Archived Blog: Badger women's basketball vs. UW-Superior

By Tam Flarup on November 7, 2010 3:38 PM | No TrackBacks
The Badgers completed the exhibition season with a 77-40 win over UW-Superior Sunday at the Kohl Center.
 UW Women's basketball vs. UW-Superio(11/07/2010) 
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Hello everyone and welcome courtside for the season opener of the UW women's basketball team. The Badgers will face UW-Superior in a second exhibition game today starting at 1 p.m. CT. The game will be live streamed on insideBadgerSports.com or you can follow along on this interactive live blog or through gametracker.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:38 
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I am Tam Flarup and I will serve as your blog host this season for all home events. I am the former athletic communications contact for women's basketball, and although now three years removed, still enjoy following the players. This senior class were freshmen in my last year of covering the team and it has been fun to see their progress.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:38 
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Sunday November 7, 2010 12:39 
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I always like to run a little setting photo of me as a point of reference. Be sure and send in your comments or questions at any time and I will be glad to address them.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:39 
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The Badgers began the season last Thursday with an exhibition 83-52 win over Winona State. Senior Tara Steinbauer led the Badgers with a double double scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Newcomer Morgan Paige (Mo for short) had a terrific college debut scoring 12 points in 24 minutes. Lin Zastrow and Taylor Wurtz both added 10 points.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:45 
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Today the Badgers will be without the services of leading scorer Alyssa Karel who turned up lame right before the half in the first exhibition. The diagnosis is a cartilage defect in the left kjnee and she is expected to miss several games including the season opener next Friday at St. Louis. She is in street clothes and using crutches today.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:47 
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Making UW even thinner at guard is sophomore transfer Tiera Stephen who is out with a concussion. With the graduation of four-year starter Rae Lin D'Alie the point guard position was a question mark this season. The injury situation is demanding point guard be played by committee. With Karel out, Taylor Wurtz, Mo Paige and senior Emily Neal will all be counted on today to play the point.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:51 
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Fans at today's event will receive a 2010-11 Wisconsin women's basketball team poster courtesy of Palermo's, while supplies last. Stick around after the game for an opportunity to get autographs and photos with your favorite Badger women's basketball players and coaches.
Sunday November 7, 2010 12:59 
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Here are a couple of important notes on the Badgers. Senior Alyssa Karel was named a preseason All-Big Ten pick by league media. Karel, a 5-7 guard, was a unanimous second-team All-Big Ten pick last season. She led the Badgers and ranked 11th in the Big Ten with 14.3 points per game. Karel was the UW's leading scorer in 18 games, scoring in double figures in 26 of 32 games. The St. Paul, Minn., native scored a career-high 31 points in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals against No. 10 Ohio State.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00 
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Wisconsin was not picked as one of the top-three teams in the preseason coaches or media polls.
Reigning Big Ten champion Ohio State is picked to win its seventh-straight Big Ten title while Iowa, which tied for third with the Badgers last season, was picked second in both polls. Michigan State was third in the coaches poll while the Spartans and Purdue tied for third in the media poll.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00 
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The Badgers receives votes in the preseason Associated Press poll released Oct. 29. UW picks up eight votes in the poll and is tied for 37th in the preseason rankings. Wisconsin has not been ranked or received votes on the preseason poll since the 2000-01 season, when it entered the year ranked 18th.
In 2009-10, the Badgers received votes in the AP poll for nine weeks, including the final ranking.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:00 
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I will be back in a few minutes with more preseason info prior to today's tip. Remember you can ask questions or make comments on this blog so fire away!
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:01 
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
how do peope get pickes as an all big-ten
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:10 Guest
1:10
The media and the coaches vote on All-Big Ten.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:10 
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UW-Superior plays in the WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). They had an 8-17 record a year ago and their three wins in the WIAC were the most since 2003-04. They return 11 players from a year ago.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:11 
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UW's season opener is at St. Louis Nov. 12. The home opener is Sunday, Nov. 14 at noon with William and Mary. The Badgers face four preseason top-25 teams in 2010-11. Duke, which Wisconsin takes on the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Dec. 2 in the Kohl Center, is ranked sixth. Three Big Ten teams are ranked in the top 25 led by No. 7 Ohio State. Iowa and Michigan State are ranked 22nd and 25th, respectively.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:12 
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Wisconsin is coming off one of it's best seasons in years with a third place Big Ten finish and 21-11 record. The program had its first NCAA bid since 2001 and bowed out in the first round. The team is dedicated to a return to the NCAAs and a longer stay this season.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:12 
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Defense has been the hallmark of the Badger program the last few years. UW ranked 24th nationally in scoring defense last season allowing just 56.2 points per game. UW held Winona State to 53 points and just 35 percent shooting on Thursday.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:13 
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Fans interested in following the women's team on social media this season be sure and book mark all these links

