Archived Blog: Women's basketball vs. No. 11 Michigan State

By Tam Flarup on February 3, 2011 9:25 PM | No TrackBacks
The Badger women's basketball team battled No. 11 Michigan State into overtime before losing 73-70. Join Tam Flarup of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications office courtside at the Kohl Center as she chronicled the Badgers (12-10 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) women's basketball game vs. Michigan State (19-3, 7-2) tonight live in the Gameday Blog.
 Women's basketball vs. Michigan State(02/03/2011) 
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Hello everyone and welcome courtside for a classic Big Ten clash featuring the Wisconsin women's basketball team (12-9, 7-2) and Michigan State University (18-3, 6-2). The game will tip at 7 p.m. CT, and will be streamed live on the Big Ten Network. Or you can follow along on this interactive live blog or through GameTracker.
Thursday February 3, 2011 5:49 
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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. These seniors were freshmen in my last year of covering the team and it has been fun to see their progress. 
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With a win at Northwestern last Sunday, Wisconsin remains tied for first place in the current Big Ten standings. The Badgers and Penn State lead the league at 7-2 while Michigan State is half a game behind at 6-2. Michigan lost at Minnesota to fall to third place at 6-3.

Thursday February 3, 2011 5:51 
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The last time the Badgers were leading the Big Ten standings at the midway point of the season was in 1994-95. Wisconsin shared the league lead with Purdue at 8-3 on Feb. 4, 1995. UW finished third in the conference that season at 11-5. 

Thursday February 3, 2011 5:52 
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Wisconsin was 6-3 through the first half of the 2009-10 season and finished 10-8, which tied for third place in the Big Ten. The best first-half Big Ten record was a 7-1 start in 2001-02.

Thursday February 3, 2011 5:52 
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This is the second meeting of the year with Michigan State. Wisconsin lost 63-42 in East Lansing on Jan. 6, but was without the services of starting center Lin Zastrow who sat out four games with a concussion. She is back in the post tonight.
Thursday February 3, 2011 5:54 
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This could be an historic evening for Lisa Stone as she is one win shy of her 500th career victory. She is 499-231 (.684) in her 26th year of coaching.

 

Thursday February 3, 2011 5:55 
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Hey students out there, tonight's promotion is UW Student Night - UW students will receive free admission with a valid student ID, plus a voucher for a free hot dog and soda, while supplies last.
Thursday February 3, 2011 5:56 
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UW is undefeated at home (4-0) in Big Ten play this season. The Badgers have downed Penn State (77-62), Minnesota (47-42), Purdue (60-48) and Illinois (60-47) in the Kohl Center this year. Together with the men's basketball team and men's and women's hockey teams, there is a 26-game unbeaten streak going at the Kohl Center dating back to Dec. 2.

Thursday February 3, 2011 5:58 
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BROADCAST INFO: Tonight's game is being live video streamed for a fee on BigTenNetwork.com. You can also listen to the game locally on WIBA AM 1310 or for a fee on InsideBadgerSports.com.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:00 
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State was ranked 11th and leading the Big Ten with an undefeated record when the teams first matched wits in East Lansing. Michigan State leads the all-time series 35-25 but the Badgers have won four out of the last five meetings, including both meetings last season. Wisconsin has an 18-11 advantage in Madison and has won the last three games at home.
53 minutes to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:06 
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The Badgers are becoming a tough second half team. In their last three games, the Badgers are allowing opponents to average just 20.7 points in the second half. On Jan. 20, Minnesota scored just 19 points shooting 20.7 percent. Ilinois scored 19 points on Jan. 23 hitting 25 percent from the field. Northwestern tallied 25 points in the second half on Sunday, hitting 38.5 percent.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:10 
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45 minutes to the national anthem. remember the blog is interactive so let me know your questions or comments.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:13 
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I just switched my identity from Brian Lucas (yesterday's blogger for football signing day) to my name. Sorry for the confusion.
43 minutes to the national anthem.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:14 
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Despite the 12-9 record, the Badgers are being well-respected NCAA projections. Wisconsin jumped up 10 spots to 44th in the NCAA RPI released this week, the sixth Big Ten team in the ranking. The RPI is one of the primary tools that the NCAA Committee uses to select teams to the tournament.

