3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball Big Ten Tournament loss
Olivia Janik
Updated
After an 81-52 loss to No. 9 Iowa on senior night, Robin Pingeton shares how the seniors on the team helped set the tone for the program and the work that still needs to be done in the coming years.
Unnecessary fouls have been the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball’s Achilles heel all season. After pulling within one point of Illinois in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday in Indianapolis, the Badgers committed 17 fouls in the final 15 minutes, putting any comeback hopes to bed.
Photos: Wisconsin women's basketball faces No. 2 UCLA in Big Ten battle
UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives the ball against Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter (13) during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) looks to pass the ball while under pressure from Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter, center, during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) shoots a free throw during a game against Wisconsin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Wisconsin guard Jovana Spasovski (11) reacts during the first half of a game against UCLA on Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives the ball against Wisconsin guard Laci Steele during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, center, Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna (15) and guard Jovana Spasovski, right, vie for the ball during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) controls the ball while under pressure from Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter (13) during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) looks to shoot while under pressure from Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna (15) and Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
