Women's Basketball Gameday Blog vs. Ohio State

By Diane Nordstrom on March 6, 2010 10:09 PM
Please join Diane Nordstrom of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications Office as she chronicles all of the action from tonight's Big Ten Conference Tournament semifinal game. Fourth-seeded Wisconsin (21-9, 10-8) takes on top-seeded Ohio State (28-4, 15-3) at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET at Conseco Fieldhouse.
 Gameday Blog: Women's Basketball vs. Ohio State(03/06/2010) 
5:54
Welcome to Conseco Fieldhouse where we are near the end of the Iowa vs. Michigan State game. Looks like Iowa will pull off the upset.
Saturday March 6, 2010 5:54 
5:54
And Iowa wins - 59-54 over the Spartans. Makes things very interesting for the UW vs. Ohio State game coming up in 25 minutes.
Saturday March 6, 2010 5:54 
6:02
Wisconsin (21-9) and Ohio State (28-4) play for the third time this season with the Buckeyes having come out on top both times. OSU won 70-55 in Columbus on Dec. 6 and 83-78 on Feb. 18 in Madison. Ohio State leads the all-time series 42-14 including 0-6 on neutral courts.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:02 
6:03
Wisconsin is playing in the Big Ten semifinals for just the third time in program history and for the second year in a row. The Badgers lost to third-seeded Purdue last season.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:03 
6:04
The Badgers have met the Buckeyes three times in the tournament, losing all three games. The two teams last played in 2005 with then-No. 1 seeded OSU winning 70-46.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:04 
6:04
[Comment From I.M. JustafanI.M. Justafan: ] 
Third times the charm all the way around. That goes for Iowa too.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:04 I.M. Justafan
6:05
UW's bench has outscored OSU's bench 47-6 over the two meetings this season. The Badger reserves outscored the Buckeyes 18-1 in Columbus and 29-5 in Madison.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:05 
6:06
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Saturday March 6, 2010 6:06 
6:07
Coach Stone did her usual pre-game interview for the Big Ten Network earlier today. She talked about transition defense and controlling turnovers.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:07 
6:10
The Badgers will have to stop Ohio State's big two - junior Jantel Lavender and sophomore Samantha Prahalis, two first-team All-Big Ten picks. Lavender averages 20.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Prahalis chips in 16.4 points and dishes off more than eight assists per game.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:10 
6:11
Wisconsin is 3-0 on a neutral court this season with wins at the World Vision Invitational in Eugene, Ore., in November and yesterday's win over Purdue.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:11 
6:12
The Badgers have won 21 games this season, which ties for second on the UW season record list for wins.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:12 
6:13
[Comment From timtim: ] 
do you think wisconsin is in the ncaa tourney
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:13 tim
6:16
Based on RPI and their third-place finish in the Big Ten regular season, I would think we are but in all honesty, it depends upon other conference tournaments from around the country. Eighth-ranked Florida State is already out of the ACC tournament so that moves someone down. I think Iowa has to win the Big Ten tourney in order to get in. Hopefully, we are in but we'll have to wait until March 15.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:16 
6:17
Wisconsin has relied on its defense all season but in its last five games, the Badgers are averaging 71.0 points per game, well above their season average of 62.2 per game.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:17 
6:18
The Badgers have done very well in road and neutral games this season, winning a season record 12 games. The Badgers are 9-4 away and 3-0 neutral.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:18 
6:19
UW's win last night over Purdue was the first time that it has won when it received a first-round bye in the tournament. The Badgers are now 1-4 when seeded third or fourth.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:19 
6:22
Junior Alyssa Karel earned her 1,000th career point last night vs. Purdue. She finished with a team-high 14 points. She now has 1,005 points in her career.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:22 
6:22
The horn has sounded and we're ready for starting lineups!
