Our look back on the top plays of 2010-11 continues Thursday as we look back on a dramatic game-winner from a freshman who played like anything but a rookie as a regular starter for the UW men's basketball team.
Is it your choice for the best of 2010-11? Feel free to vote once per day for your favorite play, and we will announce the winner Wednesday, June 29.
Josh Gasser - Men's Basketball Buzzer-beating 3-pointer for win at Michigan (Feb. 23) The 12th-ranked Wisconsin men's basketball team had plenty of time for a final shot, and logic said the Badgers would keep the ball in the hot hand of junior Jordan Taylor. When Michigan double-teamed Taylor, however, the stage was set for a heroic heave from Josh Gasser. The freshman responded by banking in a last-gasp 3-pointer that hit glass before splashing through the net as time expired on a 53-52 win over the Wolverines. The shot gave UW its 10th-straight win over Michigan and helped the Badgers secure a third-place finish in the Big Ten standings.
Jon Leuer's whirlwind tour of the nation in advance of Thursday's NBA Draft is winding down, and the former Badger was back within the borders of Wisconsin on Tuesday to work out for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Leuer was of six players to work out in Milwaukee and proved he is certainly on the radar of the Bucks, who have a first-round pick at No. 10 and a second-round selection at No. 40.
The 2011 NBA Draft is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, live on ESPN and online at ESPN3.com.
Coverage of Tuesday's workout, thanks to Betsy and the staff at Bucks.com...
- Photo Gallery: Tuesday Workout Jon Leuer On his workout schedule... "This was lucky number 16. I have one more left in Dallas tomorrow. I'm feeling good. It's definitely been a lot of travel and a grind, but I'm enjoying it. You only go through this process once, so you just have to try to enjoy it and prove yourself every time you step out onto the court."
On if he knows which teams are more interested in him... "Talking with my agent, there are teams that like me, but you never know. Like I said, until you hear your name called, nothing's for certain. While I have these opportunities to step on the court and try to compete and prove myself, that's all I'm focused on right now."
On skills that he's surprised teams with in workouts... "I think that's one thing: my athleticism. Just showing I can move well for a big man, how skilled I am. Defensively, I'm solid. I can rebound, just all those things I'm trying to show myself every time I step on the court."
On if Wisconsin's coaching staff has helped through the process... "I've talked to them a lot - Coach (Bo) Ryan, Coach (Gary) Close, Coach (Greg) Gard - they've been great for me, developing as a player these past four years. They've had guys go through this process before, so I've just been picking their brains. They've been telling me what to do, what not to do, so they've given me great advice so far."
On if his mid-range game is helping him in the workouts... "Yeah, I think so. As a big, to be able to put the ball on the floor and knock down a pull-up jump shot, there's not a lot of bigs that can do that so that's something that I think sets me apart a little bit from other guys in this draft."
On today's workout... "It went well, it went really well. I was really the only big, there were a lot of small forwards. I was matched up a lot with Tobias Harris and Chris Singleton, guys that are really good and have proven themselves. I felt like I held my own and did really well against them. I was able to do some things. Overall, it was a good workout. We got after it, we competed and now it's on to the next one."
On if there was anything different in this workout compared to others... "If you lose, you have to run down and back. That's the biggest difference. You should be penalized for losing, I guess. That's the only difference. Most of the workouts are pretty similar."
On if he feels the Bucks are interested in him... "I hope so. The Bucks are a great organization and would definitely be a good team to play for. Right now, like I said, it's hard to say who's real high on you. You can only control so many things."
On if it would mean a lot to stay in Wisconsin and get drafted by the Bucks... "Yeah, it would. It would be cool. The people up in Madison, the Badger fans, have been great to me over the last four years and they're one of a kind. I loved my time up in Madison. To stay in Wisconsin and stay with these fans would definitely be a great honor."
Bucks Director of Scouting - Billy McKinney On today's workout... "We had a really good workout today, six players in again. Jon Leuer from Wisconsin, Chandler Parsons from Florida, Marshon Brooks from Providence, a very good scorer, Josh Selby, Chris Singleton and Tobias Harris, from the University of Tennessee, came out as a freshman. The last workout today was a good workout, but you can really start to see the fatigue that the players are having from the workouts that they've had. Talking to the players at breakfast this morning, each of the players had about 13 workouts so they're all ready for the draft, as are we."
On Wisconsin's Jon Leuer... "(There is) not much to dislike about Jon, the way he plays. Of course, being in our backyard, we've had an opportunity to watch him play quite a bit. We call him a stretch four that also has the ability to score out of the low post. He's a little better athlete than people give him credit for, a little better shooter than people think he is. We like him. Of course, we're not thinking about him with the 10th pick in the draft. Potentially, every guy here at the workout today has an opportunity to possibly go in the first round."
