University of Minnesota Athletics
Sunday, January 26
Minneapolis, MN
2:00 PM
University of Minnesota
vs
Wisconsin
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Photo by: Claudia Staut
No. 23 Minnesota Back at Williams to Host Wisconsin
1/25/2025 10:09:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Tip off is scheduled for 2pm on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS - The No. 23 ranked University of Minnesota women's basketball team (17-3, 5-3 B1G) looks ahead to Wisconsin (10-9, 1-7) on Sunday afternoon. The Jan. 26 match up is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on B1G+ while Justin Gaard and Lynnette Sjoquist will broadcast the game on KFAN+.
No. 23 Minnesota (17-3, 5-3 B1G) vs. Wisconsin (10-9, 1-7 B1G)
Stream: B1G+
Tip Time: 2:01 p.m.
Radio: KFAN+ 96.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app (Justin Gaard and Lynnette Sjoquist)
Location: Williams Arena
Gopher Notables
About the Wisconsin Game
By the Numbers
No. 23 Minnesota (17-3, 5-3 B1G) vs. Wisconsin (10-9, 1-7 B1G)
Stream: B1G+
Tip Time: 2:01 p.m.
Radio: KFAN+ 96.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app (Justin Gaard and Lynnette Sjoquist)
Location: Williams Arena
Gopher Notables
- Minnesota set a program record with 12 non conference wins, surpassing the previous high of 11 set in seven different seasons, most recently in 2018-19.
- The Maroon & Gold appeared in the AP Top 25 Poll for the second week in a row, moving up to No. 23. The most recent NET rankings have Minnesota at No. 29.
- On Tuesday, the USA Today/WBCA Coaches Poll was released, with Minnesota ranking No. 24.
- Four Gophers are averaging more than 10 points per game: Grace Grocholski (11.9), Amaya Battle (11.3), Annika Stewart (11.0), and Tori McKinney (10.1).
- McKinney ranks 24th in the NCAA and fourth in the Big Ten in free throw percentage at 89.3%.
- Battle's assist/turnover ratio is second overall in the conference (85/38). Battle also leads the Gophers in assists at 85 and is fourth in the Big Ten.
About the Wisconsin Game
- Minnesota and Wisconsin are meeting for the 89th time, with the Gophers holding a 48-40 advantage in the series dating back to 1974. The Maroon & Gold are 23-16 at Williams Arena against the Badgers.
- Wisconsin opened conference play with a 66-64 win over Rutgers, marking its first season opener win since 2015-16.
- The Badgers are paced offensively by Serah Williams, who is averaging 18.7 points per game, good for fourth in the Big Ten.
- Along with her 355 points this season(No. 2 in the Big Ten), Williams has collected 47 blocks (No. 1 in the Big Ten, No. 3 in NCAA) and is averaging 2.47 blocks per game (No. 2 in the Big Ten, No. 11 in NCAA).
- Last time out, Minnesota earned a road win in Madison, 59-50, on New Year's Eve. Amaya Battle (13), Grace Grocholski (12), and Sophie Hart (11) led the Maroon & Gold in points.
- The win snapped a four-game losing streak to the Badgers.
- Dating back to March 1, 2012, the Gophers have won 19 of the last 24 meetings against Wisconsin.
By the Numbers
- 800: Minnesota is nine wins away from a program record of 800 victories.
- 400: On Jan. 5, 2025, head coach Dawn Plitzuweit secured her 400th career win over Big Ten opponent Illinois.
- 29: The Gophers' NET ranking is No. 29; they've stayed in the top 30 since Dec. 28, 2024.
- 24: The Maroon & Gold stayed in the USA TODAY/WBCA Coaches poll at No. 24.
- 23: Minnesota appeared in the AP Poll for the second week, moving up one spot to No. 23.
- 4: The Maroon & Gold rank No. 4 nationally in assist/turnover ratio (336 assists, 193 turnovers).
- 1: Minnesota is the top-ranked team in the Big Ten and nation in fewest turnovers per game, averaging 9.7 per contest.
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