Live NCAA Selection Show Blog

By Diane Nordstrom on March 15, 2010 7:04 PM
Please join Mandy Hansen of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications Office as she chronicles all of the action from tonight's NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Selection Show. The 64-teams that will compete in the 2010 NCAA Tournament will be announced live at 6 p.m. on ESPN.


 Women's Basketball NCAA Selection Show(03/15/2010) 
5:34
Welcome to the Nicholas Suites of the Kohl Center where in less than a half hour, the 64-team bracket for the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship will be announced.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:34 
5:35
The Badgers are practicing but will soon be up here to eat and watch the show, which starts at 6 p.m. If the show is anything like the men's show yesterday, it could be awhile before we find out if and where the UW will be playing.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:35 
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Wisconsin has made six appearances in the NCAA tournament and has a 2-6 record. The Badgers have advanced to the second round twice (1995 and 1996). The last time UW was in the tournament was in 2002 and this would be the Badgers seventh NCAA Tournament appearance
Monday March 15, 2010 5:43 
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n the NCAA RPI released March 8, the Badgers moved up one spot to 30th. Wisconsin is the third Big Ten school in the rankings behind No. 9 Ohio State and No. 16 Michigan State. Iowa jumped up eight spots to 43rd, Michigan dropped two spots to 52nd, Illinois is 62nd and Purdue 75th. All 11 conference teams are among the top 100 teams in the ranking.
The RPI is one of the tools that is used to select teams to the NCAA tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:44 
5:46
[Comment From dondon: ] 
looks like the projections are for a 7 seed.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:46 don
5:47
That's right. UW has been picked by ESPN.com as a seventh seed in the 2010 NCAA Tournament while two other Web sites have the UW as an eighth seed.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:47 
5:48
[Comment From dondon: ] 
7th is much better--do not face a #1 in second round
Monday March 15, 2010 5:48 don
5:48
Definitely. No. 7 would be the preferred seed for the Badgers
Monday March 15, 2010 5:48 
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According to ESPN.com, as a seventh seed, Wisconsin will take on USC in the first round in Notre Dame, Ind. The winner will take on either Notre Dame or Cleveland State in the second round for the right to advance to the Kansas City Regional.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:49 
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CollegeRPI.com has the UW competing at Knoxville, Tenn., in the Memphis Regional. The site has the Badgers facing Vermont in the first round and the winner of the Tennessee vs. UC Davis game in the second round.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:49 
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RealTime has the Badgers competing at Stanford as part of the Sacramento Regional, taking on North Carolina in the first round. The winner would face the winner of Stanford vs. Hampton game in the second round.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:50 
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In 2009, five Big Ten teams competed in the NCAA tournament. The conference had only four teams qualify in 2008 and only three teams in 2007.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:50 
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In the last 10 years, an average of five teams compete in the post-season classic. The most teams in the tournament was six in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:50 
5:51
Just a few more minutes until the selection show beings. The Badgers have yet to arrive but there is a decent crowd here already.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:51 
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To recap how we got here, the Badgers advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament for the second straight year. Wisconsin downed Purdue 73-51 in the quarterfinals before losing to then-No. 10 Ohio State 82-73 in the semifinals.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:51 
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The Badgers went 3-2 in their last five regular season games, including a heartbreaking overtime loss to Iowa and a hard-fought 83-78 loss to then-No. 7 Ohio State
Monday March 15, 2010 5:53 
5:54
The coaching staff and their families, student managers and several media members have gathered here to watch the selection show together. We're still waiting on the guests of honor -- our team.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:54 
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The Badgers will obviously be going on the road for the NCAA Tournament, but that should be no problem for this year's squad.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:55 
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The Badgers are 12-5 (9-4 away and 3-1 neutral) on the road this season, including a 5-4 Big Ten road record, which is huge improvement from last season. In 2008-09, Wisconsin was 7-10 in road and neutral games and just 1-8 in Big Ten road games.
