Archived Gameday Blog: Wisconsin vs. Purdue

By Tam Flarup on January 7, 2010 8:56 PM
Madison, Wis. - Please join Tam Flarup as she chronicles all the action courtside from today's Big Ten Conference home opener between the Badgers (11-4, 1-3) and Purdue (7-7, 2-1) with the Gameday Blog.
 Gameday: UW vs. Purdue(01/07/2010) 
5:23
Hi Badger fans from snowy Madison. The Kohl Center will be hopping tonight when the visiting Purdue Boilermakers take on the Badger women's basketball team in a Big Ten Conference game starting at 6:30 p.m. CT.

The game will be broadcast live on the BIg Ten Network with former UW women's basketball coach Mary Murphy and Mark Neely. It may also be heard locally on WIBA Radio AM 1310 and on the Badger Radio Network, or for a fee on UWBadgers.com.
Thursday January 7, 2010 5:23 
5:26

Madison has received close to six inches of snow in an all day storm that has the streets slick and squishy. I hope that won't affect our crowd tonight, but the prediction is for single digit temperatures and blowing winds, so I know that may keep people home.

Oh, and there is that other distraction called the national collegiate football championship featuring No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 2 Texas. So that may keep a few souls home, too.

Thursday January 7, 2010 5:26 
5:29

My name is Tam Flarup and I will be your host this evening on the gameday blog. I traveled with the UW team as the athletics communications contact for over 30 years, and now am serving as the home blogger. Feel free to ask me any questions or make comments as the game goes along. The blog is interactive and I will try to answer all your questions. I am including a photo of me so you know who you are chatting with.

Thursday January 7, 2010 5:29 
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I had a nice chat with assistant coach Kathi Bennett before the game. The Badgers played such great defense at Illinois Sunday but lost in the last 2.3 seconds on an Illinois layin on the inbounds. Bennett is the architect of UW's pack defense which has become what UW has hung its hat on this year. UW is on a two-game losing streak having also lost at Iowa on the road. So it will be good to get back in the Kohl Center for some home cooking.
Thursday January 7, 2010 5:32 
5:37
Mary Murphy just interviewed Badger coach Lisa Stone for Big Ten Network preview. You may also see Mary doing a number of Pac-10 Conference games and some Fox Sports Net games.
Thursday January 7, 2010 5:37 
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I have already mentioned the last two games by the Badgers. Purdue is coming off an near-upset of No. 3 Notre Dame losing Monday on their home floor, 79-75. Purdue is 2-1 in the Conference with a loss to Northwestern (after 21 straight wins), 60-58, and wins over Minnesota 51-43 and Indiana 76-66.

The series favors Purdue 42-13 and UW has not beaten the Boilermakers since 2001 (13-straight losses). That win was at home under Coach Jane Albright. The 2007 Badger team took the Boilers to overtime in the Big Ten Tournament before losing 82-79. And last year's team lost by a point, 52-51, Jan. 29 in Madison.
Thursday January 7, 2010 5:58 
6:03

UW is 5-1 at home this season, including an upset win over No. 16 Michigan State on Dec. 28, the Badgers first win over a ranked team this year.

In the most recent NCAA statistics released Jan. 4, UW ranks 16th in scoring defense, giving up only 53.1 points per game. The Badgera rank No. 1 in the Big Ten and Purdue ranks No. 2 in the conference in scoring defense allowing 54.9 points per game.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:03 
6:04
The Boilermakers and Wisconsin also rank 10th and 11th in scoring offense with Purdue averaging 61.6 points and UW 60.6 points per game. However, in their last two games, the Badgers are averaging just 51.5 points per game.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:04 
6:07
We are 25 minutes to the National Anthem and I hope a few more fans find their way to the Kohl Center. It might be campus gridlock that is keeping folks out. This is an earlier game than the usual 7 p.m. tip. And of course the weather is a big factor tonight. But this matchup traditionally draws a huge crowd. Wisconsin's last game at home Dec. 28 against Michigan State drew a season-high 6,765.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:07 
6:15
A ball just came flying over my position on press row. Had to play defense. It's one reason I always keep my water capped. A colleague had to have her computer monitor replaced from that same errant event. So my hands are up (except when I am typing of course). Just made the blog live on the main UWBadgers.com site so I hope you can join me.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:15 
6:17
You didn't really get a good look at Mary Murphy from the last photo. Here is one with her partner Mark Neely. I think they do a great job for BTN and have great chemistry and knowledge. Again, the game is being broadcast live on the Big Ten Network in case the snow has kept you away.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:17 
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You know I never got to use this graphic I downloaded for the Dec. 28 game. Got too excited at the end I guess. So here it is. Happy New Year everyone.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:18 
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6:26
We are 10 minutes to the anthem. Here are the starters:
UW Tara Steinbauer and LIn Zastrow at forward; guards Teah Gant, Alyssa Karel and Rae Lin D'Alie at point.

