The Wisconsin women can finally celebrate 2025, as they posted their first win of the new year Wednesday night over Michigan, 82-75. Coming into the game, the B

The Badgers rallied in the fourth quarter and held on against the Wolverines to snap their eight-game losing skid. Here's what stood out.

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Against Wisconsin on Wednesday, the Michigan women's basketball team's late game heroics were not enough to save the game, falling 82-75.

The Wisconsin women's basketball team upset Michigan at home on Wednesday, 82-75. The Badgers snapped an eight-game losing streak. The Wolverines were receiving votes in the AP

The Badgers and Wolverines meet Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Ronnie Porter is averaging 8.9 points, 4.8 assists and 1.7 steals for the Badgers. Serah Williams is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games.

BOTTOM LINE: Olivia Olson and Michigan visit Serah Williams and Wisconsin in Big Ten action Wednesday. The Badgers are 7-3 in home games. Wisconsin has a 5-8 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

Wisconsin arguably lost Wednesday's game on the margins. Maryland shot a tick better from the floor (40% vs. 37.3%) and much better from three (50% vs. 33.3%). But the close score accurately depicts a game that hung in the balance until the final minutes. The Badgers lost due to two key areas: turnovers and free-throw shooting.

The Wolverines earned the extra Big Ten point in a shootout but the Badgers rallied from 3-1 and 4-3 deficits.

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Michigan may be the toughest team in the Big Ten, and a bruising series could help the Badgers is they try to grind their way into the playoffs.