The 12 road wins sets the UW season record for most wins. Wisconsin won 11 road games in 1981-82 (11-12) and in 1995-96 (11-6).
Monday March 15, 2010 5:55 
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There is a chance the team will be headed to Minneapolis for the first and second round games, which would definitely be ideal to create a home-away-from-home setting.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:56 
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[Comment From Fore UWFore UW: ] 
Just very happy for Coach Stone, her staff, and the team. Well deserved!
Monday March 15, 2010 5:56 Fore UW
5:56
Absolutely! This team has worked very hard and they are very deserving of a thrilling postseason run.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:56 
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Coach Stone's efforts were rewarded this year as she was named the 2009-10 Big Ten Coach of the Year by her peers, marking her first Big Ten Coach of the Year award. She earned Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors at Drake in 2001 and was also a six-time Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:57 
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In other Big Ten awards, junior Alyssa Karel earned second-team honors by both coaches and media. Senior Rae Lin D'Alie was named to the All-Big Ten third team by media and earned honorable mention honors by the coaches.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:57 
5:58
The Badgers have arrived and are first in line for dinner. And just in time, too with the show just 2 minutes away.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:58 
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UW has won 21 games this season, the eighth 20-win season in program history and the second under Coach Stone. UW's 21 victories ties for the second-most wins in a season. The Badgers also won 21 games in 1999-00, 1997-98, 1995-96 and 1981-82.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:59 
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Wisconsin won 20 games in the regular season, which ties the UW record for most regular-season wins, set in 1997-98. That Badger team finished the regular season 20-8 and went on to go 21-10 on the year, losing in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals and in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The UW record for most season wins is 23 (23-13), set in 2006-07.
Monday March 15, 2010 5:59 
6:00
The team could tie that record with first- and second-round victories in the NCAA Tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:00 
6:00
We have a full house and the crowd is cheering with the opening lines of the selection show.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:00 
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In the most recent NCAA national statistics released March 8, the Badgers are 26th in scoring defense, giving up 56 points per game. The UW is 35th in field goal percentage defense (36.2), 35th in field goal percentage (43.4) and 38th in turnovers per game (15.5). Wisconsin is also 48th in 3-point field goal percentage (34.7), 70th in scoring margin (+6.5) and 74th in winning percentage (67.7).
Monday March 15, 2010 6:00 
6:01
Individually, Alyssa Karel is 123rd in field goal percentage (43.6) and 192nd in points per game (14.4). Rae Lin D'Alie is 142nd in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.28), 177th in assists per game (3.5) and 211th in steals per game (1.9).
Monday March 15, 2010 6:01 
6:02
Pretty cool highlight video to start the show - great song choice too, coming from a country fan
Monday March 15, 2010 6:02 
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Our room at the Kohl Center is buzzing. You can tell everyone is anxious to learn our postseason fate!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:02 
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For some reading about just how long the team has been waiting for this moment, check this out: http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/031310aaa.html
Monday March 15, 2010 6:03 
6:03
[Comment From dondon: ] 
how many people do you estimate are in the room
Monday March 15, 2010 6:03 don
6:04
Including the team and the entire staff, I'd say we have over 60 people here to watch the show together.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:04 
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In addition to the human bodies, we have several cameras flashing away!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:04 
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Diana Nordstrom has a camera up front, so as soon as she comes to the back of the room -- where I am -- we'll get a picture or two posted!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:05 
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[Comment From dondon: ] 
sounds good --I am sure the excitement is fun to see
Monday March 15, 2010 6:05 don
6:06
It definitely is exciting. For a team that has had so much success in the WNIT in recent years, they are really excited about an opportunity to compete in the NCAA Tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:06 
6:07
Too bad the commercials during the selection show are not as highly anticipated as those during the super bowl. That would definitely help pass the commercial breaks more quickly.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:07 
6:10
The team has already had a record-breaking 2010 campaign.