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:22 
6:23
Ohio State will start Tayler Hill, Samantha Prahalis, Brittany Johnson, Jantel Lavender and Sarah Schulze.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:23 
6:23
Wisconsin sends out the usual five - Tara Steinbauer, Rae Lin D'Alie, Teah Gant, Alyssa Karel and Lin Zastrow.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:23 
6:23
[Comment From amberamber: ] 
do teams stick around for other games once they not in tourment anymore or do they go home?
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:23 amber
6:24
Everyone who lost yesterday has left. Several of our players were talking about how Northwestern, which lost the first game on Thursday, had come and gone before the Badgers even arrived in Indy. I know Iowa will stick around to scout this game and Michigan State will also probably stick around awhile tonight.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:24 
6:26
Lin jumps vs. Lavender and OSU wins the tip.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:26 
6:27
Lin is called for a foul on Lavender's first shooting attempt. She will shoot two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:27 
6:27
Lavender makes both. OSU leads 2-0.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:27 
6:27
Tara hits for 3 - wide open on top!
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:27 
6:28
OSU misses and Alyssa makes a nice pull-up! Badgers lead 5-2.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:28 
6:29
Teah got the block and OSU gets the rebound out of bounds. Schulze hits a long 3 to tie the game at 5-5 with 18:15 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:29 
6:30
Alyssa misses in the lane but Lin is there for the Offensive rebound and putback. Johnson evens the score again on another jumper. Schulze picks up her first foul, first team.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:30 
6:30
Rae Lin hits for 3! Badgers lead 10-7.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:30 
6:31
Lavender scores inside but Badgers up 10-9. Nice pass inside but Tara misses under pressure. OSU also misses so back to UW.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:31 
6:31
Lavender called for her first foul, second team with 16:30 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:31 
6:32
Alyssa hits for 3 - the Badgers are 3-3 from 3-point range.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:32 
6:33
Lavender misses on the turnaround as Anya has checked in for Lin. Media timeout and Badgers will have the ball in front of the OSU bench.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:33 
6:34
Wisconsin is shooting 71.4% (5-7), including 3-3 from 3-point range. Ohio State is at 42.9% (3-7), including 1-1 from 3-point range. The Badgers are outrebounding the Buckeyes 4-2.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:34 
6:35
The Badgers have all of their great fans back again today but they are definitely fewer than fans than Ohio State. The Buckeyes brought a full fan bus with them plus more.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:35 
6:36
Anya drives on Lavender but misses and the ball goes out of bounds to UW. Hill fouls on the inbounds, her first, team third.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:36 
6:37
OSU has picked up its defense and Badgers miss. The Buckeyes miss on a quick shot and Rae Lin gets the board.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:37 
6:37
The Badgers miss and Prahalis runs the fastbreak to Lavender. Lavender is fouled by Teah and will shoot two. She misses the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:37 
6:38
And makes the second. Wisconsin leads 13-10 with 14:42 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:38 
6:38
OSU foul on Johnson, her first, team fourth.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:38 
6:39
Rae Lin scores on the jumper as UW takes a 15-10 lead. Tara picks up her first foul as Lavender shoots two more free throws. She makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:39 
6:39
Lavender misses the second and Anya grabs the board.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:39 
6:39
Lin misses the pull-up and OSU grabs the board.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:39 
6:40
Lavender with the nice turnaround. 15-13 Wisconsin with 13:20 to play. Karel misses on the jumper and OSU runs it up again.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:40 
6:41
OSU turnover and Badgers run the fastbreak - Lin scores the layin. Wisconsin up 17-13 with 12:38 to play. OSU misses again!
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:41 
6:42
Teah tried to force the ball inside and UW turnover. OSU misses on the 3 and Little picks up her first foul, team fifth. Jade Davis and Ashley Thomas check in for the first time.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:42 
6:42
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
The team looks really good, but the zebras seem to really be protecting Lavender
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:42 lites
6:43
Hi bro! That's why she's the three-time Big Ten player of the year. She gets away with a lot. I also think it as to do with the coaches as well. Jim Foster has led OSU to six-straight Big Ten titles.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:43 
6:43
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
yeah they are calling it tight tonight
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:43 kinta
6:43
So far, its been in Wisconsin's favor as OSU has five fouls and UW three.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:43 
6:44
Media timeout and UW is down to 46.7% (7-15) while OSU is hitting 36.4% (4-11).
