Gameday Blog: UW women vs. SIU-Edwardsville

By Tam Flarup on December 13, 2009 6:09 PM
Please join veteran women's basketkball observer Tam Flarup courtside as she chronicles all the action from today's game between the Badgers and SIU-Edwardsville with the Game Day Blog.
 Badger women finally home: host SIU-Edwardsville(12/13/2009) 
3:30
Hi all and welcome to the Kohl Center where the Badger women's team is happy to be back after a six-game road swing that sent them to both coasts but ended well with a 5-1 record. Today the Badgers host SIU-Edwardsville in one of two final games before they break for the holidays. More on that in a minute.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:30 
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The last game was Nov. 24 loss to Green Bay. UW is 8-2 after posting a 56-49 win at Marquette Friday. UW is 2-1 against the state schools this year with a 64-55 win Nov. 19 over UW-Milwaukee.

SIU-Edwardsville is 2-8 overall and plays out of the Ohio Valley Conference. In the only common opponent, the Cougars lost to Milwaukee 85-60.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:33 
3:34
Oh, oh, I haven't done this for awhile with the team gone so long on the road. I forgot to put my blog photo in so you know who you can communicate with during the game. Feel free to send me your questions and comments any time.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:34 
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Some noteworthy items on the day: Coach Lisa Stone is seeking 100th victory today. She is 99-94 (.513) in her seventh season. Other coaches with over 100 wins were Jane Albright (161-107) and Edwina Qualls (131-141).
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:36 
3:39
The assistant coaches came into the media room before the game and said they had almost forgotten where the locker room was. They were kidding of course, but the Badgers started their road trip in Oregon where they won that Thanksgiving tournament, then flew to Raleigh, N.C. where they beat NC State in the Big Ten/ACC challenge. And they opened the Big Ten Conference season Dec. 6 at No. 3 Ohio State. They led by eight at the half, but the Buckeyes kicked it into gear in the second half and UW is 0-1 to start the conference season.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:39 
3:42
Lin Zastrow leads the conference in field goal percentage connecting on 34-59 for 57.6 percent. Tara Steinbaur leads the Big Ten in free throw shooting where she is just about perfect on the year hitting 25-27 for 92.6 percent. As a team, the Badgers are allowing the fewest rebounds with opponents averaging 32.0 per game.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:42 
3:52
Sorry, had to take a little break and talk with some long-time fans behind me. We haven't seen each other for awhile with the team out of town. Looks like the usual starters are on the stats with Tara Steinbauer and Lin Zastrow at forward, and gurads Teah Gant, Alyssa Karel and Rae Lin D'Alie at guard.

SIU is staring Melia Duncan, Sydney Stahlberg, Ashley Bey, Madison Meade and Michaela Herrod.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:52 
3:55
SIU has only two players over six feet and one of them is out with an injury. Whitney Champlin is not starting, but will probably see a lot of time as her 6-3 frame will be needed against the taller Badgers. Raven Berry is 6-1 and the Cougar's leading scorer averaging 13.4 points per game but she is not dressed.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:55 
3:55
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
how is going tam? this is game we should and have to win
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:55 kinta
3:56
I agree between the height advantage and the injury to their leading scorer and the Badgers happiness to be home, we seem to have some advantages.
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:56 
3:56
[Comment From -*paul b.-*paul b.: ] 
welcome back--go bucky!
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:56 -*paul b.
3:58
Horn is sounding for thenational anthem and then the introductions
Sunday December 13, 2009 3:58 
4:00
The place goes black and the spotlight is rolling. I always love these intros.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:00 
4:02
The Badgers have this game today, and one at home against Robert Morris on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT before breaking for finals and the holidays. They will host Michigan State Dec. 28 to open the second semester slate of games.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:02 
4:02
[Comment From minneapolisfanminneapolisfan: ] 
with SIU's shorter roster, wonder if
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:02 minneapolisfan
4:02
[Comment From minneapolisfanminneapolisfan: ] 
Badgers will play a multi-guard, up tempo style of play today?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:02 minneapolisfan
4:04
With the edge in rebounding probably going to the taller Badgers, they could easily get their running game going. We will look for that.

Check the gametracker stats at

http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_wbaskbl.html?event=777816&school=wis&sport=wbaskbl&camefrom=&startschool=&
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:04 
4:04
Zastrow opens the scoring underneath for the Badgers, a good sign.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:04 
4:05
Steinbauer follows and its 4-0.The person doing the scoreboard had to leave for a minute so i'ts not updating yet.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:05 
4:07

SIU is finally on the scoreboard. Rae LIn made two free throws earlier, and not Gant scores so its 8-2. Action is fast.

