MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Wisconsin women’s basketball team outlasted Oregon 94-92 in a double-overtime Big Ten game Sunday at Kohl Center. A crowd of 4,147 saw the Badgers overcome a late deficit to force overtime and ultimately secure the victory. Wisconsin led by seven at halftime, but Oregon surged ahead with a strong third quarter. The Ducks held a narrow lead late in regulation before the Badgers rallied to force the first extra period. Both teams scored 11 points in the initial overtime. Wisconsin then outscored Oregon 14-12 in the second overtime to clinch the win. With the result, Oregon falls to 14-6 overall. Wisconsin improves to 12-7.

MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — In a game that defied percentages and exhausted both rosters, Destiny Howell authored a career-defining performance, pouring in 39 points to will Wisconsin to a 94-92 double-overtime victory over Oregon in a non-conference women’s basketball thriller Sunday at Kohl Center. The contest, a showcase of resilience and shot-making before a crowd of 4,147, saw the Badgers overcome a brilliant 30-point effort from Oregon’s Mia Jacobs and a 26-point, 7-assist afternoon from Katie Fiso. Howell, a 6-foot guard from Queens, New York, played 46 minutes and was the constant for Wisconsin, hitting 7 of her team’s 17 three-pointers and sinking critical free throws late to seal the win. The most pivotal sequence of the marathon affair unfolded in the final seconds of the first overtime. With Wisconsin clinging to a 77-75 lead, Oregon’s Sofia Bell secured a defensive rebound off a blocked shot with 27 seconds left. But on the ensuing possession, Howell stripped Bell near midcourt. After a chaotic scramble and a missed three, Oregon’s Katie Fiso was fouled with 9 seconds remaining. She calmly sank both free throws to tie the game at 77. Wisconsin called timeout to set up a final play. The ball found Howell at the top of the key, and with a defender in her face, she launched a deep three-pointer that swished through the net as the horn sounded, sending the Kohl Center into a frenzy and giving the Badgers an 80-77 lead heading into the second extra period. Oregon, demonstrating its own fortitude, refused to fold. The Ducks battled back from a five-point deficit in the second overtime, tying the game at 92 on a Fiso pull-up jumper with 16 seconds left. But once again, the final chapter belonged to Howell. Fouled on a drive with 3 seconds on the clock, she stepped to the line and made both free throws to put Wisconsin back ahead 94-92. Oregon’s last-ditch three-point attempt by Fiso was off the mark as time expired. The game was a statistical oddity. Despite attempting four fewer shots and committing five more turnovers, Wisconsin’s remarkable efficiency from beyond the arc proved the difference. The Badgers shot 17 for 37 from three-point range, a 45.9% clip, while Oregon was 10 for 30. Both teams had identical offensive rebounding totals and blocks, but Wisconsin’s 14 assists and 14 steals slightly edged Oregon’s 10 in each category, helping offset the Ducks’ superior field goal percentage. Wisconsin built a 36-31 halftime lead behind 15 points from Howell, but Oregon stormed back with a 21-point third quarter to take a slim lead into the fourth. The final period of regulation was a back-and-forth affair featuring seven lead changes. Oregon’s Ari Long, who finished with 10 points and 5 assists, hit a three-pointer with 1:57 left to give the Ducks a 61-58 edge. Wisconsin responded with a Kyrah Daniels floater and a clutch three-pointer from Laci Steele to go up 63-61. Fiso’s two free throws with 51 seconds left eventually forced the first overtime, tied at 69. Howell’s supporting cast was crucial. Kyrah Daniels contributed 18 points and 5 assists, while Gift Uchenna provided a formidable interior presence with 13 points, 2 blocks and 3 steals. For Oregon, Ehis Etute added 13 points and Sarah Rambus chipped in 8 off the bench. The loss drops Oregon to 14-6 overall, while Wisconsin improves to 12-7. The Ducks, who fell to Iowa just three days prior, have now lost two straight and will look to regroup at home against Minnesota on Wednesday. The Badgers, snapping a two-game skid of their own, host Nebraska next.

Oregon, Wisconsin Seek Big Ten Momentum in Sunday Showdown MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers, both looking to halt recent slides, will meet in a Big Ten women’s basketball matchup Sunday at the Kohl Center. Oregon (14-5) arrives after a 74-66 road loss at Iowa on Thursday, its second straight defeat. The Ducks had won five of six prior to the current skid. Wisconsin (11-7) has dropped three consecutive games, most recently a 66-61 loss at Northwestern on Thursday. The game features a contrast in backcourt catalysts. Oregon’s Ehis Etute has been a consistent scoring threat, averaging 12.5 points over her last six games. She poured in 15 points in 19 minutes against Iowa. For the Badgers, Ronnie Porter is a primary facilitator. She dished 10 assists in a Jan. 1 win at Rutgers and averages 4.6 assists in conference play, but Wisconsin has struggled offensively during its losing streak, failing to reach 70 points in any of the three losses. Oregon’s offense, which averages 73.2 points per game, will test a Wisconsin defense allowing 68.9 points per contest. The Ducks have shown potency, including an 87-point outing against Northwestern on Jan. 1, but have also been prone to turnovers in tight losses. The Badgers will need to improve their scoring balance behind Porter to keep pace. Support from players like Breauna Ware, who had 12 points against Northwestern, will be crucial. This contest is the only scheduled regular-season meeting between the programs. Both are in the middle of a packed Big Ten schedule, with Oregon set to host Minnesota next Wednesday and Wisconsin to host Nebraska the same night. Sunday’s tipoff is set for 1 p.m. CST at the Kohl Center.