MADISON, WI (WSAU) — The Wisconsin womens basketball team dropped a 70-60 decision to Virginia Tech as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.
The Hokies built a 10 point lead at the end of the first quarter on 10-14 shooting. The Badgers cut the lead to six late in the 2nd quarter before Tech went on a 12-4 run to lead at halftime 41-27. The Badgers outscored the Hokies in the 2nd half but it wasn’t enough.
Sydney Hilliard had 16 points for Bucky and Sara Stapleton added 15 and Julie Popsilova with 11.
The Badgers, now 2-6, will open up Big Ten play on Sunday at Northwestern.