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:44 
6:44
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
Still a nice start against a very good team - Lisa deserves whatever extension she gets
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:44 lites
6:45
Not sure what the administration has in mind for Lisa but I think the Badgers still need to get into the NCAA Tournament.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:45 
6:45
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
is the game plan to play lavender one on one rather than double her
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:45 kinta
6:45
I believe the key is to try to get her into foul trouble, which is why the Badgers are trying to work it inside. She does have one foul already. She is getting doubled but OSU has so many weapons.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:45 
6:46
Ashley picks up her first foul, fourth team. She was trying to go one-on-one with Lavender. OSU misses and Karel fouls. OSU ball under its own bucket.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:46 
6:47
Little misses and Rae Lin grabs her fourth rebound.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:47 
6:47
Karel drives and makes it in the land of giants. Wisconsin up 19-13 with 10:10 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:47 
6:48
Stokes scores for OSU.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:48 
6:48
Rae Lin with the shake and bake - great drive! Wisconsin up 21-15. Prahalis hits a nice 3 with Rae Lin right on her. UW 21, OSU 18 with 8:55 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:48 
6:50
Badgers are forced to take a shot as the shot clock was running down and then Schulze ties it up with a 3. Alyssa evens that one out with a 3 of her own but then Prahalis hits a 3 again for another tie at 24 with 7:46 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:50 
6:51
OSU's Stokes fouls Karel on the drive
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:51 
6:51
Media timeout.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:51 
6:51
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
quite the game so far- one of the best I've ever seen
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:51 lites
6:52
Both teams are really pushing it and not much is being called by the refs even though the coaches are complaining.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:52 
6:53
Wisconsin is shooting 52.6% (10-19) while Ohio State is hitting 47.1% (8-17). Both teams have four 3-pointers.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:53 
6:53
Karel is shooting two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:53 
6:53
Alyssa makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:53 
6:54
And the second. Wisconsin up 26-24 with 7:32 in the half.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:54 
6:54
Wisconsin foul on Anya - Lavender is getting away with everything.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:54 
6:55
Lavender picks up her second foul on the rebound. She takes a seat on the bench. Anya shooting the bonus.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:55 
6:55
Anya makes the first and the second. UW up 28-24 with 7:10 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:55 
6:56
Prahalis makes and amazing shot as the shot clock buzzer went off. Covington scores underneath and UW up 30-27 with 6:00 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:56 
6:57
OSU foul on Moeller, her first, team eighth. Rae Lin will shoot bonus.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:57 
6:58
Rae Lin missed the front end but OSU misses so we're back to Badgers. Wisconsin has a turnover and Hill takes it to the bucket, makes it and is fouled by Jade. Hill converts on the old-fashioned three to tie it at 30-30 with 5:24 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:58 
6:59
Another UW turnover.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:59 
6:59
But OSU also turns the ball over.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:59 
6:59
Teah hits for two and the Badgers are up 32-30 with 4:28 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 6:59 
7:00
Prahalis misses a 3 and then steals the ball from Teah. She takes it in for the layin and tie score at 32-32 with 3:51 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:00 
7:00
[Comment From CuriousCurious: ] 
Watching game and your blog. Why doesn't BTN have their top announcing crew doing the game? These two Tracy and Vera are hard to listen to and not very good. And, the sideline reporter? Where did they find her?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:00 Curious
7:01
I would say their best crew is Mark Neely and Mary Murphy, who did several games yesterday. Mark did the first game today and not sure how they decide who does the games.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:01 
7:02
Right before this media timeout, we had an OSU foul on Prahalis. Gant made the bucket and will shoot one.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:02 
7:02
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
be nice i like Vera
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:02 kinta
7:02
I like Vera too but it may just be the combination of the two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:02 
7:02
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
guess the team that's supposed to win is getting the calls?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:02 lites
