Archived Blog: Badger women's basketball vs. Minnesota

By Tam Flarup on January 9, 2011 5:17 PM | No TrackBacks
The Wisconsin women's basketball team evened its record at 8-8, 3-1 in the Big Ten with a thrilling 47-42 win over Minnesota (8-9, 0-4). Read the gameday blog for details.
 Women's basketball vs. Minnesota(01/09/2011) 
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Hello everyone and welcome courtside for today's Border Battle featuring the UW women's basketball team (7-8, 2-1) and the University of Minnesota (8-8, 0-3). The game will tip at 3 p.m. CT, and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network. Or you can follow along on this interactive live blog or through GameTracker.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:45 
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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 January 9, 2011 1:46 
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Sunday January 9, 2011 1:46 
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Today's game is part of the annual Border Battle, an all-sport competition between the athletic programs at Minnesota and Wisconsin. In its seventh year, the Border Battle is currently tied at 3-3. In 2010-11, the Badgers lead the Battle 185-95. Twenty points will be awarded to the champion of today's game. To see how the teams have fared so far this year, check out the Border Battle page.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:50 
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After losing its first Big Ten game of the season at No. 11 Michigan State on Thursday, the Badgers dropped into a four-way tie for second at 2-1. Michigan State is the only undefeated team in conference play at 2-0 while Penn State, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin are all 2-1.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:51 
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The Badgers lost to the Spartans on Thursday playing without senior Lin Zastrow, who suffered a head injury in practice on Tuesday. Wisconsin is 0-4 when Zastrow does not play. The Badgers average just 50 points and 32 rebounds without the 6-4 post compared to 62.1 points and 34.6 rebounds per game with her. LIN IS DRESSED AND WARMING UP TODAY.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:52 
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In Big Ten games, Wisconsin leads the league in 3-point percentage. The Badgers are shooting 48.8 percent (21-of-43) from behind the arc through three games. UW averages 7.0 treys made per game, which ranks third.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:53 
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Senior Tara Steinbauer has played in 101 consecutive games, which ranks her eighth on the UW career list. Dating back to her freshman season, the 6-1 post has not missed a game since December of 2007. She is averaging a career-best 11.1 points per game this season, third best on the team.
Sunday January 9, 2011 1:55 
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Leading scorer Alysaa Karel is also having a career-season for scoring leading the team with 14.8 points per game. The senior ranks 12th all-time in scoring with 1,210 points.

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:00 
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We are an hour to tip and Minnesota just came out on the floor to warm-up. The Badgers were here earlier, and are meeting in the strength and conditioning room right now.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:00 
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The gates have just opened and this promises to be a rocking place today with Girl Scout Day, Team Day, and Take a Kid to the Game Day. However, the Badgers are going against the Green Bay Packer's playoff game at the Eagles, which always affects our attendance a bit. 
58 minutes to the National Anthem. 

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:02 
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It is a bright sunny day in Madison with temperatures soaring to 23 degrees! Yes, we were at 1 degree this morning. So we really are soaring to make it into the 20s.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:05 
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Today's game will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network. Wisconsin's next game Thursday, Jan. 13 will also be live on BTN when UW hosts Purdue at 7:30 p.m. CT in the Kohl Center. The Badgers beat Purdue in the Big Ten opener Dec. 30, 68-66. It was Wisconsin's first win in West Lafayette since 1984.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:07 
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The Badgers have returned to the floor for warmups. We are 53 minutes to the national anthem.

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:08 
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The early part of the Big Ten schedule is a bit crazy with team's facing each other a week apart. It will be 13 days since UW faced Purdue. And after hosting the Gophers today, the Badgers travel to Williams Arena for the second conference encounter Jan. 20.
49 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:11 
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In games so far today, Michigan State remains undefeated at 3-0 in the Big Ten with a 63-56 win over MIchigan in Ann Arbor. They are distinguishing themselves as the team to beat in the conference. Six-time defending champion Ohio State fell Saturday at Iowa, 89-76. It was the Buckeye's second conference loss.
38 minutes to the national anthem. 

