3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to Nebraska

SEAN DAVIS
Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024 Updated Jul 16, 2024

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Struggling to close out games has been an Achilles heel for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team in recent seasons.

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Wisconsin's Serah Williams — Wisconsin sophomore forward Serah Williams shoots over Nebraska's Annika Stewart (21) during the first half of Thursday night's Big Ten Conference game at the Kohl Center.
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Wisconsin's Brooke Schramek — Wisconsin senior guard Brooke Schramek drives for a reverse layup against Nebraska's Jaz Shelley (1) during the first half of Thursday night's Big Ten Conference game at the Kohl Center.
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Wisconsin's Natalie Leuzinger — Wisconsin senior guard Natalie Leuzinger brings the ball up court during the first half of Thursday night's Big Ten Conference game at the Kohl Center.
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Wisconsin's Halle Douglass — Wisconsin senior guard Halle Douglass drives for a layup against Nebraska's Maddie Krull (42) during the first half of Thursday night's Big Ten Conference game at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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