     Big Ten Schools - 12. Iowa; 18. Ohio State; 19. Michigan State; 21. Michigan; 39. Penn State; 44. Wisconsin; 48. Purdue; 52. Northwestern; 96. Minnesota; 103. Indiana; 131. Illinois
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Thursday February 3, 2011 6:18 
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Three Badger seniors are making their final season one of the best on the books and they are leaders in the conference stats. Senior Lin Zastrow leads all Big Ten players in conference games, shooting 51.2 percent from the field. Senior Tara Steinbauer ranks third in field goal percentage at .494. Senior Alyssa Karel is sixth in scoring with 15.6 points per game while Zastrow is ninth with 14.9 points/game. Zastrow also ranks ninth in rebounds per game with 6.8.
38 minutes to the national anthem 

Thursday February 3, 2011 6:20 
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In Big Ten games, Wisconsin leads the conference in scoring defense (57.0), field goal percentage (.427) and turnover margin (+3.8). The Badgers average just 11.9 turnovers per game in league play while opponents average 15.7 TOs per game.

      The Badgers also rank second in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.1. UW averages 13.6 assists per game and 11.9 turnovers per game. Wisconsin is second in turnovers per game at 11.9.
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Thursday February 3, 2011 6:27 
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Join the Wisconsin women's basketball team as they celebrate American Heart Month throughout February. There are a number of ways Badger fans can get active and get involved with this promotion which culminates at the women's basketball game vs. Michigan on Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center. Get your free pedometer and get involved in Heart Health Month. Get the details here.
29 minutes to national anthem
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Coach Lisa Stone is shown with the pedometer she will use during the Heart Health promotion which culminates with the Michigan game Feb. 19. Fans can guess how many steps Lisa and the entire Badger team will take between now and then and win prizes. See details here.
27 minutes to the national anthem 

Thursday February 3, 2011 6:31 
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[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
We'll be following the blog from AZ. Best of luck to Coach Stone and the WBB team . Let's get 500 tonight. Go Badgers!
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:31 Badger Dad
6:33
Glad to have you with us. Big game tonight for everyone. Badgers can remain tied for first or alone in first in the Big Ten with a win. Other games tonight include Iowa at Purdue; Minnesota at Indiana; Penn State at Michigan; and Illinois at Northwestern.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:33 
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Wisconsin is one-game into the second half of the season with a 7-2 record and is tied for first in the Big Ten. The top five teams at the close of the season earn a bye to the Big Ten Tournament held March 3-6 at Conseco Field House in Indianapolis.
23 minutes to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:35 
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[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
Why isn't this on BTN. Top 2 teams going at it. We get BTN out here in the desert yeah.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:35 Badger Dad
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The games are assigned during the pre-season and are not changed because of standings during the season. We have been on 10 times and the remaining games are streamed live on the BigTenNetwork.com. Those games are next day broadcast on the regular Big Ten Network under the heading Student U. Tonight's game will appear at 3 p.m. ET Friday, Feb. 4.
20 minutes to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:38 
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Tonight is UW Student Night at the Kohl Center where students receive free admission, a hot dog and a soda----The Badgers hope to have a large student representation at the game tonight! The women's hockey team set the women's hockey NCAA attendance record at the Kohl Center on Saturday against Minnesota---so the women's basketball team hopes to continue with a big crowd tonight!
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:42 
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[Comment From The Next JordanThe Next Jordan: ] 
could continuing poor road conditions cause a smaller crowd tonight?
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:43 The Next Jordan
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Both teams are out on the floor now for final warmups. Crowd is starting to filter in. I arrived about 5:15 p.m. and there was a lot of campus gridlock. A normal trip for me is 10 minutes and it took 25. The streets are extremely narrow with all the snow on the sides. If a bus is coming it is one lane, even on the major thorough fares. So it probably will affect our crowd tonight.
11 minutes to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:48 
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The spirit squad has joined us now, and the Badgers left the floor for their final coach consult. Have a nice contingent of band members tonight. That is great for our game atmosphere.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:50 
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Don't forget, tonight's game is being live video streamed for a fee on BigTenNetwork.com. You can also listen to the game locally on WIBA AM 1310 or for a fee on InsideBadgerSports.com. It will be broadcast on the regular Big Ten Network Channel tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET.
5:30 to the national anthem 
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:53 
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Spirit squad is poised with their flags to lead the Badgers in. And here they come! The flags spell out W-I-S-C-O-N-S-I-N!
3:25 minutes to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:55 
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It is a small but spirited crowd here so far. All are standing for On Wisconsin as the team raced onto the floor.
2:30 to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:56 
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Looks a little holidayish on the floor with Wisconsin in its red warmups and State in its green game shorts and white warmup shirts. 
1:25 to the national anthem
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:57 
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Bucky is near our end zone slapping high-fives with the kids. The horn just sounded and the players are lining up for the national anthem.
Thursday February 3, 2011 6:59 
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House is dark for the intros. Spotlight zooming across the floor.