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:22 
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Just a reminder this blog is interactive so please send me your questions or comments as the day progresses.
35 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:25 
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Minnesota is 0-3 in the Big Ten and 8-8 overall. The Gophers lost two at home including an 80-79 overtime loss to Indiana. Illinois also topped the gophers 64-50, and Iowa came away with a win on the road, 63-57. Sophomore Leah Cotton leads the team with 15.3 points per game.
32 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:28 
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Fans still have plenty of time to get to the game. The tip is at 3 p.m. CT. Just saw the halftime entertainment. Badger Halftime Showcase presented by Coca Cola featuring Dania the World's greatest Hula hoop Act Dania is sure to entertain you with her world's greatest hula-hoop act. I will try and get some photos for you!
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:32 
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I see a lot of people carrying posters as they rush in. This will be an enthusiastic group you can already tell. I was just informed the halftime entertainment is stuck in Chicago and will not be here today. So no photos. Sorry.
26 minutes to the national anthem. 

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:34 
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Badgers just re-entered the arena to a fan fare by the band and lots of applause from the people already in attendance. LIN ZASTROW WILL PLAY. She has been cleared after sitting out last Thursday with a head injury. Hooray!
24 minutes to national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:36 
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Someone just walked by with Packer earrings and a Badger bracelet. We are covered. It looks like the end zones might be full today. It is looking like this should be our highest attendance of the year. We had 4887 at the Penn State game Jan. 2.
21 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:39 
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The Badgers have also been doing much better on turnovers, averaging just 12.8 per game in their last four games. Wisconsin turned the ball over only 10 times in its loss to Michigan State on Thursday.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:42 
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Senior Tara Steinbauer will play in her 102nd consecutive game today, which ranks eighth on the UW career list.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:43 
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The captains are meeting at center court with the officials. Both teams hitting their last shots. Emily Neal for the Badgers is wearing a mask after taking an inadvertant elbow to the face last week at practice. But she is able to play if the Badgers need her.
13 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:48 
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The spirit squad has taken the floor. Badgers are off for their last instructions. Pretty soon the Wisconsin flags will lead them onto the floor to what will be a great ovation with the fans that have gathered. 
10 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:50 
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Don't forget that Wisconsin has four Minnesota natives on its teams, including starters Tara Steinbauer (Bloomington), Alyssa Karel (St. Paul), Emily Neal (Minneapolis) and Cassie Rochel (Lakeville).
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:52 
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I will try and give everyone Packer updates as well as the regular blog today. Baltimore has taken care of Kansas City, 30-7.
8 minutes tot he national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:53 
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I can hear the Minnesota team do its off-court cheer and now they have entered the court. There is a nice contingent of Gopher fans sitting behind the bench. It is a pretty easy drive here from the Twin Cities and vice versa. Always have great fans for either game.
5 minutes to the national anthem. 