On if the Bucks would take Leuer at No. 40... "If he's at 40, I think it's kind of a no-brainer for us. But that's doubtful with the workouts that he's had so far and the way he's performed that he will be there with our 40th pick." On if Leuer is moving up in the draft... "With a player like Jon, who has the size and the skill set that he has, he's going to be a very valuable asset to the team that drafts him."
As UW Athletics continues its retrospective on the 2010-11 season, we debut a week-long look back on some of the season's top plays from across the Badgers' lineup of 23 sports.
Narrowing the list to just seven nominees was difficult, but now comes the fun part. We're asking fans to make their selections for the 2010-11 Wisconsin Athletics Play of the Year.
Feel free to vote once per day for your favorite play, and we will announce the winner next Wednesday, June 29.
We'll feature a nominee each day for the next week, highlighting one of the nominees on the front page of UWBadgers.com.
The process begins with an outstanding offensive play from a defenseman who proved he has no problems finding the back of the net from the blue line:
Justin Schultz - Men's Hockey OT game-winning goal vs. Canisius (Jan. 8) In the Badgers' final non-conference game of the season, visiting Canisius put up three goals in the third period to tie the score at 5-5 and force overtime at the Kohl Center. With just 8 seconds remaining in the extra session, Justin Schultz -- the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year -- took a pass from Jake Gardiner and tucked the puck in on the back side of the net for the game-winning tally. Schultz finished the year as the nation's top-scoring defenseman, but few of his tallies were as dramatic as this one:
Each year, Wisconsin Athletics submits its top men's and women's athletes for the prestigious Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year and Suzy Favor Female Athlete of the Year awards, presented annually by the Big Ten Conference.
The Badgers' nominees are considered to be the UW Male Athlete of the Year and UW Female Athlete of the Year award winners.
With UW teams experiencing success across the board during the 2010-11 season, it's as difficult a job as ever to narrow the field to just one deserving student-athlete on both the men's and women's sides of competition.
The winner of UW's awards will be announced Friday, but you can read profiles on each of the nominees who were not selected today. Then, make your own decision and vote in our polls on Facebook to determine the fans' choice for the Badgers' top athletes in 2010-11.
(Yes, it's pretty easy to figure out who will be announced as winners Friday...)
The 29th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Gabe Carimi started 49 games throughout his Badger career. A 2010 consensus first-team All-American, Carimi became the second Badger to win the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's top interior lineman. He is just the eighth Badger to earn unanimous, consensus first-team All-America honors.
Last season Carimi was a key cog in an offense that led the Big Ten and averaged a school-record 41.5 points per game (fifth in the country), including 45.2 points per game in Big Ten play, second-best in conference history. UW also led the Big Ten and ranked 12th in the country in rushing offense, nearly becoming the first FBS team in history to have three running backs go over 1,000 yards in the same season.
At left tackle, Carimi lined up against some of the best defensive linemen in the country, including All-Americans Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue, Cameron Heyward of Ohio State and Adrian Clayborn of Iowa. He was just the third player in Badger history to earn Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year honors.
Earlier this month, Carimi was named Wisconsin's male Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient. He graduated in May with 3.13 grade-point average in civil and environmental engineering and was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
Landon Peacock capped off his senior season for the Badgers in style with a come-from-behind performance that gave him the win in a dramatic men's race at the 2010 Big Ten Cross Country Championship.
The Morley, Mich., native claimed his first individual Big Ten title by a half-second, out-leaning Indiana's Andrew Bayer at the finish line for the win. Peacock clocked in at 23 minutes, 40.8 seconds, while Bayer was second in 23:41.3.
The victory made Peacock UW's 27th individual conference champion and led the way for the Badgers to secure their 12th-consecutive team crown in the first-ever Big Ten championship held at their own Zimmer Championship Course.
Sitting fifth heading into the course's finishing chute, Peacock charged past teammate Mohammed Ahmed and Minnesota's Ben Blankenship and trailed only Bayer with 30 meters to go. He finally hunted the Hoosier down at the line to become UW's first individual titlist since Matt Withrow in 2007.
He went on to earn first-team all-region honors with a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional -- as UW won its eighth-straight team title -- and then scored All-America laurels for the second time in his career with a 20th-place showing at the 2010 NCAA Championship.
In track, Peacock was unable to defend his 2010 Big Ten title in the 5,000 meters as an injury sidelined him for the duration of the indoor season. However, he came back outdoors to finish fifth at the Big Ten meet in the 5,000 and then posted a personal-best time of 13:42.90 in the event at the 2011 NCAA West Preliminary Round.
Despite the outstanding time, which would have won the other preliminary-round heat in Eugene, Ore., as well as both sections of the event at the NCAA East Preliminary Round site, Peacock did not advance to the NCAA championships due to regional qualifying procedures.
Anchoring the blue line for the Badgers in the 2010-11 season, Justin Schultz completed his sophomore campaign as the nation's top-scoring defenseman with 18 goals and 47 points. His 18 goals were the most by a blueliner in the nation since 2002-03 and was just one shy of the UW single-season record for a defenseman.
Schultz had a remarkable sophomore season and did not go more than two games without a point. He scored the opening goal of a game five times and led the Badgers with 14 multi-point games.
The All-American was also named Defenseman of the Year by Inside College Hockey, WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-WCHA, was one of the 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and earned a spot on College Hockey News' national first team.
On Nov. 27 against Michigan State, Schultz became the sixth Badger defenseman in program history -- and the first since 1991-92 -- to record a hat trick. He was also the sixth Wisconsin defenseman to lead the team in points.
Schultz was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week after scoring the overtime game-winner in a 6-5 victory over Canisius on Jan. 8, snapping UW's 26-game overtime winless drought. He tallied three assists against Alabama Huntsville on Oct. 17 and had a total of three multi-goal games on the year.
In part to Schultz's efforts, Wisconsin ranked No. 8 nationally in goals-against average at 2.39. The Badgers also had the nation's top-scoring defensive corps, with a combined 120 points from the blue line.
Dorcas Akinniyi continues to haul in hardware every time she heads to a championship meet. The Carrollton, Texas, native added to her collection in 2011 with All-America honors both indoors and outdoors.
Akinniyi has qualified for the NCAA championships in all five seasons -- indoor and outdoor combined -- in which she's been eligible. After this season, she has also collected an All-America award four times.
She posted her best-ever NCAA finish with an outstanding fourth-place showing in the pentathlon at the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships, racking up a school-record total of 4,254 points to earn her first All-America laurel of the year.
That performance came on the heels of her second-consecutive conference title in the pentathlon at the 2011 Big Ten Indoor Championships, where she scored 3,929 points.
Moving outdoors, Akinniyi earned a berth directly to the NCAA championships by virtue of her heptathlon score of 5,352 points at the Mt. SAC Relays Multi-Events in April. She also qualified for the 2011 NCAA West Preliminary Round in the open high jump for the second-straight season.
At the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Akinniyi piled up 5,554 points -- just 30 markers shy of her lifetime-best score -- to finish sixth in the heptathlon and secure the fourth All-America honor of her career. A career-best 3,469 points on the opening day of the two-day, seven-event competition propelled Akinniyi to another top-eight finish.
After taking a year off to compete with the U.S. Olympic Team in the 2010 Winter Games, Hilary Knight returned to Wisconsin for her junior season, leading the nation with 47 goals and helping the Badgers to their fourth NCAA championship.
Third in the nation in points with 81 on the season, the alternate captain now sits in third place on the UW all-time career-scoring list with 202 points.
Knight tallied a career-best 20-game point streak that spanned from Dec. 10 to Feb. 26, tying for the second-longest steak in UW history. In 41 games, she recorded 25 multi-point games, including three five-point efforts and four hat tricks. With her 47 goals, Knight scored more goals than four NCAA Division I teams did all year.
Knight was named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week twice, once after tallying five points against RPI on Oct. 2 and lastly on Jan. 5 after having back-to-back four-point games against Northeastern and Mercyhurst at the Easton Holiday Showcase.
Scoring just 47 seconds into the Fill the Bowl contest at the Kohl Center, Knight tallied the first of three goals as the Badgers downed Minnesota, 3-1, in front of 10,668 fans on Jan. 29. Her game-winning goal against Bemidji State on Feb. 4 marked her 100th career tally.
She led UW with two points, including the game-tying goal and an assist on the game-winner, against Minnesota Duluth in an NCAA regional game on March 12. She went on to record three assists at the Frozen Four, including two in a 3-2 win over Boston College on March 18 in the national semifinal game.
On the national stage, Knight represented the United States as a member of the Women's Under-22 Select Team at the 2010 USA Hockey Women's National Festival and a three-game series against Canada.
Knight tallied three points for the U.S. Women's Select Team in the 2010 Women's Four Nations Cup in St. John's, Canada, where Team USA placed second.
After winning the national title with Wisconsin, Knight scored the game-winner in overtime against Canada as the U.S. Women's National Team claimed gold in April's 2011 IIHF World Women's Championship in Zurich and Winterthur, Switzerland.
Maggie Meyer capped off a brilliant career at Wisconsin by becoming the first national champion in program history when she won the 200-yard backstroke at the 2011 NCAA Championships in March. Meyer finished the NCAAs as a six-time All-American and was an 11-time All-American for her career.
With seven honorable mention All-America honors in career as well, Meyer tied for the second-most All-America accolades in school history with 18.
The 2011 Big Ten Swimmer of the Year, Meyer won five of the six events she entered at the 2011 Big Ten Championships, bumping her career total to 10 conference titles. The White Bear Lake, Minn., native swept the 100 and 200 backstroke events, then recorded relay wins in the 400 free, 200 medley and 400 medley.
She set four school records as a senior, bringing her career total to six. Meyer also set a Big Ten record in the 200 medley relay.
In addition to setting the school record in the 200 back, Meyer also lowered the mark individually in the 100 back (51.66). In the relays, Meyer was a part of record-setting teams in the 200 medley relay (1:35.71) and 400 medley relay (3:31.73).
Meyer dominated the backstroke events in 2010-11, going undefeated in the 200 backstroke and winning 10 of 11 races in the 100 back. All told, Meyer won 38 out of possible 57 races she entered during the season either as an individual or as a member of a relay unit.
A season that began with Wisconsin picked to finish in the bottom half of the Big Ten and unranked in the AP poll came to end last Thursday in an NCAA tournament loss to Butler in New Orleans.
In between, the Badgers ripped off 25 wins (third-most in school history), beat the No. 1 team in the nation for just the second time ever, finished third in the Big Ten and reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2008.
All in all it was a memorable and record-breaking season. Consider the numbers:
16 - As in Sweet 16. The Badgers made their fourth Sweet 16 since 2003. Only five schools have been to more Sweet 16s than UW over that span.
13 - The Badgers qualified for their 13th-consecutive NCAA tournament. UW is one of just six schools that can make that claim.
25 - Wisconsin won 25 games in 2010-11, tying as the third-highest win total in school history. Each of UW's top seven single-season win totals have come in the Bo Ryan era.
100 - Total wins for UW's senior class of J.P. Gavinski, Tim Jarmusz, Jon Leuer, Keaton Nankivil, Wquinton Smith and Brett Valentyn.
2 - Number of All-America and first-team All-Big Ten honors for the Badgers - both are firsts in school history. Jordan Taylor was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten pick and earned second-team All-America accolades from the Associated Press, while Jon Leuer was a first-team All-Big Ten pick by the coaches and earned honorable mention All-America honors.
7.58 - The Badgers set an NCAA record by averaging just 7.58 turnovers per game. The previous record was 7.72 set by Temple in 2006. 81.8 - Wisconsin shot a school-record 81.8 percent at the free throw line this season, shattering the previous team record of 75.8 percent which had stood since 1983-84. UW's mark also ranks as the second-best percentage in NCAA history, behind Harvard's 82.2 percent in 1983-84.
1.71 - The Red and White also set a school record for team assist-to-turnover ratio with a mark of 1.71 assists per turnover. That smashed the previous high of 1.43 set a year ago and qualifies as the third-highest mark in NCAA annals.
278 - The Badgers drained 278 3-pointers on the year, which ranks No. 1 in school history ahead of the 250 made triples in 2004-05.
1,376 - Career points for senior Jon Leuer, finishing 12th on the Wisconsin ledger.
621 - Leuer scored 621 points on the year, the third-best season in UW annals. Taylor was right behind Leuer, scoring 617 points, which ranks fourth all-time.
1,001 - Career points for junior Jordan Taylor, who became the 37th member of UW's 1,000-point club. Taylor is the 11th Badger to reach that milestone under Bo Ryan.
3.83 - Taylor led the nation with a 3.83 assist-to-turnover ratio, which also qualified as the fourth-best mark in NCAA history.
161 - Taylor finished with 161 assists on the year, the third-highest single-season total in Badgers history and the most under Bo Ryan.
42.0 - Keaton Nankivil finished his career making 42.0 percent of his 3-pointers, the sixth-highest career percentage in Badger history. His mark of 45.7 percent from deep this season qualified as the seventh-best performance at Wisconsin.
30 - Starts for freshman Josh Gasser, the third-most ever by a Wisconsin freshman. Only Devin Harris (2002) and Sam Okey (1996) made more starts in their debut season, both started 32 games.
Brian Mason and Patrick Herb chronicled all the action from the No. 13 Badgers' thrilling 71-67 win over No. 1 Ohio State at the Kohl Center, Feb. 12, 2011.
Welcome to the Gameday Blog for today's Big Ten slugfest between the Badgers and No. 1-ranked Ohio State, live from the Kohl Center.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:48 Brian Mason
12:49
Brian Mason:
The teams have retreated to the locker rooms and we're about 12 minutes away form the introduction of starting lineups
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:49 Brian Mason
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[Comment From StephSteph: ]
This is going to be awesome! I bet the energy in the Kohl Center is going to be off the charts!
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:49 Steph
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Brian Mason:
It's already as electric an atmosphere as we've had in here this year. The students were lined up around the block waiting for doors to open this morning.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:50 Brian Mason
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[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ]
We'll get to see first hand just how good both teams really are.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:50 California Bucky
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Brian Mason:
No question. This is one of -- if not the -- biggest challenges remaining on Ohio State's schedule. On the other side, there's the challenge of playing No. 1, even if it is in your backyard.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:51 Brian Mason
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[Comment From StephSteph: ]
Can't wait for Leuer and Keaton to just shut Sullinger down!
