WSU Women's Basketball Wins Third Straight Game

Raiders defeat Milwaukee 77-55 in annual Pink Game for breast cancer awareness

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:31pm

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The Wright State University women's basketball team extended their winning streak to three games with a 77-55 victory over Milwaukee at the Nutter Center on Wednesday night. The Raiders shot an impressive 14-of-27 from three-point range in the win, led by 15 points from Lauren Scott and 14 points each from Rylee Sagester and Claire Henson.

Why it matters

The win keeps Wright State in eighth place in the Horizon League standings, two games ahead of Milwaukee. The top nine teams in the conference avoid having to play in a play-in game for the conference tournament, a new format change this season.

The details

Wright State set the tone early with their hot shooting, connecting on 14-of-27 three-pointers compared to just 5-of-17 for Milwaukee. In addition to Scott's 15 points, Sagester and Henson each scored 14 points for the Raiders. Breezie Williams and Ellie Magestro-Kennedy also reached double figures in the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • It was Wright State's annual Pink Game for breast cancer awareness.

The players

Lauren Scott

Led Wright State with 15 points in the win.

Rylee Sagester

Scored 14 points for the Raiders, a native of Tri-Village.

Claire Henson

Also scored 14 points for Wright State, a native of Valley View.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The WSU women's basketball team will next be in action on Saturday, February 22nd when they travel to face Northern Kentucky.

The takeaway

Wright State's women's basketball team has now won three straight games, keeping them in eighth place in the Horizon League standings and avoiding the need to play in a conference tournament play-in game under the new format.