On Feb. 14 vs. Indiana, senior Rae Lin D'Alie broke the UW career record for games played, consecutive games played and games started. The 5-3 guard played in her 125th straight game, breaking the Wisconsin mark for games played and consecutive games played of 124, held by Tamara Moore (1998-02) and LaTonya Sims (1997-01). D'Alie also broke the UW record for games started with her 124th start, breaking the old record of 123 games set by Jolene Anderson (2004-08).
D'Alie has now played in 131 straight games and started 130 games. Teammate Teah Gant is right behind D'Alie in number of games played with 130.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:10 
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Our first Big Ten team is in and it is...Iowa! We have Iowa facing Rutgers in Stanford.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:10 
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[Comment From bobbob: ] 
will the badger reaction be on espn
Monday March 15, 2010 6:10 bob
6:11
No, unfortunately we won't be getting any ESPN coverage from the Kohl Center tonight
Monday March 15, 2010 6:11 
6:12
I'm not sure how they decide where to film the reactions, but it definitely is fun to see the teams' response.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:12 
6:14
What we have so far for the brackets is 1. Stanford vs. 16. UC Riverside and 8. Iowa vs. 9. Rutgers
Monday March 15, 2010 6:14 
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5. Georgia vs. 12. Tulane and 4. Oklahoma State vs. 13. Chattanooga
Monday March 15, 2010 6:14 
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6. Vanderbilt vs. 11. DePaul; 3. Xavier vs. 14. East Tennessee State; 7. Gonzaga vs. 10. North Carolina
Monday March 15, 2010 6:15 
6:17
That was a nice video of the Nebraska team
Monday March 15, 2010 6:17 
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Monday March 15, 2010 6:19 
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There's the photo of the group I promised.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:19 
6:19
Kansas City Region is up next
Monday March 15, 2010 6:19 
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1. Nebraska vs.16. Northern Iowa
8. UCLA vs. 9. NC State
5. Michigan State vs. 12. Bowling Green
4. Kentucky vs. 13. Liberty
Monday March 15, 2010 6:20 
6:21
Tom Petty said it best, right, "The waiting is the hardest part."
Monday March 15, 2010 6:21 
6:22
Continuing the Kansas City Regional:
6. Georgia Tech vs. 11. Arkansas Little Rock
3. Oklahoma vs. 14. South Dakota State
Monday March 15, 2010 6:22 
6:22
There we are!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:22 
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7. Wisconsin vs. 10. Vermont!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:22 
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That seventh seed comes through in the clutch!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:23 
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The crowd erupted into cheers with the announcement, so none of us know what the ESPN announcers thought of the match up
Monday March 15, 2010 6:23 
6:24
Jut 24 minutes into the show and we know our fate!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:24 
6:25
ESPN analysts say you win games based on guard play -- if that's the case, UW is in excellent position heading into the Tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 
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[Comment From LoriLori: ] 
Yeah!!! Bet everyone is excited!!! Everyone in Wisconsin is VERY proud of you!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 Lori
6:25
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
were in the kc region
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 bob
6:25
[Comment From dondon: ] 
Best seed they could have gotten. Good luck
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 don
6:25
[Comment From Jane A.Jane A.: ] 
When? Where?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 Jane A.
6:25
We'll play 10th seeded Vermont
Monday March 15, 2010 6:25 
6:26
[Comment From JimPJimP: ] 
I'm so happy for the team. This is great for the Lady Badgers!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:26 JimP
6:26
[Comment From dondon: ] 
Sunday game at 11:21 central
Monday March 15, 2010 6:26 don
6:26
[Comment From lauralaura: ] 
so proud of the girls!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:26 laura
6:26
It's great news isn't it!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:26 
6:26
I think everyone is breathing a little easier here now
Monday March 15, 2010 6:26 
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The team is now gathering for a team photo
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 
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[Comment From Jason TJason T: ] 
Good Luck!! Time to go Dancing
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 Jason T
6:27
[Comment From Jason TJason T: ] 
Way to go girls...