Twitter http://twitter.com/BadgerWBBall
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WisconsinWomensBasketball
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:14 
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Follow GameTrack in today's game at this link
http://www.uwbadgers.com/gametracker/launch/gt_wbaskbl.html?event=933729&school=wis&sport=wbaskbl&camefrom=&startschool=&
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:16 
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We are 12 minutes out from the National Anthem and intros. The band is in full swing. A nice contingent today for what will be one of the last terrific days in Madison. Predictions are for 60 degrees and bright sunshine.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:17 
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Starters for today's game:
UW: Jade Davis, Taylor Wurtz and Morgan Paige at guard; Lin Zastrow and Tara Steinbauer at forward.

UW-Superior:
Kailie McDonald, Connie Urmanski at guard; Bri Davis, Kelsey Thingvold and Hailey Hart at forward

10 minutes to the anthem.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:20 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
I am super bummed that Alyssa is going to miss a few games :(
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:20 AlyssaKarelFan
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When she went off the court, it looked like it was going to be serious. Luckily the prognosis is full recovery in a few weeks. I am a fan of hers too!
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:20 
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[Comment From MarieMarie: ] 
I Agree!
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:21 Marie
1:22
The crowd was spotty Thursday, but it is filling in today. Although I am sure a lot of people are home raking leaves with the nice temps and since this is an exhibition game.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:22 
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The players have cleared the floor for their last coaching session. The spirit squad is in the wings waiting for the team to rush out onto the floor with their flags flying. I love that!
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:24 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
is st.louis going to be on big ten network?
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:24 AlyssaKarelFan
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No, since the game is at St. Louis, it will not be on BTN nor will it be streamed by St. Louis. You can follow it on radio at insidebadgersports.com with Mike Heller or on gametracker.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:26 
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
For the home opening game, would ther be any extra charges for tickets?
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:26 Guest
1:27
All single game tickets are $7. You can purchase reserve $7 in advance or they are general admission at the door. There are a number of group tickets packages available. Check out all the option here:
http://www.uwbadgers.com/tickets/wbb-tickets.html