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:01 
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Starters:
UW: Jade Davis, Taylor Wurtz, Alyssa Karel at guard; Tara Steinbauer, Lin Zastrow at forward

MSU: Britney Thomas at point, Taylor Alton, Kalisha Keane, Cetera Washington andd Lykendra Johnson at forward
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:03 
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Teams in their final huddles. Lots of energy in the house.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:03 
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Band is playing "it's a hot time in the old town tonight" and we are about ready for the tip. Jumping center is Zastrow for UW and Johnson for MSU
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:04 
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Badgers control and we are underway
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:04 
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Zastrow layin on a drive to the lane makes it UW 2, MSU 0 (19:33)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:05 
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Britney Thomas drives and hits a mid-ranger lane jumper to tie it up
UW misses on their end, and Johnson hits on the fast break basket.
MSU 4, UW 2 (18:45)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:06 
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Zastrow ties it up at 4 each (18:05)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:07 
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Thomas misses but Keane gets the offensive rebound and converts.
UW 4, MSU 6 (17:47)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:07 
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[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
hey when MSU get in madison did the snow slow em down?
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:07 Richard
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MSU arrived yesterday about 6:30 p.m. CT. The snow stopped here around 10 a.m. so conditions were good for charter flights.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:08 
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Keane hits a 3 off a screen from the top of the key as time was running out.
UW 4, MSU 9 (16:40)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:08 
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Karel hits on the other end for her first points.
UW 6, MSU 9 (16:40)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:09 
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Washington hits from the top of the key...Badgers need to get around those screens better.
UW 6, MSU 11 (15:59)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:09 
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Steinbauer Scores inside. The there seniors have now all scored.
UW 8, MSU1 (15:30)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:10 
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Karel all alone at the top of the key for 3
UW 11, MSU11 (14:52)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:10 
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Jade with too wide open a lane to the rim and it rolls off.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:11 
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Wurtz hits a layup
UW 13, MSU 11 (13:50)

MEDIA TIME OUT 

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:12 
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This has really been a fast-paced game. That was six and a half straight action-packed up and down minutes. Badgers have had four people score led by Karel with 5. MSU has also had 4 different people score. MSU leads in rebounding early, 5-2.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:14 
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[Comment From liteslites: ] 
Are media time outs taken differently when the game isn't on live TV? In other words, the usual under 16, under 12, etc?
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:14 lites
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No, there are media timeouts of the same length after the 16, 12, 8 and 4 minute periods on each half.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:14 
7:16
Badgers pack it in and protect the paint forcing MSU to shoot from the outside. But they are getting the long rebounds and second chances. Foul on Jade Davis and Britney Thomas is at the line shooting two: makes both
UW 13, MSU 13 (12;46)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:16 
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[Comment From liteslites: ] 
So there was no stoppage between 16 and 13:30? Indeed a full segment of action.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:16 lites
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The stoppage of play has to be at the first dead ball after 16 and there wasn't one until 13:30