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 Jason T
6:27
[Comment From Bill C.Bill C.: ] 
I love watching you girls play!!! Congrats!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 Bill C.
6:27
[Comment From lauralaura: ] 
where will they play
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 laura
6:27
The girls appreciate all of the fan support
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 
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Game time is set Sunday at 12:21 p.m. ET at Notre Dame's Joyce Center
Monday March 15, 2010 6:27 
6:28
[Comment From amberamber: ] 
hooray what channel is going to be on?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 amber
6:28
[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
hope for a lot of badgers at notre dame!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 Go Badgers!
6:28
[Comment From Bill CBill C: ] 
Men's team is boring. Women's team rocks!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 Bill C
6:28
[Comment From Jason TJason T: ] 
will the game be televised? Do we know yet?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 Jason T
6:28
First and second rounds games are not typically televised, but we'll keep everyone posted of availability to follow the game.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 
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As always, live stats will be available, along with the gameday blog.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 
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[Comment From amberamber: ] 
Go Wisconsin Girls Basketball
Monday March 15, 2010 6:28 amber
6:29
Back to more selection announcements, but I don't think anyone is paying much attention to the TV
Monday March 15, 2010 6:29 
6:29
Now the crowd is starting to settle back down to eat some more dinner and see how the rest of the bracket shakes out.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:29 
6:30
[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
do we know time and day?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:30 Go Badgers!
6:31
For those of you just tuning in, the game is set for this Sunday at 12:21 p.m. ET at Notre Dame's Joyce Center. The seventh-seeded Badgers will take on 10th-seeded Vermont.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:31 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
where is vermont from what conference do you know the rpi
Monday March 15, 2010 6:31 badgerball
6:32
The Vermont Catamounts earned their second straight America East Title to advance to the NCAA Tournament
Monday March 15, 2010 6:32 
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The team is 26-6 overall and went 13-3 in America East
Monday March 15, 2010 6:33 
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[Comment From Jon MJon M: ] 
This is exciting!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:33 Jon M
6:33
[Comment From Reed S.Reed S.: ] 
More pictures please!!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:33 Reed S.
6:33
I'll get some more pictures just as soon as I can
Monday March 15, 2010 6:33 
6:34
Most of the team is calmly enjoying their dinner now.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:34 
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Vermont is led by May Kotsopoulos, who averages 17.3 points per game.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:35 
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[Comment From TriciaTricia: ] 
Do we know where to get tickets?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:35 Tricia
6:35
[Comment From Bill CBill C: ] 
Rae Lin, you are the best!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:35 Bill C
6:36
For all tournament rounds in which UW participates, patrons whose 2009 giving level to athletics were at the Captain's Club ($50) and above and/or current women's basketball season ticket holders will be granted the opportunity to request 2010 NCAA women's basketball tournament tickets.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:36 
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For general ticker information, ncaa.com has this information available:
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-baskbl/champpage/inc/div1/w-baskbl-div1-tournamenttickets.html
Monday March 15, 2010 6:37 
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Ticket information for Notre Dame's Joyce Center is:
Joyce Center
Notre Dame, Indiana
University of Notre Dame, host
Tickets: 574/631-7356
Monday March 15, 2010 6:38 
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[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
Should UW get by Vermont, they could potentially meet Notre Dame on their home floor. What is their record? I think they have some talent to beat UConn but haven't done it yet in the Big East in 3 tries.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:38 Go Badgers!
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[Comment From KyleKyle: ] 
Game is on espn2
Monday March 15, 2010 6:38 Kyle
6:38
[Comment From MariahMariah: ] 
Good luck ladies!!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:38 Mariah
6:39
Notre Dame is 27-5 on the season, including 12-4 in Big East league play
Monday March 15, 2010 6:39 
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[Comment From amberamber: ] 
My favorite is watching alyssa karel and rae lin
Monday March 15, 2010 6:39 amber
6:40
This is definitely a fun group to watch compete.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:40 
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Notre Dame fell to UConn in the Big East semifinal round of the Big East tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:40 
6:41
We have a few more cheers heard around the room at the announcement that UW-Green Bay has received a bid.
