After opening the season with their seventh straight home opener victory on Tuesday against the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team welcomed Western Illinois University on Thursday night. UW overcame a slow first quarter, prevailing over the Leathernecks 74–52.
Western Illinois had a game plan against sophomore Serah Williams after she dominated the Panthers on Tuesday with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The strong Williams tried to find her footing in the low post again on Thursday. The Leatherneck defense fronted her and sent a help defender to double her before passes could reach her, creating discomfort for UW.