UWL, UW-Eau Claire Advance in WIAC Basketball Tournaments

In the opening round of the WIAC Tournament, the UW-Eau Claire men's basketball team secured a 66-56 victory over UW-Oshkosh, with Andre Renta scoring a game-high 21 points before leaving with an injury. The Blugolds, seeded third, will face second-seeded UW-La Crosse in the semifinals on February 26. Meanwhile, the UW-La Crosse women's basketball team also advanced in the WIAC Tournament, defeating UW-Stevens Point 71-67, with Allie Sprangers and Lauryn Milne each contributing 13 points. Both teams demonstrated strong performances, with UW-Eau Claire's defense limiting their opponent's scoring and UW-La Crosse showcasing depth with five players scoring in double figures. The semifinal matchups are set to attract significant attention as both teams aim for a championship berth.