RIPON, Wis. - The Ripon College women's basketball team will celebrate its 1,000th game in program history Wednesday night when they host the University of Wisconsin-Platteville at 7 p.m. on Weiske Gymnasium inside Willmore Center.

"This game is a great reflection of all of the time, energy and effort Coach Elaine Call, Coach Julie Johnson and all the assistants and players have dedicated to our program over the years," currrent Ripon Head Women's Basketball Coach Lauren Busalacchi said. "We are excited to celebrate together."

Ripon has had just three head coaches in the 46-year history of the program, with each coach eclipsing the 100-win plateau during their career.

The first game in program history (in the 1975-76 season) is listed as a 63-45 loss to Lake Forest College. The first win in program history came two games later in a 50-40 win against St. Norbert College. The program has compiled an all-time record of 539-460 for a winning percentage of .540.

For Wednesday's game, Ripon will be wearing special teal jerseys in honor of Coach Julie Johnson, who passed away in 2019 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer.