Archived Blog: Women's Basketball vs. BYU

By Allison Metcalf on November 27, 2010 12:03 AM

Allison Metcalf Chronicled all the action from the Wisconsin women's basketball team's game against BYU on Nov. 26, 2010.

Women's Basketball vs. BYU Gameday Blog

(11/26/2010)

6:36	Friday November 26, 2010 6:36

6:43

Brian Mason:

Welcome to the Wisconsin women's basketball vs. BYU Gameday Blog!

Friday November 26, 2010 6:43 Brian Mason

6:45

Allison Metcalf:

Above is a photo of the inside of the McKeon Pavilion at St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif. We are live for the Badgers' first game of the Concord-Hilton Thanksgiving Classic!

Friday November 26, 2010 6:45 Allison Metcalf

6:46	Friday November 26, 2010 6:46

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Allison Metcalf:

Above is a photo of the outside of the McKeon Pavilion, nestled in the heart of the St. Mary's College campus

Friday November 26, 2010 6:47 Allison Metcalf

6:48	Friday November 26, 2010 6:48

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Allison Metcalf:

Here is the view from the outside of the McKeon Pavilion. It's a little different than the view outside the Kohl Center (especially with the palm trees)!

Friday November 26, 2010 6:49 Allison Metcalf

6:49

[Comment From MKMMKM: ]

Has the team had some good sightseeing yet?

Friday November 26, 2010 6:49 MKM

6:50

Allison Metcalf:

Not yet, the Badgers will get to explore a little bit of the historic spots in San Francisco on Sunday

Friday November 26, 2010 6:50 Allison Metcalf

6:51

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers are looking to snap a three game losing streak. Most recently, Wisconsin fell to in-state foe Marquette, 66-52, Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.

Friday November 26, 2010 6:51 Allison Metcalf

6:52

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin is currently 2-3 overall and Brigham Young holds a 2-2 record overall. The Cougars recently posted back-to-back victories over Washington and Utah State on Nov. 20 and Nov. 23, respectively

Friday November 26, 2010 6:52 Allison Metcalf

6:53

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin is currently led by seniors Alyssa Karel, who averages 16.5 ppg and Tara Steinbauer, who averages 13.0 ppg and 7.6 rebounds per contest

Friday November 26, 2010 6:53 Allison Metcalf

6:54

[Comment From MKMMKM: ]

What challenges does BYU present for the Badgers?

Friday November 26, 2010 6:54 MKM

6:57

Allison Metcalf:

Sorry for the delay---had to pause for the National Anthem. BYU is known for their full-court press defense. Usually they play man-to-man, but they are known for the constant pressure that they put on their opponents defensively. Offensively, they run a lot of motion offense and try to use back screens to provide 3-point opportunities.

Friday November 26, 2010 6:57 Allison Metcalf

6:58

Allison Metcalf:

Tara Steinbauer-F, Anya Covington-F, Morgan Paige-G, Taylor Wurtz-G and Alyssa Karel-G will start for Wisconsin

Friday November 26, 2010 6:58 Allison Metcalf

6:58

[Comment From MKMMKM: ]

thanks for the summary on BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 6:58 MKM

6:59

Allison Metcalf:

Jazmine Foreman-G, Mindy Bonham-G, Coriann Fraughton-F, Haley Hall-G, Kristen Riley-C will all start for the BYU Cougars

Friday November 26, 2010 6:59 Allison Metcalf

6:59

Allison Metcalf:

We are just about ready for tip!

Friday November 26, 2010 6:59 Allison Metcalf

7:00

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers win the tip and Morgan Paige attempts a left handed drive, she misses and tries to kick it out but turns it over

Friday November 26, 2010 7:00 Allison Metcalf

7:00

Allison Metcalf:

Haley Hall knocks down a 3-pointer for BYU and the Badgers trail, 3-0

Friday November 26, 2010 7:00 Allison Metcalf

7:01

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers have the ball back and beat the full court press, Covington does a nice hook shot from 3 feet out and the Badgers are on the scoreboard

Friday November 26, 2010 7:01 Allison Metcalf

7:01

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers miss a shot on their end and BYU gets another 3, this time from the left side

Friday November 26, 2010 7:01 Allison Metcalf

7:02

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers have the ball back, Karel running the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 7:02 Allison Metcalf

7:02

Allison Metcalf:

Shot clock is dwindling

Friday November 26, 2010 7:02 Allison Metcalf

7:02

Allison Metcalf:

At the last second, Covington knocks down a long jumper and the Badgers decrease the deficit to, 6-4

Friday November 26, 2010 7:02 Allison Metcalf

7:03

Allison Metcalf:

BYU gets back-to-back 3-pointers and are currently 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc

Friday November 26, 2010 7:03 Allison Metcalf

7:03

Allison Metcalf:

Whoa, I knew that BYU was all about the 3-game....but this is quite the start for the Cougars from downtown

Friday November 26, 2010 7:03 Allison Metcalf

7:03

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers take a TO

Friday November 26, 2010 7:03 Allison Metcalf

7:04

Allison Metcalf:

BYU leads, 12-4, with 17:08 left in the first half

Friday November 26, 2010 7:04 Allison Metcalf

7:04

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers take the ball out at the end of the TO and BYU is doing their usual full-court press

Friday November 26, 2010 7:04 Allison Metcalf

7:04

Allison Metcalf:

Before the TO Davis replaced PAige

Friday November 26, 2010 7:04 Allison Metcalf

7:04

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers break the press and run their motion offense

Friday November 26, 2010 7:04 Allison Metcalf

7:05

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer tries a 4-foot jumper at the last second of the shot clock, but it falls short and BYU has a chance to run their motion offense

Friday November 26, 2010 7:05 Allison Metcalf

7:05

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers playing man to man and Davis draws a PF.....Foreman at the line for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:05 Allison Metcalf

7:05

Allison Metcalf:

They took a point off the board and changed BYU's last 3-pointer to a 2-pointer

Friday November 26, 2010 7:05 Allison Metcalf

7:06

Allison Metcalf:

BYU knocks down both FT and the Badgers trail, 13-4

Friday November 26, 2010 7:06 Allison Metcalf

7:06

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers turn the ball over for the third time and Haley Hall knocks down a trey for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:06 Allison Metcalf

7:07

Allison Metcalf:

Officials TO.....the Badgers are playing their man-to-man defense well, but the constant back screens and kick-outs to the arc from the paint are what's currently hurting the Cardinal and White.