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:17 
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Steinbauer has one roll off the rim. Badgers get back nicely. Anya Convington is coming in at the next break for the Badgers.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:17 
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Steal by Karel. Badgers have the ball when we return.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 13, MSU 13 (11:22)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:18 
7:20
Badgers shooting 6-of-11 from the field for 54.5 percent. MSU is 5-of-11 for 45.5 percent. Rebounding favors MSU 8-3
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:20 
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Morgan Paige and Anya Covington in for the Badger replacing Tara Steinbauer and Jade Davis. Keane scores, the first field goal for MSU in six minutes.
UW 13, MSU 15 (10:59)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:21 
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Karel scores for the Badgers. 
Bell launches one from that top of the key spot for MSU, a 3.
UW 15, MSU 18 (9:58)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:22 
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Good passing by MSU as Johnson gets it inside and is fouled by Covington. She shoots two: Makes them both
UW 15, MSU 20 (9:25) largest MSU lead
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:24 
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Tiera Stephen makes her first appearance for UW. Poole drives by everyone.
UW 15, MSU 22 (8:47) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:24 
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Bell gets a layin on a defensive breakdown by UW and Wisconsin calls timeout.
UW 15, MSU 24 (8:18)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:25 
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Davis returns to the floor and so does Zastrow who was getting a blow.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:25 
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MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 15, MSU 24 (largest lead of the game 7:56)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:26 
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When these teams met in East Lansing, Wisconsin held a 20-10 advantage in the first half and never scored again until the second half, a period of over 10 minutes. BUT, UW didn't have Lin Zastrow who was out with a head injury. Hopefully their exploring a new offensive scheme to get the ball in the hole. Quite a few shots have rimmed out, so they have taken good shots. Just haven't fallen.

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:28 
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Alton hits from the corner in front of the Badger bench. 12-0 run for State
UW 15, MSU 26 (7:37)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:29 
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Steinbauer breaks the scoring lull.
UW 17, MSU 26 (7:27)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:29 
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Lin Zastrow finds the rim.
UW 19, MSU 26 (6:50)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:30 
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Tara Steinbauer off the backboard on a heavily contested shot
UW 21, MSU 26 (6:18)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:30 
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Three bodies on the floor and UW gets the MSU rebound. Refs are letting them play. This is a VERY physical game. Badgers on a 6-0 run.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:31 
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Britney Thomas misses but MSU gets the rebound and Wurtz is called for the foul. 
Jasmine Thomas shoots two and makes them.
UW 21, MSU 28 (5:33)

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:32 
7:34
Morgan Paige misses a 3 and Steinbauer fouls on the rebound. Six team fouls on the Badgers.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:34 
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Lykendra Johnson on the offensive rebound. Rebounding is going to be key in this game and MSU is getting too many second chance and close in high percentage shots.
UW 21, MSU 30 (4:21)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:35 
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MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 21, MSU 30 (3:52)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:35 
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This has been a really fast half. Both teams playing hard for extended periods. Lisa has been trying to sub regularly to keep everyone rested, especially the posts. They are the key to rebounding and post defense which is critical with the Spartans.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:37 
7:38
Covington in for Steinbauer. Stephen in for Paige. Wurtz and Paige sit with two fouls.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:38 
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Karel misses a wide-open 3. Stephen bothers Poole on the return trip and she travels. Badger ball as Covington drives the lane and scores.
UW 23, MSU 30 (3:18)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:39 
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Zastrow with a deep 3. Crowd is on its feet.
UW 26, MSU 30 (2:40)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:40 
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Karel off-balanced but hits the lane jumper. Crowd again cheering wildly.
UW 28, MSU (1:31) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:41 
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Badgers on a 7-0 run.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:42 
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[Comment From JackJack: ] 
So far who is winning the rebound battle??
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:42 Jack
7:42
MSU leads the conference in rebounds and offensive rebounds. They have the edge 18-10. 

MSU timeout (29.9)
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:42 
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MSU holds for the last shot.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:43 
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Keane misses a 3 ptr and MSU gets the rebound but Anya Covington rejects the shot with a thunderous THUMP heard all through the arena. A last second 3ptr by Tiera Stephen just rims off and we are at halftime.

