Archived Blog: Badger women's basketball vs. Butler WNIT-1

By Tam Flarup on March 16, 2011 9:04 PM | No TrackBacks
Please join Tam Flarup of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications office courtside at the Kohl Center as she chronicles the Badger women's basketball team (16-14 ) win over Butler University (20-14) tonight live in the Gameday Blog.
The University of Wisconsin women's basketball team will continue to the second round of the 2011 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) with a 68-48 win over Butler University (20-14) Wednesday at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin (16-14) will host the winner of the Illinois State vs. Central Michigan game Sunday at 1 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center. The CMU v ISU game is March17.
 Women's basketball in Rnd 1 WNIT vs. Butler(03/16/2011) 
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Hello everyone and welcome courtside for the first round of the WNIT Tournament featuring the Wisconsin women's basketball team (15-14) and Butler University (20-13). The game will tip at 7 p.m. CT, and will be streamed live on UWBadgers.com. Or you can follow along on this interactive live blog or through GameTracker.
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I am Tam Flarup and I have served as your blog host this season for all home events. I am the former athletic communications contact for women's basketball and have thoroughly enjoyed watching this team improve and have success this year.
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Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:51 
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Wisconsin had sought to repeat last season with an NCAA bid, but injuries have taken their toll on the Badgers and a first round loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament destroyed hopes for an NCAA bid. However, the Badgers are alive in the WNIT for their fifth consecutive post-season appearance. It is the 14th post-season appearance in history. Wisconsin has qualified for seven NCAA championships and five WNIT tournaments. UW is 17-12 in 13 post-season appearances, including a 14-4 mark in the WNIT.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:54 
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The Badgers have had some success in the WNIT. Wisconsin last competed in the WNIT in 2009, going 1-1 and losing in the quarterfinals to St. Bonaventure. The Badgers won the 2000 WNIT Championship, defeating Florida 75-74 in the title game, and finished as the runner-up champion in 2007, losing at Wyoming 72-56 in the championship game.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:55 
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Tonight's opponent is a formidable opponent having finished second in the Horizon League to instate rival Green Bay. The Phoenix beat the Bulldogs by 11 points in the Horizon League Championship for their third loss of the year to Green Bay. This is Butler's third-straight appearance in the WNIT. They have had 20-win seasons the past three years.
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Wisconsin and Butler have met only once in program history. The Badgers won the only meeting, a 61-46 victory in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 29, 2003.
The two teams share three common opponents in 2010-11 - Saint Louis, Milwaukee and Green Bay. The Bulldogs were 1-0 vs. the Billikens, 1-1 vs. the Panthers, and 0-3 vs. the Phoenix. The Badgers were 1-0 vs. Saint Louis, 1-0 vs. Milwaukee and 0-1 vs. Green Bay.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:59 
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Led by a trio of seniors, all who average 10-or-more points per game, the Bulldogs put up 67.6 points per game. Butler allows 64.6 points per game. The seniors have combined to win 83 games over their careers which ranks fourth best in school history.
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Should the Badgers advance tonight, they would meet the winner of the Illinois State vs. Central Michigan game which takes place Thursday. UW has put in to host all games, but those decisions are made later when the opponents have been decided.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:03 
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I mentioned injuries earlier. The Badgers had every senior lose game time with injuries. Leading scorer Alyssa Karel missed 3 games with a knee injury; in the next game second leading scorer Lin Zastrow was out with a knee injury; Emily Neal missed a game with a broken nose; and five games ago, third leading scorer Tara Steinbauer tore her ACL and was done for the season.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:11 
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Through the adversity the Badgers suffered a seven game losing streak in the preseason, and got it together in the Big Ten Conference run tying for third but with a chance for the title or second place right to the end. The NCAA dream may have been shattered, but a WNIT would make up for a whole lot of hurt.
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In the last game senior Lin Zastrow went over 1,000 career points with 18 points vs. Illinois on March 3. The 6-4 post entered the game with 995 points. She became the 21st Badger player to tally 1,000-or-more points in a career. Zastrow also needs just six rebounds for 600 in her career. She is averaging 13.6 points per game and is tied with Taylor Wurtz as the leading rebounder with 6.4 caroms per game.
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45 minutes to the national anthem
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Butler is paced by senior Brittany Bowen, a 5-10 guard/forward, leads the team with 15.9 points per game. She also ranks second on the squad with 6.1 rebounds per game and second in 3-pointers made with 51. Bowen takes the most free throws on the team, going 111-of-128 (.867) from the line.
43 minutes to the national anthem
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:16 
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Butler has several players over 6-0 with the tallest 6-2 Dragana Grbic who has played in just 15 games. No one over six feet starts, although against the taller Badgers, the Bulldogs are expected to make an adjustment to their lineup. The Bulldogs were red-hot in January winning 8 of 9 games. But they limped through February with a 3-5 record. Including the tournament they have won 3 of their last four games.
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Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:21 