Friday November 26, 2010 7:07 Allison Metcalf

7:07

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers currently have four turnovers to BYU's one giveaway

Friday November 26, 2010 7:07 Allison Metcalf

7:08

Allison Metcalf:

Hall currently leads BYU with 8 points on two 3 pointers and one jumper

Friday November 26, 2010 7:08 Allison Metcalf

7:08

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers look to break the press after the TO

Friday November 26, 2010 7:08 Allison Metcalf

7:08

Allison Metcalf:

Karel carries the ball up the field---dishes it to Covington who dumps it to Steinbauer down on the low block and Steinbauer notches the AND 1

Friday November 26, 2010 7:08 Allison Metcalf

7:09

Allison Metcalf:

She makes the free throw and the Badgers trail, 16-7

Friday November 26, 2010 7:09 Allison Metcalf

7:09

Allison Metcalf:

BYU attempts another one from downtown, but it falls short and the Badgers swing the ball around the arc

Friday November 26, 2010 7:09 Allison Metcalf

7:09

Allison Metcalf:

Neal is called for traveling and BYU will take the ball up with less than 15 minutes to go

Friday November 26, 2010 7:09 Allison Metcalf

7:09

[Comment From SusanSusan: ]

It seems Badgers have struggled to get there offense flowing - even in their last game.

Friday November 26, 2010 7:09 Susan

7:10

Allison Metcalf:

I know the fans out there can't see it, but the Badgers are definitely putting together some decent motion offense tonight....they just need to take care of the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 7:10 Allison Metcalf

7:10

Allison Metcalf:

Karel attempts the 3-ball from the right side but it bounces out and BYU carries the ball up the court and answers with another trey----the Cougars are now 5 of 7 from beyond the arc

Friday November 26, 2010 7:10 Allison Metcalf

7:11

Allison Metcalf:

Anya Covington attempts once from the right block and is fouled, the junior co-captain is currently at the line....she shoots 25 percent

Friday November 26, 2010 7:11 Allison Metcalf

7:11

Allison Metcalf:

She swishes the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:11 Allison Metcalf

7:11

Allison Metcalf:

Tiera Stephen replaces Alyssa Karel for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 7:11 Allison Metcalf

7:12

Allison Metcalf:

She swishes the second one....that has to be a confidence booster for Anya, who was previously 25 percent from the line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:12 Allison Metcalf

7:12

Allison Metcalf:

Cougars swing the ball around the 3-point line....work it into Kaufasi who down a quick post move in the paint and puts a rainbow shot over the Badgers to increase their lead to 21-9

Friday November 26, 2010 7:12 Allison Metcalf

7:13

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers let the shot clock dwindle and throw up a desperation shot that falls short

Friday November 26, 2010 7:13 Allison Metcalf

7:13

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball and the Badgers draw a foul...BYU with the ball on the baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 7:13 Allison Metcalf

7:13

Allison Metcalf:

Karel replaced Neal

Friday November 26, 2010 7:13 Allison Metcalf

7:14

Allison Metcalf:

Hall gets a nice 15-footer off from the top corner but it bounces off the rim and BYU gets the offensive rebound

Friday November 26, 2010 7:14 Allison Metcalf

7:14

Allison Metcalf:

Kim Parker drives right for the Cougars, draws the foul. Parker will go to the line for BYU at the conclusion of an officials TO

Friday November 26, 2010 7:14 Allison Metcalf

7:15

Allison Metcalf:

It is nice to see a cluster of red in the stands tonight....we are over four hours from Madison....via plane that is

Friday November 26, 2010 7:15 Allison Metcalf

7:16

Allison Metcalf:

Parker at the line for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:16 Allison Metcalf

7:16

Allison Metcalf:

Sinks the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:16 Allison Metcalf

7:16

Allison Metcalf:

knocks down the second.....BYU leads 23-9....biggest lead of the game for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:16 Allison Metcalf

7:16

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers attempt to break the press, but throw the ball away right from the inbound

Friday November 26, 2010 7:16 Allison Metcalf

7:17

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball as they swing the ball around the arc

Friday November 26, 2010 7:17 Allison Metcalf

7:17

Allison Metcalf:

Parker attempts a bounce pass into the paint for BYU, but Stephen kicks it and BYU gets the ball on their baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 7:17 Allison Metcalf

7:17

Allison Metcalf:

Peterson knocks down another 3 for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:17 Allison Metcalf

7:18

Allison Metcalf:

BYU breaks the full court press again by stealing the ball for Karel.....Hall attempts a quick layup and is fouled by Karel

Friday November 26, 2010 7:18 Allison Metcalf

7:18

Allison Metcalf:

She knocks down the first FT

Friday November 26, 2010 7:18 Allison Metcalf

7:18

Allison Metcalf:

misses the second

Friday November 26, 2010 7:18 Allison Metcalf

7:18

Allison Metcalf:

after a round of substitutions, Wurtz, Covington, Karel, Steinbauer and Paige on the floor for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 7:18 Allison Metcalf

7:19

Allison Metcalf:

Karel dishes the ball to Steinbauer who drops a deep two right before the shot clock buzzer and the score is....BYU answers with a fade away bunny

Friday November 26, 2010 7:19 Allison Metcalf

7:19

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz bringing the ball up for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 7:19 Allison Metcalf

7:19

Allison Metcalf:

Awesome play by Karel and Steinbauer

Friday November 26, 2010 7:19 Allison Metcalf

7:20

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer fakes a screen for Karel and instead runs a back cut to the low block where Karel sends an easy pass to Steinbauer. Steinbauer knocks one down off the glass and the score is now 28-13 BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:20 Allison Metcalf

7:21

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 7:21 Allison Metcalf

7:21

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer is playing great defense....BYU just tried to go baseline on her but Steinbauer denied her access

Friday November 26, 2010 7:21 Allison Metcalf

7:21

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers break BYU's press and Morgan Paige does a great spin move under the basket, but it rolls off the rim

Friday November 26, 2010 7:21 Allison Metcalf

7:22

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers with the ball again and Karel is running the floor for Wisconsin

Friday November 26, 2010 7:22 Allison Metcalf

7:22

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz misses a wide open three from the right side of the court

Friday November 26, 2010 7:22 Allison Metcalf

7:22

Allison Metcalf:

BYU attempts the rebound, but sends it out of bounds

Friday November 26, 2010 7:22 Allison Metcalf

7:22

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers have the ball on their side of the court

Friday November 26, 2010 7:22 Allison Metcalf

7:23

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer dishes a pass to Covington down low who does a quick up and under and gets a jumper for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 7:23 Allison Metcalf

7:23

Allison Metcalf:

BYU back with the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 7:23 Allison Metcalf

7:23

Allison Metcalf:

They definitely don't slow down offensively....once BYU gets the rebound, they are running up the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 7:23 Allison Metcalf

7:24

Allison Metcalf:

I am not only talking about their guards, their post players are working hard to get in the paint and beat the Badgers before they have the time to set up their defense

Friday November 26, 2010 7:24 Allison Metcalf

7:24

Allison Metcalf:

Another TO

Friday November 26, 2010 7:24 Allison Metcalf

7:24

[Comment From Badgerfan30Badgerfan30: ]

How many points does karel have

Friday November 26, 2010 7:24 Badgerfan30

7:25

Allison Metcalf:

Karel has not made an appearance on the scoreboard yet....Covington leads the Badgers with eight points and Steinbauer has seven

Friday November 26, 2010 7:25 Allison Metcalf

7:25

Allison Metcalf:

TO is over and Kaufusi is at the line for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:25 Allison Metcalf

7:25

Allison Metcalf:

She knocks down the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:25 Allison Metcalf

7:26

Allison Metcalf:

This one bounces off the back rim and Paige bringing the ball up

Friday November 26, 2010 7:26 Allison Metcalf

7:26

Allison Metcalf:

Rochel, Steinbauer, Taylor, Karel and Paige on the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 7:26 Allison Metcalf

7:26

Allison Metcalf:

Great penetration by Wurtz as she beats BYU's defense and gets a right handed layup

Friday November 26, 2010 7:26 Allison Metcalf

7:27

Allison Metcalf:

Karel runs the PG for the Badgers and is fouled at the top of the key

Friday November 26, 2010 7:27 Allison Metcalf

7:27

Allison Metcalf:

Paige taking it out on the sidelines for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 7:27 Allison Metcalf

7:27

Allison Metcalf:

Karel yelling to her teammates to run the motion offense

Friday November 26, 2010 7:27 Allison Metcalf

7:27

Allison Metcalf:

This creates a great opportunity for Karel to knock down a jumper but she misses and BYU answers with a 10-footer

Friday November 26, 2010 7:27 Allison Metcalf

7:28

Allison Metcalf:

Karel attempts to dump it to Rochel but she turns it over

Friday November 26, 2010 7:28 Allison Metcalf

7:28

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up and misses a long jumper.....Cougars get the offensive rebound and puts it up for an easy 2

Friday November 26, 2010 7:28 Allison Metcalf

7:28

Allison Metcalf:

Another timeout

Friday November 26, 2010 7:28 Allison Metcalf

7:29

Allison Metcalf:

BYU leads the Badgers, 35-17, with 5:34 left in the first half

Friday November 26, 2010 7:29 Allison Metcalf

7:29

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers currently have nine turnovers to BYU's two

Friday November 26, 2010 7:29 Allison Metcalf

7:29

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers need to finish up this half with some solid possession

Friday November 26, 2010 7:29 Allison Metcalf

7:29

Allison Metcalf:

BYU currently has the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 7:29 Allison Metcalf

7:29

Allison Metcalf:

Cougars called for a moving screen and the Badgers look to break the BYU full court pressure

Friday November 26, 2010 7:29 Allison Metcalf

7:30

Allison Metcalf:

Karel knocks down her first jumper of the contest

Friday November 26, 2010 7:30 Allison Metcalf

7:30

[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Why are they scoring so much? turnovers or poor defense?