HALFTIME:
UW 28, MSU 30 

Thursday February 3, 2011 7:45 
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[Comment From MagsMags: ] 
Just got online. How do the Badgers look?
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:45 Mags
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Other than some scoring lulls midway through the half, both teams have played hard and well. Stats coming up.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:46 
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HALFTIME STATS:
UW: 13-27 fg (48.1%); 2-7 3pt (28.6%); 0-0 ft (.000); 11 reb; 5 asst; 7 TO; 1 BLK; 2 STL
Leading Scorer: Zastrow and Karel 9; Leading Rebounder: Stephen 3

MSU: 11-28 fg (39.3%); 2-9 3pt (22.2%); 6-6 ft (1.00%); 19 reb; 5 asst; 8 TO; 1 BLK; 2 STL
Leading Scorer: Keane 7; Leading Rebounder: Johnson, Alton 4

HALFTIME SCORE: UW 28, MSU 30
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:48 
7:49
[Comment From JackJack: ] 
Other than evening out the team rebounds what do the Badgers need to do in the 2nd half to pull this game out?
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:49 Jack
7:49
The rebounds are really the key. They need to block out better. It is such a physical game I think our posts are being pushed under and not holding their position. Our leading scorer is a reserve guard.  I expect that will be discussed at the half.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:49 
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8:30 to the start of second half play. I will be back in 5
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:50 
7:56
Tonight's scores:
Penn State 81, at Michigan 63
at Purdue  60, No. 22 Iowa 41
Minnesota 65, at Indiana 59 

Penn State remains in the lead for the conference with a 8-2 record
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:56 
7:58
First half scored tied 5 times and lead changed 3 times. MSU had 11 second chance points to UW's 0

Wisconsin just returned from the locker room at 1:30 left on the clock....an extremely long half time. They usually return between 4 and 5 left in the half.
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:58 
7:59
Bad plays the "Hot Time" song to return the teams to the court. we are underway
Thursday February 3, 2011 7:59 
8:00
Johnson 'airs' her first attempt of the second half to a chorus of UW students. Badgers turn it over on their first possession.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:00 
8:01
Washington drives the lane and Steinbauer picks up her second foul. She hits both and MSU is perfect at the line 8-of-8
UW 28, MSU 32 (19;17)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:01 
8:02
Karel gets loose from the elbow.
UW 30, MSU 32 (19:01)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:02 
8:03
Johnson fouls Zastrow on her offensive board attempt. She shoots two: makes both.
UW 32, MSU 32 (18:29) first tie since 15:15
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:03 
8:04

Keane for 2 on a set play from out of bounds.
UW 32, MSU 34 (17:31) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:04 
8:06

Washington on the pick and fast break finish at the other end.
UW 32, MSU 36 (16:20)

TIME OUT WISCONSIN 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:06 
8:07
Both teams are taking care of the ball well. 9 TOs each which is good for how fast-paced this game has been. Rebounds still favoring MSU 22-15.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:07 
8:09
MSU batted away UW's interior pass, but Johnson turns it over on the other end as we head to the media timeout.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 32, MSU 36 (15:46)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:09 
8:11
Covington in for Steinbauer. Paige in for Wurtz. Paige turns it over. Wurtz comes back in.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:11 
8:13
Crowd getting restless. Would like the Badgers to score. Last field goal was at 19:08.
UNTIL NOW: Wurtz hits a 3 from top of the key
UW 35, MSU 36 (14:47)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:13 
8:14
Wurtz drives and draws the foul on Johnson. Shooting two she misses the first and the second.
UW 35, MSU 36 (14:03)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:14 
8:15
Another good defensive stance by UW and the rebound: Covington misses but Zastrow with the offensive board and put back. FIrst lead since score was 13-11 in the first half.
UW 37, MSU 36 (13:17)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:15 
8:17

Zastrow gets loose for a layup and Badgers on a 7-0 run as MSU calls TIME OUT>
UW 39, MSU 36 (12:33) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:17 
8:17
[Comment From apache jct badgerapache jct badger: ] 
come on bucky! way to go!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:17 apache jct badger
8:17
MSU turns it over out of the timeout. Badger ball
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:17 
8:18
[Comment From pdpd: ] 
nice!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:18 pd
8:19
Poole fouls Stephen hard on Stephen's way to the rack. She shoots two: misses the first; makes the second. UW is 3-0f-6 at the line
UW 40, MSU 36 (12:10)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:19 
8:19
[Comment From pdpd: ] 
go badgers go
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:19 pd
8:19
[Comment From JackJack: ] 
Defensive stops and second chance baskets are making the difference!!!! Keep it up Bucky!!!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:19 Jack
8:19
[Comment From erinerin: ] 
come on badgers!!!!!!!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:19 erin
8:20
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 40, MSU 36