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We are expecting a sparse crowd tonight. It is spring break here, and the schools are out. But that may mean we get a bunch of kids who don't have to worry it is a school night. Butler is located in Indianapolis, so they probably don't have too many fans making that trip. Ironically, the Badgers were in Indy last week for the Big Ten tournament where they had the No. 6 seed but bowed out in the first round.
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Butler still plays at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse which was featured in the movie Hoosiers. The first couple Big Ten Women's Tournaments in the 90s were held at Hinkle. It was a beautiful building and fun to play there, but I am glad the Big Ten Tourney moved to Conseco Fieldhouse. That is a gorgeous place to view and play a game.
31 minutes to the national anthem.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:28 
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Butler is on the floor warming up. The Badgers are back in the locker room for final instructions. Tara Steinbauer walked by on crutches. She had her surgery six days ago on March 10 and is doing pretty well she says. Hopes to ditch the crutches in a few more days. Good luck to her with that rehab.
29 minutes to the national anthem
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:30 
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We do have a small band here.....pretty small, but happy to see them especially since the school is on break. There are also bands accompanying the men's basketball team to Tucson for their NCAA 'second' round game Thursday at 6:27 p.m.. CT. Band members are also with our No. 1 ranked women's hockey team heading to the Frozen Four in Erie, PA. They play Friday at 4 p.m. CT. Good luck to all our Badger post season squads (wrestling and swimmers are at NCAAs too).
26 minutes to the national anthem
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The Badgers just returned from the locker room for their final warmups. Crowd is starting to filter in. It is 61 degrees out and we just switched to daylight saving time so people are out and about this evening. Maybe they will wander over for some great bball!
24 minutes to the national anthem
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Back in a minute for more commentary.
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17 minutes tot he national anthem. both teams on the floor.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:42 
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
Hi, just wanted to say will be following your blog tonight and Go Badgers! My dad and I are season ticket holders in section 108, we're unable to make it tonight, but will follow your blog!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:43 TH
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Hey happy to have you in virtual reality anyway. let me know if you have questions as we go along.
15 minutes to the national anthem
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:44 
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[Comment From aspasp: ] 
thanks for the blog, tam. Have you looked at the Christchurch earthquake pictures, right where we stayed in '07?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:44 asp
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Yes, I recognized the buildings and the places we walked along. And remember punting on the Avon River? What a beautiful place and what terrible destruction. That was our last stop on our Australia and New Zealand basketball trip. Amazing.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:46 
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[Comment From jeffjeff: ] 
do you know who the refs are for tonites game yet ?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:46 jeff
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Refs are Tim Daley, Beck Blank and Mark Berger.
The Badgers are leaving the floor and Butler already has.
13 minutes to the national anthem
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:47 
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
I think despite the results of tonights game, that it is remarkable that we are playing in the wnit tournament. We overcame a tough schedule and a lot of injuries this year.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:47 TH
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Yes, it has been a difficult year. Not what 'could have been', but adversity is a great teacher, too.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:47 
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
Not related to the basketball game but what are your thoughts about what is going on in Japan?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:48 TH
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My next door neighbor's parents live in Tokyo and she has given us first-hand information about the mood and devastation. Talk about a triple calamity with the quake, wave and radiation. She said it is very difficult to watch the news. All our hope and prayers go to everyone suffering around the world.
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9 minutes to the national anthem
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Crowd is getting a little bigger now. Sides are pretty good. End zones are sparse. But hey, the spirit squad has arrived. Terrific. And we have some more band members. We will be rocking tonight at the Kohl Center.
7:30 to the national anthem
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Don't forget you can follow the stats on gametracker as well.
6 minutes tot he national anthem
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Here are the Badger starters:
G 5-9 Jr. Jade Davis
G 6-0 So. Taylor Wurtz
G 5-7 Sr. Alyssa Karel
G 5-9 Sr. Emily Neal
F 6-4 Sr. Lin Zastrow
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Here are the Butler Starters:
G 5-7 Sr. Azjah Bass
G 5-9 Jr. Devin Brierly
G 5-9 Sr. ALyssa Pittman
F 5-10 Sr. Brittany Bowen
F 5-10 Sr. Chloe Hamilton
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:56 
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3 mintues to the natinal anthem. both teams have returned to the floor for final wamrups.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 6:57 
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Butler has pink laces in its shoes. Must have been from a think pink promotion. Teams are heading to their benches. 50 seconds to the national anthem
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We are ready for the intros. but no lights off tonight. whats up with that