Friday November 26, 2010 7:30 Matt

7:30

Allison Metcalf:

BYU has 14 points off TO

Friday November 26, 2010 7:30 Allison Metcalf

7:31

Allison Metcalf:

It isn't the Badgers' poor defense, the BYU is just taking advantage of Wisconsin's lack of possession and converting quickly

Friday November 26, 2010 7:31 Allison Metcalf

7:31

Allison Metcalf:

Back to action: BYU is at the line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:31 Allison Metcalf

7:31

Allison Metcalf:

Riley is at the line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:31 Allison Metcalf

7:31

Allison Metcalf:

She makes the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:31 Allison Metcalf

7:31

Allison Metcalf:

The second FT bounces off the rim

Friday November 26, 2010 7:31 Allison Metcalf

7:32

Allison Metcalf:

BYU doesn't attempt for full court press this time

Friday November 26, 2010 7:32 Allison Metcalf

7:32

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers swing the ball around the arc.....Wurtz drives baseline and misses the reverse layup

Friday November 26, 2010 7:32 Allison Metcalf

7:32

Allison Metcalf:

She draws a foul and will take two

Friday November 26, 2010 7:32 Allison Metcalf

7:32

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz swishes the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:32 Allison Metcalf

7:32

[Comment From Badgerfan30Badgerfan30: ]

lets go red win this

Friday November 26, 2010 7:32 Badgerfan30

7:33

Allison Metcalf:

knocks down the second

Friday November 26, 2010 7:33 Allison Metcalf

7:33

Allison Metcalf:

BYU carries the ball up the floor and Riley attempts one from downtown...she is fouled by Thomas

Friday November 26, 2010 7:33 Allison Metcalf

7:33

Allison Metcalf:

Riley will shoot 3

Friday November 26, 2010 7:33 Allison Metcalf

7:33

Allison Metcalf:

She knocks down the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:33 Allison Metcalf

7:33

Allison Metcalf:

Correction.....she didn't call it a 3 point attempt

Friday November 26, 2010 7:33 Allison Metcalf

7:34

Allison Metcalf:

She shoots two....makes the first, misses the second

Friday November 26, 2010 7:34 Allison Metcalf

7:34

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers looking to put together their motion offense and another TO is called

Friday November 26, 2010 7:34 Allison Metcalf

7:34

[Comment From Rich badgerRich badger: ]

got any info on Lin Z

Friday November 26, 2010 7:34 Rich badger

7:34

Allison Metcalf:

Lin is still day-to-day but she will not play tonight

Friday November 26, 2010 7:34 Allison Metcalf

7:35

Allison Metcalf:

We are back to action

Friday November 26, 2010 7:35 Allison Metcalf

7:35

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers taking the ball out from under their baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 7:35 Allison Metcalf

7:36

Allison Metcalf:

Karel sends the ball out of bounds to Wurtz and she attempts a deep two before the shot clock expires

Friday November 26, 2010 7:36 Allison Metcalf

7:36

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers get the offense rebound...Neal puts it up and misses....BYU carries the ball up and UW gets the ball back

Friday November 26, 2010 7:36 Allison Metcalf

7:36

Allison Metcalf:

Karel uses a quick cross over to beat BYU's two-man trap

Friday November 26, 2010 7:36 Allison Metcalf

7:37

Allison Metcalf:

Rochel takes a long jumper from inside the three....she misses and BYU carries the ball up quickly and Parker knocks down a long two for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 7:37 Allison Metcalf

7:37

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers trail, 39-21 with 2:30 left in the contest

Friday November 26, 2010 7:37 Allison Metcalf

7:37

Allison Metcalf:

Karel, Davis, Steinbauer, Wurtz and Covington on the court for the Badgers with less than 2:30 before intermission

Friday November 26, 2010 7:37 Allison Metcalf

7:37

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 7:37 Allison Metcalf

7:38

Allison Metcalf:

they slow down their offense and are called for another illegal screen

Friday November 26, 2010 7:38 Allison Metcalf

7:38

Allison Metcalf:

BYU holds off on the full court press as the Badgers bring the ball up the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 7:38 Allison Metcalf

7:38

Allison Metcalf:

Covington with a strong drive in the paint...she puts it up from the right side and misses the attempt off the glass but gets fouled

Friday November 26, 2010 7:38 Allison Metcalf

7:38

Allison Metcalf:

Covington at the line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:38 Allison Metcalf

7:39

Allison Metcalf:

She swishes her third FT of the night and is currently 100% from the line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:39 Allison Metcalf

7:39

Allison Metcalf:

I jinxed her...the second one rocks off the rim and BYU pulls down the board and brings it up the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 7:39 Allison Metcalf

7:40

Allison Metcalf:

Foreman beats Davis with a left handed lay-up....lack of help defense hurt the Badgers on that possession

Friday November 26, 2010 7:40 Allison Metcalf

7:40

Allison Metcalf:

Covington back to the line after she attempts another right-handed layup

Friday November 26, 2010 7:40 Allison Metcalf

7:40

Allison Metcalf:

makes the first...she is currently 80 percent (4-5) from the line today

Friday November 26, 2010 7:40 Allison Metcalf

7:41

Allison Metcalf:

Misses the second

Friday November 26, 2010 7:41 Allison Metcalf

7:41

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up quickly.....catches Steinbauer off guard and she is penalized with a personal foul

Friday November 26, 2010 7:41 Allison Metcalf

7:41

Allison Metcalf:

Riley back to the line again for the Cougars

Friday November 26, 2010 7:41 Allison Metcalf

7:41

Allison Metcalf:

Nails the first

Friday November 26, 2010 7:41 Allison Metcalf

7:42

Allison Metcalf:

Thomas, Wurtz, Davis, Rochel and Karel will finish the half for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 7:42 Allison Metcalf

7:42

Allison Metcalf:

Riley missed the second FT, but BYU got the offensive rebound

Friday November 26, 2010 7:42 Allison Metcalf

7:42

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers foul again and Parker makes her first from the FT line

Friday November 26, 2010 7:42 Allison Metcalf

7:43

Allison Metcalf:

She sinks the second and the Badgers trail by 21 with 50 second to go in the half

Friday November 26, 2010 7:43 Allison Metcalf

7:43

Allison Metcalf:

Whoa....Wurtz nail a deep 3, marking the Badgers' first from beyond the arc today

Friday November 26, 2010 7:43 Allison Metcalf

7:43

Allison Metcalf:

Karel working the ball with some shake n' bake at the top of the key

Friday November 26, 2010 7:43 Allison Metcalf

7:44

Allison Metcalf:

KArel fakes left, does a quick spin move and attempts a hook shot jumper and she misses

Friday November 26, 2010 7:44 Allison Metcalf

7:44

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up the floor and attempts a shot before the buzzer, but the Cougars miss to secure the score at BYU 44, Wisconsin 26 at halftime

Friday November 26, 2010 7:44 Allison Metcalf

7:45

[Comment From MKMMKM: ]

It sounds like BYU is more athletic and has more speed.

