Maggie Scannell, Claire Enright and Lacey Eden also scored for the Badgers (21-1-1, 15-1-1 WCHA, 46 points), who have won 19 straight against the Mavericks (10-10-1, 4-10-1, 16 points) and 47 of their last 48. Two of the three meetings this season, however, have made the gap between the teams not look that big.

The team also had just three assists and wasn't getting its preferred balance of shots in the paint and from three-point range. But after the Badgers gathered themselves, everything was alright.

Wisconsin basketball improved to 13-3 on the season and 3-2 in Big Ten play with a decisive 80-59 win over Minnesota on Friday. The win continues the team’s strong momentum to start the calendar year.