7:02
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
Mary is very good though
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:02 kinta
7:03
[Comment From cb11cb11: ] 
How many points does Lin have tonight?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:03 cb11
7:03
She has four points on 2-4 shooting.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:03 
7:03
Teah converts on the three-point play and UW up 35-32 with 3:40 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:03 
7:04
OSU misses but gets the offensive rebound. Schulze misse a wide open 3 and UW grabs the board. Taylor Wurtz is now in.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:04 
7:05
Teah with the pull-up jumper - she has seven points. And a foul as Hill drives. Hill will shoot two with 2:33 to go.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:05 
7:05
Hill makes both and Wisconsin leads 37-34 with 2:20 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:05 
7:06
The Badgers miss and Rae Lin grabs another rebound. She leads all players with five board. Lin drives the lane and scores. Wisconsin up 39-34 with 1:35 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:06 
7:06
OSU misses again and Rae Lin with another board. Karel with the pull up and Badgers are up 41-34 with 1:05 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:06 
7:07
OSU turnover!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:07 
7:07
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
how many O boards for OSU?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:07 lites
7:07
They have only two offensive boards. 50 seconds left.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:07 
7:07
Alyssa misses and OSU grabs the rebound.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:07 
7:08
Hill drives again, makes the bucket and is fouled by Wurtz. Hill makes the free throw. UW 41, OSU 37 with 32.6 seconds left in the half.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:08 
7:08
[Comment From CuriousCurious: ] 
Seems OSU and coach Foster have a way of influencing the calls. Keep up the good work Badgers!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:08 Curious
7:09
I'm sitting next to the bench and the coaches are not happy with many of the calls. I'm sure the OSU staff is not happy either though!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:09 
7:09
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
really ugly, but good!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:09 lites
7:09
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
where did all this O come from?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:09 lites
7:09
We've been averaging 71 points our last five games. Two seconds between shot clock and game clock.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:09 
7:10
Badgers miss the late shot and OSU had a chance to score but UW gets a steal. We go into the locker room with the Badgers up 41-37.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:10 
7:10
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
great half!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:10 lites
7:10
[Comment From timtim: ] 
good half for wisconsin
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:10 tim
7:13
Halftime stats
FG% - Wisconsin 55.2% (16-29); Ohio State 41.4% (12-29)
3 FG% - Wisconsin 80% (4-5); Ohio State 50% (5-10)
FT% - Wisconsin 83.3% (5-6); Ohio State 80% (8-10)
Rebounds - Wisconsin 15; Ohio State 14
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:13 
7:14
Assists - Wisconsin 5; Ohio State 7
Steals - Wisconsin 3; Ohio State 4
Fouls - Wisconsin 9; Ohio State 9
Turnovers - Wisconsin 3; Ohio State 4
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:14 
7:16
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
one more half to go...Lets Go BAdgers!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:16 kinta
7:17
Leading scorers :
Wisconsin - Karel 14; D'Alie 7; Gant 7
Ohio State - Prahalis - 11; Hill 8; Lavender 8

Leading rebounders:
Wisconsin - D'Alie 6; Covington 4
Ohio State - Prahalis 4; Schulze 4
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:17 
7:17
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
So Di, where did this D come from? Lots of folks want to credit Kathi, but I suspect it's more than that - team concept and effort?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:17 lites
7:18
I would say the defense is definitely "Bennett based" but the team has really bought into it. It's a pack defense - meaning that when opposing players are inside the free throw line, there is help from teammates. The last two years have been very impressive defensively.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:18 
7:18
[Comment From wiscowwwiscoww: ] 
how does the band sound?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:18 wiscoww
7:19
The band is awesome as always. They are currently cheering on the floor sweepers! You have to love the band.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:19 
7:19
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
IMO, there aren't two more fiery players in the Big Ten this year than D'Alle and Prohaulis. Agree? Others?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:19 Badger in MN
7:20
Quite the pair up as the two are going against each other tonight. You can definitely tell Prahalis has that New York attitude (she is from Commack, NY) while D'Alie is a fiery Italian! (She would be proud of that.)