Purdue Jodi Howell, Brittany Rayburn and FahKara Malone at guard; Chelsea Jones and Samantha Woods at forward.

The Badgers just returned to the court following the spirit squad and those flags spelling out Wisconsin. I just love that moment!@
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:26 
6:33

Purdue is one of the tallest teams the Badgers have faced this year with three starters 6-0 or better. Jones is 6-4 and Woods is 6-3. They also feature one of the two smallest players in the Big Ten in point guard FahKara Malone who is 5-3. The other shortest player in the Big Ten belongs to the Badgers in 5-3 Rae Lin D'Alie.

Thursday January 7, 2010 6:33 
6:34
Anthem done, it's dark, intros on. A pretty good crowd has shown up. They are making some noise anyway. And we have a band which is good since the students are still on break. Moments to tip.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:34 
6:36

Tip to UW as Zastrow skies

Thursday January 7, 2010 6:36 
6:37
Gant with a good luck. Defense gives UW its first bucket on a deflected pass from Gant to Karel and fast break layup.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:37 
6:37
Karel pops form the outside and its 4-0 with 18:47
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:37 
6:38
Badger defense is keeping Purdue outside of the lane. Rayburn had to put one up as time ran out rebound UW. But we miss on the other end.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:38 
6:39

Zastsrow drives and reverses her body for a reverse layup. It's 6-0 with 17:16 left. Howell hits from the corner to stop the drought. Rae Lin hits a 3 pointer and we are back up 9-3 with 16:30 left.

Thursday January 7, 2010 6:39 
6:41
They are doubling our posts (Tara) as we are on the other end forcing a lot of outside shots. Rae LIn missed a 3-pointer and we are on a break for the first media timeout.Wisconsin leads 9-3 with 15:58 Left in the first.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:41 
6:43
Badgers are shooting 57 percent (4-7) to Purdues 25 percent (1-4). Purdue has had two turnovers to UW's 0. Rebounds even at 3
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:43 
6:44
Turnover no. 3 on Prudue. Karel's quick hands. She averages nearly two steals per game. Purdue hits and its 9-5 Badgers.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:44 
6:45
Lin thinks about it too much and launches a flat 3-pointer. Karel does from the same spot (thanks Lin screen) and its 12-5 UW for the largest lead of the game.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:45 
6:46
Lin to Tara for an interior basket. Zastrow is having quite a game.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:46 
6:47
Purdue a littel frustrated by this defense and fouls on the rebound. Karel hits another 3 pointer and Purdue calls timeout 17-5 with 13:39 left Karel has 10 of our 17 points.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:47 
6:50
Another errant ball....water bottled closed and UW gets it. One of the more intriguing matchups is Alyssa Karel on Brittany Rayburn. The two hot shooters on each team are guarding each other. Teah just blocked a shot atempt into the crowd. Purdue recovered and its 17-7
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:50 
6:52

Back to Rayburn v Karel. Rayburn was first off the bench as a freshman and is Purdue's leading scorer this year at 15.4 which ranks 7th in the Big Ten. Karel started since her sophomore season and the junior leads UW with 14.6 points per game which ranks right behind Rayburn at 8th in the Big Ten.
Media timeout its 17-7 UW with 11:49 left.