MSU led by as much as 11 (26-15) in the first half. Spartans led 30-28 at the Half. Badgers on 12-6 run since halftime including the last eight points.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:20 
8:22
Karel on a drive and floater in the lane off the inbounds play.
UW 42, MSU 36 (11:43)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:22 
8:23

Keane tries a 3 and gets her own rebound. Zastrow fouls her and she shoots two: Makes the first.
UW 42, MSU 37 (11:13) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:23 
8:24
Wurtz underneath from Stephen. 
UW 44, MSU 37 (10:35)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:24 
8:24
Washington hits for the Spartans
UW 44, MSU 39 (10:20)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:24 
8:25
Stephen for two from the top of the lane.
UW 46, MSU 39 (10:00)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:25 
8:26
Zastrow picks up her third foul in the last 5 minutes. She takes a seat. Keane shoots two: misses the first; makes the second.
UW 46, MSU 40 (9:56)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:26 
8:26
Karel shakes off her guard and Bakes her from the TOp of the Key for 3
UW 49, MSU 40 (9:50)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:26 
8:26
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
After the first MSU/WI game, Coach Stone said the next game would be different. She called that one well. Zastrow has made a big difference
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:26 Steve
8:28

Keane drives to the rim again and Steinbauer picks up her third foul, team six. Keane shoots two: makes the first; and the second. MSU is 12-14 at the line.
UW 49, MSU 42 (8:30) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:28 
8:29
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 49, MSU 42 (7:58)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:29 
8:30

I have to say it is very tense in here. The crowd is small but really into it. They are hanging on every move. They explode with 3's. 

Spirit squad doing its share as they even brought out the BIG W flag tonight. In the pyramid and turning around to 'Space Badgers' theme. I love this timeout! 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:30 
8:31
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
I take it MSU isn't making any fouls?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:31 Jim
8:32
MSU has 5 fouls. Badgers have 6. Really been an evenly called game with aggressive post play. Badgers miss coming out of the timeout.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:32 
8:34
Badgers had trouble inbounding after a Keane foul but got it on the second try after it was tipped out. Karel with a 3 and the crowd goes wild.
UW 52, MSU 42 (7:05) LARGEST BADGER LEAD
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:34 
8:34
Keane answers for mSU
UW 52, MSU 44
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:34 
8:35
Johnson picks up her fourth foul, MSU's 7.
Zastrow shoots the one-and-one. Makes the first; and the second.
UW 53, MSU 44 (6:15)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:35 
8:36
Steinbauer inside as UW is really clicking.
UW 56, MSU 44 (6:00)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:36 
8:37
Washington answers for MSU. 
UW 56, MSU 44 (5:28)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:37 
8:38
Johnson hits again for MSU as Taylor Wurtz goes down under the basket. She walks under her own power to the bench
UW 56, MSU 46 (5:12)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:38 
8:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How many pts. does Karel have?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:38 Guest
8:39
Karel has 19, Zastrow has 17
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:39 
8:39
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
Keep it up Bucky
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:39 Badger Dad
8:39
[Comment From JackJack: ] 
Shots from the line are going to be huge for the Badgers from here until the end of the game
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:39 Jack
8:40
Keane from the top of the key for 3
UW 56, UW 49 (4:00)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:40 
8:40
MEDIA TIMEOUT
MSU will shoot free throws when we return.

UW 56, MSU 50 (3:36)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:40 
8:41
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
How big is the crowd? Sorry if I missed it.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:41 Jesse
8:41
Attendance was 4,657. and they are pretty loud.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:41 
8:41
[Comment From jjjj: ] 
is the big ten down this year?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:41 jj
8:43
Big Ten has 2 ranked teams, but Iowa at No. 22 lost tonight, so it will probably just be Michigan State. We have had more nationally ranked teams before including six ranked to begin the season. The conference tends to upset one another which is tough on rankings.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:43 
8:43
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
This is intense! GO WISCONSIN!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:43 Chaffon
8:44
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
I think it's actually 56-49. Not 59-46.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:44 Jesse
8:45
Sorry, they put keanes 3 on the badger side at first.
Schiffner made 2 free throws for MSU and Zastrow made two for UW
UW 58, MSU 51 (3:20)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:45 
8:45
[Comment From timtim: ] 
we need to win to stay tie for 1st with penn state wtg badgers ladies
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:45 tim
8:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is the score 59-46 or 56-49?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:45 Guest
8:45
Schifner hits for MSU
UW 58, MSU 53 (2:45)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:45 
8:45
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Oh my gawd I wish I could see this game! Karel and Zastrow are playing so well. I am a really happy Badger fan right now! WE GOT THIS!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:45 Chaffon
8:46