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:07 
4:09
Rae drives the lane and stops and pops its 10-4. Karel steals the ball on the other end and heads coast to coast. 12-4
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:09 
4:09
Karel in the passing lane again and she sprints for the basket but hears the footsteps and misses but little Rae follows with a tipin. its 14-4. time out SIU
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:09 
4:11
Rae fouls and SIU will have the ball when we return from this media timeout. Badgers having their way with the Cougars hitting 6-9 for 67 percent from the field and outrebounding the smaller squad 5-3. Rae Lin leads with six points.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:11 
4:15
Taylor Wurtz, the hot freshman from Brandon, Wis., just made her first appearance in the game. Alyssa Karel on the breakaway and its 16-4.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:15 
4:16
Karel and Zastrow take a rest and Jade Davis and Anya Covington enter. Wurtz just hit a 3-pointer almost on cue with my comment above and its 19-4.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:16 
4:17
It's one and done for the Cougars with Wisconsin getting the board every time. Jade Davis eludes a defender and hits baseline 21-4.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:17 
4:18
First basket for the Cougars since 17:29 some seven minutes ago. UW hitting 56 percent to SIU's 23 percent and the advantage on the boards continues 12-5. UW also has only one turnover so far.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:18 
4:20
I think we are going to see a lot of contributions from a lot of people today. The Cougars are having a tough go with our defense and against the taller UW team. Jamie Russel makes her first appearance and Emily Neal is waiting at the scorer's table to sub for Tara Steinbauer who is shooting free throws. She makes them both 23-6.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:20 
4:21
Tara has only missed two free throws all year and leads the Big Ten with 96 percent entering tonights game where she is still perfect.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:21 
4:22
SIU has a breakaway and Davis fouls. Bey misses but SIU gets the rebound but gives it away to Russel.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:22 
4:23
Anya Covington hits baseline. She is having a good sophomore season hitting 52.5 percent from the field and averaging 5.0 points per game.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:23 
4:23
Jade hits a 3-pointer and its 28-10.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:23 
4:24
SIU is in a zone defense challenging our long game. Russel misses and we go the other way.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:24 
4:25

Badgers work the ball well. Lisa Stone yells reverse it and Wurtz gets a good look.

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:25 
4:27
Badgers still scoring at a 60 percent clip to 27 percent for SIU-E. The most points UW has scored in a half this year is 38. Looks like that mark may fall. Most points in a half record wise is 62.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:27 
4:27
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
How many points does Rae have?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:27 Megan
4:28
Rae still leads UW with 6 but two others have 5 points. Scoring will be spread around today I am sure.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:28 
4:29

Rae is back on the floor now as is Zastrow and Steinbauer. In fact, our starting unit is back on the floor.

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:29 
4:30
Karel makes some fancy dribble drive moves and is fouled. She shoots two and makes both so its 32-10.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:30 
4:31
Ashley Bey hits a nothing-but-net 3 pointer and has 9 of the Cougars 13 points.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:31 
4:31
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
GO BADGERS!!!
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:31 Megan
4:32
Rae hits another in the lane and she has 8
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:32 
4:32
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
How many points do Zastrow and Steinbauer have?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:32 Megan
4:33
Tara has 6 points and Lin has just 2 points. She is sitting now and Ashley Thomas has come in.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:33 
4:33
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
And how many points does Karel have?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:33 Megan
4:34
Alyssa and Rae both have 8 points. Karel is coming off a great game at Marquette where she scored a season-high 23 points. You can see all the stats on gametracker

http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_wbaskbl.html?event=777816&school=wis&sport=wbaskbl&camefrom=&startschool=&
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:34 
4:35
38 ties the most points in a half this season tying UW vs. North Dakota earlier this season. UW still shooting over 60 percent to 27 percent for the Cougars. Rebounds 18-10 UW edge.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:35 
4:36
What will be UW's non-conference record?
10-1 like last yaer
 ( 70% )
9-2
 ( 20% )
8-3
 ( 10% )

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:36 
4:39
Karel drives baseline and is in double figures with 10. She is leading the Badgers in scoring for a second year averaging 13.5 points per game.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:39 
4:39
Wurtz hits another 3-pointer and UW takes a timeout with 24 seconds left.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:39 
4:40
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
this is a good half
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:40 kinta
4:40
18 points is the fewest in a half by an opponent this season. UW's ball and I think we will hold for the last shot.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:40 
4:42
Turnover Badgers so SIU has 2.6 seconds but misses the 3/4 court shot and its 45-18 at the half.

