Wisconsin Beats Harvard in OT to Reach WBIT Semifinals
Wisconsin now turns to a WBIT semifinal against No. 3 Columbia.
Overview
- The Badgers edged the Crimson 64-61 in overtime Thursday in Madison to advance from the WBIT quarterfinals.
- Harvard led by seven with 39 seconds left after Katie Krupa’s free throws, then Wisconsin strung together a 7-0 burst to force overtime.
- A held ball created by Ronnie Porter flipped possession, and Destiny Howell drove for the tying layup with 11 seconds left in regulation.
- In overtime, Saniyah Glenn nudged Harvard ahead 61-60 before a Dorja Zaja layup and two Howell free throws with 3 seconds left closed out the win.
- Harvard shot 32.8% from the field as Abigail Wright posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Wisconsin got 17 from Gift Uchenna and 15 from Kyrah Daniels.