Wisconsin women's basketball falls short against Indiana

Badgers erase 12-point deficit but lose 77-74 to Hoosiers

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Wisconsin women's basketball team mounted a comeback against Indiana, erasing a 12-point deficit in the third quarter, but ultimately fell short 77-74 to the Hoosiers. Senior guard Shay Ciezki scored 10 points in the final 3 minutes to lead Indiana to the victory.

Why it matters

The loss was the third straight for the Badgers and their 12th consecutive defeat against Indiana. The game was a missed opportunity for Wisconsin to grab another statement win in the Big Ten conference.

The details

Wisconsin senior guards Destiny Howell and Shay Bollin each scored 15 points, while junior Kyrah Daniels added 15 points and a career-high 5 assists. However, Indiana's Shay Ciezki, the Big Ten's leading scorer at 23.6 points per game, delivered 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on February 4, 2026.
  • Wisconsin faces No. 25 Washington on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Shay Ciezki

A senior guard for Indiana who is the Big Ten's leading scorer, finishing with 31 points in the game.

Destiny Howell

A senior guard for Wisconsin who scored 15 points in the game.

Kyrah Daniels

A junior for Wisconsin who scored 15 points and had a career-high 5 assists.

Shay Bollin

A senior guard for Wisconsin who tied her career high with 14 points.

Laci Steele

A junior guard for Wisconsin who scored 12 points.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Wisconsin faces No. 25 Washington on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the Badgers' comeback effort, they were unable to overcome Indiana's late surge led by Shay Ciezki. This loss continues Wisconsin's struggles against the Hoosiers, raising questions about their ability to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten.