Archived Gameday Blog: UW Women at Penn State

By Diane Nordstrom on February 25, 2010 1:54 PM
Please join Diane Nordstrom of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications as she chronicles all of the action from tonight's Big Ten Conference women's basketball game between Wisconsin (19-8, 9-7) and Penn State (16-10, 8-8). Tip-off is at 6 p.m. CT from the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University campus.
 Women's Basketball at Penn State(02/25/2010) 
5:30
Brian Lucas: 
Welcome to the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University campus for tonight's Big Ten Conference women's basketball game between the Badgers and Nittany Lions.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:30 Brian Lucas
5:31
Diane: 
It's an important night in the Big Ten as the race for the top-five places and a first-round bye in the 2010 Big Ten Tournament are still up for grabs. Only three games separate the second through seventh-place teams.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:31 Diane
5:33
Diane: 
Ohio State has clinched its sixth-straight Big Ten title with a 14-3 record and Michigan State has moved into second at 10-6. Wisconsin and Purdue are tied for third at 9-7 while Penn State and Iowa are tied for fifth at 8-8. Northwestern is currently seventh at 7-9.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:33 Diane
5:39
Diane: 
The Badgers will clinch a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament with a win tonight but UW could finish as low as seventh with two losses this week.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:39 Diane
5:39
[Comment From KintaKinta: ] 
looking at the bracketology updates does wisconsin need to win these final two games and do well in the big ten tournament to insure themselves of not just making the tounament but getting a good seed with potential for advancement in the NCAA's
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:39 Kinta
5:40
Diane: 
Right now, Wisconsin is picked as an eight seed by most of the bracketologists. Unfortunately, that pits you against a No. 1 seed in the second round. Two wins this week would certainly improve the Badgers NCAA chances.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:40 Diane
5:42
Diane: 
Also, UW has never received a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament under Coach Lisa Stone. I think that extra day to prepare and not having to play as many games would also help the Badgers. While Wisconsin made it to the semifinals of the tournament last year, they ran out of gas against Purdue, which was their third game of the tourney.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:42 Diane
5:42
[Comment From KintaKinta: ] 
must admit its good to be talking potential ncaa seeding this time a year as opposed to wnit
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:42 Kinta
5:42
Diane: 
Yes it is - especially for me in not having to host WNIT games! That takes a lot of work. Let's all cheer for a Badger win tonight!
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:42 Diane
5:46
[Comment From KintaKinta: ] 
Go Red!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:46 Kinta
5:46
Diane: 
Tonight is Penn State's final regular season game so it will honor seniors Tyra Grant, Meredith Monroe, Meggan Quinn, and Nicole Arcidiacono before tonight's game. In fact, that ceremony is going on now.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:46 Diane
5:46
[Comment From amberamber: ] 
any pictures today?
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:46 amber
5:47
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Thursday February 25, 2010 5:47 
5:47
Diane: 
Glad you asked! Here are the Badgers getting their shoes on before today's practice at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:47 Diane
5:47
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Thursday February 25, 2010 5:47 
5:48
Diane: 
As usual the team works on their Team Unity on the road.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:48 Diane
5:48
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Thursday February 25, 2010 5:48 
5:49
Diane: 
Bryce Jordan is pretty large - it seats 15,261 but the women's team averages 4,721 per game. Not sure how big the crowd will be since they are expecting a big snow storm in the area.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:49 Diane
5:49
[Comment From I.M. JustafanI.M. Justafan: ] 
Are you guys going to get caught up in the storm mess?
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:49 I.M. Justafan
5:50
Diane: 
Speaking of the storm, we hope to get out of here before it hits! They are forecasting the snow to start after midnight but very high winds (50 mph) are also expected, so hopefully, we'll get out!
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:50 Diane
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5:51
Diane: 
This is my favorite photo! Anya and Alyssa pretended to take a nap after today's practice in the "best seats in the house."
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:51 Diane
5:52
Diane: 
Penn State leads the all-time series with Wisconsin 25-8, including a 54-43 win in Madison earlier this season on Jan. 21. The Lady Lions won in overtime here last season, 58-56.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:52 Diane
5:53
Diane: 
PSU leads 15-1 here in Bryce Jordan with the only win coming in 2008 so the Badgers have experience winning here.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:53 Diane
5:54
Diane: 
The Nittany Lions are led by senior Tyra Grant with 19.2 points per game, which ranks second in the Big Ten. She also leads the team with 1.7 steals per game and adds 4.8 rebounds per game.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:54 Diane
5:55
Diane: 
Junior Julia Trogele adds 7.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. She is the team's leader in 3-point percentage (.423) and free throw percentage (.831). Freshman Alex Bently chips in 12 points per game and leads the team with 4.0 assists per game.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:55 Diane
5:57
Diane: 
Wisconsin will start the same five with Rae Lin D'Alie, Teah Gant, Alyssa Karel, Tara Steinbauer and Lin Zastrow getting the nod. The Badgers have had great production off their bench in their last four games. UW is getting more than 21 points from its reserves led by Taylor Wurtz with 7.3 points per game and Anya Covington at 4.5 points per game. Covington had a career-high 19 last Sunday at Michigan.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:57 Diane
5:57
Diane: 
Others games around the Big Ten tonight are:
Northwestern at Ohio State
Michigan at Minnesota
Michigan State at Purdue
Indiana at Iowa
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:57 Diane
5:59
Diane: 
The Badgers are also going for only their second 20-win season under Coach Stone tonight.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:59 Diane
5:59
Diane: 
Time for the starting lineups.
Thursday February 25, 2010 5:59 Diane
6:00
Will the Badgers earn a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament with a win tonight?
Of course!
 ( 95% )
No, but they'll win Sunday.
 ( 5% )

Thursday February 25, 2010 6:00 
6:02
Diane: 
As I wrote earlier, Wisconsin starts D'Alie, Gant, Karel, Steinbauer and Zastrow. Penn State sends out Alex Bentley, Tyra Grant, Nikki Greene, Meredith Monroe and Nicole Arcidiancono in place of Julia Trogele.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:02 Diane
6:02
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
How big does the crowd feel like?
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:02 Sam
6:03
Diane: 
I would say there is probably 1,500 to 2,000 here right now but pretty spread out.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:03 Diane
6:03
Diane: 
Zastrow will tip vs. Greene.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:03 Diane
6:04
Diane: 
Karel gets a wide open 3 to put the Badgers on the board first!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:04 Diane
6:05
Diane: 
Both teams missed on their last possessions and then D'Alie gets the steal. She gets it to Steinbauer for an easy layin.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:05 Diane
6:05
Diane: 
Penn State called for a travel.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:05 Diane
6:06
Diane: 
Trogele checks in the PSU lineup - this is the Lady Lions regular starting lineup.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:06 Diane
6:06
Diane: 
D'Alie hits a wide-open Steinbauer again. Greene gets the Nittany Lions on the board with 17:35 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:06 Diane
6:07
Diane: 
Badgers turn the ball over but Grant is called for an offensive foul, her first, team first.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:07 Diane
6:08
Diane: 
There goes that D'Alie to Steinbauer play again. Wisconsin leads 9-2 with 16:40 in the half. Zastrow blocks Greene on the other end and D'Alie scores to go up 11-2 with 16:10.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:08 Diane
6:09
Diane: 
Zastrow called for her first foul, team first. Covington and Davis check in for Zastrow and Karel. Trogele scores for PSU. Wis 11, PSU 4 with 15:45.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:09 Diane
6:09
Diane: 
Steinbauer scores again - she has eight of the UW's 11 points.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:09 Diane
6:10
Diane: 
Greene scores for PSU. UW 13, PSU 6 with 14:50.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:10 Diane
6:10
[Comment From aspasp: ] 
Women's Hockey after one period Canada 2 - USA 0 Way to go Rae Lin
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:10 asp
6:11
Diane: 
Steinbauer is fouled by Greene in the lane. She will shoot two after this media timeout.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:11 Diane
6:12
Diane: 
UW shoots 85.7% (6-7) from the field, including 1-2 from 3-point range. PSU is at 60%.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:12 Diane
6:12
Diane: 
Steinbauer misses her first free throw - very unusual for her.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:12 Diane
6:12
Diane: 
Tara makes her second. Wisconsin leads 14-6.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:12 Diane
6:13
Diane: 
Nittany Lions turn the ball over.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:13 Diane
6:13
Diane: 
D'Alie drives but misses the layup. PSU rebound. The Lions miss on their possession but will get the offensive rebound on the jump ball call.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:13 Diane
6:14
Diane: 
PSU misses again and rebound goes out of bounds to UW. Zastrow checks in for Steinbauer.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:14 Diane
6:15
Diane: 
Penn State is pressing but Badgers break the press and Zastrow scores on the turnaround. Wisconsin 16, PSU 6 with 13:00 to play. Penn State misses and Covington gets the board.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:15 Diane
6:15
Diane: 
Nittany Lion foul on Bentley, her first, team third.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:15 Diane
6:16
Diane: 
Karel hits a wide-open 3 from the top of the key. Badgers lead 19-6 with 12:30 to play. Davis picks up her first foul, team second.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:16 Diane
6:17
Diane: 
Trogele is blocked by Zastrow. 11 on the shot clock.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:17 Diane
6:17
Diane: 
Penn State misses its shot again and Badgers win the ball on the jump ball call.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:17 Diane
6:18
Diane: 
Badgers miss twice but get the offensive board. Gant drives and scores on Grant! UW leads 21-6 with 11:14 left in the half. PSU calls a 30-second timeout.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:18 Diane
6:19
[Comment From timtim: ] 
what do you think wisconsins chances to make the ncaa tourney
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:19 tim
6:19
Diane: 
I think the Badgers need to win at least one of their final regular-season games and have a good showing in the Big Ten Tournament - at least one win there.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:19 Diane
6:20
Diane: 
The Lady Lions miss but for the third time, we get a jump ball on the rebound and this time its Penn State ball. Media timeout with Wisconsin leads 21-6 with 10:52 to play in the half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:20 Diane
6:20
[Comment From KyleKyle: ] 
Great start!!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:20 Kyle
6:21
Diane: 
Wisconsin is hitting 69.2% (9-13), including 66.7% (2-3) from 3-point range while Penn State is shooting just 27.3% (3-11) and is 0-0 from 3-point range.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:21 Diane
6:22
Diane: 
Grant misses but Greene gets the offensive rebound and putback. 21-8 with 10:30 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:22 Diane
6:22
Diane: 
Steinbauer misses on a hook shot and PSU gets the rebound.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:22 Diane
6:23
Diane: 
Wurtz called for a foul, her first, team third. Both teams have three fouls.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:23 Diane
6:23
Diane: 
Jacque Gray hits from outside - Wisconsin leads 21-10 with 9:15 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:23 Diane
6:24
Diane: 
Wurtz missed on the 3-pointer but PSU missed on the quick shot and Wurtz gets the rebound. Bentley picks up her second personal, fourth team foul with 8:45 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:24 Diane
6:25
Diane: 
Gant drives the baseline and pulls up for a nice bank shot. Wisconsin up 23-10 with 8:15 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:25 Diane
6:25
Diane: 
PSU turns the ball over again - their fifth TO.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:25 Diane
6:26
Diane: 
Badgers threw the ball away - their second turnover.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:26 Diane
6:26
Diane: 
PSU called for double dribble. Media timeout with the Badgers up 23-10 with 7:31 to play in the half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:26 Diane
6:27
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
Is Happy Valley affected by the snow storm?
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:27 Badger Dad
6:28
Diane: 
Not yet and let's hope we get out of here before it hits!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:28 Diane
6:28
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
How many points for T Grant for PSU?
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:28 Sam
6:28
Diane: 
She has not scored yet.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:28 Diane
6:29
Diane: 
The was a jumble but Rae Lin gets the shot off before the shot clock goes off! The Badgers lead 26-10 with 6:45 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:29 Diane
6:29
Diane: 
Penn State turns the ball over again and Gant pulls up to put UW up 28-10 with 6:00 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:29 Diane
6:30
Diane: 
D'Alie gets the steal and scores on the fastbreak layup! Wisconsin up 30-10 with 5:20 to play. Penn State misses again!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:30 Diane
6:31
Diane: 
Penn State misses and the Badgers turn the ball over. The Lady Lions score on a jumper but UW up 30-12 with 4:35 left. Wisconsin has another turnover and Davis is called for her second foul, team fourth.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:31 Diane
6:33
Diane: 
To catch up on that fast play, Penn State misses and then D'Alie drove to put the Badgers up 32-12 with 3:47 to play. Covington got a block on the other end but Ashley Thomas picked up her first personal foul, fifth team on the last PSU possession. Media timeout.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:33 Diane
6:34
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Awesome!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:34 Sam
6:34
[Comment From ehrenehren: ] 
wow are the Badgers shooting 100% so far? Wow 30-10!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:34 ehren
6:34
Diane: 
Not quite, UW is at 70% (14-20), including 3-5 (60%) from 3-point range.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:34 Diane
6:34
Diane: 
Thomas fouled Greene, who will shoot two. She misses the first.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:34 Diane
6:35
Diane: 
Greene makes the second to put UW up 32-13 with 3:40 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:35 Diane
6:35
Diane: 
Covington called for the illegal screen. 3:20 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:35 Diane
6:36
Diane: 
Another steal by D'Alie on the bad pass by PSU. D'Alie scores another fastbreak layin. Karel gets a steal on the next PSU possession. 2:20 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:36 Diane
6:37
Diane: 
Covington scores in the lane - Wisconsin is at 73%.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:37 Diane
6:38
Diane: 
D'Alie scores again - she waits for the fake and shoots over two tall players. Wisconsin leads 38-13 with 1:12 to play. Another Nittany Lion turnover.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:38 Diane
6:39
Diane: 
Covington scores again! Badgers up to 75% from the field. PSU turns the ball over again!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:39 Diane
6:40
Diane: 
Badgers throw the ball away and PSU will have last shot.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:40 Diane
6:41
Diane: 
PSU misses and Badgers have one last shot but time runs out.
Halftime and Wisconsin leads 40-13 .
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:41 Diane
6:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Can we ask not to stop for half-time? We just have to keep this pressure on and of course continue to hit 70% of our shots
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:42 Guest
6:42
Diane: 
I like that idea. Glad to see that Badgers didn't let the Lady Lions score a last-second shot at the half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:42 Diane
6:44
Diane: 
Halftime stats:
FG% - Wisconsin 75% (18-24); Penn State 28.6% (6-21)
3 FG% - Wisconsin 60% (3-5); Penn State 0.0% (0-1)
F]T% - Wisconsin 50% (1-2); Penn State 50% (1-2)
Rebounds - Wisconsin 12; Penn State 9
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:44 Diane
6:44
[Comment From KyleKyle: ] 
Impressive! The team is showing that they want to be dancing in a couple weeks
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:44 Kyle
6:44
[Comment From Jack aka Craigs DadJack aka Craigs Dad: ] 
joined in late and so happy to see this on the road. hope they can maintain the lead as this is always a hard thing to do when your up by so much.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:44 Jack aka Craigs Dad
6:44
Diane: 
Hi Jack! Craig is always asking if you are on the Blog!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:44 Diane
6:46
Diane: 
Turnovers - Wisconsin 6; Penn State 12
Fouls - Wisconsin 6; Penn State 4
Blocks - Wisconsin 3; Penn State 1
Assists - Wisconsin 8; Penn State 3
Steals - Wisconsin 5; Penn State 5
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:46 Diane
6:46
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
Are we just that hot or is PSU not playing any D? We need to keep the pressure on for 20 more minutes
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:46 Badger Dad
6:47
Diane: 
The Badgers are shooting lights out tonight! They are really get a lot of open looks and just seems to be running their offense very well tonight. I think Penn State might have been a little shell-shocked after the Senior Night ceremony.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:47 Diane
6:47
[Comment From wedgewedge: ] 
What an impressive half. I went to the first game between the two and neither team could get any going in the first half. This is NCAA tournament qualifying half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:47 wedge
6:47
[Comment From Jack aka Craigs DadJack aka Craigs Dad: ] 
Thanks Diane. Tell him I am smiling fom ear to ear with this first half performance. Amazing job Ladies.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:47 Jack aka Craigs Dad
6:47
Diane: 
Will do!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:47 Diane
6:48
Diane: 
The Badgers have held Tyra Grant scoreless again in the first half. She is 0-4 from the field in 15 minutes of play. She was also held scoreless in the first half in Madison earlier this season and finished with 14 points.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:48 Diane
6:49
Diane: 
D'Alie leads all scorers with 13 while Steinbauer has nine. Gant and Karel both have six points while Covington has four and Zastrow 2. Jade Davis has two fouls but no one else is in foul trouble.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:49 Diane
6:50
Diane: 
In other Big Ten games, Ohio State leads Northwestern 49-33 with 13:00 to play. Michigan State leads Purdue 25-17 with 4:00 left in the first half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:50 Diane
6:50
[Comment From wedgewedge: ] 
Is this their best half of the year in your opinion?
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:50 wedge
6:51
Diane: 
Yes, definitely. The fewest points we have given up in the first half - previous low was 17 vs. Robert Morris. Also, you can't stop the Badgers when they are shooting this well!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:51 Diane
6:51
Diane: 
The Badgers are back out on the court with 4:45 left in the half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:51 Diane
6:51
Diane: 
The Nittany Lions are out as well.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:51 Diane
6:54
Diane: 
The 13 points given up in the first half is the fourth-lowest all-time on the Wisconsin record books.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:54 Diane
6:54
[Comment From aspasp: ] 
End of 2 periods -- still Canada 2 - US 0 in women's hockey gold medal game Happy for Rae Lin what a defense
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:54 asp
6:54
[Comment From MplsDadMplsDad: ] 
Nice to see deep bench action. We ran out of gas in last years' Big Ten tournament. Positive assist to turnover ratio.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:54 MplsDad
6:54
[Comment From davedave: ] 
Rae Lin seems to be playing well tonight.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:54 dave
6:55
Diane: 
I think Rae Lin has been really leading the team well of late. She is always giving advice to the people coming into the game. She has really been the team leader on the court and what a great leader!
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:55 Diane
6:56
Diane: 
We are almost ready for the start of the second half. Penn State sends out Grant, Trogele, Bentley, Greene and Monroe.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:56 Diane
6:57
Diane: 
Penn State starts out in a zone. We've seen that a lot tonight. Karel misses a long 3 as the shot clock was running down.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:57 Diane
6:57
Diane: 
Penn state turns the ball over for the 13th time this game.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:57 Diane
6:58
Diane: 
Nice pass from Zastrow to Steinbauer but she misses the layin.Greene scores around Zastrow for the first score of the half. 40-15 with 18:30 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:58 Diane
6:58
Diane: 
Karel is fouled by Monroe while shooting. Karel will shoot two.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:58 Diane
6:58
Diane: 
Karel misses the first.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:58 Diane
6:59
Diane: 
Alyssa makes the second to get the Badgers on the board in the second half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 6:59 Diane
7:00
Diane: 
Grant misses again and Steinbauer gets the board. Karel misses but Zastrow gets the rebound and can't get a shot off. Back to Penn state. Grant finally scores - hitting a 3. Wisconsin 41, Penn State 18 with 17:10 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:00 Diane
7:00
Diane: 
Badgers turn the ball over and Grant scores again on the other end. UW calls a 30-second timeout, leading 41-20 with 16:50 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:00 Diane
7:01
[Comment From Badger momBadger mom: ] 
How many points is Alyssa away from the big 1000? Perhaps she will make it on Sunday?
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:01 Badger mom
7:01
Diane: 
Alyssa has seven tonight. She needs 16 more for 1,000.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:01 Diane
7:02
Diane: 
Wisconsin needs a way to break the Penn State zone and get some shots off. They were doing well in the first half. Steinbauer misses and Grant got out in transition and she is fouled by Karel on the fastbreak.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:02 Diane
7:03
Diane: 
Grant shoots two and makes the first.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:03 Diane
7:03
Diane: 
Grant scores again - she has the last seven points for the Lady Lions.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:03 Diane
7:03
Diane: 
Covington drives - scores off the bank is fouled by Greene. She'll shoot one.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:03 Diane
7:04
Diane: 
Covington misses the free throw.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:04 Diane
7:04
Diane: 
Greene misses on the drive and Badgers get the rebound with 15:55 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:04 Diane
7:05
Diane: 
PSU back to player-to-player defense. The Badgers miss but Steinbauer gets the offensive board. Karel misses a wide open 3 but Covington is there for the offensive board and putback. Wisconsin leads 45-22 with 15:09 to play. Media timeout.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:05 Diane
7:06
Diane: 
Covington has eight points, including the last four, in the game. Badgers are shooting "just" 62.5% (20-32) for the game.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:06 Diane
7:07
Diane: 
Penn State has the ball under its bucket.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:07 Diane
7:07
Diane: 
Wisconsin foul on Rae Lin D'Alie, her first, team second.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:07 Diane
7:08
Diane: 
Grant drives and is fouled by Covington. Her second, team third. Grant will shoot two.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:08 Diane
7:08
Diane: 
Grant misses the first and makes the second.
Wisconsin 45, Penn State 23 (14:52)
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:08 Diane
7:09
Diane: 
Badgers take a poor shot as time was running out on the shot clock. Grant drives again on the other end and is fouled by D'Alie.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:09 Diane
7:09
[Comment From KintaKinta: ] 
yes let;s go red
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:09 Kinta
7:09
Diane: 
Grant makes the first and the second.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:09 Diane
7:10
Diane: 
Zastrow had to work hard for that one. Wisconsin leads 47-25 with 13:44 to play. Penn State has another turnover.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:10 Diane
7:11
Diane: 
Karel misses a 3 and Penn State gets the rebound. Grant misses a 3 and Zastrow has a great rebound!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:11 Diane
7:12
Diane: 
Karel missed on the baseline drive by Zastrow got the offensive board and had to fight for another one.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:12 Diane
7:13
Diane: 
Penn State misses several and gets the offensive rebound. Covington called for a bad foul - her third, team fifth.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:13 Diane
7:13
Diane: 
Nice job by Tara to get the jump ball. Wisconsin ball!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:13 Diane
7:13
[Comment From JackJack: ] 
Sure appears that we are fouling alot more than our opponents. Not only tonight but in many games other games that have been played
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:13 Jack
7:14
Diane: 
D'Alie scores from 16-feet on the baseline. Badgers up 51-25 with 11:25 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:14 Diane
7:14
Diane: 
Back to the fouls, yes, we have been in foul trouble. The coaches have talked about the players needing to show their hands more on defense so they don't get called for the cheap fouls.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:14 Diane
7:15
Diane: 
Media timeout with Wisconsin leading 51-25 with 11:17 to play. Fans are already leaving.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:15 Diane
7:15
[Comment From wedgewedge: ] 
I am loving this!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:15 wedge
7:16
Diane: 
Gant misses but gets her own rebound. Another shot clock.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:16 Diane
7:16
Diane: 
Badgers miss again but this time Steinbauer gets the rebound. Davis misses a 3 from the baseline and Penn state ball.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:16 Diane
7:17
Diane: 
Penn State misses and Rae Lin grabs the rebound. She has to call a timeout before she falls out of bounds.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:17 Diane
7:18
Diane: 
Penn State is picking up its half-court pressure.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:18 Diane
7:19
Diane: 
Nice pass by Rae to Tara but too easy on the layin. Back to Penn State with 9:30 to play. Grant is fouled by Tara on the other end.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:19 Diane
7:19
Diane: 
Grant misses the first and makes the second.
Wisconsin 51, Penn State 26 with 9:28 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:19 Diane
7:20
Diane: 
Badgers throw the ball away. Their 10th turnover.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:20 Diane
7:20
Diane: 
Zastrow with the nice left-handed layin. Badgers up 53-26. Make that 53-28 as Grant scores again.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:20 Diane
7:21
Diane: 
Badgers called for a travel.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:21 Diane
7:21
Diane: 
Penn State turns the ball over and DAlie runs it down.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:21 Diane
7:22
Diane: 
Davis misses a 3 and Penn State misses as well. Back to the Badgers. Steinbauer is fouled by Wolfe. Media timeout with 7:19 to play.
Wisconsin 53, Penn State 28
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:22 Diane
7:25
Diane: 
Karel called for an offensive foul. 7:00 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:25 Diane
7:25
Diane: 
Where are all my comments and questions?
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:25 Diane
7:25
Diane: 
Grant drives and is fouled by Wurtz, her first, team eighth.
Grant shooting bonus.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:25 Diane
7:26
Diane: 
Grant makes the first. She has 14 points.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:26 Diane
7:26
Diane: 
Grant makes the second. Wisconsin leads 53-30 with 6:40 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:26 Diane
7:27
Diane: 
D'Alie hits the 3 on top. Wisconsin up 56 - 30 with 6:00 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:27 Diane
7:27
Diane: 
PSU misses and D'Alie gets the rebound. She runs the fastbreak to Karel, who makes the layin and is fouled. She'll shoot one.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:27 Diane
7:28
Diane: 
Karel converts on the old-fashioned three-point play. Badgers had their largest lead of the night at 59-30.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:28 Diane
7:28
Diane: 
Penn State hits a 3 on top to make it 59-33 with 5:20 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:28 Diane
7:29
Diane: 
Wurtz misses on the 3 and she fouls Phillips, who will shoot two. She makes the first.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:29 Diane
7:29
Diane: 
Phillips makes both. UW 59, PSU 35 with 5:00 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:29 Diane
7:30
Diane: 
D'Alie hits a 3 and has a career-high 21 points! She is 9-of-10 from the field.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:30 Diane
7:30
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
Complete domination by the badgers!! We have been waiting for this for awhile.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:30 badgerfan
7:31
Diane: 
There are some nights where you can't do anything wrong. Anya makes a falling-away jumper and is fouled. She misses the free throw.
Wisconsin leads 64-35 with 4:00 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:31 Diane
7:31
[Comment From timtim: ] 
is this one of the most dominating performance by wisconsin that you seen this yr
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:31 tim
7:32
Diane: 
Definitely, especially against a good Big Ten team. This is our best field goal percentage of the season, currently at 57.1 percent.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:32 Diane
7:33
[Comment From StaceyStacey: ] 
Looks like a great game Diane!! Wish I was there!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:33 Stacey
7:33
Diane: 
We miss our great managers!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:33 Diane
7:33
[Comment From wedgewedge: ] 
Get your tickets for the big dance Badger fans!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:33 wedge
7:33
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
21 points for the shortest player that is sweet!!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:33 badgerfan
7:33
[Comment From Badger MomBadger Mom: ] 
Nice to have one go our way. My finger nails are way short!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:33 Badger Mom
7:34
Diane: 
Badgers have the ball under their own basket and turn the ball over as the shot clock was running out.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:34 Diane
7:34
Diane: 
Penn State misses and Covington gets the board.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:34 Diane
7:34
[Comment From JackJack: ] 
Way to shine Rae Lin? Can you repeat on your special day(Senior day)?
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:34 Jack
7:34
Diane: 
Davis hits from 3!!! Wisconsin leads 67-35 with 2:35 to play. UW's largest lead.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:34 Diane
7:35
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
Canda Women - 2, USA - 0, A final
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:35 Jesse
7:35
Diane: 
Penn State missed and D'Alie drives and is fouled by Greene. She'll have a chance to up her career high with two free throws.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:35 Diane
7:36
Diane: 
D'Alie misses the front end. Good thing this game has not come down to free throws.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:36 Diane
7:36
Diane: 
Ashley Thomas checks in for the Badgers.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:36 Diane
7:36
Diane: 
Emily Neal checks in for D'Alie.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:36 Diane
7:37
Diane: 
Davis hits another 3! Wisconsin up 70-35 with 1:30 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:37 Diane
7:39
Diane: 
Ashley Thomas is shooting two after being fouled. She makes the first and misses the second. 71-35 with 45 seconds left.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:39 Diane
7:39
Diane: 
Penn State scores on the putback. 71-37 with 30 seconds left.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:39 Diane
7:39
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
This is a nice birthday present for Aaron. Congrats to coaches and players. Have a safe trip home. Hopefully we can get game Sunday on our way to AZ. Go Badgers!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:39 Badger Dad
7:39
Diane: 
Forgot to say happy belated birthday to videographer Aaron Van Lieshout! He turned 30 yesterday.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:39 Diane
7:39
[Comment From wedgewedge: ] 
A trip to the woodshed by the Badgeres!! Double wow!!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:39 wedge
7:40
Diane: 
Thomas fouls Phillips who shoots two. She makes both.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:40 Diane
7:40
Diane: 
Final! Wisconsin 71, Penn State 39
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:40 Diane
7:41
Diane: 
This was the UW's largest margin of victory this season. The previous high was 30 points over SIU Edwardsville.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:41 Diane
7:42
Diane: 
This is only Wisconsin's second win here at Penn State and oh, what a win!
This guarantees the Badgers a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:42 Diane
7:43
Diane: 
D'Alie finishes with a career-high 21 points while Covington and Karel add 10 points apiece. Wisconsin shoots a season-high 57.7% from the field.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:43 Diane
7:44
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
He's not that old yet. 28.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:44 Badger Dad
7:45
Diane: 
Aaron has been saying he's 30 all of this time! Oh well, it's still a Happy Birthday for him!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:45 Diane
7:45
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Please update us on the other BIg Ten Women's games...
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:45 Sam
7:46
Diane: 
Michigan State leads Purdue 57-51 with 7:50 to play.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:46 Diane
7:47
Diane: 
Minnesota lead Michigan 33-24 at halftime and Iowa is up 32-26 over Indiana with :23 left in the first half.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:47 Diane
7:47
Diane: 
Ohio State beat Northwestern 78-47 earlier tonight.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:47 Diane
7:47
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Congrats on making the DANCE Badgers!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:47 Steve
7:48
Diane: 
Sorry to cut this short but I have to go to the post-game news conference.
Check UWBadgers.com for the boxscore and stats.
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:48 Diane
7:48
Diane: 
Thanks to everyone for participating. Go Badgers!
Thursday February 25, 2010 7:48 Diane
7:48
 

 
 
 

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