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Columbia Douses Badgers' WBIT Championship Hopes
31 Mar
Summary
- Wisconsin lost to Columbia 67-50 in the WBIT semifinals.
- The Badgers struggled offensively, shooting 31% from the field.
- This concluded coach Robin Pingeton's first season with a 16-18 record.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team's impressive WBIT journey came to an end in the semifinals, as they fell to the Columbia Lions with a score of 67-50. The Lions led from start to finish, denying the Badgers a spot in the championship game. Wisconsin faced offensive challenges throughout the contest, converting just 31% of their field goal attempts and struggling with three-point accuracy.
Despite the loss, the Badgers' WBIT performance was a significant turnaround, especially considering they entered the tournament on a 10-game losing streak. Their path to the semifinals included notable victories on the road and at home. This season marks the end of coach Robin Pingeton's first year leading the team, with Wisconsin finishing with a 16-18 overall record.