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:20 
7:21
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
So who is next year's back court? Getting ahead of things, but I like the players who return. No doubt we'll miss Rae and Teah, but other than Wurtz, who are the candidates?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:21 lites
7:23
Tiera Stephen, a transfer from Louisville, is sitting out this season due to NCAA transfer rules but she will take over point next year. She doesn't have Rae Lin's temperment yet - Rae has really stepped up to lead the team this season. Wurtz is a logical to take over at the 2 while all the other starters should remain the same. Several of the signees for next year are playing great in high school but it usually takes awhile to adjust to college.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:23 
7:23
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
that transfer and jade have to play into that
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:23 kinta
7:23
Yes, Jade has been playing very well late in the season. She is not as good of a ball handler as Taylor but better defensively.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:23 
7:23
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
You have to love players with attitude but with the game to back it up. It's fun watching them go at each other tonight.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:23 Badger in MN
7:24
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
Can transfers practice with the team?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:24 lites
7:24
Yes, transfers can practice and do everything with the team except travel.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:24 
7:25
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Wow, just 7 turnovers combined. Nice change after that Iowa/Michigan State game. Vera just said that the shooting in the first half was some of the best in the history of women's basketball (oh my...)
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:25 Badger in MN
7:26
As an FYI, all teams leading at halftime - with the exception of Iowa - have won their games. Let's hope that that's not a semifinal thing.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:26 
7:26
Back to action and UW has the ball to start the half.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:26 
7:27
Both teams send out the same starters. Tara misses a 3 but the Badgers get the offensive board. Rae throws one up - very short and OSU misses its next possession.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:27 
7:27
Lin drives and scores - looks like Lavender backed off.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:27 
7:28
Wisconsin foul on Rae Lin, her first, team first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:28 
7:28
Lavender scores and Wisconsin up 43-39 with 18:15 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:28 
7:28
Karel hits a 3 that took about five bounces before going in!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:28 
7:29
Prahalis scores on the drive - though she should have been called for the travel. Tara called for a travel - where is the justice?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:29 
7:30
Ohio State gets three shots before Teah blocks the ball out of bounds. Anya checks in for Lin. with 17:13 to play. Lavender misses in the lane.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:30 
7:30
Badgers miss again and Lavender scores as OSU runs a quick offense. Lavender was fouled by Covington and will shoot one.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:30 
7:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Go Bucky
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:31 Guest
7:31
Lavender converts on the and-one. Wisconsin 46, Ohio state 44 with 16:40 to play. Anya misses on the hook shot.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:31 
7:32
Prahalis misses the 3 and Lavender is there for the rebound. She is fouled by Anya and will shoot two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:32 
7:32
Anya picked up her third foul so Lin checks back in. Lavender made both to tie the game at 46 with 16:00 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:32 
7:32
And one for Lin!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:32 
7:33
Great pass by D'Alie to Zastrow underneath. She is fouled by Schulze and will shoot one free throw after this media timeout.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:33 
7:34
Wisconsin is shooting 42.9% (3-7) for the half while Ohio State is hitting 33.3% (3-9) for the period.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:34 
7:34
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Danger time for Bucky. OSU run comes quick. Let's go Badgers!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:34 Badger in MN
7:34
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Sweet pass. How many assists for D'Alle?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:34 Badger in MN
7:34
Rae Lin has three assists. She leads all rebounds with seven boards. How's that for the shortest player on the court?!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:34 
7:34
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
not sure these refs are ready for this intense a game?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:34 lites
7:35
The action has been fast and furious. Not sure what it's like on TV but it's intense here. The Badgers are responding very well to the OSU pressure.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:35 
7:35
Lin will shoot one.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:35 
7:36
She misses the free throw and OSU rebounds.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:36 
7:36
Tara gets the steal off Lavender.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:36 
7:36
Nice pass from Rae to Tara but she travels. 15:18 to play and UW up 48-46.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:36 
