Women's Basketball Gameday Blog vs. Purdue

Please join Diane Nordstrom of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications Office as she chronicles all of the action from tonight's Big Ten Conference Tournament quarterfinal game. Fourth-seeded Wisconsin (20-9, 10-8) takes on fifth-seeded Purdue (14-15, 9-9) at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET at Conseco Fieldhouse.
 Live Gameday Blog: Women's Basketball vs. Purdue(03/05/2010) 
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Welcome to Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the 2010 Big Ten Conference Tournament. We currently have 1:24 left in the Ohio State vs. Illinois game with Ohio State leading 59-51. The Wisconsin vs. Purdue game will start 25 minutes after the end of this game.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:36 
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It's been a long day today for the Badgers. We were at Conseco for shootaround at 9 a.m. this morning and will play shortly. For those of you who missed today's other results, Michigan State defeated Michigan and Iowa defeated Penn State. The Spartans and Hawkeyes will play tomorrow in the semifinals at 5 p.m. ET.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:38 
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Here is what Conseco looked liked this morning during the Badgers' shootaround.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:39 
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Here is the exterior of the arena, which is the home of the Indiana Pacers.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:39 
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Looks like OSU is going to win this game - the Buckeyes are currently up 63-53 with only 26 seconds to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:40 
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In tonight's battle between Purdue and Wisconsin, it will definitely be a defensive battle as the two teams rank among the lowest in the league in scoring defense. The two teams split in their meetings this season with the Badgers winning 64-51 in Madison and the Boilermakers winning 58-56 in West Lafayette.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:41 
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Wisconsin and Purdue have met three other times in the Big Ten Tournament with the Boilermakers winning all three games. The Badgers lost to third-seeded Purdue last season. Wisconsin also lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals in 2007 and 2000.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:43 
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[Comment From eau claire faneau claire fan: ] 
Just want to say thanks for the blogs this year, haven't missed a one or watching a game online. I run both at the same time. Thanks much you do a great job.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:50 eau claire fan
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Glad you enjoy them!
Friday March 5, 2010 6:50 
6:52
The UW band just showed up and I'm sure Bucky and the cheerleaders will be here as well.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:52 
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Purdue is led by sophomore Brittany Rayburn, who averages 14.6 points per game. She also shoots 82.2 percent from the free throw line.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:52 
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Freshman Sam Ostarello averages 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 points per game. Senior FahKara Malone adds 4.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:53 
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Senior Jodi Howell is a big 3-point shooting threat for Purdue. She shoot 41 percent from behind the arc, averaging 1.9 3s per game and 8.3 points per game.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:57 
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Bucky Badger and the UW cheerleaders are here! It's a game.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:58 
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We have quite a few fans in attendance, including some season ticket holders! This one is for you Tam.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:58 
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Wisconsin is led by junior Alyssa Karel, who averages 13.8 points per game. Senior Rae Lin D'Alie and junior Tara Steinbauer add 8.9 points per game.
Friday March 5, 2010 6:59 
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Steinbauer is the team's leading rebounder, averaging 6.4 boards per game. D'Alie is having a career season, averaging 4.8 rebounds per game. She also leads the Badgers with 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:00 
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The Badgers will need some big scoring off their bench tonight and they have it in freshman Taylor Wurtz and sophomore Anya Covington. Covington has been tremendous for the UW in the last three games, averaging 13.7 points and .80 rebounds per game over the stretch.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:01 
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The tournament tries to involve area school children by having them support a specific team. The Badgers had some great signs outside of their locker room this year.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:02 
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Coach Stone was also busy before the game tonight, doing an interview that will air during the pre-game show. Hope you're all tuning in!
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We're under seven minutes on the game clock and the Badgers are about ready to come back out on the court. There are only 25 minutes between games so the teams don't get to go through their usual warm-ups.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:04 
7:05
Here come the Badgers!
Friday March 5, 2010 7:05 
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Bucky is hamming it up for the TV camera! No surprise there.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:05 
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[Comment From amberamber: ] 
bucky give a thumbs up
Friday March 5, 2010 7:08 amber
7:08
Bucky is not shy I will say that!