UW stats: 18-28 FG for 64.3 percent; 3-7 3pt for 42.9 percent; 20 rebs, 9 assts, 7 TOs
SIU: 8-29 for 27.6 percent; 2-9 3ptr for 22.2 percent; 11 reb, 4 assts, 9 TO's
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:42 
4:43
18 points in a half by an opponent ranks third fewest on UW's all-time records list. Way to go defense!
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:43 
4:45
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
WOO!!
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:45 Megan
4:46

Back in a minute. Halftime break.

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:46 
4:52
[Comment From Terry BTerry B: ] 
How are the Big's doing, in particular Zastrow with emphasis on a more guard oriented offense, has it provided her and the other Big's with more scoring opportunities and protected them on defense?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:52 Terry B
4:54
This game Lin has played 10 minutes and is 1-for-1 from the floor. She leads the conference in field goal shooting with 56 percent, but needs to take more shots. Sometimes she passes up an open look. I know the coaches are encouraging her to shoot more.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:54 
4:54
[Comment From paul b.paul b.: ] 
anybody hear from the ianello's?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:54 paul b.
4:55
I am a facebook partner with them and see photos of their young family. Last week it was announced Rob was named the head coach at the University of Akron so congratulations to them.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:55 
4:55
[Comment From MeganMegan: ] 
what's your name person writing this stuff?
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:55 Megan
4:55
My name is Tam Flarup and I was the women's basketball contact at Wisconsin for 31 years (1977-2008). I am now the home blogger, but they will always be 'my team!'
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:55 
4:56
Will the Badgers hit the century mark in scoring today?
yes
 ( 38% )
not likely
 ( 62% )

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:56 
4:58
Same starters for the Badgers as in the first half. Rae Lin just picked up her third foul. She has 3 of UW's 5.
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:58 
4:58
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
can't imagine Wisconsin womens basketball without you Tam
Sunday December 13, 2009 4:58 kinta
4:59

Thanks Kinta. But as you can see, I have just gotten off the road. I am directing the athletic departments Web site and it was needing more and more attention, so I get to enjoy the team at home and remain active.

Sunday December 13, 2009 4:59 
5:01
Karel gets another steal, her third, and Rae races ahead for the pass and layup. 51-18
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:01 
5:01
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
yes and i love the direction of the website. living in Atlanta now it helps keep me connected in SEC country
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:01 kinta
5:02
Glad you are enjoying it and found the live blog. We live blog all our events and they are very popular additions to in-game coverage.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:02 
5:04
Loose ball and lots of players diving to the floor to retrieve it. Good hustle Badgers. UW has 9 tos to SIU's 13. Still shooting at a 66.7 percent clip. Layups help!
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:04 
5:04
[Comment From laylay: ] 
The blog is my only connection here in MN most of the time and appreciate reading all of the basketball!
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:04 lay
5:07
The Cougars have yet to score this half and we are at 15:08. Cougar at the line however, but misses the first. and the second. so its still true.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:07 
5:07
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
yea I enjoy the blogs. Im looking forward to see how much we have improved in the big ten from last year
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:07 kinta
5:09
Lisa Stone just called for a technical foul. I believe I am remembering Lisa has NEVER had a technical foul. She evidently was jawing at the refs good naturedly, and one of them took offense. SIU made one free throw.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:09 
5:10
[Comment From rcrc: ] 
What is going on in the game?
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:10 rc
5:10
:Jamie Russel score her first points on a breakway.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:10 
5:11
Lin Zastrow on the line. She makes them both so has four points now. UW is subbling liberally as Lin takes a seat.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:11 
5:13
On the floor now is Emily Neal, Jade Davis, Anya Covington, Taylor Wurtz and Jamie Russell. No starters on the floor.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:13 
5:13
Steal by Jamie and its off to the races. She is a very quick player.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:13 
5:15
Badgers still shooting over 60 percent (63.3). Just checked the record for a game and its 62.1 percent, so we will have to watch that. UW outrebounding SIU badly now, 29-15.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:15 
5:17
Turnover No. 11. The Badgers average 16.3 per game so far this season.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:17 
5:17
Cougar's hit a 3-pointer and its 59-24. Scoring has slowed for the Badgers as Wurtz rims one out.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:17 
5:19
Lisa calls a timeout to regroup and focus her troops. It's hard when you have such a big lead to continue running things at game speed and concentrate on the plays. She wants to take a minute to remind them of some things.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:19 
5:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Bucky really needs to schedule better non-conference games - how can games like this help - esepcially w/ recruiting?
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:19 Guest
5:21