Sunday January 9, 2011 2:55 
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Here come the flags, and Bucky followed by the team. On Wisconsin is being played and people are on their feet. Should be a fun atmosphere today.
4 minutes to the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 2:56 
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Less than a minute. Horn is sounding. Here is the color guard for the national anthem.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:00 
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The color guard is retiring and the place has gone black for the intros.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:03 
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People are on their feet. The spotlight is out. Here comes Tara Steinbauer.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:03 
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Other UW starters include Jade Davis, Taylor Wurtz, Alyssa Karel and Lin Zastrow.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:04 
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Funny bit from "Caddyshack" about "killing the gophers" showed before the starting lineups. Got quite the cheer from the crowd!
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:04 
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Minnesota starters are China Antoine, Katie Loberg, Kiara Buford, Nicole Mastey, Jackie Voigt. We are about ready for the tip.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:06 
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Band is playing Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. Crowd is clapping. Zastrow and Loberg are jumping. Tip to Wisconsin and we are underway
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:07 
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Badgers go immediately to Zastrow underneath.
UW 2, MN 0
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:07 
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Loberg misses. She will be a good challenge for Zastrow with both of them at 6-4. Badgers fail to get a shot off before the 30 second clock expires.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:08 
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Buford cans her first 3.
MN 3, UW 2 (18:20)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:09 
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Davis answers for UW nothing but net from downtown.
UW 5, MN 3 (18:00)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:09 
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Davis tries again from the same corner. No luck.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:10 
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Purdue is a winner today over cross state rival Indiana, 55-50
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:11 
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Karel hits her first bucket.
UW 7, MN 3 (16:33)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:11 
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Neither team showing much patience on offense. Quick triggers from the outside instead of working the ball in the half court. MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 7, MN 3 (15:42)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:12 
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The fans are engaged in the Nitty Gritty Birthday slight of hand game. Lots of energy in the building today. The north end zone is pretty full. It is team day, and Girl Scout day, so lots of youth with high-pitched voices!
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:14 
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Badgers hitting 3-of-5 from the floor early for 60 percent. Minnesota is just 1-of-4 for 25 percent.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:14 
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Lots of scrambling for loose ball on that possession. Almost look like Badger football chasing a fumble....that elusive. Leads to a miss at both ends.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:16 
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Wisconsin playing good player-to-player defense. Minnesota can't find an open shot and is just 1-of-7 from the floor for 14 percent.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:17 
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Tara and Jade out for Wisconsin. Tiera Stephen and ANya Covington in. Minnesota has not scored in 5 minutes, Badgers haven't scored in 3 minutes. Both teams with four turnovers each.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:19 
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Another miss for the Gophers.
Zastrow underneath breaks the Badger scoring lull.
UW 9, MN 3 (12:10)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:20 
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Minnesota will be at the line shooting two when teams return.
MEDIA TIME OUT
UW 9, MN 3 (11:55)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:21 
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If you have comments or questions, please send them my way. You can follow the stats on GameTracker.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:22 
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Tara back in for Lin.
Leah Cotton shoots two. Makes both
UW 9, MN 5 (11:55)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:23 
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Token full court pressure by Minnesota. Wisconsin handles it but turns it over in the half court. TO No. 6
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:25 
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More pressure by Minn. Tiera Stephen handling it. Good D by Minnesota ties up the pass into the middle by UW.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:25 
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Karel hits a back door layin from Zastrow. Very pretty.
UW 11, MN 5 (10:07)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:26 
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Minnesota starting to drive the lane. Wurtz fouls and Cotton on the line shooting two. Makes the second. 
UW 11, MN 6 (9;21)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:28 
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Turnover No. 7 for Minnesota. Both teams have 7.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:29 
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Morgan Paige and Cassie Rochel into the game for Tara and Taylor.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:30 
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Lin hits her third shot from the free throw line. She is 3-of-3 from the floor and leads UW with 6 points.
UW 13, MN 6 (7:13)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:31 
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[Comment From alyssakarelfanalyssakarelfan: ] 
how many fouls on taylor?
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:31 alyssakarelfan
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Taylor Wurtz has two and is on the bench. Stephen has 1.
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 13, MN 6 (7:13)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:32 
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Badgers hitting 6-of-12 from the floor for 50 percent. Minnesota is 1-of-12 fro 8.3 percent. Rebounds about the same with MN 9, UW 8. Turnovers has MN 9, UW 8.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:33 
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[Comment From ExSIDExSID: ] 
Hi Di! Watching your and Packers.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:35 ExSID
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How are they doing? Wish you were here!!!
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:35 
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Minnesota hits just its second field goal in 12 minutes; Divorak on an offensive rebound. 
UW 13, MN 8 (5:29)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:37 
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I understand the Badger site is down. It you remain on the blog you should be fine.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:38 
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Minnesota is driving the lane. That is where the Badgers are picking up their fouls. Steinbauer gets her first.
Buford at the line shooting two. She makes both
UW 13, MN 10 (4:10)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:39 
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Minnesota drives by Neal
UW 13, MN 12 (3:50)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:40 
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Minnesota on a 6-0 run. Badgers haven  not scored in 4.5 minutes.
MEDIA TIMEOUT.
UW 13, MN 12 (3:15)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:41 
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Minnesota's Dvorak making an impact on 1-of-3 shooting and defensive presence. She is 6-7, the tallest player ever to play for the Gophers.

Sunday January 9, 2011 3:43 
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Alyssa Hits her third bucket and has 6 points to tie Lin for scoring honors.
UW 15, MN 12 (2;05)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:44 
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[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
a good 18 min and a lazy 2 min again not going to win many that way
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:45 Richard
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I think Dvorak for Minnesota changed the defensive pressure inside and we need to adjust.
Tierra Stephen hits two free throws.
UW 17, MN 12 (1:25) 

Sunday January 9, 2011 3:46 
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Low scoring game. 19 ties the fewest points in a half for UW. But now we don't have to worry as Lin Zastrow hits her 8th point. 6-0 run for the Badgers.
UW 19, MN 12 (:30)
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:47 
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Minnesota's fewest points in a half was 20 at Illinois on Dec. 30. They may beat that.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:48 
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[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
oh spoke to soon looks like the badgers are getting after it again
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:49 Richard
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They made a nice run in the last two minutes. 

HALFTIME:
Wisconsin 19, Minnesota 14
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:49 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Watching Mn ans Wis, i miss the days when Janel McCarviile would play havoc in the Kohl ctr. Gophers havent had a cheesehead cross the border since
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:49 Becky
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Janel was a real treat for the fans of both teams. She has had a great run in the WNBA too.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:50 
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HALFTIME STATS:
UW: 8-19 fg; (42.1%); 1-8 3pt (12.5%); 2-2 ft (100.0%); 13 reb, 5 asst; 12 TO; 0 BLK; 2 Stl
Leading Scorer: Lin Zastrow 8; Leading Rebounder: Taylor Wurtz 5

MN: 4-24 fg (16.7%); 1-5 3pt. (20.0%); 5-6 ft (83.3%); 16 reb; 1 asst. 10 TO; 1 BLK; 3 STL
Leading Scorer: Lea Cotton and Kiara Buford 5; Leading Rebounder: Amber Dvorak 3

Wisconsin 19, Minnesota 14
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:54 
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[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
big ten taking heads say this a UGLY game
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:54 Richard
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Too many turnovers has made for lots of lulls in scoring. Badgers have put it together better and are hitting 50 percent. Both teams playing hard though.
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:55 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Eagles miss fg. Pack at Philly 40
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:55 Becky
3:56
Thanks for the Packer update!@
Sunday January 9, 2011 3:56 
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All the CBS Interactive websites appear to be having a problem and are offline. They are working on the problem. UWBadgers.com should be up soon.

Sunday January 9, 2011 3:57 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Who is Bo cheering for? I know he's friends with andtY Reid
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:02 Becky
4:02
Bo Ryan is a Philadelphia native. He has great interest in the game because of his current hometown though. Being the diplomat, he has not said publicly anyway.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:02 
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[Comment From CCCC: ] 
When asked who he thought would win after the Michigan game on Wednesday, he said "the team in green."
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:03 CC
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You see, ever the diplomat!
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:03 
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We are about to get going. Dvorak has joined the MInnesota starters. Same as before for Wisconsin.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:04 
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Dvorak causes Zastrow to turn it over. She has a LONG presence at 6-7
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:05 
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Zastrow steps out beyond the men's arc and hits a 3-ptr. 
UW 22, MN 14 (largest lead of the game18:55)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:06 
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[Comment From Linda L. (old Cyclone(Linda L. (old Cyclone(: ] 
Tam, thanks for doing this blog. I am following Minnesota, my alma mater, on this blog. Go
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:06 Linda L. (old Cyclone(
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Happy to have you. We will try and make it interesting!
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:07 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Big surprise to see Amber out there. Gophers have been searching for some consistency in a rotation.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:08 Becky
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The message from the halftime talk was I think for UW, pick up the pace. And for Minnesota, get it inside to Dvorak. She seems to be making a difference.

Zastrow at the line. She makes both
UW 24, MN 16 (17:15) 

Sunday January 9, 2011 4:09 
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Karel swishes a 3 ptr from right in front of me on press row. A thing of beauty barely touches net. 
UW 27, MN 16 (16:35)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:10 
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Karel becoming active and looking for her shot. Drove on the Gophers and was fouled. Shooting two misses the first, makes the second.
UW 28, MN 16 (16:06)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:12 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
From a MN perspective, alyssa is a great player. She's tough. I enjoy her game
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:12 Becky
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She is multi-talented. Can hit inside or out, and has that cute little hang jumper in the lane that is deadly.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:12 
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Loberg scores for the Gophers as we go to break.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 28, MN 18 (15:15)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:14 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Katie Loberg is an awesome high jumper too. Her HS best would have won Big Ten titles last year
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:14 Becky
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Pack at 8 yd line.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:15 Becky
4:15
Fun to have all this Packer AND Gopher information! Thanks
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:15 
4:16
Zastrow and Karel have combined for 25 of UW's 28 points. Karel just hits the lane jumper for her 12th point
UW 30, MN 18 (15:00).
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:16 
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Jade Davis shoots two. Makes both as the Badgers are pulling away.
UW 32, MN 18 (14:32)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:17 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
TD packers! Yahoo!
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:17 Becky
4:17
[Comment From timtim: ] 
7-0 green bay
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:17 tim
4:18
Zastrow blocks Cotton and UW goes the other way. Minnesota shifts to a 2-3 zone. Badgers get a shot off but miss.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:18 
4:20