Thursday January 7, 2010 6:52 
6:53
[Comment From THTH: ] 
Season ticket holder here watching the game on the BTN and following along with your blog. Missing tonight's game due to the weather, so go bucky and will return this Sunday. Great job with the blog Tam, it is appreciated.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:53 TH
6:54
glad you can see the game. sorry you can't be here. pretty fun so far.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:54 
6:54
[Comment From AmberAmber: ] 
great games so far
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:54 Amber
6:54
[Comment From THTH: ] 
season ticket holder here following along missing the game due to the weather, will be back on Sunday-go bucky and keep up the good work with the blog.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:54 TH
6:55
glad to have you all with us. Karel just scored her 12th point. She's shooting 5-of-6 from the field includilng 2-3 3-pointers.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:55 
6:57
Jones hit a tough one over LIn but you can tell they are frustrated by this defense. FahKara Malone steals it and Rayburn makes us pay with a 3-pointer. 21-16 with 8:56 left as Wisconsin takes a 30
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:57 
6:58
[Comment From dariusdarius: ] 
How does the crowd look? Is it close to 'normal' or is it more packed like the Michigan State game?
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:58 darius
6:58
Crowd continues to come in. We are over 1,000 but lots of holes.
Thursday January 7, 2010 6:58 
7:00
Taylor Wurtz is first in off the bench. Nice article on her today on madison.com if you didn't see it. Rayburn is very quick and we are fouling her. She is also very good at the free throw line 4-4 tonight for 7 poitns. Purdue is the closest since the first minute 21-18
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:00 
7:00
[Comment From THTH: ] 
I think Purdue has picked it up some.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:00 TH
7:02
Purdue is on a 9-0 run since our greatest lead of 21-9 with 10:28 left in the half. They have adjusted to our defense and are rubbing people off screens to get open shots. We have to fight through them better. We also have 5 turnovers to their six, and we have dropped to 47 percent shooting from 60 earlier.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:02 
7:03
[Comment From THTH: ] 
Purdue has dominated this series. Steph White picks the badgers to win tonight, if that is the case (I hope so too), it won
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:03 TH
7:04

White picked UW over her alma mater. Nice compliment as I know she has seen quite a few teams this year including Purdue a couple of times. Wurtz fires from top of the key just off.

Thursday January 7, 2010 7:04 
7:04
Rae Lin just got her second rebound. She had a career 9 at Ilinois last Sunday.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:04 
7:05
She just got another rebound. Had to force a shot as time was running out.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:05 
7:05
[Comment From THTH: ] 
I think SW picked UW to win because they are at home, need to score points though.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:05 TH
7:06
Defense took it away again from the Boilers. Need to find the hole now. Purdue bails us out with a foul Zastrow and Jade Davis in for the Badgers replacing Covington and Wurtz.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:06 
7:07
Steinbauer hits a big 3, her second of the year. She is 2-for-2 from beyond the arc and its 24-18 Badgers.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:07 
7:08
The elbow is Purdue's favorite place to launch a shot from, or maybe that is what we are giving them. But I watched the Purdue v Notre Dame game and they love the elbow. Zastrow will be at the line when we get back from this last media timeout with UW leading 24-20 (3:31)
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:08 
7:11

Zastrow makes both and its 26=20. Badgers have never trailed in the first half.

Thursday January 7, 2010 7:11 
7:12
ANother errant ball. Badgers have quick hands on defense. Lin blocks a shot out and Purdue ball with 2 seconds left. They miss the long ball but get the rebound and putin for 26-22.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:12 
7:14
Lin tries a good shot in the lane but it rolls out. Badger D is sticking. Rayburn uses her body so well as she draws the foul on a drive. She makes both and is 6-of=6 at the line tonight.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:14 
7:15
Purdue trying a little half court delaying press. It works as we had only 7 seconds to shoot. That one misses but Steinbauer grabs the board and scores 28-24
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:15 
7:15
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
cannot believe me eyes
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:15 bob
7:15
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
we are winning
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:15 bob
7:16
Howell scores on a 3-pointer and its a 1 point game. UW misses and Wilson misses on a fastbreak layup attempt. She is fouled and goes to the line. She makes both. PUrdue's first lead 29-28 with 50 seconds left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:16 
7:18
UW can't make anything from its last posession but Purdue's FahKara Malone takes advantage of the defensive disorganization to score a layup with 2 seconds left. Purdue 31, UW 28 at the Half.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:18 
7:21
Halftime Stats
UW 11-30 fg 36.7%; 4-12 3pt 33.3%; 2-2 ft 100%; 18 reb, 6 asst, 7 TO
Leading scorer Karel with 12; leading rebounders Steinbauer and D'Alie with 4

PUR 10-25 fg 40.0%; 3-10 3pt 30.0%; 8-8 ft 100%; 16 reb, 8 asst, 6 TO
Leading scorer Rayburn with 9; Leading rebounder Joens with 4
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:21 
7:31
Purdue's run from the 10 minute mark was 22-7. Badgers put them to the line in that time where they were 8-for-8. And Purdue hounded Alyssa Karel who scored 10 points in the first 6:20 on 4-of-4 shooting and finished the half with just 12 points. With Karel not scoring, neither was anyone else as the shooting percentage dropped from 60 percent to 36 percent for the half.

HALFTIME SCORE Purdue 31, UW 28

1:31 to second half start.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:31 
7:34
Same starters for both teams second half.
Zastrow inside. where she needs to camp. UW within one 31-30
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:34 
7:34
Steinbauer inside from D'ALie. UW leads 32-31
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:34 
7:36
Rayburn is looking to drive this half. She missed but Gant Skyed for the rebound. A miss on our end but Zastrow cleans up weak side rebound and its UW 34-31. A miss at Purdue end and Karel finishes a fast break layup from D'Alie and Purdue calls timeout as UW opens the half on a 8-0 run to lead 36-31 with 17:53 left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:36 
7:39
Message from the UW staff: GO INSIDE this half. Fans getting restless waiting for BTN to get back from commercials. A lot of "Drop the Puck"
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:39 
7:39
[Comment From AmberAmber: ] 
how many timeout are give in college basketball?
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:39 Amber
7:39
Each team has 5. must use one in the first half or lose it. But there are four media timeouts per half at 16, 12, 8 and 4 minutes marks. So there really are a lot more than 5.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:39 
7:39
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
is there a good crowd at the kohl tonight?
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:39 bob
7:40
Crowd was hampered by bad weather in Madison, but over 1,000 brave souls have ventured out to what is traditionally a very good rivalry. Even though Purdue has dominated, the games have always been very intense here in Madison.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:40 
7:43
Zastrow hits inside after a lot of stoppage of play due to clock problems. Purdue still hasnt scored this half. Gant hits and its a 12-0 run. 40-31 with 14:34 left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:43 
7:44

Purdue finally gets on the board from Jones off a rebound. Purdue has the hands in the passing lanes this half and just scored again off a Badger turnover 40-35 Badgers.

Thursday January 7, 2010 7:44 
7:48
One of those hotly contested contests was on Feb. 18 2007 when UW lost 69-60, but 41 of Purdue's points were scored by a red-hot Katie Geralds who set the Kohl Center individual record that day. UW just couldn't corral her. It was an incredible shooting performance though.

Media timeout UW 40, Purdue 35 (12:58)
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:48 
7:49
Steal Lin Zastrow. she really is having a good game. Karel scores her second bucket of the half. Zastrow has 10 points on 4-8 shooting, 4 rebounds, and two assists, two steals and two blocks. Good Job Linny!
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:49 
7:54
Tara from 14 feet center and UW is up 44-35 with 11:13 left.

Did all you fans turn over to the football game?
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:54 
7:55

Teah Gant showing her athleticism drives baseline and converts a reverse layup. D'Alie pushes tempo but almost loses it. Badger ball and Covington comes in for Zastrow and a much needed rest.

Thursday January 7, 2010 7:55 
7:58
Purdue loses it again, their 10th turnover. Steinbauer on a great cut to the basket baseline from Anya Covington and Badgers have their largest lead of the game 48-35 with 8:39 left. UW is shooting 10-13 from the field this half.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:58 
7:58
[Comment From Betsy in MilwBetsy in Milw: ] 
Let's go Badgers!!! Sounds like a good game so far?
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:58 Betsy in Milw
7:59
Purdue is 2-12 from the field this half, but just converted two free throws to come within 48-37 with 8:11 left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:59 
8:00
[Comment From I.M JustafanI.M Justafan: ] 
For those who can't get enough,UWGB women are playing on WACY and South Carolina is at Tennessee on a lot of channels. If you open some game trackers to some of the other games in progress you can try to melt your remotes toggling through all this stuff, not to mention turning your head to mush.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:00 I.M Justafan
8:02
I'm afraid I am a wball fanatic. Just got the direct tv sports package so i can see all the fox regional games in addition to the regular epsn and big ten network. Great time of year!

UW 48, Purdue 37, next to last media timeout (7:55).
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:02 
8:03
Purdue using a 3/r press that almost worked but Teah Gant stole it back. Badgers can't get tentative and they don't as Taylor Wurtz makes a nice baseline cut and Anya finds her for two 50-37
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:03 
8:05
Lin Zastrow still on the bench. May be resting her for the stretch run. On the floor for UW is Covington, Wurtz, Steinbauer, Gant and D'Alie. Wurtz is a true freshman. Rae Lin's 3 pt attempt just rims out. looked good all the way from my vantage point.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:05 
8:06
Steinbauer fouls and Guyton is on the line. She made one of two. first free throw miss for Purdue 11-12 for the game.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:06 
8:07
Purdue turns it over again, No. 14. Everytime Lin gets the ball on the block they double. She tried to find Tara on the pass but turned it over and Purdue scored. 50-40 with 5:30 left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:07 
8:08
[Comment From I.M JustafanI.M Justafan: ] 
If you have the DVR service you're probably recording a couple games to watch when you get home then huh?
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:08 I.M Justafan
8:09
Purdue getting desperate and rough with their reach ins now. FahKara Malone called for a reach. But it's tough going for UW right now. Purdue converts two more free throws in their comeback. Crowd yellinjg for ref to call the hand checks. Alyssa Karel rises above it all and hits a 3-pointer. 53-42 with 4minutes left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:09 
8:10
Regarding the DVR comment. I am recording several games, AND the football game. Could be a long night.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:10 
8:12
Lst media timeout. Can the Badger hang on. Purdue has scored one field goal in the last 10 minutes but has made its comeback at the line shooting 5-of-6 this half. UW has to stay focueed during the press. The hi-lo for the Badgers is working well with Lin and Tara looking for each other.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:12 
8:14
Steinbauer corrals her 10th rebound to go with 13 points for her fourth double-double of the year. Rayburn called for an offensive foul, 15th TO. And FahKara called for a rech sending Rae to the line. She misses. Purdue gets the board and Rayburn is at the line hits both. 53-44 with 3:13 left
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:14 
8:15
The chase is on. Can't tell you how they are trying to foul Rae Lin. This time she makes both of the one-and-one. 55-44 with 2:50 left
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:15 
8:16
This press is painful to watch. Badgers are struggling to get the ball up the floor with sticky handed Purdue on their hip. Purdue calls timeout to strategize who to foul next.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:16 
8:20
PUrdue steps beyond the arc, Osttarello, hits a 3 from the corner. 55-47. Rae fouled again. She hits the first of the one and one, and the second. 57-47 with 2:22 left. Karel intercepts a pass, her third steal. UW calls timeout to get her out of a double-team.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:20 
8:20
 Karel loses the ball and Houser steals it and is fouled on the attempt. Karel's fourth foul. She makes both and its 57-49. Teah fouled on the press shotting two with 10 fouls on Purdue. She makes one of two 58-49 with 2:03 left.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:20 
8:20
[Comment From Betsy in MilwBetsy in Milw: ] 
It's weird watching a home game on TV! I feel like I should be there. Is my seat still open next to you and Diane?
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:20 Betsy in Milw
8:21
We have the expressed pleasure of having Director of Athletic Communications Brian Lucas assisting us tonight. But YOU can never be replaced!
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:21 
8:22
Rae makes one of two and its 59-51 with 1:26 left. Purdue calls a 60 second timeout.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:22 
8:24

Teah Gant at the line makes both. 61-51 UW with 1:26y left.

Thursday January 7, 2010 8:24 
8:28
FahKara launches an NBA 3. We get the rebound and they foul Rae. 1:07 left in the game. She hits the first of two but Tara tracks down the rebound and its a fresh 30. Purdue not looking to foul now. Karel with a pretty lane jumper and the Badgers have won the game.

Crowd on its feet. FInal score UW 64, Purdue 51.
First win over the Boilers since 2001. COngratulations Badgers.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:28 
8:28
[Comment From Betsy in MilwBetsy in Milw: ] 
Nice job Badgers!
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:28 Betsy in Milw
8:33
FINAL STATS
UW 24-49 fg 49%; 5-14 3pt 35.7%; 11-15 ft 73.3%; 35 reb; 14 asst; 19 TO, 10 stls
Leading scorer Alyssas Karel with 21; leading rebounder Steinbauer with 13

PUR 15-59 fg 30.6%; 4-20 3pt 20.0%; 17-18 ft 94.4%; 28 reb; 10 asst; 16 TO; 12 stl
Leading scorer Brittany Rayburn with 13 points; leading rebounder Ostarello and Jones with 7

FINAL UW 64, Purdue 51

UW hosts Michigan (9-5, 1-3) on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Kohl Center. Thanks all. See you Sunday.
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:33 
8:35
[Comment From JERRYJERRY: ] 
GREAT GAME BADGERS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Thursday January 7, 2010 8:35 JERRY
8:35
 

 
 
 

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