5. Virginia will take on 12. Green Bay in the Dayton Regional
Monday March 15, 2010 6:41 
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Here's the link for the Notre Dame first/second round site webpage: http://www.und.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/10-ncaa-regional-central-nd.html
Monday March 15, 2010 6:42 
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[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
they can take the Cavaliers. good job Phoenix
Monday March 15, 2010 6:43 Go Badgers!
6:43
Yes, it's always great to see multiple teams from our state represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:43 
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Back to Vermont: the team averages 66.7 points per game while holding opponents to 55.4 points
Monday March 15, 2010 6:43 
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Looks like we're going to have a defensive battle on Sunday.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:44 
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But, with the points we have put in in our last few games, the Badgers have shown that they can play with anyone.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:44 
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Vermont has won 10 of its last 11 games.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:44 
6:46
Alyssa Karel is behind me, talking about breathing a sigh of relief now that the team finally knows where they are going and who they will play.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:46 
6:47
It doesn't look like Vermont and Wisconsin have faced any of the same teams this year.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:47 
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Ticket information!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:48 
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Tickets are $16 and will go on sale online tonight at 9 p.m. for season ticket holders and donors.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:48 
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General public can buy tickets tomorrow after 1 p.m.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:48 
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The tickets are all for two sessions, but if UW does not advance, you will not be charged for the second game.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:49 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
this may be not good they look like they have very good 3 point shooters like iowa has so we need to get out on the 3
Monday March 15, 2010 6:49 badgerball
6:49
They do appear to be hot from 3-point range, but the Badgers have had good practice defending that in recent games against Iowa
Monday March 15, 2010 6:49 
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I think the team is confident and definitely pleased with the match up
Monday March 15, 2010 6:49 
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Vermont shoots 35.3 percent from 3-point range, going 181-of-513
Monday March 15, 2010 6:50 
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[Comment From JerryJerry: ] 
Where is the game to be held ?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:50 Jerry
6:50
The game is at Notre Dame in the Joyce Center
Monday March 15, 2010 6:50 
6:51
We'll play on Sunday at 12:21 p.m. ET
Monday March 15, 2010 6:51 
6:52
Tara Steinbauer is now behind me, talking about how proud she is of the team and that the squad is honored to be representing UW in the NCAA Tournament.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:52 
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They are looking forward to competing on the big stage
Monday March 15, 2010 6:52 
6:52
[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
yes i do not think we could get much better without being in the top 25 what do u think
Monday March 15, 2010 6:52 badgerball
6:52
Agreed.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:52 
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A seventh seed was really the best anyone was hoping for
Monday March 15, 2010 6:52 
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And we're definitely fortunate not to be meeting UConn in the first/second rounds.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:53 
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A couple of the bracketologists had considered the idea of us going to Pittsburgh at an eight-seed, the obvious location for UConn to go.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:54 
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[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
So glad the committee agreed that we are a 7. Great place to be with a chance to advance.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:54 Go Badgers!
6:54
Definitely, the team has a great chance to advance. Playing Notre Dame on their home court would be tough, but I know the team is up for a challenge.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:54 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
well there be a blog
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 badgerball
6:55
Yes, as always, we'll have live stats and the gameday blog available for fans to join in
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 
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[Comment From Go Badgers!Go Badgers!: ] 
bracketology coming on ESNPu at 7 p.m. CT in case you want more stuff!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 Go Badgers!
6:55
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
Lucky for Uconn, missing us ;)
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 Jesse
6:55
Exactly what I was thinking Jesse! :)
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 
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The bracket is complete here: http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball/women/
Monday March 15, 2010 6:55 
6:56
We have 4 Big Ten teams in the Tournament in Ohio State, Michigan State, Iowa and Wisconsin
Monday March 15, 2010 6:56 
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[Comment From Fore UWFore UW: ] 
Only 4 Big Ten teams get in? OSU, Michigan St., Iowa, and Wisconsin?