Friday March 5, 2010 7:08 
7:09
This is the first time Wisconsin has received a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament since 1001 and for the first time under Coach Stone. Unfortunately, the Badgers are 0-3 when they have a first-round bye.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:09 
7:10
Purdue has quite a few fans here tonight but that's not too surprising since they are only about an hour down the road. Hopefully, the Badgers won't let their fans in the game.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:10 
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Time for the starting lineups. Purdue sends out Jodi Howell, Brittany Rayburn, FahKara Malone, Chelsea Jones and Alex Guyton.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:11 
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Wisconsin starts the same five as it has started all season - Tara Steinbauer, Rae Lin D'Alie, Teah Gant, Alyssa Karel and Lin Zastrow.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:12 
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[Comment From PaulPaul: ] 
Why is this tournament always in Indianapolis? It's too far away for most of us to go and seems to give Purdue and Indiana a big advantage.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:12 Paul
7:13
The Big Ten Conference bids the tournament out and Indy won it. They will host for two more years. There is talk of moving it to on-campus sites - not fair at all. Another idea is Chicago where the men's tournament used to be played. That would be much better for Wisconsin.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:13 
7:14
Have to say that our crowd is nice and loud. The band really helps - they are definitely louder than Purdue's band.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:14 
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Lin wins the tip as usual.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:14 
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Rae Lin gets us on the board first - hits a 3 from the left baseline!
Friday March 5, 2010 7:14 
7:15
Purdue misses on its first attempt and Rae Lin gets the board. Alyssa misses a 3 and Purdue tries to push the pace but UW stops them.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:15 
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Purdue misses again and Rae Lin grabs the board again. Tara gets a nice pass from Lin and makes her hook in the lane. Wisconsin 5, Purdue 0 with 18:10 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:15 
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Great defense by the Badgers but then Rae Lin gets stuck among three Purdue players. Purdue finally gets the board as Jones gets the offensive rebound and the put back.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:16 
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This time is was Tara passing to a wide-open Lin in the lane. Wisconsin leads 7-2 with 16:40 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:17 
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Tara hits from the baseline and makes it 9-2 Wisconsin with 16:05 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:18 
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Boilers miss again - they are only 1-7 from the field.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:18 
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[Comment From PaulPaul: ] 
Thank you for these terrific blogs all year. When the game is on 1070 it is impossible to hear it at night, so this is a great alternative.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:18 Paul
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We have our first media timeout with Wisconsin leading 9-2 with 15:46 to play in the half.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:19 
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Wisconsin is shooting 4-6 from the field (66.7%) and has five boards. Purdue is shooting 1-7 from the field (14.3%) and has three rebounds.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:19 
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Purdue's Guyton got called for a foul right before the time and KK Houser picks up a foul as well. The Badgers turn the ball over but Purdue misses from the field. Jade Davis checked in for Teah and Anya Covington is checking in for Tara.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:23 
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FahKara Malone fouled Alyssa on her drive and Karel made both free throws. She is down to seven points for 1,000.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:23 
7:24
Rae Lin picks up her first foul and Purdue turns the ball over.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:24 
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Lin misses on the drive and Badgers get the rebound as it goes out of bounds. New shot clock.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:24 
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Badgers lose the ball on the jump ball call.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:24 
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Rae Lin gets the steal and goes coast-to-coast for the layin. Wisconsin leads 13-2 with 13:59 to play in the half. Purdue calls a 30-second timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:25 
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Purdue misses again and Tara grabs the board. Alyssa is down to five points for 1,000!
Friday March 5, 2010 7:26 
7:27
Malone hits a 3-pointer to end Purdue's scoring drought but Rae Lin scores to even it out. Houser scores from behind the arc as Wsiconsin leads 18-8 with 12:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:27 
7:28
The Badgers missed and Purdue turns the ball over - their fourth TO.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:28 
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Turn and make it by Tara. Houser drives and is fouled by Rae Lin, her second personal foul, second team. Teah and Taylor Wurtz check in. Media timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:28 
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[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Is the game being broadcast on the BTN?
Friday March 5, 2010 7:28 Mike
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Yes, all games except Sunday's championship game are on the Network. That game will be on ESPN2.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:29 
7:31
UW is shooting 8-12 (66.7%), including 2-4 from 3-point range. PU is 4-12 (33.3%), including 2-3 from behind the arc. The Badgers have to step up their defense on those long shots.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:31 
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How far will the Badgers advance in the Big Ten Tournament?
Champions
 ( 36% )
Runners-up
 ( 27% )
Semifinals
 ( 36% )
Quarterfinals
 ( 0% )

Friday March 5, 2010 7:31 
7:32
KK Houser shoots one and makes it to convert on the old-fashioned three-point play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:32 
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Purdue foul on Guyton, her second, team fourth. Teah drives and scores. Wisconsin leads 22-11 with 10:50 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:32 
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Woods drives and scores off the bank shot. Purdue is pressing the Badgers full court.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:33 
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Badgers have missed twice but have gotten the offensive rebound out of bounds. Another Purdue foul, this time on Wilson, her first, team fifth.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:34 
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Teah drives again and scores. She is taking over with D'Alie on the bench with two fouls.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:34 
7:35
Purdue travels - its fifth turnover.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:35 
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Tara called for a travel despite the fact she was trying to call a timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:36 
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Purdue misses and Tara grabs her fourth rebound.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:36 
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Teah misses a nice jumper and Purdue pushes it up. Wood scores and Wisconsin leads 24-15 with 8:10 to play. Make that 26-15 as Tara scores but then Rayburn hits a 3. It's UW 26, PU 18 with 7:40 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:37 
7:38
Lin hits a nice jumper from the free throw line. Wisconsin up 28-18 with 7:20 in the half. Teah picks up her first foul, team third. Media timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:38 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
ok how many think this game will come down to a last second shot or over time?
Friday March 5, 2010 7:38 badgerball
7:39
Let's hope not. It hurts that Rae Lin is on the bench since she has been such a key player lately and we are not the same team without her. Purdue is 3-4 from 3-point range though it seems like more.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:39 
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The Badgers need to settle down and not let Purdue control the tempo. The Boilermakers are really looking to push the pace when they have the ball.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:40 
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[Comment From I.M. JustafanI.M. Justafan: ] 
sounds about right to me.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:40 I.M. Justafan
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Purdue's Jodi Howell will shoot two.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:41 
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Howell makes both. Wisconsin leads 28-20 with 7:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:41 
7:42
The Badgers turn the ball over put Purdue misses on the fastbreak layup. Taylor missed a 3 but Lin got the rebound then drove the baseline and scored!
Friday March 5, 2010 7:42 
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Some fast action there. Both teams missed on the fastbreaks but Anya made a nice move inside. Badgers lead 32-10 with 5:21 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:43 
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Way to take the charge Lin! Houser picks up her second foul, sixth team.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:44 
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Alyssa misses a 3 and Purdue throws it away while trying to push the pace. 4:50 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:44 
7:45
Taylor missed a 3 but Lin grabbed a big offensive board. Wisconsin missed again and Purdue grabs the board.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:45 
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Malone missed a long 3 and Alyssa grabs the board 3:40 in the half.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:45 
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From where I sit, it looks like the Badgers are getting hammered underneath. Wisconsin will have the ball under its own basket after this media timeout. 3:33 to play in the half.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:46 
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Wisconsin is down to 53.8% (14-26) while Purdue is shooting 36.8% (7-19). The Badgers have a HUGE advantage in rebounds 17-7.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:47 
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The Badgers miss as the shot clock ran down and Purdue got the rebound.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:48 
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Purdue missed on two attempts and Tara grabs her fifth rebound. 2:45 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:49 
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Teah dishes to Lin and she scores! Wisconsin 34, Purdue 20 with 2:27 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:49 
7:50
Purdue's Ostarello called for a moving screen. her first, team seventh.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:50 
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Lin hits Tara underneath. UW up 36-20, our biggest lead. Woods ends a five-minute drought for Purdue and hits a 3. UW 36, PU 23 with 1:25 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:51 
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Jade makes a great pass to a wide-open Teah, who converts! Purdue's Rayburn called for a foul, her first, team eighth.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:52 
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Lin missed the front-end of the 1-and-1 and Purdue grabs the board. The Boilers miss again and UW rebound. Jade hits from long 2-point range and then Rayburn makes a great save and hits Ostarello underneath. Wisconsin calls a 30-second timeout with :18.1 seconds on the clock. Badgers lead 40-25.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:53 
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While the officials are trying to figure out if Jade's shot is a 3 pointer (and it is!), here is program assistant Sabrina Siker running the boom camera at practice today.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:55 
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Badgers have the last shot.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:55 
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Teah misses and Purdue has the rebound out of bounds.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:56 
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Halftime: Wisconsin 41, Purdue 25
Friday March 5, 2010 7:56 
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Our halftime entertainment is jump ropers! Cool.