7:36
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
It's been a great game, one of the best I've seen
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:36 lites
7:36
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Let's just hope refs let the kids decide it.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:36 Badger in MN
7:37
OSU misses another 3 and Teah grabs the board. Badgers look to push it but then slow it down. Wisconsin misses but Lin is there for the offensive rebound. She is fouled by Moeller, her second, team second.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:37 
7:38
Lin misses the first of two free throws.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:38 
7:38
Lin makes the second. Wisconsin leads 49-46 with 14:35 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:38 
7:38
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
nice effort Lin!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:38 lites
7:39
Wisconsin was trying to sub Wurtz and the horn blew but OSU still inbounded the ball. The officials are looking at the TV.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:39 
7:39
[Comment From timtim: ] 
cannt afford to mss free throwa in a crucial game
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:39 tim
7:39
Wisconsin is 6-9 from the line so far tonight. Especially have to make the front end when we get to bonus.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:39 
7:39
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
TV showing Foster and ref spending some quality time together. I'm sure it wasn't about the sub.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:39 Badger in MN
7:40
The clock froze - that's what the delay is.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:40 
7:40
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
are there many badger fans there?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:40 bob
7:40
Quite a few - several 100 I would say. Many are family of the players but some other fans as well.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:40 
7:40
Taylor checks in for Tara.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:40 
7:41
Lavender makes an incredible hook shot. Wisconsin 49, Ohio State 47 with 14:00 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:41 
7:41
And one for Alyssa. She drives, makes the bucket and is fouled by Moeller, her third personal. Karel will shoot one.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:41 
7:42
And she converts on the three-point play. Badgers up 52-48 with 13:50 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:42 
7:42
Lavender misses - she is shooting only 5-12 from the field.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:42 
7:42
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Great drive. Vera says she voted for Karel for first team all-Big Ten.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:42 Badger in MN
7:43
Karel for 3!!! She has 23 points and Wisconsin is up 55-48 with 13:00 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:43 
7:44
Lavender was fouled by D'Alie on the rebound - figure that one out. Lavender makes both free throws. Lavender picks up her third foul on the other end. Badger ball under its bucket.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:44 
7:44
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
What a great game!!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:44 lites
7:44
Badgers can't inbounds the ball so call a timeout. 12:48 to play and Wisconsin leads 55-50.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:44 
7:45
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
How is it that any time a Buckeye is called for a foul they can hardly believe it?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:45 Badger in MN
7:45
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
only great if we win....
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:45 bob
7:46
I would disagree since it's been a great game to watch. The Badgers are playing very well and don't look intimidated at all by the Buckeyes. Not to say that I don't want a win though!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:46 
7:46
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
lavender questioned june
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:46 kinta
7:47
I'm sure she's not used to having fouls called on her and she has done worse things tonight and not had a foul called on her.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:47 
7:47
Badgers called for the travel.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:47 
7:48
Lin picks up her second foul, trying to guard Lavender. 12:27 ont he clock
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:48 
7:48
[Comment From bobbob: ] 
is lavender one of those seven foot monsters inside or a three-point sharp shooter?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:48 bob
7:48
She is a monster inside - but only 6-4. She really throws her weight around and has some great moves.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:48 
7:49
Lin and Jackson both go for the ball off the block. Jackson picks up her first foul, fifth team. Media timeout.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:49 
7:50
UW shooting 41.7% (5-12) for the half while OSU at 28.6% (4-14). Not great shooting by either team this period.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:50 
7:52
Nice score by Lin on the inbounds. UW 57, OSU 50 with 11:30 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:52 
7:53
Prahalis hits Lavender. She makes the bucket and is fouled by Ashley. Lavender adds a free throw. Badgers miss their next possession and Rae Lin called for her third foul, team seventh defending Prahalis.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:53 
7:53
Prahalis shoots the bonus. She makes the first.
Jade checks in for Rae.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:53 
7:54
Prahalis makes the second and OSU cuts it to two. 57-55.