Beautiful pass from Anya to Zastrow cutting under the basket for the reverse layin. She has really worked on that move.
UW 34, MN 18 (15-4 run for UW in second half 12:36) 

Sunday January 9, 2011 4:20 
4:21
Even though there are fewer turnovers for both teams in the second half, MN just committed its 16th. UW had 13.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:21 
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MEDIA TIMEOUT
Minnesota's last score was at 15:38. This is the greatest lead of the game (16 points)

UW 34, MN 18 (11:25)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:23 
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Karel misses the front end of a one-and-one. Badgers are 7-of-9 from the line for 77.8 percent.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:25 
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Zastrow hitting from the short corner. She is 7-of-10 from the floor and hitting from inside and outside. She leads all scores with 17 points.
UW 36, MN 18 (10:34)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:26 
4:27
Buford hits from the line and Minnesota breaks the five minute scoring lull. 
UW 36, MN 20 (10:00)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:27 
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Covington converts on the Badger end and Buford on the other end.
UW 38, MN 23 (9:17)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:28 
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[Comment From longtime badger fanlongtime badger fan: ] 
It seems like the Badgers are moving much better and look more organized on offensethis year. Lin, especially is passing better. Is the new assistant coach coaching the big players?
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:28 longtime badger fan
4:28
Anya Covington at the line. She hits both and has 4 points
UW 40, MN 23 (9:17)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:28 
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Ty Margenthaler is still coaching the post players though John Barnes does help out. I think the biggest difference is that this is the fourth year of Zastrow, Steinbauer and Karel playing together.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:29 
4:29
Minnesota's Buford drives and lays it in. The lid has finally come off the basket for Minnesota. 
UW 40, MN 25 (8:40)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:29 
4:30
UW works a nice inbounds play that leaves Lin all alone but her shot rims out.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:30 
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Taylor Wurtz gets her third foul. Minnesota will be shooting when we return.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 40, MN 25 (7:54)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:31 
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[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Kiara trying to do it all. Nice to see her make some plays.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:31 Becky
4:31
Buford has looked good this second half. She leads Minnesota and is the only double figure scorer with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:31 
4:31
[Comment From KarenKaren: ] 
Norton struggling to find the right combination says TV announcers on BTN! Like all season!
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:31 Karen
4:32

Minnesota has used a lot of players today. They finally got it going a bit of late in the second half. They have improved to 25 percent shooting on 9-of-36 from the field.