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:02 
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It might have something to do with hosting the boys state basketball tournament Thur-Sat. here in the Kohl Center. Maybe the lights are configured differently. ANyway, I miss it!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:03 
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[Comment From aspasp: ] 
WNIT rules on environment? Limitations on band, also?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:03 asp
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Yes, that could be, too. Thanks for the comment
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:03 
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Spirit squad is taking its last tumbles across the floor, the teams are huddled, adrenalin flowing..;.;...GAME TIME!
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
I'm use to having the lights out too, oh well.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:04 TH
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Probably don't want to make it so much like a 'home game'. More neutral this way. Lin got the tip. we are  underway.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:05 
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Badgers turn it over on their first possesion but Butler fails to convert
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Zastrow inside. Bodes well for things to come.
UW 2, BUT 0
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Wurtz lets a 3 fly but no good and Butler was off to the races converting a fast break layup.
UW 2, Butler 2
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:06 
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Wurtz to Covington and UW leads 4-2
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:07 
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Badgers doing a good job fighting through screens and getting to the perimeter shooters. Bowen fouled getting the rebound and is at the line shooting two:
makes both
UW 4, Butler 4 (17:53)
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Wurtz from the corner for 3
UW 7, Butler 4 (17:28)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:08 
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
Our defense is going to be key, Butler is going to want to run.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:08 TH
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They proved that on their second play after our miss.
Zastrow baseline jumper
UW 9, Butler 4
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:09 
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Butler just 1-of-5  from the field as Alyssa skips along baseline on a nifty move and scores a layup.
TIME OUT BUTLER
UW 11, Butler 4 (16:25)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:10 
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Butler missed another 3 pt attempt. They are 0-2 out there. Wurtz misses everything and off to the races again. Hamilton scores a fast-break layup.
UW 11, Butler 6
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Hamilton scores again on a fast break layup. Badgers need to get back.
UW 11, Butler 8
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MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 11, Butler 8 (14:38)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:12 
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[Comment From lady alumlady alum: ] 
more like LIGHTS OUT butler. nice shot alyssa!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:13 lady alum
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Butler has shown they aptitude to run. Badgers need to do a better job of corraling the offensive rebounds or it will be a long night.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:13 
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[Comment From lady alumlady alum: ] 
Could the Kohl Center be fairly empty today because so many students are on spring break?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:13 lady alum
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Perhaps, but we don't draw that many students. I think the families are out of town. That seems to be more of our crowd.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:14 
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[Comment From THTH: ] 
How is it looking for next season, what can we expect for picking up in rebounding and scoring and from the incoming freshman, any ideas or information?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:14 TH
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Don't have time to do justice to your question here but didn't want to ignore you. We are going to miss our senior scorers, but with absence comes opportunity. With all the injuries a lot of undergraduates got good playing time. So we will see.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:15 
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Butler drove into the trees in the lane and gave itup. Great feed from Karel to Zastrow for the easy two.
UW 13, Butler 8 (14:00)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:16 
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Cassie Rochel enters the game and scores inside. She will be a bright light next year.
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Bass scores and Butler keeps it close.
UW 15, Butler 10
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:17 
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Butler uses a lot of clock but misses the 3. They are 0-5.
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MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 15, Butler 10 (11:52)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:18 
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is there a link to the nit bracket
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:19 Guest
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Here is the link to the WNIT bracket. 
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wis/sports/w-baskbl/auto_original/4598652.jpeg 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:20 
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[Comment From BadgervideoBadgervideo: ] 
Somewhere around 350 tickets were sold in advance I was told
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:21 Badgervideo
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
how did Bass score?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:21 Guest
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She had a layup off a drive.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:21 
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Turnover Wisconsin no. 3
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:21 
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Butler struggling against our height. We have 6-4 Cassie Rochel out along with 6-2 Anya Covington. UW turnover No. 4
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:22 
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Pitman scores Butler's first 3 as they close within two.
UW 15, Butler 13
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:23 
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[Comment From I.M. JustafanI.M. Justafan: ] 
No scoreboard tonight?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:23 I.M. Justafan
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Whoops......We will get that up
tjf
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:23 
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Karels shot bounces off the rim and here we go. Bowen steals it on a Badger turnover and ties it up at 15.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:24 
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Covington converts inside. She has 4
UW 17, Butler 15
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:25 
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Karel drives and dishes to a closing zastrow baseline for the nice bucket.
UW 19, Butler 15 (8:13)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:26 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
there fouls are making up for our turnovers
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:26 AlyssaKarelFan
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Butler has had a couple offensive fouls which are turnovers. But they only have 3 TOs on the night.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:27 
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New faces for the Badgers with Jada Buggs in and Morgan Paige. Coach Stone keeping people fresh with this pace.
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 19, Butler 15 (7:10) 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:28 
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[Comment From wnit fanwnit fan: ] 
what defense are they both in?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:28 wnit fan
7:28
Badgers play player to player almost always and have tonight. Butler has been using a 2-3 zone on us.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:28 
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Butler has improved on its early shooting percentage with all the fast break layups. Now 6-of-19 for 31.6 percent. but 1-of-9 from 3 pt. land.