Prahalis picks up her second foul and Lin shoots two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:54 
7:54
Lin misses the first and makes the second.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:54 
7:55
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
They seriously just showed an older Iowa couple at the game and the lady was sleeping!!! How on earth could you sleep through this game?
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:55 Badger in MN
7:55
Ashley fouls Prahalis on the drive. Prahalis makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:55 
7:55
Prahalis makes the second and we have a one-point game. 58-57 with 10:20 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:55 
7:56
OSU foul on Schulze, her third, team seventh. Teah will shoot the bonus.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:56 
7:56
Teah makes both and UW up by three - 60-57 with 10:16 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:56 
7:57
Teah blocks Prahalis, her third block tonight.,
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:57 
7:58
And one for Hill. Jade picks up her second foul. Hill misses the extra shot but Badgers miss their next possession 9:30 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:58 
7:58
Prahalis makes a 3 and OSU takes its first lead since 2-0. UW calls a 30-second timeout.
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:58 
7:59
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
somebody stop her, please
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:59 lites
7:59
Which one? Prahalis or Lavender? A great duo!
Saturday March 6, 2010 7:59 
8:00
Karel ties the game with a pull-up and the Badgers get the steal. Lin misses a 14 footer so back to Ohio State.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:00 
8:00
Rae Lin picks up her fourth foul again, trying to defend Prahalis. OSU in the double bonus and Prahalis will shoot two. She makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:00 
8:01
Prahalis makes both and OSU up 64-62 with 8:20 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:01 
8:01
Jade misses the 3 and OSU rebound out of bounds. ThBuckeye fans are really getting loud.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:01 
8:01
[Comment From biggest fanbiggest fan: ] 
Come onnnnnnn Bucky!!
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:01 biggest fan
8:02
Lin picks up her third foul and Lavender will shoot two after this media timeout.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:02 
8:02
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
Prahalis is hurting us much more than Lavender lately
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:02 lites
8:03
Prahalis and Lavender both have 22 points while Alyssa has 25 points, which ties her career high.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:03 
8:03
Prahalis really makes the OSU offense run with her passing. She just has a great eye on the court.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:03 
8:03
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
We need to settle down and make a run of our own now
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:03 kinta
8:03
I agree. Ohio State seems to be controlling the tempo lately.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:03 
8:04
The Buckeyes have outscored us 27-21 in this half.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:04 
8:04
[Comment From timtim: ] 
seems to me that prahalis and lavender is getting away with everything
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:04 tim
8:04
[Comment From bashm8bashm8: ] 
All Ohio State has to do is penetrate a little and the refs will call a foul.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:04 bashm8
8:04
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Sammy is just a baller, plain and simple. The kind of kid you hate to play against but would love to have on your team.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:04 Badger in MN
8:05
Lavender makes the first and misses the second. OSU 65, UW 62 with 7:40 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:05 
8:05
Jade connects and UW down by one - 65-64 with 7:15 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:05 
8:06
Schulze's shot goes in and out and UW rebound. 6:45 to play. Karel hits for 3. She now has 28 points and Badgers lead 67-65 with 6:30 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:06 
8:07
Anya tries to block Hill and is called for her fourth foul. Hill makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:07 
8:07
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Way to answer, Bucky!
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:07 Badger in MN
8:07
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
another foul on us come on
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:07 kinta
8:07
Hill makes both and we're tied again at 67 with 6:20 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:07 
8:07
Teah misses the jumper and OSU rebound.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:07 
8:08
Karel gets the steal. She misses the layup but is fouled by Schulze, her fourth, team eighth. Karel will shoot two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:08 
8:08
Alyssa makes both. Badgers up 69-67 with 5:55 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:08 
8:09
Tara can't grab the rebound and she fouls Johnson,, who will shoot two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:09 
8:10
Johnson makes both and tied game at 69 with 5:30 to play. OSU is 25-29 from the free throw line. UW turnover.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:10 
8:10
Teah gets the steal and tries to drive but misses. Back to OSU with 4:45 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:10 
8:11
[Comment From Ed from SCEd from SC: ] 
What a game by Alyssa Karel. What a phenomenal player! Glad she'sa Badger!
