WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE PANTHERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers women's basketball program competes within a comprehensive 22,937-student institution established in 1956. Kyle Rechlicz directs the Panthers from the Klotsche Center, where the team has compiled a 5-9 home record this season while managing a 4-11 conference mark in the Horizon League. Wisconsin-Milwaukee's 15-player roster operates under significant scoring constraints, averaging just 60.4 points per game against 66.8 allowed—a 6.4-point deficit that reflects the program's current competitive positioning.

The Panthers' overall 8-19 record masks a persistent road challenge, with the team posting only a 3-10 away mark compared to their stronger home performance. This disparity suggests environmental factors influence roster execution, though Wisconsin-Milwaukee's defensive vulnerabilities persist regardless of venue. Rechlicz's program currently sits in fourth-tier Horizon League standing with realistic opportunities to close the conference season competitively, particularly given the marginal gap between available talent depth and opponent quality.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceHorizon League
DivisionD1
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
VenueKlotsche Center
Head CoachKyle Rechlicz

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
1Kendall BarnesG
32Jorey BuwaldaF
24Valerie Cassidy-De FalcoG
4Lizzy FavretF
14Madison FitzgibbonG
16Rita GomesG
52Grace LomenG
00Tierney MadiganG
45Cece McNairC
22Olivia OlsonG
11Izzy PughF
30Sophia RampullaG
5Payton RechliczG
13Micayla SilasG
2Jada WilliamsG

SEASON RECORD

8-24

Overall

5-12

Home

3-12

Away

4-15

Conference

60.6 PPG / 68.5 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Loyola Chicago RamblersL 55-59
Nov 8Northern Illinois HuskiesW 76-65
Nov 11Wisconsin BadgersL 46-75
Nov 14Western Michigan BroncosL 64-65
Nov 16Valparaiso BeaconsW 72-67
Nov 20Marquette Golden EaglesL 43-75
Nov 23Butler BulldogsL 53-67
Nov 28Pacific TigersL 48-77
Nov 29UC Davis AggiesL 72-81
Dec 6Youngstown State PenguinsL 56-68
Dec 10Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsL 60-70
Dec 14Ripon College Red HawksW 72-43
Dec 20Wisconsin Lutheran WarriorsW 76-52
Dec 29IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 49-58
Jan 3Robert Morris ColonialsL 52-62
Jan 4Cleveland State VikingsW 66-58
Jan 9Detroit Mercy TitansW 74-61
Jan 10Oakland Golden GrizzliesL 45-66
Jan 14Northern Kentucky NorseL 55-63
Jan 17Green Bay PhoenixL 61-76
Jan 23Detroit Mercy TitansW 76-68
Jan 24Oakland Golden GrizzliesL 71-82
Jan 29Cleveland State VikingsL 46-66
Jan 31Wright State RaidersW 75-70
Feb 5Youngstown State PenguinsL 48-79
Feb 7Robert Morris ColonialsL 64-71
Feb 12Northern Kentucky NorseL 56-59
Feb 19Wright State RaidersL 55-77
Feb 21Green Bay PhoenixL 57-91
Feb 26Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsL 52-71
Feb 28IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 77-80
Mar 3Detroit Mercy TitansL 67-69

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women's Basketball compete in?
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Women's Basketball competes in the Horizon League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Wisconsin-Milwaukee play women's basketball home games?
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women's Basketball plays home games at Klotsche Center in Milwaukee, WI.
Who is the head coach of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers Women's Basketball is Kyle Rechlicz.
When was Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Wisconsin-Milwaukee Women's Basketball is not currently available.