking a season-best 12 three-pointers. The Buckeyes (17-0, 6-0 B1G) were paced by Jalo Cambridge’s 27 points and collectively shot 45.7% from the field.

3. ANALYSIS OF THE CORNHUSKERS: Nebraska enters the game with a 5-2 conference record, with their only defeats against No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 USC. The Cornhuskers are scoring an average of 12.8 points more than their opponents and are spearheaded by Alexis Markowski, who is averaging 14.7 points per contest.

From long-range, Nebraska holds the second-highest three-point shooting percentage in the conference, making 35.4% of their attempts. Defensively, they register an average of 8.1 steals per game, led by Britt Prince with 1.9 steals per game. On the boards, the Cornhuskers rank among the top five in the conference for defensive rebounds, averaging 27.3 per game.

4. PAST ENCOUNTERS WITH NEBRASKA: The Badgers possess a historical record of 7-16 against Nebraska, with their latest matchup taking place in 2024. The initial confrontation between the two teams occurred in 1979 in Madison. Wisconsin is seeking its first victory over the Cornhuskers since 2019, when the Badgers achieved a 70-69 triumph.

5. LOOKING FORWARD: After the clash with Nebraska, the team is set to head to Minneapolis, Minnesota to challenge the No. 24 Golden Gophers on Sunday, January 26. The game is scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m. (CT). It will be streamed live on Big Ten Plus and aired on 1070 AM and the iHeartRadio app.