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:11 Ed from SC
8:11
Teah called for a foul on what should have been a jump ball. Prahalis makes both and OSU back up by two, 71-69 with 4:20 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:11 
8:12
AND ONE FOR TEAH!
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:12 
8:12
Gant is fouled by Walker. Gant converts and UW up 72-71 with 4:10 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:12 
8:13
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
What are the team fouls this half?
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:13 Badger in MN
8:14
Wisconsin has been called for 13 fouls and Ohio State for nine fouls.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:14 
8:14
[Comment From bashm8bashm8: ] 
Ohio State just shots free throws. I don't think they have made a basket for a long time.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:14 bashm8
8:14
The Buckeyes are 27-31 for the game and 19-21 for the half from the line.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:14 
8:14
[Comment From BusterBuster: ] 
Who is in foul trouble?
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:14 Buster
8:15
D'Alie and Covington have four. Schulze for OSU has four.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:15 
8:15
Lavender will shoot two.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:15 
8:15
Lavender makes both. OSU up 73-72 with 3:49 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:15 
8:16
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
Alyssa 5 points from tourney record
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:16 lites
8:16
Teah misses the shot clock is running down and OSU rebounds. They slow it down on offense.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:16 
8:17
3:00 on the clock and Badgers get the ball back.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:17 
8:17
Rae misses and OSU rebounds again. Wisconsin looks a little forced on offense. Lavender puts the Buckeyes up 75-72 with 2:21 to play on that jumper.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:17 
8:19
Tara misses a 3 - again UW is not getting open and forcing last-second shots.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:19 
8:19
UW foul on D'Alie - her fifth. Badgers wanted a travel called on Prahalis.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:19 
8:20
Prahalis makes the free throw and OSU is up 78-72 with 1:35 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:20 
8:20
Prahalis fouls Karel and she'll shoot two with 1:34 left.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:20 
8:21
Alyssa makes the first and misses the second. OSU rebound.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:21 
8:21
Wurtz called for a foul. 1:12 to play.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:21 
8:22
Badgers call a 30-second timeout and Hill will shoot two. OSU is 30-34 from the line this game. The Badgers are just 14-19.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:22 
8:23
Hill makes both and OSU leads 80-73 with 1:10 remaining.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:23 
8:23
Tara misses the layin and OSU rebounds. Karel fouls with 53.8 on the clock.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:23 
8:23
Prahalis shoots two and makes the first.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:23 
8:23
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
Terrible reffing, really cost us a shot.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:23 Jesse
8:23
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
30-14 from the line. There's the story. Happens too often against OSU for everyone.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:23 Badger in MN
8:24
Prahalis makes both and OSU leads 82-73 with 43 seconds left.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:24 
8:24
The Badgers miss underneath.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:24 
8:24
[Comment From liteslites: ] 
too bad - great game, and I sorta feel they got screwed by the refs, but a nice effort
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:24 lites
8:24
[Comment From jimjim: ] 
fooey
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:24 jim
8:25
OSU misses and gets the offensive board. That will be it.

Final Ohio State 82, Wisconsin 73

Ohio State will play Iowa tomorrow in the championship game at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:25 
8:25
[Comment From Badger in MNBadger in MN: ] 
Badgers gave it a great go. Good luck in the NCAAs. Go Iowa vs. OSU.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:25 Badger in MN
8:26
Thanks for a great blog tonight!
Karel finishes with a career-high 31 points on 10-15 shooting.
Prahalis scores 29 points and Lavender adds 37 points. Hill had 14 for the Buckeyes.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:26 
8:26
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
that's really unfortunate for the badgers
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:26 kinta
8:26
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
but hey we got the NCAA's coming up
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:26 kinta
8:27
Zastrow added 14 points and Gant 12. D'Alie had a team-high seven rebounds.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:27 
8:27
Thanks again for a great blog. Good night.
Saturday March 6, 2010 8:27 
8:27
 

 
 
 

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