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:51 Steph
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Brian Mason:
Those frontcourt matchups are what a lot of people are looking forward to. Sullinger has proven himself a beast inside but the Badgers boast a pair of versatile big men that will push him defensively. Should be fun to watch.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:52 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Don't forget the guards, though. Jordan Taylor's talents are well-known by now and Jon Diebler is a 3-point ace that is looking for a breakout game against the Badgers, who have handcuffed him in his career.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:53 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
This place is going nuts right now ... video highlights of the football team's win over then-No. 1 Ohio State on the video board.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:54 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
If that doesn't give you the chills ....
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:54 Brian Mason
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BadgerMBBall:
GOOSEBUMPS! Video board playing highlights of Football's win over No. 1 Ohio State! [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:54 BadgerMBBall
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Brian Mason:
Awesome. And here come the Badgers to a fired-up sellout crowd!
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:55 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
It is full, it is loud and it is an impressive sight with white towels being waved by tons of fans around the arena.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:55 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
In case you needed a reminder of how big this game is, the fans in the house are providing one.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:56 Brian Mason
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[Comment From StephSteph: ]
Yea, some great matchups today.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:56 Steph
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Brian Mason:
The Buckeyes are 24-0, they're 11-0 in Big Ten play and a lot of national media have pegged this game as the best chance of ending OSU's run for perfection.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:57 Brian Mason
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[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ]
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Mad-town in the month of February?
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:57 California Bucky
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Brian Mason:
Not that I can think of ... if you can't be here be sure to get comfortable on the couch because this should be an outstanding matchup.
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:57 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
The Badgers (18-5, 8-3) are tied for second in the Big Ten standings, and if UW or Purdue has hopes of catching OSU for the title, a win today is crucial
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:58 Brian Mason
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[Comment From StephSteph: ]
Stuck at work, so thanks for the blog! Keeping my fingers crossed I'll be able to get the ESPN3 feed going!
Saturday February 12, 2011 12:58 Steph
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[Comment From Mags & Phil from IdahoMags & Phil from Idaho: ]
Go Badgers, looking forward to the game and all the stats
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:00 Mags & Phil from Idaho
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Brian Mason:
Thad Matta has never won in the Kohl Center as head coach at Ohio State, and Bo Ryan has never lost to the Buckeyes in this building as head coach at UW. Let's hope both those streaks hold today.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:00 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
National anthem time ... be back momentarily
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:01 Brian Mason
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BadgerMBBall:
John Erickson, head coach of 1962 Wisconsin team that beat No. 1 OSU, is today's honorary captain [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:02 BadgerMBBall
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BadgerMBBall:
RT @DickieV: Badger fans are fired up at Kohl with the number one Bucketed here. http://t.co/IWVonh3[via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:03 BadgerMBBall
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Brian Mason:
OK ... had to tend to some business
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:06 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Starting lineups ... For Ohio State G David Lighty G Jon Diebler G William Buford F Jared Sullinger F Dallas Lauderdale
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
For Wisconsin: G Taylor G Gasser F Jarmusz F Leuer F Nankivil
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Brian Mason
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[Comment From BadgerFanBadgerFan: ]
Ready for a good game
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 BadgerFan
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[Comment From MartyMarty: ]
Let's do this Bucky!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Marty
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
4am here in Korea and I'm ready to beat #1 OSU again!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Guest
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[Comment From LauraLaura: ]
Jonathan Overby rocks the anthem!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Laura
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[Comment From jamjam: ]
hoping we get the badgers that played michigan state, not the ones that played iowa!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 jam
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[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ]
Let's hear it for tradition.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 California Bucky
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[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Is the tip-off delayed?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 Steve
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BadgerMBBall:
Student section definitely into it early - "Everybody's Hands Go Up ... And They Stay There!" [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:07 BadgerMBBall
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Brian Mason:
We were pushed back 3 minutes to 1:08 (CT) ... getting close now
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:08 Brian Mason
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[Comment From mary from mayvillemary from mayville: ]
Can you put up a photo of the crowd with the towels? Sounds fantastic!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:08 mary from mayville
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Brian Mason:
We'll try to at halftime
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:08 Brian Mason
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Hey DickieV, what's a Bucketed?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:08 Guest
1:08
Brian Mason:
Buckle up. It's Lauderdale and Leuer for the tip
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:08 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Leuer gets it to Jarmusz and we're underway
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:09 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Keaton for 32 ... it's off and Lighty boards for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:09 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Lighty off on a jumper and Taylor controls
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:09 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Taylor ... it's money and the Badgers draw first blood
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:10 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Keaton on Sullinger
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:10 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Bucks get a lob in to Lauderdale and he drops it in ... 2-2
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:10 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
nice little back screen and Leuer couldn't get through to stay with Lauderdale
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:10 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Leuer's jumper is off and OSU controls
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:10 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Lighty is off and Taylor grabs his second rebound
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Taylor almost throws it to the OSU bench but Leuer saves
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Leuer with a one-hander that goes in and out and Lauderdale has the board
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
That was down...
