Wisconsin Women's Basketball Struggles on the Road

Badgers drop to 2-7 in away games after lopsided loss to Illinois

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Wisconsin women's basketball team suffered a 92-60 defeat against Illinois on February 11th at State Farm Arena in Champaign. The loss marks the Badgers' seventh road defeat of the season, dropping their record to 2-7 in away games.

Why it matters

The Badgers' struggles on the road have been a persistent issue this season, with the team unable to replicate their success at home. This latest blowout loss highlights the challenges the team faces when playing away from Madison and the need to improve their performance in hostile environments.

The details

Wisconsin was overwhelmed by Illinois' three-point shooting, as the Fighting Illini connected on 12 shots from beyond the arc. The Badgers struggled to find their rhythm offensively and were unable to mount a comeback against the home team.

  • The game took place on February 11, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Champaign, Illinois.

The players

Wisconsin women's basketball team

The University of Wisconsin's women's basketball team, who have struggled to find success on the road this season.

Illinois Fighting Illini

The women's basketball team from the University of Illinois, who defeated Wisconsin in a lopsided home victory.

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The takeaway

The Badgers' road woes continue to be a significant challenge, as they have been unable to replicate their success at home when playing away from Madison. The team will need to find a way to improve their performance in hostile environments if they hope to turn their season around.