Scheduling at Wisconsin is a difficult task with four teams using the same building. You want to sprinkle in some sure wins, and UW has played some tough non-conference opponents like Oregon and NC State and Green Bay and Marquette. SIU also does not have their leading scorer who is injured, so I am sure they are a better team than this showing.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:21 
5:22
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
SIU Edwardsville how long have they been in Division 1
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:22 kinta
5:22
This is the second year of a five-year process for SIU to become a division I school, so they are early into the type of recruiting necessary for this level.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:22 
5:23
Stone subbed Tara in the middle to get some consistency back in the offense. She is at the line and remains perfect this game. She has 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:23 
5:24
Badgers are in the bonus now. Emily Neal misses and remians scoreless.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:24 
5:25
[Comment From fanfan: ] 
these women have learned a lot on the road for six straight games they deserve abreather
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:25 fan
5:25
Assistant Coach Ty Margenthaler is a graduate of SIU-Edwardsville and assisted his dad coaching there, so I think that may have been a connection as well.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:25 
5:25
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
what is your take on anya covington's progession
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:25 kinta
5:27
Anya is having a great season. She is looking for her shot and showing more aggression on the boards. Night and day from a season ago. She's playing with confidence averaging 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds and hitting the second best from the field on the team with 52.5.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:27 
5:29
Turnover no. 14. Catie O'Leary has joined the game and Tara sits. SIU at the line making one of two its 61-26 with 5:43 left in the game.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:29 
5:29
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
I think we are a gonna suprise a lot of people in the bigten if we continue to progress with the starters and bench
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:29 kinta
5:30

The Badgers held their own with league-leader Ohio State for 32 minutes. That was a good sign of things to come when the conference race starts.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:30 
5:31
[Comment From LewisLewis: ] 
What's going on with the scoring? what is it...only 16 points this half?
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:31 Lewis
5:32

Most of this half has been played be UW's reserves so the smooth-operating offense has lacked a bit at times. UW also has had more turnovers this second half. Shooting has dropped below 60 percent to 43 percent so all of this has slowed the scoring.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:32 
5:33
Taylor Wurtz has a career-high seven rebounds to go along with her 8 points. Tara Steinbauer had her third double double of the year and fifth of her career with 10 points and 10 boards. Emily Neal finally scores at the line hitting one of two.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:33 
5:33
[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
iowa st beat mn by 18 points my what happen there
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:33 badgerball
5:34

I think iowa state also beat Iowa last week. The Cyclones went pretty deep into the NCAA tournament last year. They may have a lot of players returning.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:34 
5:34
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
offense is the area where we have to become more consistent because our defense will keep us in it. Coach bennett has been huge in that regard
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:34 kinta
5:35

The Badgers have hung their hats on their defense and play it very well. That's how they stayed in the game at Ohio State. Last media timeout UW leads 63-28.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:35 
5:36
After the game you can listen FREE to Lisa Stone's post game news conference at UWBadgers.com. just launch the media player at insidebadgersports.com and look for the live events.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:36 
5:37
Danielle Bennett for SIU hits a 3-pointer and its 63-31.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:37 
5:38
Now entering the game is walkon Aly Bucierka. This is her first game as a Badger.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:38 
5:40
Taylor Wurtz shoots two free throws making both. She has 10 points. She is very impressive in her freshman season.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:40 
5:41
Four Badgers in double figures now led by Alyssa Karel with 12. Wurtz needs two more rebounds for her first double double. Ashly Thomas hits two free throws and its 67-36 with 1:20 left.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:41 
5:42
Aly Bucierka was set up perfectly for a fast break layin but was fouled. She will have to earn her first points as a Badger at the line. She makes one of two.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:42 
5:43

Wurtz with a great steal and the Badger run the clock out. UW wins 68-08.

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:43 
5:45
[Comment From someonesomeone: ] 
WOOT!!!!!!!!!
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:45 someone
5:45

Game Stats:
UW 24-47 fg for 51.1 percent; 3-10 3pt for 30.0 percent; 42 reb, 12 asst, 17 TOs

SIU: 14-51 fg for 27.5 percent; 5-18 3pt for 27.8 percent, 25 reb, 7 assts, 18 tos

LISA STONE GETS HER 100th victory at Wisconsin. Final Score UW 68, SIU-E 38

Sunday December 13, 2009 5:45 
5:48
[Comment From dariusdarius: ] 
Is there a special announcement or celebration now (right after the game) on Stone's 100th victory?
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:48 darius
5:49

The announcer said something and the live radio interview also mentioned the milestone.

Thanks all for participating. See you Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Robert Morris.
Sunday December 13, 2009 5:49 
5:49
 

 
 
 

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