Crowd implores the Badgers to make a defensive stance, but Washinton hits from afar
UW 58, MSU 55 (1:38) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 8:46 
8:47
Keane gets her fourth foul trying to guard Lin. Zastrow shooting two: makes the first; and the second
UW 60, MSU 55 (1:22)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:47 
8:47
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Badgers need to get that fifth foul on Keane
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:47 Steve
8:47
[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
this game is going to come down to the last tick of the clock !!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:47 Richard
8:48
Good D down to the last second. But Washington drives and Karel fouls. She makes the bucket and shoots one. 

TIME OUT WISCONSIN to make her think about it.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:48 
8:49
Washington at the line for the old fashioned 3 pt. play. She shoots one: misses and we get the rebound.
UW 60, MSU 57 (:55.6)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:49 
8:50
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
Hang on Bucky
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:50 Badger Dad
8:50
TIME OUT WISCONSIN with 11 seconds left on the shot clock and 33 seconds left in the game
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:50 
8:50
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
COME ON BADGERS YOU CAN WINTHIS!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:50 Chaffon
8:51
Lin shorts it in front of the basket and MSU rebounds. 

TIME OUT MICHIGAN STATE with 23.3 seconds left in the game
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:51 
8:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
what is the score
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 Guest
8:52
Badgers 60, MSU 57 (23.3)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 
8:52
[Comment From apache jct badgerapache jct badger: ] 
PLEASE!!!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 apache jct badger
8:52
[Comment From BB: ] 
would love to see this upset!!!!!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 B
8:52
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Karel should ddrive to the paint and pass off the Zastrow.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 Jim
8:52
They had what they wanted on that play with Lin isolated underneath...no help defense. She just shorted it.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:52 
8:53
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
DEFENSE!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:53 Guest
8:53
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Jim I concur! Jus drive in the lane and get fouled.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:53 Chaffon
8:53
Keane hits a 3 with hands in her face.
UW 60, MSU 60 (11:4)
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:53 
8:53
[Comment From Lets Go Red!Lets Go Red!: ] 
We need a stop here!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:53 Lets Go Red!
8:54
Keane has been hitting that clutch 3 all year. She buried one from the corner for MSU to upset Iowa at home. Now she ties the game at 60.

WISCONSIN TIMEOUT.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:54 
8:54
[Comment From UncleUncle: ] 
go.....please
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:54 Uncle
8:54
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Dang it all! All tied up. ugh!
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:54 Chaffon
8:55
Karel drives and it dances on the rim. Zastrow tips it back up and it just rolls off.
OVERTIME
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:55 
8:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Plenty of time. Get something going to the basket and maybe draw a foul.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:55 Guest
8:56
[Comment From apache jct badgerapache jct badger: ] 
aargh
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:56 apache jct badger
8:56
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Whose in for the badgers?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:56 Guest
8:57
That last 11 seconds the starters were all in. We do not have anyone in foul trouble. 3 players have 3 fouls. Two of their players have 4 (Keane and Johnson, their bigs).