Sunday November 7, 2010 1:27 
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The teams are taking their last practice shots. We are 1:33 to the anthem.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:28 
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[Comment From Rich badgerRich badger: ] 
do you know if the team poster will be out at later game could not make today game???
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:29 Rich badger
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If there are any left over they will be placed at the welcome center at the Kohl Center. Enter gate B. Check first by calling Kohl Center at (608) 263-KOHL (5645) .
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:33 
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The anthem is over. The place is dark. Intros taking place now.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:33 
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Today is Taylor Wurtz first start as well as newcomer Morgan Paige. Must be thrilling for them.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:34 
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Badgers easily get the tip with the 6-4 Zastrow jumping. There are only two people over six feet on the Superior team, so the Badgers should have a rebounding advantage today.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:37 
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First bucket was scored by Bucky. Zastrow and Mo Paige has followed. UW leads 4-0.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:37 
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Zastrow making hay underneath. That shot will be there all day. Badgers playing player-to-player defense and Tara picks up a foul trailing her player.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:38 
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Zastrow fouls. Yellowjackets are attacking and Badgers are reaching. Supeior missed both free throws.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:39 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
how long does girl practice everyday?
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:39 AlyssaKarelFan
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They practice two ours daily and have one day off a week.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:39 
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Jade Davis comes off a screen on top and hits a two. Badgers leading 8-0.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:41 
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Steinbauer makes it 10-0 with two free throws. She takes a seat and Emily Neal, Ashley Thomas enter the game. Wurtz is playing the point. Zastrow inside again. 12-0 Badgers.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:42 
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Badgers height is obviously bothering the shots of the Yellowjackets. Superior also has committed 3 turnovers to Wisconsin's 0. Badger's have tipped a lot of passes and shots. at the first media timeout its:
Badgers 14, UW-Superior 0
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:44 
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Zastrow already has 8 points. She is taking a seat as Anya Covington takes a turn underneath. Also on the court are Wurtz, Neal, Thomas and Jade Davis.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:45 
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UW-Superior first basket at 13:49, a three-pointer at the buzzer by Connie Urmanski. UW 16, Superior 3
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:47 
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The 6-4 freshman Cassie Rochel is in for the Badgers. She hit some good free throws the other night but has yet to score a basket in college.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:49 
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Three freshman are on the floor right now. Joining Rochel are Morgan Paige and Jada Buggs. Superior hit another 3.
Badgers 18, UW Superior 6 with 11:36 left in the first.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:50 
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First platoon back in with Steinbauer, Zastrow inside, Wurtz and Davis and Buggs at guard.
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:54 
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Wurtz lays it in on a fast break and is fouled. She misses the freebie. Badgers 20, Superior 6
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:55 
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Superior hits and their coach calls timeout with 8:48 left in the half.
Badgers 20, Superior 8
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:56 
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Davis in for Buggs and Anya replaces Tara Steinbauer. Her leg is really heavily wrapped. She was keeping warm on the bike between playing stints.
Under 8 media timeout (7:57)
Badgers 22, Yellowjackets 11
Sunday November 7, 2010 1:59 
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Anya scores her two in a row. Anyone under the basket is in great position to score with the nice feeds from the guards. Zastrow just takes advantage as the Badgers have run off 8 points in a row.
Badgers 30, Yellowjackets 11 (6:08)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:04 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
very impressed with free throw percentage
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:04 AlyssaKarelFan
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The Badgers are currently 6-7 from the line for 85 percdent. They finished 20-26 for 76 percent in the first exhibition.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:05 
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Tara misses both free throws. As soon as we mention free throw percentage they always start missing. sorry tara!
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:07 
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Everyone getting lots of P-time today (playing time). Lisa Stone has consistently shuffled players every few minutes. Last media timeout (3:48)
Badgers 30, Yellow jackets 14
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:09 
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Emily Neal with a no look pass to Zastrow underneath and she leads all scoring with 10 points.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:12 
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I was reading in the WIAC notes that two of the Yellowjackets three wins were on the road last season. The road wins at UW-River Falls snapped a 40-game conference road losing streak. It is hard to evaluate them because they are so much shorter than the Badgers and so much different than the teams we typically face. I hope they have continued success this sesaon however.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:14 
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One minute to play in the first half.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:17 
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Badger fouls have put the Yellowjackets to the line where they are 3-7 for just 42 percent.
Wurtz hits and its Badgers 38, Superior 17
HALFTIME
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:18 
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Halftime Score: Badgers 38, Superior 17
Badgers: 15-25 fg (60.0%); 0-2 3pt (0.0%); 8-11 ft (72.7%); 20 reb; 8 asst; 9 TO; 3 Blk; 3 stl
Leading scorer: Lin Zastrow 12; Leading Rebounder: Zastrow 4

Superior: 5-27 fg (18.5%); 4-13 3pt. (30.8%); 3-7 ft (42.9%); 14 reb; 3 asst; 11 TO; 2 Blk; 5 stl.
Leading scorer: Connie Urmanski 10; Leading rebounder: Haily Hart 3

HALFLTIME
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:22 
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[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ] 
Are we looking better than Thursday or as good?
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:22 Tim Rogers
2:23
We have so much height advantage in this game they have just been feeding the post and scoring. Not much to evaluate since their is so little resistance. Their isn't much continuity either with the players shuttling in and out so frequently which has also contributed to our nine first half TOS.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:23 
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[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ] 
Any thought on how we will fare at the tourney over Thanksgiving? Anyway to draw much judgement yet?
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:31 Tim Rogers
2:33
The tournament will be interesting with two Big Ten teams playing so there won't be a championship game necessarily. BYU was 23-10 last season and advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals. St. Mary's was 21-10 in 2009-10 and lost in the first round of the WNIT tournament. The Badgers have had a lot of success over Thanksgiving the last two years, winning the Paradise Jam two years ago and the Oregon Invitational last year.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:33 
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Band is doing its hot time in the old town tonight number and we are ready for second half action
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:35 
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The lions share of the minutes in the first half went to Taylor Wurtz with 16. Jade Davis had 14, Morgan Paige had 13, and Liz Zastrow had 10. All the other 'bigs' had 9
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:37 
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Davis hits 3 ptr from the corner in front of the bench and gets her teammates pats as she runs past.
Badgers 41, Yellow jackets 17 (18:33)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:38 
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Superior called a quick timeout after a made shot so its Badgers 41, Superior 19 (18:10)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:41 
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Tara hits inside for her 10th point. The 'bigs' are a combine 11-14 from the field as the Badgers are shooting 56 percent for the game. In the first half the Badgers shot 60 percent (15-25)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:43 
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The under 16 timeout (15:50)
Badgers 45, Superior 21
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:44 
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Superior just hit 5 points in a row, a mild run and their bench is excited. Caused Lisa Stone to take a 30 second timeout.
Badgers 45, Superior 265 (14:41)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:47 
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I am looking around the crowd and it is hard to stay enthused today with a rout of this magnitude going on. But the fans are still staying.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:47 
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Anya Covington had a nice move to the rim and was fouled. She hit two-of-two free throws and the Badgers are 10-13 from the line (76.9 percent).
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:50 
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Morgan Paige continues to impress as she hits a 3-ptr. She has good speed and her line is terrific today hitting 2-of-2 from the field; 2 rebs; 1 asst, 1 to, 1 block, 1 steal and 19 minutes.
Badgers 50, Superior 26 (12:41 left in the game)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:52 
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I said the Badgers would have a rebounding advantage today because of their height. And they have almost doubled up Superior on the boards with 31 rebounds to 17.
Jade Davis hits a 3 ptr to complete a 6-0 run. The last 3 buckets have been 3ptrs.
Badgers 56, Superior 26 (11:44 left in the game)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:54 
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[Comment From Kathy from UWSuperiorKathy from UWSuperior: ] 
Who are the walk-ons for UW Badgers this year and have they played today?
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:56 Kathy from UWSuperior
2:57
There are no walkons this year. Everyone who can play has played. Alyssa Karel and Tiera Stephen (who transferred from Louisville and sat out last year) are both injured.
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:57 
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Superio hit another 3 ptr and is 6-of-p7 from beyond the arc for a very respectable 35.7 percent.
Badgers 56, Superior 29 (10:40)
Sunday November 7, 2010 2:58 
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Cassie Rochel gets her first bucket underneath. She is a long and lean post player with a seven-foot reach.
Badgers 58, Supeior 31 (9:02)
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:00 
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Whooooaaaaaa. That was a bad free throw miss by Anya. Totalyly missed the rim even. But she hit the second.
Badgers 59, Superior 31 (8:34 left in the game)
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:01 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
What type of injury does tiera have?
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:01 AlyssaKarelFan
3:02
Tierra has a mild concussion suffered last week in practice. The doctors have a protocol they follow before players are allowed back and she is out for an undertermined amount of time until she meets their protocol.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:02 
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I am anxious to see Tierra play. She was a member of the Louisville team that went to the 2009 NCAA women's final four.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:03 
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Superior will be at the line when players return from the under 8 media timeout.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:04 
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Space Badgers! I love that tune!~
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:05 
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Superior made a 3 ptr before the timeout and added a free throw.
Badgers 59, Superior 35 (7:17 left in the game)
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:06 
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Who will be the leading scorer for the Badgers this year?
Alyssa Karel
 ( 60% )
Tara Steinbauer
 ( 40% )
Liz Zastrow
 ( 0% )
Taylor Wurtz
 ( 0% )
Someone else
 ( 0% )