Monday March 15, 2010 6:56 Fore UW
6:56
Yup, read your mind ;)
Monday March 15, 2010 6:56 
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[Comment From YOYO: ] 
LISA STONE FOR PRESIDENT!
Monday March 15, 2010 6:57 YO
6:57
Glad to see the support for Coach Stone. She really has done a great job with this year's team. They are in perfect position heading into the postseason.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:57 
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[Comment From YOYO: ] 
Gonna be a tough 2nd road match-up in ND, a true Roadgame
Monday March 15, 2010 6:57 YO
6:58
Definitely, but it sounds like everyone is pretty excited - and not looking too far ahead.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:58 
6:58
Vermont is the first task, and they will certainly be a challenge.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:58 
6:58
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
good job! I think ND is beatable, there are no givings like UCONN. I believe everyone is beatable ( but hopefully not WI) - I think WI can go far. what do you think? How many treams in the pac-10
Monday March 15, 2010 6:58 cathy
6:59
With the determination and dedication that this team is showing, I think they are capable of whatever they set out to do.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:59 
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They are a truly unique group - the way they play for one another and really believe in the concept of team.
Monday March 15, 2010 6:59 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
mich st play sat
Monday March 15, 2010 6:59 badgerball
7:00
Yes, Michigan State plays Liberty on Saturday.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:00 
7:00
Oops, looking at the wrong game.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:00 
7:00
Corerction: Michigan State plays Bowling Green
Monday March 15, 2010 7:00 
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[Comment From williamwilliam: ] 
All of vermonts loses but one were to teams ranked in the top 25,
Monday March 15, 2010 7:01 william
7:01
[Comment From YOYO: ] 
You think ND is beatable??? They lost 5 games this year, 3 to CONN. 1 to SJU, and 1 to Georgetown. All Top 20 Teams. They seemingly played UConn toughest out of anyone all year last game.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:01 YO
7:01
Anyone is beatable in the postseason. The slate is wiped clean as of now - everyone needs to win to stay alive, and the team that wants it the most can do it.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:01 
7:02
I do need to make a correction for my typo on correction, too. Ha ha
Monday March 15, 2010 7:02 
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[Comment From Jason TJason T: ] 
Even though a team is tough to beat, there can be upsets in the NCAA Tournament
Monday March 15, 2010 7:02 Jason T
7:02
Absolutely, that's what makes this time of year so much fun - the upsets and the underdogs
Monday March 15, 2010 7:02 
7:02
UW has talked about having an underdog mentality all year long - they like to approach games that way because it helps them work harder.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:02 
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[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
Oops. Didn't Marquette beat them? Who did Marquette stun early. I apologize then. I am optimistic. I am just glad UCONN or Stanford are not in the bracket. Sometime told me this year that we are all playing for #2
Monday March 15, 2010 7:03 cathy
7:03
Nothing wrong with being an optimist! That's definitely a key part about tough games like this. The first step is believing - and this UW team does without a doubt.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:03 
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[Comment From williamwilliam: ] 
vermont and wisconsin one common opponent, they both beat nc state
Monday March 15, 2010 7:04 william
7:05
Good call!
Monday March 15, 2010 7:05 
7:06
We'll, we're just about finished here, so it's about time to wrap up the blog. Check out uwbadgers.com later tonight for the official release
Monday March 15, 2010 7:06 
7:06
[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
vermont is 2of 5 vs rpi top 50
Monday March 15, 2010 7:06 badgerball
7:06
Thanks for tuning in everyone! And don't forget - we'll have the live gameday blog available when we take on Vermont on Sunday! 12:21 ET at Notre Dame's Joyce Center.
Monday March 15, 2010 7:06 
7:07
Have a great night, and go Badgers!!!
Monday March 15, 2010 7:07 
7:07
 

 
 
 

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