Friday March 5, 2010 7:57 
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Halftime stats:
FG% - Wisconsin 52.9% (18-34); Purdue 33.3% (9-27)
3 FG% - Wisconsin 37.5% (3-8); Purdue 40% (4-10)
FT - Wisconsin 66.7% (2-3); Purdue 100% (3-3)
Rebounds - Wisconsin 19; Purdue 11
Friday March 5, 2010 7:59 
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Assists - Wisconsin 11; Purdue 5
Steals - Wisconsin 5; Purdue 4
Fouls - Wisconsin 3; Purdue 8
Turnovers - Wisconsin 6; Purdue 9
Friday March 5, 2010 8:00 
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Leading scorers:
Wisconsin - Steinbauer 10, D'Alie 8, Zastrow
Purdue - Woods 7, Houser 6

Leading rebounders:
Wisconsin -Steinbauer 6, Zastrow 4
Purdue - Wilson 3
Friday March 5, 2010 8:03 
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Fouls
Wisconsin - D'Alie 2
Purdue - Houser 2, Guyton 2
Friday March 5, 2010 8:04 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
over at the hockey rink badgers up 2-1 after 1 period
Friday March 5, 2010 8:04 badgerball
8:08
Both teams are back out on the court with 4:00 left in the half.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:08 
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UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez and his wife Cindy made the trip and are sitting right behind me in the upper press row. Glad to see they're here cheering on the Badgers!
Friday March 5, 2010 8:09 
8:11
Time for the second half. Let's keep up the intensity Badgers and not let Purdue back in the game!
Friday March 5, 2010 8:11 
8:12
Wisconsin has the ball to start the half.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:12 
8:14
Teah drove and was blocked but then the Badgers got the steal. Lin drove and missed so back to Purdue.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:14 
8:15
Purdue turns the ball over and Alyssa scores on the fastbreak. She's down to three points. Rayburn hits for a deep two and Wisconsin travels. 18:10 to play in the half with UW up 43-27.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:15 
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[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
yes let hope the right badger team came and no the one that lets the other team back in go badgers
Friday March 5, 2010 8:15 badgerball
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Purdue misses and Rae Lin grabs the board.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:15 
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Rae Lin with the pull-up puts wisconsin up 45-27 with 17:25 to play - our biggest lead. Purdue turns the ball over again - their 12th.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:16 
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Badgers have the next turnover and Purdue shoots the airball. 16:50 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:16 
8:17
Rae Lin hits for 3!!! Badgers up 48-27 with 16;30 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:17 
8:17
Rae Lin picks up her third foul, first team.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:17 
8:19
Purdue misses and Tara grabs her seventh rebound. Lin makes a great move but misses on the reverse layup. Alyssa is called for her first foul, second team before the media timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:19 
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Wisconsin is shooting 50% (3-6) for the half while Purdue is 25% (1-4). Purdue has three turnovers this half.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:19 
8:21
Malone will shoot two free throws.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:21 
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Malone makes both and the Badgers turn the ball over with 15:40 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:21 
8:22
Purdue had way too many offensive rebounds and attempts. Lin is called for her first foul, third team. Wilson shoots two and misses the first.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:22 
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She makes the second. Wisconsin leads 48-30 with 15:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:22 
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Teah was hacked on that attempt and no foul was called.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:23 
8:24
Purdue scores and cuts the lead to 48-32 with 14:49 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:24 
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[Comment From PaulPaul: ] 
Are these the same officials which were at Purdue? They seem to be having some of the same problems.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:24 Paul
8:24
The officials are Mark Zentz, Cameron Inouye and Dave Stewart. We've seen Inouye and Stewart quite a bit this season. I think she may have been a Purdue.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:24 
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[Comment From gramma badgergramma badger: ] 
will the women play again tomorrow, win or lose?
