3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to No. 9 Ohio State

SEAN DAVIS
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025 Updated Jan 30, 2025

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SEAN DAVIS

The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team was in a familiar spot Thursday evening, trailing by seven points at halftime against a top-10 team for the second straight game.

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Wisconsin forward Serah Williams shoots over Ohio State's Ajae Petty during a Big Ten Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn drives along the baseline against Ohio State's Chance Gray during a Big Ten Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin guard Tess Myers fires a 3-pointer during a Big Ten Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin guard Natalie Leuzinger drives to the basket past Ohio State's Jaloni Cambridge during a Big Ten Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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