Sunday November 7, 2010 3:07 
3:08
Steinbauer has tied Zastrow for leading scorer with 12 points and both have six rebounds to lead the team.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:08 
3:10
Just discovered the stats are not updating so Tara Steinbauer really has more like 16 points and is the leader.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:10 
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The stats have not been updated since 7:29 left to go in the game in case you are trying to follow GameTracker. Those would also be affected by this glitch.
Time out on the floor (3:53)
UW 65, Superior 38
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:12 
3:12
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Just got in. How is Ashley Thomas looking thus far?
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:12 Chaffon
3:13
Ashley has had some11 minutes of P time today (stats are not updating after 7:29 left in the game).
She is 0-2 from the floor, has a rebound, one assist and one steal. The 'bigs' have really been shuttling in and out today.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:13 
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Jada Buggs gets her first collegiate bucket. Even though exhibitions don't count for points or records, it's always fun to have everyone get their first score.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:14 
3:15
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Thank you.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:15 Chaffon
3:15
Ashley Thomas returns to the lineup for the final 2:58.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:15 
3:17
Ashley THomas hits a jumper from the corner.
Badgers 69, Superior 40 (1:49 left in the game)
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:17 
3:17
[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
What happened to Jamie Russel?
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:17 AlyssaKarelFan
3:18
Jamie transferred to another school at the end of last year. She is at Illinois State
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:18 
3:19
Rochel inside on a nice feed from Thomas.
Badgers 75, Supeior 40 (44 seconds)
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:19 
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Badgers holding for last shot.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:19 
3:19
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
YES! GO Ashley! As you can tell she's one of my fav Badgers along with Tara, Alyssa and Lin.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:19 Chaffon
3:20
Buggs got a rebound and no look past to Rochel as the Badgers win 77-40.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:20 
3:20
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Congrats Badgers!
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:20 Chaffon
3:23
Thanks everyone for participating in the blog. When i get a box score I will put up the finals stats.

In the meantime, tune into insidebadgersports.com for Lisa Stone's post game news conference video streamed live and FREE.

Sunday November 7, 2010 3:23 
3:30
FINAL: Badgers 77, UW-Superior 40

Badgers: 30-58 fg (51.7%); 4--17 3pt (23.5%); 13-17 ft (76.5%); 48 reb; 20 asst; 16 TO; 3 Blk; 5 Stl
Leading scorer: Tara Steinbauer 18; Leading rebounder: Steinbauer 9

UW-Superior: 14-55 fg (25.5%); 7-23 3pt (30.4%); 5-14 ft (35.7%); 27 reb; 9 asst; 16 TO; 4 Blk; 8 stl
Leading Scorer: COnnie Urmanski 14; Leading rebounder: 3 with 5

FINAL: Badgers 77, UW-Superior 40

See you next Sunday, Nov. 14 for a noon game at the home opener with William and Mary.
Sunday November 7, 2010 3:30 
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