Friday March 5, 2010 8:25 gramma badger
8:26
You have to win in order to play tomorrow. The winner of this game will play top-seeded Ohio State.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:26 
8:27
Badgers miss and get the rebound. Tara misses on a nice inside look and Purdue gets the rebound on the jump ball.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:27 
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Purdue misses a 3 then Wilson gets the offensive rebound and scores. UW 48, PU 34 with 13:30 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:27 
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Lin makes a nice move inside to score, Purdue misses then the Badgers turn the ball over. We have 13:00 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:28 
8:29
Malone scores off the screen. Wisconsin 50, Purdue 36 with 12:45 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:29 
8:30
Alyssa hits a 3 and 1,000 points with 12:31 to play! She adds another bucket to put UW up 55-36 with 11:55 to play. Media timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:30 
8:31
Wisconsin shooting 52.2% (24-46) for the game while Purdue hitting 32.5% (13-40). The Badgers have been dishing the ball off well - UW has 13 assists.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:31 
8:33
Badgers turn the ball over - their 11th TO.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:33 
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Rayburn drives and is fouled by Karel, her second, team fourth. Rayburn will shoot two with 11:15 on the clock.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:33 
8:34
Rayburn makes both to make it 55-38.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:34 
8:35
Taylor has found her shot! She makes a 3 to put Uw up 58-38 with 10:35 to play. Ostarello scores underneath as the Badgers are now up 58-40.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:35 
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Badgers miss but get the offensive rebound.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:35 
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Anya drives and scores big! 60-40 with 9:35 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:35 
8:36
Anya called for a foul, her first, team fifth.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:36 
8:36
Purdue called for an offensive foul on the rebound. Jones picks up her first, team first this half.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:36 
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[Comment From BusterBuster: ] 
Who is on the floor?
Friday March 5, 2010 8:36 Buster
8:36
Rae Lin, Teah, Anya, Taylor and Tara
Friday March 5, 2010 8:36 
8:37
Rae Lin misses and the Badgers lose the ball out of bounds. Purdue calls a 30-second timeout with 9:06 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:37 
8:38
Malone drives and scores on the layin. 8:45 to play. Taylor hits another 3 and Wisconsin leads 63-42 with 8:34 to play - ties our largest lead of the game.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:38 
8:39
Purdue turned the ball over so back to the Badgers. But Wisconsin turns it over as well. Rayburn scores on the drive. 63-44 with 8:03 to play. Purdue foul on Ostarello, her second, team second.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:39 
8:40
Badgers try to force the ball inside and jump ball called. Wisconsin will have the ball under its own bucket after this timeout.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:40 
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[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
Should be interesting tomorrow if we can play like this tomorrow and cut the turnovers down
Friday March 5, 2010 8:41 kinta
8:41
I agree. We have to take care of the ball better though Purdue does rank second in the Big Ten in steals per game.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:41 
8:43
Tara missed a 3 as the shot clock was running down and Purdue is really pushing the pace. Tara picks up her first foul, sixth team. Wilson will shoot two with 7:31 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:43 
8:43
Wilson makes the first and misses the second. Purdue gets the rebound and Tara fouls again. Guyton will shoot two.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:43 
8:44
Guyton makes the first and the second. UW 63, PU 47 with 7:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:44 
8:44
Anya tries to make a move and is fouled by Guyton, her third, team third. Anya will shoot two.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:44 
8:45
Purdue calls a tiemout with 7:10 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:45 
8:45