Friday November 26, 2010 7:45 MKM

7:46

Allison Metcalf:

I wouldn't say that they are more athletic. There are three things that stand out with their offense tonight: 1) They run the ball up the floor quickly, preventing the Badgers' from setting up their defense 2) The Cougars currently boast five from downtown...the Badgers only have one 3) BYU has been able to take care of the ball with just six turnovers to the Badgers' 11

Friday November 26, 2010 7:46 Allison Metcalf

7:48

Allison Metcalf:

I will take a 10 minute break before I return for second half action

Friday November 26, 2010 7:48 Allison Metcalf

7:51

Allison Metcalf:

While we wait for the second half to commence in eight minutes, I'll provide you with some halftime stats

Friday November 26, 2010 7:51 Allison Metcalf

7:53

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers are currently shooting 37.5 percent from the field (9-24)
BYU boasts a 48.3 percent accuracy from the field (14-29)

Friday November 26, 2010 7:53 Allison Metcalf

7:53

[Comment From Your Name:madgirl1Your Name:madgirl1: ]

who leads in scoring for the badgers?

Friday November 26, 2010 7:53 Your Name:madgirl1

7:54

Allison Metcalf:

Covington currently leads the Badgers with 10 points (a season-high for the junior co-captain)

Friday November 26, 2010 7:54 Allison Metcalf

7:54

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz and Steinbauer have also contributed seven points apiece for Wisconsin

Friday November 26, 2010 7:54 Allison Metcalf

7:54

Allison Metcalf:

BYU is outbreounding the Badgers, 22-15

Friday November 26, 2010 7:54 Allison Metcalf

7:55

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin has scored seven points off TO and BYU has slated 14 points off Badger giveaways

Friday November 26, 2010 7:55 Allison Metcalf

7:56

Allison Metcalf:

As said before, the Badgers have 11 turnovers and the Cougars only have six

Friday November 26, 2010 7:56 Allison Metcalf

7:56

Allison Metcalf:

An interesting note: although BYU is known for sprinting down the floor offensively, they have not notched a single fast break layup

Friday November 26, 2010 7:56 Allison Metcalf

7:57

[Comment From Rich badgerRich badger: ]

are the fouls mounting up on the badgers again

Friday November 26, 2010 7:57 Rich badger

7:59

Allison Metcalf:

BYU has found 11 points off free throw opportunities (11-16) and Wisconsin has seven from the line (7-9), so I wouldn't say that has had as big of an impact as it has had on the Badgers in the past

Friday November 26, 2010 7:59 Allison Metcalf

7:59

Allison Metcalf:

We just seconds away from the second half

Friday November 26, 2010 7:59 Allison Metcalf

8:00

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball at half court

Friday November 26, 2010 8:00 Allison Metcalf

8:00

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers are beat on a back cut and BYU gets an easy two to open up the second half

Friday November 26, 2010 8:00 Allison Metcalf

8:00

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers turn the ball over due to full court pressure and BYU has the ball under their basket

Friday November 26, 2010 8:00 Allison Metcalf

8:01

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers get the rebound after BYU misses, but Covington is called for an offensive rebound and BYU has the ball at their own baseline once again

Friday November 26, 2010 8:01 Allison Metcalf

8:01

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

come on ladies let turn this game around and start winning I know you can do it

Friday November 26, 2010 8:01 Guest

8:01

Allison Metcalf:

BYU slowing down their motion offense

Friday November 26, 2010 8:01 Allison Metcalf

8:01

Allison Metcalf:

They find Foreman open at the right side of the arc and she knocks down a trey while falling down.....Badgers trail, 49-26

Friday November 26, 2010 8:01 Allison Metcalf

8:02

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers looking to break an intense full court press

Friday November 26, 2010 8:02 Allison Metcalf

8:02

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers break the press and decrease the deficit to 49-28

Friday November 26, 2010 8:02 Allison Metcalf

8:03

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up and Wurtz draws her first foul.....Bonham makes two from the FT line for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 8:03 Allison Metcalf

8:03

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers struggle to defeat BYU's press but finally break through

Friday November 26, 2010 8:03 Allison Metcalf

8:03

Allison Metcalf:

Paige gets a left-handed layup opportunity, but she puts it up too hard and BYU gets the ball back

Friday November 26, 2010 8:03 Allison Metcalf

8:04

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers play good pack defense and force BYU to take a rough shot

Friday November 26, 2010 8:04 Allison Metcalf

8:04

Allison Metcalf:

They miss and the Badgers bring the ball up the court

Friday November 26, 2010 8:04 Allison Metcalf

8:04

Allison Metcalf:

Buggs, Covington, Karel, Paige and Steinbauer on the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 8:04 Allison Metcalf

8:05

Allison Metcalf:

Covington beats BYU's defense and penetrates into the lane but she loses the ball on the way up for an attempted layup

Friday November 26, 2010 8:05 Allison Metcalf

8:05

Allison Metcalf:

BYU carries the ball up the court and Steinbauer draws her third foul and Riley at the FT line

Friday November 26, 2010 8:05 Allison Metcalf

8:05

Allison Metcalf:

She misses her first

Friday November 26, 2010 8:05 Allison Metcalf

8:06

Allison Metcalf:

She swishes the second and BYU holds the 52-28 advantage

Friday November 26, 2010 8:06 Allison Metcalf

8:06

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers get the ball up the court and Thomas is fouled under the basket

Friday November 26, 2010 8:06 Allison Metcalf

8:06

Allison Metcalf:

Tiera Stephen takes the ball out under the basket for the Cardinal and White

Friday November 26, 2010 8:06 Allison Metcalf

8:07

Allison Metcalf:

Stephen inbounds it to Thomas to Buggs at the top of the key

Friday November 26, 2010 8:07 Allison Metcalf

8:07

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers are doing a good job swinging the ball....Thomas receives the ball inside and does a one-dribble post move to send a finger roll over BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 8:07 Allison Metcalf

8:08

Allison Metcalf:

That was Thomas' first bucket of the game

Friday November 26, 2010 8:08 Allison Metcalf

8:08

Allison Metcalf:

Another TO as BYU leads, 52-30

Friday November 26, 2010 8:08 Allison Metcalf

8:09

Allison Metcalf:

And we return from the timeout with the BYU taking the ball out under their basket

Friday November 26, 2010 8:09 Allison Metcalf

8:09

Allison Metcalf:

Bonham knocks down a deep jumper for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 8:09 Allison Metcalf

8:09

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers break the press and Buggs struggles with the ball in the courner

Friday November 26, 2010 8:09 Allison Metcalf

8:10

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers are working the ball but a little too slowly as Davis is forced to take a really long 3 pointer before the buzzer

Friday November 26, 2010 8:10 Allison Metcalf

8:10

Allison Metcalf:

The shot falls short and BYU has the ball up top

Friday November 26, 2010 8:10 Allison Metcalf

8:10

Allison Metcalf:

All five Badgers checkout as the starter five enter the game

Friday November 26, 2010 8:10 Allison Metcalf

8:11

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer, Wurtz, Covington, Karel and Paige on the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 8:11 Allison Metcalf

8:11

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers break the full-court press

Friday November 26, 2010 8:11 Allison Metcalf

8:11

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz hands the ball off to Karel as she takes a quick 3 off the pass...it bounces off the rim

Friday November 26, 2010 8:11 Allison Metcalf

8:12

Allison Metcalf:

BYU attempts to convert off an attempt from downtown but misses and the Badgers have the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 8:12 Allison Metcalf

8:12

Allison Metcalf:

BYU draws a foul and the Badgers have the ball under the basket

Friday November 26, 2010 8:12 Allison Metcalf

8:12

Allison Metcalf:

Covington receives the ball in the paint and does her signature post move with a quick hook shot....she koncks down the two and currently has 12 for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 8:12 Allison Metcalf

8:13

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up but the Badgers get the ball back quickly

Friday November 26, 2010 8:13 Allison Metcalf

8:13

Allison Metcalf:

Great series by Karel and Covington.....Covington receives a great dish from Karel down low and she puts the ball up and is fouled

Friday November 26, 2010 8:13 Allison Metcalf

8:13

Allison Metcalf:

Covington shooting two for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 8:13 Allison Metcalf

8:13

Allison Metcalf:

Swishes the first and she now has 13 for Wisconsin

Friday November 26, 2010 8:13 Allison Metcalf

8:14

Allison Metcalf:

She is 5-of-7 from the FT line

Friday November 26, 2010 8:14 Allison Metcalf

8:14

Allison Metcalf:

knocks down the second and she is currently shooting 80 percent from the line tonight

Friday November 26, 2010 8:14 Allison Metcalf

8:14

Allison Metcalf:

BYU attempts a long jumper, but it struggles to drop and the Badgers get the ball back

Friday November 26, 2010 8:14 Allison Metcalf

8:14

Allison Metcalf:

Great backdoor cut by Karel and Steinbauer finds her in the paint

Friday November 26, 2010 8:14 Allison Metcalf

8:15

Allison Metcalf:

Karel puts the ball off the glass for a quick two for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 8:15 Allison Metcalf

8:15

Allison Metcalf:

A full timeout.....BYU 54, Badgers 36 with 12:25 left in the contest

Friday November 26, 2010 8:15 Allison Metcalf

8:16

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers will have the ball at the conclusion of the TO

Friday November 26, 2010 8:16 Allison Metcalf

8:16

Allison Metcalf:

BYU opt to not full court press on this possession

Friday November 26, 2010 8:16 Allison Metcalf

8:17

Allison Metcalf:

Paige attempts a back door pass to KArel, but this time BYU reads it and the Badgers rack up another turnover

Friday November 26, 2010 8:17 Allison Metcalf

8:17

Allison Metcalf:

BYU kicks it out to Parker on the arc, but she misses the attempt from downtown and Karel answers with a trey attempt for UW but it bounces off the back of the rim

Friday November 26, 2010 8:17 Allison Metcalf

8:18

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up and the Cougars get a layup and draw the foul for the chance at the three point play

Friday November 26, 2010 8:18 Allison Metcalf

8:18

Allison Metcalf:

Another TO on the floor before BYU will attempt one from the FT line

Friday November 26, 2010 8:18 Allison Metcalf

8:19

Allison Metcalf:

Bonham was fouled on the made layup for BYU and is now at the line for a chance to convert a 3 point play

Friday November 26, 2010 8:19 Allison Metcalf

8:19

Allison Metcalf:

She knocks it down and leads the Cougars with 16 points for Brigham Young

Friday November 26, 2010 8:19 Allison Metcalf

8:20

Allison Metcalf:

Neal, Karel, Thomas, Covington and Davis on the court for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 8:20 Allison Metcalf

