Wisconsin Women's Basketball Falls to Minnesota in Border Battle

Badgers turn the ball over 21 times and allow 54% shooting in 83-60 loss

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Wisconsin women's basketball team suffered an 83-60 defeat against their border rival Minnesota on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Badgers struggled with turnovers, committing 21 giveaways, and allowed the Golden Gophers to shoot 54% from the field.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Wisconsin women's basketball team as they look to improve their standing in the Big Ten conference. The Border Battle rivalry between Wisconsin and Minnesota is always highly anticipated, and this defeat will sting for the Badgers and their fans.

The details

Wisconsin was led in scoring by Ronnie Porter with 14 points, while Lily Krahn added 12 points. However, the Badgers were plagued by turnovers and struggled to contain Minnesota's efficient offense. The Golden Gophers had four players score in double figures, paced by Finau Tonga's 18 points.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

The players

Ronnie Porter

A Wisconsin player who led the team with 14 points in the loss.

Lily Krahn

A Wisconsin player who scored 12 points in the game.

Finau Tonga

A Minnesota player who scored a team-high 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“We need to take better care of the ball and play better defense if we want to beat a team like Minnesota. This is a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Ronnie Porter, Wisconsin Player

What’s next

The Badgers will look to bounce back in their next game against Illinois on February 19th.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the work the Wisconsin women's basketball team still needs to do to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten. Cutting down on turnovers and improving their defensive intensity will be key focus areas as they prepare for the remainder of the conference schedule.