We are 1-1 in overtime games this year.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:57 
8:57
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
NO NO NO!! Ok this it Badgers OT is yours. NOW GO OUT THERE AND TAKE IT! Please?
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:57 Chaffon
8:57
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Coach Stone may win her 500th tonight, but MSU isn't making it easy.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:57 Steve
8:57
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
They need to get this win. It's a huge game for NCAA tourney hopes.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:57 Guest
8:58
Tip to the Badgers. Karel misses in the lane.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:58 
8:58
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Wisconsin's offense dried up in the last five minutes. They need to get back on track early in the OT.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:58 Steve
8:58
[Comment From JenniferJennifer: ] 
::whimpers:: Watching this is not helping my ulcer.
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:58 Jennifer
8:58
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
they need this game
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:58 Guest
8:58
[Comment From timtim: ] 
go after keane to get her 5th and get her out of here
Thursday February 3, 2011 8:58 tim
9:00
MSU misses but Jade is tied up on the rebound. Keane misses but Tara gets her fourth as Johnson collected the rebound. She shoots two and Covington replaces Tara. Makes both. MSU is 16-19 from the line
UW 60, MSU 62 (4:17)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:00 
9:00
Zastrow inside
UW 62, MSU 62 (4:01)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:00 
9:00
Keane again. She has 23.
UW 62, MSU 64 (3:40)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:00 
9:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
come on bucky
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:01 Guest
9:01
[Comment From Lets Go Red!Lets Go Red!: ] 
BEAT STATE!
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:01 Lets Go Red!
9:01
Karel drives and is fouled. She shoots two: makes the first, and the second
UW 64, MSU 64 (3:17)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:01 
9:02
Keane hits another 3. she is 4-of-11 from beyond the arc.
UW 64, MSU 67 (2:50)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:02 
9:02
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
YEAH KAREL!!!
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:02 Chaffon
9:02

Wurtz hits
UW 66, MSU 67 (2:26) 

Thursday February 3, 2011 9:02 
9:02
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
get some stops
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:02 Guest
9:03
[Comment From JenniferJennifer: ] 
GEESH! Is Keane that good or is the defense on her bad?
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:03 Jennifer
9:03
Keane is that good. Thomas hits on the fast break.
UW 66, MSU 69 (1:50)

TIME OUT WISCONSIN
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:03 
9:05
Karel drives and misses the layin hitting the bottom of the basket. She has played almost the entire game.
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:05 
9:06
Washinton misses and Wurtz gathers the rebound and is fouled. Wurtz shoots two as MSU in double bonus: makes the first, and the second
UW 68, MSU 69 (1:00)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:06 
9:07
MSU's Johnson misses a 3 but MSU gets the rebound and Badgers forced to foul. Keane shoots two: makes the first; and the second
UW 68, MSU 71 (:26.1)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:07 
9:08
TIME OUT MICHIGAN STATE

Badgers have to drive the length of the floor to tie. 26 seconds left in OT
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:08 
9:08
[Comment From Lets Go Red!Lets Go Red!: ] 
GO RED!
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:08 Lets Go Red!
9:08
Crowd chanting lets go red.
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:08 
9:09
Karel stumbles on her drive to the lane and is called for traveling. 

TIME OUT MICHIGAN STATE. They will have the ball on the Badger end line with 19.4 seconds left in OT
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:09 
9:10
Badgers foul Britany Thomas who will shoot two as UW in double bonus:
She makes the first; and the second
UW 68, MSU 73 (16.0)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:10 
9:10
First attempt misses; rebound tied up. Badger ball
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:10 
9:11
Steinbauer underneath on inbounds play
UW 70, MSU 73 (:4.8)
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:11 
9:11
FINAL
Michigan State 73, Wisconsin 70
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:11 
9:17
FINAL STATS:
UW: 26-57 fg (46.6%); 5-12 3PT (41.7%); 13-16 ft (81.3%); 30 reb; 10 asst; 16 TO; 4 BLK; 3 STL
Leading Scorer: Lin Zastrow 23 (new career high); Leading Rebounder: Zastrow 9

MSU: 24-61 fg (39.3%); 5-20 3 pt (25.0%); 20-23 ft (87.0%); 40 reb; 10 asst; 16 TO; 2 Blk; 6 STl
Leading Scorer: Kalisha Keane 28 (new career high); Leading Rebounder: Washington and Johnson 8

FINAL SCORE:
Michigan State (19-3, 7-2) 73; Wisconsin (12-10, 7-3)  70 OT

Thanks for participating in tonight's blog. See you at home Feb. 10 with Northwestern.
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:17 
9:17
[Comment From Badger DadBadger Dad: ] 
AArgh Let's get 500 at IU sunday.
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:17 Badger Dad
9:17
[Comment From ChaffonChaffon: ] 
Congrats MSU. NIce going Badgers you fought all the way.
Thursday February 3, 2011 9:17 Chaffon
9:18

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