8:20

Allison Metcalf:

Davis attempts a baseline 3-pointer but airs it

Friday November 26, 2010 8:20 Allison Metcalf

8:20

Allison Metcalf:

BYU with the ball on the top of the key and Thomas draws a defensive foul for UW

Friday November 26, 2010 8:20 Allison Metcalf

8:21

Allison Metcalf:

Stephen replaces Karel as BYU has the ball on their baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 8:21 Allison Metcalf

8:21

Allison Metcalf:

BYU in bounds the ball but BYU's Riley is called for an illegal screen

Friday November 26, 2010 8:21 Allison Metcalf

8:21

Allison Metcalf:

Riley is done for the game....that was her fifth personal foul

Friday November 26, 2010 8:21 Allison Metcalf

8:22

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers have the ball with Neal holding possession at the top of the key

Friday November 26, 2010 8:22 Allison Metcalf

8:22

Allison Metcalf:

Great bounce pass from Covington to Thomas in the paint....Thomas lays it off the glass and decreases the deficit to 57-38

Friday November 26, 2010 8:22 Allison Metcalf

8:23

Allison Metcalf:

BYU gets a reverse layup and Badgers look to break the Cougars' man-to-man press

Friday November 26, 2010 8:23 Allison Metcalf

8:23

Allison Metcalf:

Covington attempts a jumper and misses and Foreman attempts a layup from the left for BYU but misses

Friday November 26, 2010 8:23 Allison Metcalf

8:24

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers turn the ball over and BYU knocks down their seventh 3-pointer

Friday November 26, 2010 8:24 Allison Metcalf

8:24

Allison Metcalf:

Thomas knocks down a long jumper from the left wing

Friday November 26, 2010 8:24 Allison Metcalf

8:24

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers trail 62-40 with 7:53 left in the contest

Friday November 26, 2010 8:24 Allison Metcalf

8:25

Allison Metcalf:

Another TO

Friday November 26, 2010 8:25 Allison Metcalf

8:25

Allison Metcalf:

This is another officials timeout....each team still has three TOs remaining

Friday November 26, 2010 8:25 Allison Metcalf

8:25

Allison Metcalf:

Covington currently leads the Badgers with 14 points, six rebounds

Friday November 26, 2010 8:25 Allison Metcalf

8:26

Allison Metcalf:

The TO is over and BYU inbounding the ball from their baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 8:26 Allison Metcalf

8:26

Allison Metcalf:

BYU swings the ball and looks to dish it into the paint......Fraughton finally dribbles into the paint and sends a rainbow jumper over Wisconsin

Friday November 26, 2010 8:26 Allison Metcalf

8:27

Allison Metcalf:

Rochel answers for the Badgers with a left handed layup and her first points of the contest

Friday November 26, 2010 8:27 Allison Metcalf

8:27

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer sets a nice flex screen for Wurtz, giving her the opportunity to drive into the left paint and draw the foul

Friday November 26, 2010 8:27 Allison Metcalf

8:27

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz at the line shooting two

Friday November 26, 2010 8:27 Allison Metcalf

8:27

Allison Metcalf:

Sinks the first

Friday November 26, 2010 8:27 Allison Metcalf

8:28

Allison Metcalf:

Second one bounces out and BYU has the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 8:28 Allison Metcalf

8:28

Allison Metcalf:

Karel earns a steal and converts with a fast break layup

Friday November 26, 2010 8:28 Allison Metcalf

8:28

Allison Metcalf:

That was Karel's sixth point of the game

Friday November 26, 2010 8:28 Allison Metcalf

8:29

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up, but this time Steinbauer forces a Cougar turnover

Friday November 26, 2010 8:29 Allison Metcalf

8:29

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers bring the ball up and Steinbauer nails a 10-footer from the right corner

Friday November 26, 2010 8:29 Allison Metcalf

8:29

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin takes a full TO

Friday November 26, 2010 8:29 Allison Metcalf

8:29

Allison Metcalf:

That was back-to-back forced turnovers for the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 8:29 Allison Metcalf

8:29

Allison Metcalf:

The score is now 64-47 with 5:27 left in the first game of the Concord-Hilton Thanksgiving Classic

Friday November 26, 2010 8:29 Allison Metcalf

8:30

[Comment From CathyCathy: ]

Good for Anya! I am happy for her. Is this Tierra's last game back? Does she seem to be fitting in?

Friday November 26, 2010 8:30 Cathy

8:30

Allison Metcalf:

Tiera actually saw minutes for the first time of the season against Green Bay

Friday November 26, 2010 8:30 Allison Metcalf

8:31

Allison Metcalf:

She is definitely fitting in with the Badgers' motion offense

Friday November 26, 2010 8:31 Allison Metcalf

8:31

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers turn the ball over after the timeout and BYU's Foreman carries the ball up the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 8:31 Allison Metcalf

8:32

Allison Metcalf:

She dishes it out to Foreman on the left wing, but she misses and the Badgers' look to run their offense

Friday November 26, 2010 8:32 Allison Metcalf

8:32

Allison Metcalf:

Steinbauer swings the ball to Karel, who knocks down a trey

Friday November 26, 2010 8:32 Allison Metcalf

8:32

Allison Metcalf:

that was Karel's first 3-ball of the night

Friday November 26, 2010 8:32 Allison Metcalf

8:32

Allison Metcalf:

BYU brings the ball up, but the Badgers get the ball back quickly

Friday November 26, 2010 8:32 Allison Metcalf

8:33

Allison Metcalf:

Taylor Wurtz drives to the hoop and puts the ball up on the left side....she once again draws the foul and will shoot two after another officials' timeout

Friday November 26, 2010 8:33 Allison Metcalf

8:34

Allison Metcalf:

Correction

Friday November 26, 2010 8:34 Allison Metcalf

8:34

Allison Metcalf:

It wasn't a shooting foul and the Badgers have the ball out of bounds under their baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 8:34 Allison Metcalf

8:34

Allison Metcalf:

BYU only sent four players onto the court at the end of the timeout and they call a TO before Wisconsin has a chance to inbound the ball

Friday November 26, 2010 8:34 Allison Metcalf

8:35

Allison Metcalf:

Karel taking the ball out of bounds for Wisconsin at the UW baseline

Friday November 26, 2010 8:35 Allison Metcalf

8:36

Allison Metcalf:

Stephen dishes to Karel at the left arc as she gets a nice look off the screen, but she misses

Friday November 26, 2010 8:36 Allison Metcalf

8:36

Allison Metcalf:

BYU runs the ball up the court quickly, forcing the Badgers to foul Bonham on the shot

Friday November 26, 2010 8:36 Allison Metcalf

8:36

Allison Metcalf:

She misses both from the FT line and the Badgers struggle to push the ball up the floor as quickly as the Cougars

Friday November 26, 2010 8:36 Allison Metcalf

8:37

Allison Metcalf:

Ball flies out of bounds and the Badgers in bound it to Anya who gets an easy drop step opportunity and she lays it off the glass for her 16th point

Friday November 26, 2010 8:37 Allison Metcalf

8:37

Allison Metcalf:

BYU answers with a trey from Hall

Friday November 26, 2010 8:37 Allison Metcalf

8:37

Allison Metcalf:

BYU holds the 67-52 advantage over the Cougars with just over 2 minutes to play

Friday November 26, 2010 8:37 Allison Metcalf

8:38

Allison Metcalf:

BYU gets the ball back and runs their motion offense, giving the Badgers a chance to set up their pack defense

Friday November 26, 2010 8:38 Allison Metcalf

8:38

Allison Metcalf:

Fraughton attempts a three from the left wing and misses

Friday November 26, 2010 8:38 Allison Metcalf

8:39

Allison Metcalf:

Wurtz drives the ball up the court quickly and dishes it to Rochel who puts it up off the right block and misses, gets her own offensive rebound and draws the rebound

Friday November 26, 2010 8:39 Allison Metcalf

8:39

Allison Metcalf:

Rochel misses the first and makes the second

Friday November 26, 2010 8:39 Allison Metcalf

8:39

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers take a 30 second TO

Friday November 26, 2010 8:39 Allison Metcalf

8:39

[Comment From CathyCathy: ]

Is there consistency at the point guard position

Friday November 26, 2010 8:39 Cathy

8:40

Allison Metcalf:

For the most part it has been Karel running the floor for UW, but Wurtz and Paige have also spent some time at the PG position

Friday November 26, 2010 8:40 Allison Metcalf

8:40

Allison Metcalf:

BYU has the ball at the end of the TO with just over a minute to go

Friday November 26, 2010 8:40 Allison Metcalf

8:40

Allison Metcalf:

Bonham drives left and draws the foul

Friday November 26, 2010 8:40 Allison Metcalf

8:40

Allison Metcalf:

Rochel with the personal foul and Bonham is at the line for BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 8:40 Allison Metcalf

8:40

Allison Metcalf:

She misses the first

Friday November 26, 2010 8:40 Allison Metcalf

8:41

Allison Metcalf:

Neal, Stephen, Rochel, Thomas and Buggs on the floor

Friday November 26, 2010 8:41 Allison Metcalf

8:41

Allison Metcalf:

Bonham misses the second, score remains 67-53 BYU

Friday November 26, 2010 8:41 Allison Metcalf

8:41

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers turn the ball over and the ball is back in the hands of the Cougars

Friday November 26, 2010 8:41 Allison Metcalf

8:41

Allison Metcalf:

Haley Hall attempts a reverse layup from left to right and misses the layup

Friday November 26, 2010 8:41 Allison Metcalf

8:42

Allison Metcalf:

Badgers get the ball back and Tiera Stephen drives right and draws the foul

Friday November 26, 2010 8:42 Allison Metcalf

8:42

Allison Metcalf:

Stephen will take two from the FT

Friday November 26, 2010 8:42 Allison Metcalf

8:42

Allison Metcalf:

sinks the first

Friday November 26, 2010 8:42 Allison Metcalf

8:42

Allison Metcalf:

Stephen gets her first point as a Badger

Friday November 26, 2010 8:42 Allison Metcalf

8:42

Allison Metcalf:

she knocks down the second and now has two points on the game and on her career as a Badger

Friday November 26, 2010 8:42 Allison Metcalf

8:43

Allison Metcalf:

BYU slates the 67-55 victory over the Badgers

Friday November 26, 2010 8:43 Allison Metcalf

8:43

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin drops to 2-4 on the season

Friday November 26, 2010 8:43 Allison Metcalf

8:43

Allison Metcalf:

Wisconsin returns to the court tomorrow against tournament host, St. Mary's at 10 p.m. (CT)

Friday November 26, 2010 8:43 Allison Metcalf

8:43

Allison Metcalf:

Thank you for following and tune in again as I chronicle tomorrow's game beginning at 9:45 p.m. (CT) (15 minutes before the tip)

Friday November 26, 2010 8:43 Allison Metcalf

8:44

[Comment From JeanJean: ]

can you give us the foul totals? that was the first time I saw that lineup at the end of the game.

Friday November 26, 2010 8:44 Jean

8:48

Allison Metcalf:

The Badgers had 12 fouls and BYU had 17

Friday November 26, 2010 8:48 Allison Metcalf

8:49

Allison Metcalf:

Thanks for tuning in, I'll be back with action tomorrow!

Friday November 26, 2010 8:49 Allison Metcalf

8:49

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