Wisconsin Beats UW-Eau Claire in Exhibition Game

The Badgers secured a 101-69 victory in a contest at the Kohl Center.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball

Wisconsin Beats UW-Eau Claire in Exhibition Game

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Wisconsin defeated UW-Eau Claire 101-69 during an exhibition game held at the Kohl Center. Despite having only eight players available, the team shot 57.6% from the field.

Why it matters

The exhibition provided a chance to test team depth during a period of limited roster availability. The performance highlights offensive efficiency and defensive adjustments ahead of future competition.

Adaline Sheplee led the team with 25 points on 80% shooting, while Teagan Mallegni added 17 points, including five 3-pointers. Wisconsin shot 40% from behind the arc and 79.3% from the free throw line.

The players

Adaline Sheplee

She is a member of the Wisconsin women's basketball team who contributed significantly to the offensive effort.

Teagan Mallegni

She is a player for the Wisconsin Badgers who demonstrated proficiency from the three-point line.

Kyrah Daniels

She is a Wisconsin player who has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury.

The details

Wisconsin limited UW-Eau Claire to just eight points during the fourth quarter after implementing a defensive challenge. The coaching staff utilized a tight rotation of only eight available players for the duration of the contest.

Timeline

  1. March 30: Kyrah Daniels suffered an ankle injury.

  2. October 28, 2026: The team suffered an illness.

  3. October 29, 2026: Wisconsin defeated UW-Eau Claire in an exhibition game.

Season Trajectory

This exhibition game serves as an early barometer for the team as they navigate a challenging period of player availability. Success during this window helps establish defensive identity before the full roster is available for official play.

The rotation utilized eight available players, providing valuable minutes to the active core of the roster. The team expects all 14 players to be healthy soon, which will likely shift current playing time distributions.

The takeaway

Maintaining defensive consistency throughout four quarters remains a priority for the team. Monitoring the return of the six sidelined players will be key to managing the rotation effectively.

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