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
OSU trying to push the tempo after UW misses
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:11 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Turnover! Nice D results in the Buckeyes throwing it away ... it's on Diebler
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
1:12
Brian Mason:
Still 2-2 with 17:20 to go in the first half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Gasser for 3! Pure!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
He was all alone in the corner and splashed the triple ... 5-2 Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
This game isn't too big for the freshman!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Sullinger getrs stripped by Taylor trying to back down Keaton
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
It's a held ball and the arrow gives it to OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Great dig down from Taylor... he outmuscled Sullinger! Wow... that kid is strong
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason:
Heads-up play by Jordan
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:12 Brian Mason
1:13
[Comment From LauraLaura: ]
It took about a minute early this season for Gasser to become my favorite of this year's frosh class.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Laura
1:13
Brian Mason:
Foul called on Jarmusz as Lighty tried to initiate some contact
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:13
[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Freshman Gasser with good D and a great bucket at the other end
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Steve
1:13
Brian Mason:
OSU will inbound again
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:13
Brian Mason:
First team foul onUW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:13
Brian Mason:
Buford with a fall-away that drops ... nice bucket and OSU cuts the lead to one at 5-4
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:13
Brian Mason:
Big time shot from Buford... Taylor was all over him, but the step back is impossible
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:13
Brian Mason:
Taylor for 3!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:13 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
Make it 8-4 Badgers and Taylor finds his shot from distance
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
UW already has many field goals as it did in the first 12 minutes at Iowa
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
Student section hasn't quieted down yet
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
And a rebound for Gasser on a missed jumper by Buford
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
Badgers go to work again
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
Leuer ... it's good from the baseline after he left a double-team flat-footed
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
10-4 Badgers lead/.... crowd is bananas
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:14
Brian Mason:
Great move to free up space and a great finish for Jon
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:14 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Another hustle play for UW ... a block by Taylor and Jarmusz saves the rebound
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Great D from Taylor to go straight up... better hustle from Tim!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Keaotn for 3 ... it's off and Sullinger reboudns
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Badgers 2-4 from long range
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Keaton was open on a high screen from Taylor and couldn't connect
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
Now Buford scores on the other end ... 10-6 Badgers with 14:25 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Crowd electric
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Steve
1:15
Brian Mason:
Totally
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:15
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:15 Brian Mason
1:16
Brian Mason:
Gasser draws a foul on Diebler trying to create space
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:16 Brian Mason
1:16
Brian Mason:
Takes us to a media timeout at the 14:06 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:16 Brian Mason
1:16
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 10, Ohio State 6 - 14:06 1st Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:16 Brian Mason
1:17
Brian Mason:
I hate to even type it, but Sullinger has zero shot attempts so far. UW (Keaton) is doing well at keeping the ball out of his hands.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:17 Brian Mason
1:17
BadgerMBBall:
With 14:06 left in the first half, Badgers lead 10-6. Taylor and Gasser both have treys. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:17 BadgerMBBall
1:17
BadgerMBBall:
RT @GaryParrishCBS: Just tipped here at the Kohl Center. Atmosphere is top-notch. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:17 BadgerMBBall
1:18
Brian Mason:
Chad Clifton and UW alum Mark Tauscher introduced on the court... huge ovation for the World Champion Packers.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:18 Brian Mason
1:18
BadgerMBBall:
Big reaction here as Super Bowl-winning Packers Mark Tauscher (UW alum) and Chad Clifton are introduced [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:18 BadgerMBBall
1:19
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
Do you feel like the teams are still sizing each other up?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Penny from Pomeroy
1:19
Brian Mason:
A little bit... but both are attacking too.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Brian Mason
1:19
Brian Mason:
Evans checks in for Jarmusz out of the break
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Brian Mason
1:19
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
They just showed crowd storming the football field Oct. 16 and said the crowd wants to do that again. Leuer at that game and hopes to deliver.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Penny from Pomeroy
1:19
Brian Mason:
Leuer fights his way inside with the shot clock ticking down ... he hits over Buford!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Brian Mason
1:19
Brian Mason:
Leuer just WILLed that ball in
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Brian Mason
1:19
Brian Mason:
Great work underneath
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:19 Brian Mason
1:20
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Good start by Taylor bodes well for Bucky. He is a great finisher. He does NOT look like he has the flu.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Badger Rose
1:20
Brian Mason:
Leuer's good start won't hurt either...