UW is 9-of-21 for 42.9 percent and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:29 
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[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
who is on the floor now?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:30 badgerfan
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For the Badgers it is Karel, Paige, Zastrow, Buggs and Wurtz. 
For Butler it is Grbic, McDivitt, Bowne, Hamilton and Bass.

Bowen just picks up an offensive foul. Butler's third.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:31 
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ANother Butler foul., No. 6. Zastrow at the line shooting two: makes both
UW 21, Butler 15 (6:28)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:32 
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Bass hits a 3 ptr to close within 21-15
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:32 
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Good defensive stand by the Badgers as Paige trys a wide open 3 and misses.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:33 
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McDivitt hits a 3 for Butler and they are warming up from out there.
UW 21, Buterl 20 (5:00)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:33 
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Butler also subs a lot keeping fresh legs out there.
The 5-10 Hamilton hits over 5-7 Karel in the lane. this is their first lead
UW 21, Butler 22
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:35 
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Karel hits for the Badgers and we go back and forth.

MEDIA TIME OUT 
UW 23, Butler 22 (3:41)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:36 
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Wurtz shoots one-and-one.. misses the front end. UW will be shooting the rest of the way.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:38 
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Butler closing out on our shooters well. But Karel hits a 3 from the corner
UW 26, Butler 22 (2:45)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:39 
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Zastrow backs down the 5-10 Hamilton for a score
UW 28, Butler 22 (1:45)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:40 
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Pittman at the line shooting two for Butler: makes the first.
UW 28, Butler 23 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:41 
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Karel's 3 just skips off the rim. She is not hesitating when she is open now. Jade just about gets the ref with the ball on a steal attempt. almost!Q
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:42 
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Timeout Wisconsin
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:42 
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Butler showing full court pressure. Let's score
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:43 
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Badgers break it and Zastrow scores inside on a beautiful feed from Karel and UW leads at the half 30-23.

