Wisconsin women’s basketball forward Serah Williams tallied her 1,000th career point in the Badgers’ win over UIC on Thursday.
The moment arrived with roughly three minutes remaining in the first quarter of the 61-57 victory. Williams fielded a pass from guard Tess Myers, dribbled inside, then spun to her left before banking in a layup.
With the bucket, Williams became the 29th player in program history to eclipse the 1,000-point mark. In 66 career games, she also became the third-quickest UW player to do so, per Wisconsin’s program.
The Brooklyn, New York native scored a game-best 20 points off 8-of-14 from the field. She also corralled 14 rebounds, secured three steals and recorded two blocks in the effort.
On the season, Williams is averaging 19.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.8 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game. It’s safe to say she’s emerged as one of the sport’s most dynamic two-way players this season.
Williams previously earned 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and 2024 Big Ten First Team nods as a junior.
After years of mediocrity, Wisconsin’s women’s basketball program appears to be undergoing a revival. The Badgers have improved their record in every season under fourth-year head coach Marisa Moseley, including a WNIT bid in 2023-24.
UW is 4-1 to begin the season and will play its next game against Omaha on Nov. 23.
