Robin Pingeton sends a fired up message about the future after loss to Columbia

The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Columbia Lions in the WBIT semi-finals 67-50. It was a game the Badgers finally couldn't fight their way back from and pull off the victory. It didn't help that Kyrah Daniels left due to injury during the game and never returned, but even with her the whole way, it was tough sledding. Wisconsin was playing with house money, though, after faltering in the final stretch of the season but rallying in the WBIT.

The season was a success after all, and Wisconsin fans are starting to feel excited about the future. Robin Pingeton doubled down on that message after the Columbia loss. Pingeton said, "I'm not satisfied. We want more. I can't wait to get back to work."

The future is going to look different but it's in good hands under Robin Pingeton

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The team will be changing a lot this offseason as Pingeton brought in a ton of graduate players and seniors to fill out her first-year roster. The Badgers will be losing Destiny Howell, Lily Krahn, Ronnie Porter, and Gift Uchenna. Wisconsin should be losing Shay Bollin as she's listed as a graduate, but she may return next season. She didn't walk during Senior Night, and it appears she could have an extra year of eligibility.

That means out of the main contributors, Pingeton is bringing back Dorja Zaja Kyrah Daniels, and Laci Steele. There are a few young players on the up and up like Alie Bisballe and a decent recruiting class coming in.

The roster will change, but the goal and culture won't. Robin Pingeton said she was so proud of this year's squad, but she's already excited to build next year's team and begin the hard work of improving the results in year two.

While Wisconsin exceeded expectations in Pingeton's year 1, there's a ton of room for improvement next season.