HALFTIME
UW 30, Butler 23
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:44 
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Halftime Stats:
UW: 13-30 fg (43.3%); 2-8 (25.0%); 2-3 ft (66.7%); 20 reb; 10 asst; 5 TO; 0 BLK; 0 STL
Leading scorer: Lin Zastrow 14; Leading Rebounder: Taylor Wurtz 5

BUTLER: 9-27 fg (33.3%); 2-13 3pt (15.4%); 3-4 ft (75.0%); 16 reb; 4 asstl; 5 TO; 1 Blk; 3 Stl
Leading Scorer: Cloe Hamilton 6; Leading Rebounder: Brittany Bowen 6

HALFTIME SCORE: UW 30, Butler 23
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:47 
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[Comment From BadgervideoBadgervideo: ] 
We need to get more in their faces on their long shots.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:52 Badgervideo
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They just got hot there at the end of the half. We had been fighting over and through screens pretty well. We occasionally get hung up though and they made us pay.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:53 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
The team is coming out very hungry:)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:53 AlyssaKarelFan
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It was nice to see them make their first few shots. They hadn't scored well in their last two outings...losses at Ohio State and to No. 11 seed Illinois at the Big Ten Tournament. Hitting on all cylinders tonight, inside and outside.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:54 
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2 minutes to the second half action
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:57 
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Badgers are still not on the floor. Okay, now coming out with 1:33 on the clock. Whew!@
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:57 
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
has Butler pressed?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:57 Guest
7:58
Butler only pressed the last play of the game. It will be interesting to see what they do to start the second half. The press didn't bother us on that one play, but it did take time off the clock. BUT, we beat them on a back door with it so maybe that will be cautionary.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:58 
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[Comment From wnit fanwnit fan: ] 
when will Wisconsin play next round if they win?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:59 wnit fan
7:59
We would hope to play on Sunday. We have boys tournament here Thur-Sat.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:59 
7:59
Butler turns it over on their first possesion.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:59 
8:00

Butler still in 2-3 zone. UW turns it over on its first possession of the second half.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00 
8:01
Brierly turns the corner and gets by Zastrow for two.
UW 32, Butler 25
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:01 
8:02
Covington at the line shooting for the AND one. misses.
UW 32, Butler 25
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:02 
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Butler double teaming Lin and she passes out to Covington for the score.
UW 32, Butler 25 (18:10)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:02 
8:03
Butler decided in the half to drive on the Badgers and Bass draws the foul on Davis. She shoots two: makes the first, and misses the second
UW 34, Butler 26
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:03 
8:04
[Comment From stevesteve: ] 
who will wisconsin play in the second round if they win?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:04 steve
8:04
Badgers play the winner of the Ilinois State and Central Michigan game which takes place tomorrow nijght
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:04 
8:05
Zastrow from in the lane, She has 16
UW 36, Butler 26 (largest lead (17:00)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:05 
8:05
Karel fouls putting Bowen to the line shooting two: makes the second
UW 36, Butler 27 (16:36)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:05 
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[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
come on alyssa! you need to score:)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:06 AlyssaKarelFan
8:06
Karel is being bottled up by Butler defense. She is just 3-of 7 from the floor and has 7 points.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:06 
8:07
Zastrow getting a rest and Cassie Rochel comes in.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 36, Butler 27 (15:57)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:07 
8:09
This is a pretty well-played game. UW has 6 turnovers and Butler 8 but 3 of those were offensive fouls. UW shooting 45.7 percent from the floor to Bulldogs 33.3 percent. Rebounding pretty even with 22 for UW and 20 for th smaller Bulldogs.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:09 
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Karel made a nice dish to Covington who couldn't convert but Butler turns it over on the rebound. Second chance.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:10 
8:10
Karel hits a 3 from Covington and she has 10.
UW 39, Butler 27 (15:22)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:10 
8:11
Zastrow coming in on next whistle replacing Rochel. UW ball when we return.