Sunday January 9, 2011 4:32 
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Sari Noga shooting two for Minnesota. She makes both.
UW 40, MN 26 (7:54)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:33 
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Badgers had several tries but no buckets. Wurtz has been an uncharacteristic non-factor shooting just 0-4 from the field. Steinbauer is just 0-of-3 from the field.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:35 
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Noga hits a 3 and Minnesota is with 10. This game is far from over. Could be one of those wild finishes.
UW 40, MN 30 (6:27)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:36 
4:37
Jackie Voight hits a layin and it is an eight point game, the closet the Gophers have been since 17:10 of the second half. Minnesota on a 12-2 run. 
Wisconsin calls timeout.
UW 40, MN 32 (5:59)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:37 
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Minnesota having a better shot selection of late. Badger fouls have also fueled the run. Next UW foul will put MInnesota in the bonus.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:38 
4:39
Minnesota sets up full court pressure. Tierra Stephen at point. Lin misses inside.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:39 
4:39
Badgers set up in a zone. Buford hits a 3 ptr. 5 point game.
UW 40, MN 35 (5:20)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:39 
4:40
[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Touchdown Packers! 14-0 good guys
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:40 Becky
4:41
Badgers turn it over. And now back in player to player defense. Minnesota timeout as shot clock at 4. 4 misses by Minnesota. Badger ball.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:41 
4:43
Karel misses her patented floater in the lane. Karel fouls and puts Buford to the line for one-and-one. She hits both.\
UW 40, MN 37 (4:07)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:43 
4:45
Badgers' last field goal was at the 10 minute mark. Covington made two free throws at 9:16 and UW has not scored since.  17-2 Minnesota scoring run.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 40, MN 37 (3:43)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:45 
4:45
[Comment From alyssakarelfanalyssakarelfan: ] 
fouls for mn?
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:45 alyssakarelfan
4:46
Minnesota has 9 fouls. Next one will be double bonus. for UW.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:46 
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Stephen at the line shooting one-and-one for UW. Misses the first. No rebounds for Badgers.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:46 
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Minnesota misses a 3. Stephen rebounds and is fouled. She will shoot two. Misses the first. Makes the second. First score since 9:16.
UW 41, MN 37 (3:24)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:47 
4:48
Good defense by Badgers bringing the double on MN post and getting the ball. Miss on UW end though.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:48 
4:49
Dvorak fouled by Tara (3rd) in the lane. She is at the line for two. MIsses the first, and the second. Rebound Badgers.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:49 
4:50
Zastrow drives on Dvorak (the 6-7 player) and is fouled (3rd). She is shooting two. Hits both.
UW 43, MN 37 (1:57
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:50 
4:51
Team turnover MInnesota. Great defensive stance by the Badgers.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:51 
4:52
Lob to Lin on inbounds fell short.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:52 
4:54
[Comment From longtime badger fanlongtime badger fan: ] 
Badgers defense and experience is paying off. Sloppy game, but a win is a win.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:54 longtime badger fan
4:54
Steinbauer may not have scored today, but she has played great defense, and has 5 rebounds, many of the critical in the late phase of the half.
Wurtz shooting two. She has not scored today either but leads in rebounding with 7. She misses the first. Her teammates are back. Misses the second.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:54 
4:55
Leah Cotton hits underneath. Minnesota timeout.
UW 43, MN 39 (:28)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:55 
4:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How many points does carol have?
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:55 Guest
4:56
Alyssa Karel has 12. Zastrow leads all scores with 19.
Jade Davis at the line shooting two. Misses the first, makes the second.
UW 44, MN 38 (:28)
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:56 
4:57
[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Antoine scoreless for Gophers too I think.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:57 Becky
4:57
Yes, she is 0-for-5 from the floor and has no points.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:57 
4:57
28 ticks to go
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:57 
4:58
Cotton drives and is fouled by Zastrow (2nd). She shoots two. Misses the first; and the second. Tie up on the rebound. Badger ball.
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:58 
4:58
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Wisconsin has this one in the bag!
Sunday January 9, 2011 4:58 Guest
5:01

19 seconds left, but a quick foul by Minnesota Cotton (4th). Jade Davis at the line shooting two. Misses the first; Makes the second
UW 45, MN 39 (19)

Sunday January 9, 2011 5:01 
5:01
Attendance today is 4,690 and they just performed YMCA in unison and loud!
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:01 
5:02
Noga hits a 3 ptr. Unbelieveable. Another quick foul by Minnesota.\
UW 45, MN 42 (:11)
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:02 
5:02
Zastrow at the line shooting two. Makes the first, crowd erupts.
Makes the second.
UW 47, MN 42 (:11)
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:02 
5:03

Crowd counts down to 0 as Wisconsin wins.

FINAL: Wisconsin 47, Minnesota 47 

Sunday January 9, 2011 5:03 
5:03
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Go Badgers!
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:03 Guest
5:03
[Comment From BeckyBecky: ] 
Another tough loss for Mn. Not pretty but a good win for Badgers. Thanks for the blog. Go Pack!
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:03 Becky
5:04
Thanks all for participating in the blog. Stats coming up. And login to UWBadgers.com to hear free live stream post game comments from both coaches.
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:04 
5:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Good game ladies!!! Congradulations on the win! :)
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:04 Guest
5:04
[Comment From Linda L.Linda L.: ] 
Congratulations to the Badgers.
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:04 Linda L.
5:08
FINAL STATS
UW: 14-40 fg (35.0%); 3-16 3pt (18.8 5); 16-24 ft (66.7%); 25 reb; 9 asst; 15 TO; 3 BLK; 7 Stl
Leading Scorer: Lin Zastrow career high 21; Leading rebounder: Taylor Wurtz 7

MN: 14-49 fg (28.6%); 5-13 3 pt (38.5%); 9-16 ft (56.3%); 40 reb; 7 asst; 21 TO; 4 BLK; 4 STL
Leading scorer: Kiara Buford 17; Leading rebounder: Amber Dvorak 7

FINAL: Wisconsin 47 (8-3, 3-1), Minnesota 42 (8-9, 0-4)

Tune in next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. CT for the next home vs. Purdue.
Sunday January 9, 2011 5:08 
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