MADISON, Wis. | The Grambling State women's basketball team faced a difficult road test Sunday afternoon, falling 97-46 to Wisconsin at the Kohl Center.
The Lady Tigers (0-3) were led by Princess Anderson, who finished with a team-high 10 points, including two 3-pointers. Da'Naya Ross added six points, while Kinsley James also contributed six points off the bench.
Aeris Macon provided a strong effort on the glass, collecting a team-high eight rebounds. Sophia Askew-Goncalves added six rebounds, while Ross finished with three rebounds and a team-high eight turnovers.
Wisconsin (3-0) established control early, opening the game with a 33-point first quarter to take a 33-13 advantage. The Badgers continued their offensive production in the second period, outscoring GSU 25-12 to carry a 58-25 lead into halftime.
The Badgers extended their advantage in the third quarter, putting together a 28-point period to take an 86-34 lead into the final 10 minutes. Grambling State scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, but Wisconsin maintained its lead to secure the 97-46 victory.
Wisconsin was led by Teagan Mallegni, who scored a game-high 22 points. Addison Deal added 14 points, Adaline Sheplee finished with 13, and Laci Steele contributed 10.
The Badgers shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 10 3-pointers. Wisconsin also capitalized on 34 Grambling State turnovers, converting them into 47 points, while holding a 50-20 advantage in points in the paint.
Grambling State finished with 46 points, 41 rebounds and 11 steals. The Lady Tigers shot 25% from the field and 18.8% from 3-point range.
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Grambling State returns home to host Wiley University on Sunday, Nov. 15. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
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