BUTLER TIMEOUT
UW 39, Butler 27 (14:34)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:11 
8:12
[Comment From TopperTopper: ] 
If the Badgers win this one, will they travel or play at home?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:12 Topper
8:12
That decision is made after theopponents are known and have a chance to bid for home court. UW has put in to host all the WNIT games, so we will just have to wait and see.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:12 
8:14
Karel's 3 rims out and Covington is tied up on the rebound.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:14 
8:15
[Comment From TopperTopper: ] 
Thanks. Did Tara have her surgery?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:15 Topper
8:16
Tara had her surgery March 10 and is here tonight. 
Covington scores inside easily and UW looking good with its passes inside.
UW 41, Butler 27 (13:10)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:16 
8:16
Covington takes a rest and Rochel coming back in.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:16 
8:17
UW turns it over, no. 8.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:17 
8:18
Bowen takes it on an inbounds against Wurtz and draws the foul. She shoots two: makes both.
UW 41, Butler 29 (12:16)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:18 
8:19
Badgers break press easily. Rochel scores on a 10 foot jumper in the lane. She looks good.
UW 41, Buter. 29
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:19 
8:19
hamilton inside
UW 43, Butler 32 (11:37)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:19 
8:20
Davis hits a 10 foot baseline jumper. such a pretty shot.
UW 45, Butler 32 (10:40)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:20 
8:20
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 45, Butler 32 (10:21)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:20 
8:22
[Comment From RiviaRivia: ] 
Do you know who is favored in the Central Mich bs Illinois State?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:22 Rivia
8:23
I am not familiar with either team. They play out of the MAC and Missouri Valley Conferences. We will do a little research and get back to you.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:23 
8:24
Butler scores on a takeaway as Anya Covington sprains an ankle and scores on a 5 on 4 break.
UW 45, Butler 34 (10:03)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:24 
8:25
Karel loses it and in the ensuing scramble Butler races back and scores. Hamilton shoots the AND one at the line: makes it
UW 45, Butler 37 (9;31)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:25 
8:25
Another turnover by UW...3 in a row and Rochel fouls as Butler was ready to score. Butler has been pressing since the media timeout and UW is getting careless with the ball. Butler at the line after this Wisconsin TImeout.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:25 
8:26
Common foul so Butler not at the line but does score in the inbounds.
UW 45, Butler 39
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:26 
8:27
Butler on a 7-0 run since the last media timeout. And UW turns it over again. Covington back in for Jade Davis.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:27 
8:28
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
what is a common foul? Is that a lose ball foul?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:28 cathy
8:28
Sorry. non-shooting foul.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:28 
8:28
Covington converts on a toss from Karel and she has 12.
UW 47, Butler 39 (8:08)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:28 
8:29
MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 47, Butler 39 (7:59)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:29 
8:29
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
is lisa trying to use fresh people to rebuild for next year?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:29 cathy
8:29
No, Lisa is using lots of people because of the pace of the game. Butler likes to get up and down.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:29 
8:29
[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
come on badgers han in there:)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:29 AlyssaKarelFan
8:30
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
okay, a new term? I just never heard of it, but that is okay. love the blog
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30 cathy
8:33

Covington being effective in the lane. Her shot just bounces off but Wurtz fouled in the rebound. Badger ball. Zastrow fouled in the inbounds attempt. 6th team foul on Butler. Zastrow shoots two and makes both.
UW 49, Butler 39 (7:20) 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:33 
8:33

Bowen scores on a drive
UW 49, Butler 41 (7:00) 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:33 
8:35
Covington slashes and Zastrow hits her tying her career high with six assists. Badger post duo has made that work pretty well. 
UW 51, Butler 43 (6:13)

TIMEOUT BUTLER
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:35 
8:36
Wurtz for 3 on an inside and back out from Lin Zastrow. Assist no. 7.
UW 54, Butler 43 (5:40)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:36 
8:36
Turnover No. 13 on fancy footwork by Morgan Paige.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:36 
8:36
[Comment From MM: ] 
Go dawgs!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:36 M
8:36
Pleasure to have Bulldog fans with us too!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:36 
8:37
Morgan Paige at the line shooting two: makes both.
UW 56, Butler 43 (4:44)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:37 
8:37
[Comment From RiviaRivia: ] 
What's our NIT first-round record?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:37 Rivia
8:38
Karel swats away an attempt drive by Butler
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:38 
8:38
The Badgers are 3-0 in the first round of the WNIT and have also received two first-round byes (before the tournament went to 64 teams).
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:38 
8:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks. Love march madness!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:38 Guest
8:38
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
you a butler fan? must be fun as well. glad you are with us
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:38 cathy
8:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
how did Butler go on run?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:38 Guest
8:39
Wisconsin turned the ball over three straight times as the Bulldogs put on a full-court press.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:39 
8:39
Butler fouls Covington who has been VERY efficient in the post. She shoots one-and-one and makes both. to tie her season high with 16 points
UW 56, Butler 45 (4:06)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:39 
8:40
Karel drives and is fouled. She will shoot when we return.

