After defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-10, 0-9 Big Ten) the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team (4-11, 1-11) ended their 12-game losing streak against conference opponents. Wisconsin looks to continue their momentum as they travel to College Park to take on No. 10 Maryland (12-2, 8-1) on Thursday, Feb. 4.
Wisconsin moved out of last place in the Big Ten standings and ended their losing streak of 11 conference games dating back to last season before defeating Illinois, another winless team in the conference. The scoring duo of forward Imani Lewis and guard Sydney Hilliard led the Badgers, and the two combined for 40 points in the win.