Purdue is on a 6-0 run right now.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:45 
8:46
Anya ends the run by Purdue with a make and a miss. 64-47 with 7:00 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:46 
8:46
Purdue misses a 3 and Teah grabs a great rebound.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:46 
8:47
Anya drives again and is fouled by Guyton, her fourth, team fourth. UW ball under its own bucket.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:47 
8:48
Teah misses a long shot and Purdue pushes it up. Howell misses a 3. We have 6:04 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:48 
8:49
Purdue foul on Woods, her first, team fifth.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:49 
8:49
Anya makes and incredible play there and Badgers get the ball back on the turnover. 66-47 with 5:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:49 
8:49
Malone picks up her second foul, team sixth.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:49 
8:50
Malone picks up her third foul, team seventh. Rae Lin will shoot the bonus. Both teams are in the bonus.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:50 
8:51
Anya picks up her second foul, eighth team on the rebound. Howell shooting the bonus.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:51 
8:51
Howell misses the first but Purdue gets the rebound out of bounds. 5:09 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:51 
8:52
Teah drives and is fouled by Woods, her first. Teah shooting bonus.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:52 
8:52
Teah makes both to put Badgers up 68-47 with 4:45 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:52 
8:52
Malone drives and is blocked by Teah. 4:44 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:52 
8:53
Ostarello drives the baseline and scores. UW 68, PU 49 with 4:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:53 
8:54
Rae dishes to Tara but she misses on the turnaround. Purdue misses the 3 and Teah runs down the rebound. 3:45 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:54 
8:54
Rae tried to pass to Lin but lost the ball out of bounds. Purdue ball under the UW bucket after this media timeout. 3:34 to play and Wisconsin leads 68-49.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:54 
8:54
[Comment From badgerballbadgerball: ] 
who sitting on the bench and not dressed for the game and why?
Friday March 5, 2010 8:54 badgerball
8:55
The only player not dressed is Alana Trotter and she has not played all year due to back issues.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:55 
8:55
Wisconsin is shooting 50.9% (28-55) for the game while Purdue is just 34.7% (17-49). The Boilers are 0-7 from 3-point range this half.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:55 
8:56
[Comment From kintakinta: ] 
time to rest the starters now diane
Friday March 5, 2010 8:56 kinta
8:56
I don't the coaches will do that yet but I'm sure we'll see quite a few players before this game is done.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:56 
8:57
Purdue misses a two pointer and Lin grabs the board. The Badgers slow down their offense.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:57 
8:58
Lin misses on a nice turnaround but I its more important to take time off the clock. Rae Lin got a nice pass from Wilson. 2:20 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:58 
8:59
Badgers miss and get the offensive board. Alyssa hits an incredible 3-pointer as shot clock was running down. 71-49 with 1:47 to play. Ashley Thomas, Emily Neal, Taylor Wurtz and Anya Covington check in. Only starter on the court is Rae Lin and Jamie Russell will check in for her.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:59 
8:59
Catie O'Leary is checking in for Anya.
Friday March 5, 2010 8:59 
9:00
Ashley scores on the turnaround. UW 73, PU 49 with 1:09 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:00 
9:01
Another Purdue turnover.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:01 
9:01
1:00 to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:01 
9:02
Badgers called for a travel. Aly Bucierka checks in for Taylor. All eligible players will have played tonight.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:02 
9:02
Ostarello shoots and is fouled by Catie. 19.8 seconds to play.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:02 
9:03
Ostarello makes both. 73-51.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:03 
9:03
The Badgers will run out the clock.
Final Wisconsin 73, Purdue 51.
Wisconsin will play Ohio State tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET in the semifinals.
Friday March 5, 2010 9:03 
9:04
Sorry but I have stuff to do but thanks for participating!
Friday March 5, 2010 9:04 
9:04