MEDIA TIMEOUT
UW 58, Butler 45 (3:37)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:40 
8:40
[Comment From I.M. JustafanI.M. Justafan: ] 
I looked at the bracket yesterday. If i remember right, if UW wins this game and the next one,they could end up playing Kansas in the 3rd round. I looked a couple minutes ago and KU was up by 21 against Wichita St.. Kansas would need to win their next game too of course.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:40 I.M. Justafan
8:42
She UW prevail, we will play the winner of the Central Michigan v Ilinois State game. CMU was 20-10 and finished 2nd in the MAC. ISU was 20-10 and finished third in the Valley. Kansas is in our side of the bracket. And it would be fun to have a rematch with the Jayhawks
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:42 
8:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Yep. Love my bulldogs. Love the big ten, too!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:42 Guest
8:43
Karel shooting two: makes both.
UW 60, Buterl 45 (3:37)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:43 
8:43
[Comment From cathycathy: ] 
illinois would be fun with a uw transfer player and stephanie glance as the coach
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:43 cathy
8:43
[Comment From AlyssaKarelFanAlyssaKarelFan: ] 
Yeah we got 60!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:43 AlyssaKarelFan
8:44
Butler still pressing fullcourt. Admire them. They have had a distinct height disadvantage and we just pounded it inside.
Zastrow with the layin.
'UW 62, Butler 45 (2;45)
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:44 
8:45

Zastrow with the post clinic and she spins, scores and is fouled. She shoots one. And MISSES it.
UW 65, Butler 45 

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:45 
8:46
BUtler hits a 3 after a long scoring drought. 
UW 64, Butler 48 (1:48)

Zastrow takes a seat to wild applause
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:46 
8:48
Emily Neal at the line shooting two: makes both.
UW 66, Butler 48 (1:33)


Alyssa Karel goes out to wonderful applause  as does Taylor Wurtz
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:48 
8:48
[Comment From THTH: ] 
we will play another game, yeah!
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:48 TH
8:48
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
central Michigan can score - average 82 pts - lost to Northwestern and Iowa but played them tough
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:48 Guest
8:49
Rochel to a driving Buggs
UW 68, Butler 48 (1:10)

Season high team assist with 22
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:49 
8:49
[Comment From KathyKathy: ] 
What's the attendance?
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:49 Kathy
8:49
804 very warm souls seeing a pretty good game.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:49 
8:49
[Comment From THTH: ] 
we played cmu a few years ago it was a high scoring game if I remember, one of their players shot the lights out, so who knows.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:49 TH
8:50
Badgers dribble out and crowd on its feet
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:50 
8:51
FINAL SCORE
Wisconsin 68, BUtler 48f

Back with stats in a minute.

Just learned we definietly host the winner of ISU and CMU Sunday at 1 p.m.. CT
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:51 
8:51
[Comment From Butler FanButler Fan: ] 
Thanks for doing this and good luck to the Badgers in the WNIT and the Women's Hockey Final Four.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:51 Butler Fan
8:52

Thanks for joining us and congrats to Butler on a good season

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:52 
8:52
[Comment From THTH: ] 
sunday we host @ 1 according to radio
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:52 TH
8:53
Yes. Sunday at the Kohl Center at 1 p.m. for the winner of the Illinois State and Central Michigan game which will be played tomorrow.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:53 
8:56
FINAL STATS:
UW: 26-52 fg (50.0%); 4-13 3pt (30.8%); 12-15 ft (80.0%); 38 reb; 22 asst; 14 TO; 2 BLK; 2 STL
Leading Scorer: Lin Zastrow 22; Leading Rebounder: Zastrow and Covington 7

BUTLER: 18-54 fg (33.3%); 4-26 3pt (15.4%); 8-12 ft (66.7%); 28 REB; 11 Asst; 12 TO; 2 BLK; 9 Stl
Leading Scorer: Brittany Bowen 14; Leading Rebounder: Brittany Bowen 9

FINAL SCORE:
Wisconsin 68, Butler 48

Thanks for joining us. See you Sunday at 1 p.m. CT; Check out UWBadgers.com for the free live video stream of the post game news conference.
Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:56 
8:56
 

 
 
 

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