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Brian Mason
1:20
Patrick Herb:
UW leads 12-6
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Patrick Herb
1:20
Brian Mason:
And an answer from Sullinger
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Brian Mason
1:20
Patrick Herb:
Shouldn't have mentioned the Sullinger comment. Grrrrr
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Patrick Herb
1:20
Brian Mason:
He's on the board and it's 12-8 Badgers with 12:40 left in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Brian Mason
1:20
Brian Mason:
Gasser spins and puts up a look that rims off
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:20 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
Sullinger boards and now a foul on Leuer on the runout
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
It wasn't just you, Patrick. Dickie V. mentioned it too.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Badger Rose
1:21
Brian Mason:
He got up to prevent an easy look in transition and Lighty will shoot 2 FTs
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
He gets the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
Nevermind ... Lighty misses the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
Berggren and Bruiser check in for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
Lighty DOES hit the second
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:21
Brian Mason:
It's 12-9 Badgers with 12:22 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:21 Brian Mason
1:22
Patrick Herb:
They aren't below average in much, but FT shooting is one area. OSU shoots 68.5% at the line. UW shoots 82.9% by comparison
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Patrick Herb
1:22
Brian Mason:
Craft defending Taylor now for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
Brian Mason:
That's a matchup to watch
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
Brian Mason:
6 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
Brian Mason:
Taylor for 3 ... it's short and a shot-clock violation
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
Brian Mason:
Not much he could do there ... Badgers needed a better look
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Lighty, like Dee Brown at Illinois, seems like he's been playing 10 years.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Badger Rose
1:22
Brian Mason:
Media timeout at the 11:52 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:22
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 12, Ohio State 9 - 11:52 1st Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:22 Brian Mason
1:23
BadgerMBBall:
TV timeout with 11:52 left and UW still leads 12-9. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:23 BadgerMBBall
1:23
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Taylor was well-guarded.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:23 Badger Rose
1:23
Patrick Herb:
Good perimeter defense from OSU there, making the entry passes tough. Leuer had a switch there with a smaller man guarding him, but UW couldn't get him the ball.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:23 Patrick Herb
1:23
Brian Mason:
OSU with a page out of Iowa's playbook and doubled the pressure on Taylor late in the shot clock.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:23 Brian Mason
1:24
Patrick Herb:
OSU's freshman point guard Aaron Craft gets a lot of attention for his defense... he's had good games against McCamey and Battle. It'll be fun to watch he and Taylor butt heads.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:24 Patrick Herb
1:24
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Ohio State is no pretender...they deserve their ranking.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:24 Badger Rose
1:24
Brian Mason:
Badgers 5-for-10 from the field ... OSU 4-for-8
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:24 Brian Mason
1:25
Brian Mason:
Craft brings the ball up for OSU out of the break
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:25 Brian Mason
1:25
Brian Mason:
Lighty off on a jumper and Leuer boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:25 Brian Mason
1:25
Patrick Herb:
great box out of Sullinger there... he got pushed under the hoop.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:25 Patrick Herb
1:25
Brian Mason:
It's Taylor, Evans, Bruiser, Leuer and Berggren on the floor for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:25 Brian Mason
1:25
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:25 Brian Mason
1:26
Brian Mason:
Bruiser breaks down Diebler but loses the handle .. turnover to the BUckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Patrick Herb:
Bruiser had Leuer open... just missed it
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Patrick Herb
1:26
Brian Mason:
But he makes up for it with the defensive board of a Buford miss
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Brian Mason:
Berggren can't get the roll on a deep 3 and OSU controls
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Patrick Herb:
Berg on Sullinger
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Patrick Herb
1:26
Brian Mason:
Foul called underneath on Berggren
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Brian Mason:
That's three on UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Brian Mason:
Sullinger with shoot a pair of FTs
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Brian Mason
1:26
Patrick Herb:
Berggren has 5 fouls to offer today, although that wasn't a hack... decent D
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:26 Patrick Herb
1:27
Brian Mason:
Sullinger is a 69-percent free throw shooter
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:27 Brian Mason
1:27
Brian Mason:
He hits the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:27 Brian Mason
1:27
Brian Mason:
Jarmusz and Nankivil back in for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:27 Brian Mason
1:27
Brian Mason:
Sullinger hits both and it's a 12-11 lead for UW with 10:20 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:27 Brian Mason
1:27
Brian Mason:
Taylor with a 3 ... it's too strong and Craft boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:27 Brian Mason
1:28
Brian Mason:
Sullinger turns it over and Evans comes away with the steal
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Brian Mason
1:28
Patrick Herb:
UW on a scoring drought here... need one
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Patrick Herb
1:28
Brian Mason:
4:00 scoring drought for UW now
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Brian Mason
1:28
Brian Mason:
Taylor fouled going for a jumper late in the shot clock ... contact with Craft put him on the decfk
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Brian Mason
1:28
Patrick Herb:
Crafty play by Taylor... get it "crafty" cuz Aaron Craft fouled him. Get it? Get it?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Patrick Herb
1:28
Brian Mason:
Taylor to shoot 2 FTs
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:28 Brian Mason
1:29
Brian Mason:
Jordan misses the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Brian Mason
1:29
Brian Mason:
Bruiser checks in for Leuer, Gasser in for Evans
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Brian Mason
1:29
Brian Mason:
Taylor gets the second ... 13-11 Badgers with 9:18 left in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Brian Mason
1:29
Patrick Herb:
Badgers lead 13-11 with 9:19 left
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Patrick Herb
1:29
[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Playing the first 10 minutes toe-to-toe with OSU is a confidence builder for the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Steve
1:29
Brian Mason:
Foul on Buford as he and Gasser battled for the rebound of a miss by Buford
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Brian Mason
1:29
Brian Mason:
That's three on OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Brian Mason
1:29
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
lets go badgers you can do it
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Guest
1:29
Patrick Herb:
Great curl action from Buford, but he shorted the shot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:29 Patrick Herb
1:30
Patrick Herb:
another late clock possession
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:30 Patrick Herb
1:30
Brian Mason:
Taylor again ... it's short from 3 and OSU controls
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:30 Brian Mason
1:30
Brian Mason:
Sullinger scores and it's a 13-13 tie with 8:03 left in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:30 Brian Mason
1:30
Patrick Herb:
TAylor got switched on Sullinger... that's just not fair. He had no shot at teh long rebound and put back
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:30 Patrick Herb
1:31
Patrick Herb:
UW needs a hoop!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Patrick Herb
1:31
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot again
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Brian Mason
1:31
Brian Mason:
Taylor is called for a travel trying to drive on Craft
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Brian Mason
1:31
Brian Mason:
Takes us to a media timeout at the 7:44 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Brian Mason
1:31
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 13, Ohio State 13 - 7:44 1st Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Brian Mason
1:31
[Comment From StephSteph: ]
What's with the "3407" patches everyone for Ohio State is wearing?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Steph
1:31
Brian Mason:
It's the flight number of a plane crash that killed the fiance of Ohio State's video coordinator a couple of years ago. He is now a major advocate for airline safety reform. Andy Katz of ESPN.com did a nice piece on him yesterday.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Brian Mason
1:31
[Comment From StephSteph: ]
We just can't get a good look!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Steph
1:31
Patrick Herb:
Badgers are getting stuck in a lot of late shot clock situations lately... that's about 4 possessions in a row that Taylor has had to create with under 10 seconds left. Tough task
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 Patrick Herb
1:31
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
you're hurting us with comments like that Patrick! my eyes are bleeding.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:31 madcitychick
1:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
awful offense
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Guest
1:32
Brian Mason:
Both teams shooting 5-for-13 (38.5%)
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Brian Mason
1:32
Brian Mason:
Badgers are 2-for-7 from 3-point range ... Buckeyes are 0-for-1
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Brian Mason
1:32
Patrick Herb:
Badgers without a field goal for 5:50 (just one point in that span). Yikes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Patrick Herb
1:32
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ]
There seems to be great defense or cold shooting on both sides.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 California Bucky
1:32
BadgerMBBall:
7:44 left in the first half, game tied at 13-13. Badger offense has slowed down a little from the opening spurt. OSU can play some D too. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 BadgerMBBall
1:32
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
We are used to using the entire shot clock but aren't they taking it to extremes? Where are the cutters that move the defense?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Penny from Pomeroy
1:32
[Comment From MartyMarty: ]
come on the last 6 trips have been brutal.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:32 Marty
1:33
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Working it inside is the way to break down that smothering OSU defense. It worked on Craft, and yes, we got it.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:33 Badger Rose
1:33
[Comment From SASA: ]
Unable to watch right now, will catch DVR later. How is UW looking? From your coverage it sounds like they are running that Taylor dribble through the shot clock and see what he can do. Is that the case?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:33 SA
1:33
Brian Mason:
The past few possessions have gone that way, SA
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:33 Brian Mason
1:33
Brian Mason:
It's Wquinton Smith, Gasser, Bruiser, Keaton and Leuer out of the timeout for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:33 Brian Mason
1:33
Brian Mason:
Taylor getting a breather here
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:33 Brian Mason
1:34
Patrick Herb:
Leuer has been out and UW hasn't gotten a post touch in several possessions... hopefully they'll fix that in this timeout huddle. Leuer back in now.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Patrick Herb
1:34
Brian Mason:
Sullinger off with pressure underneath from Leuer and Nankivil .. .Jarmusz boards for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Brian Mason
1:34
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Brian Mason
1:34
Brian Mason:
Keaton pump-fakes and drains a 3!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Brian Mason
1:34
Brian Mason:
Sullinger is not used to defending that shot!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Brian Mason
1:34
Patrick Herb:
Great poise from Nankivil to shot fake Sullinger into the third row and then knock it down
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:34 Patrick Herb
1:35
Brian Mason:
But an answer from Craft on the OSU end ... Badgers lead, 16-15 with 6:35 in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:35 Brian Mason
1:35
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
way to go, Keaton!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:35 Scottie
1:35
Patrick Herb:
shot clock trouble... break in action
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:35 Patrick Herb
1:35
Brian Mason:
Taylor is waiting to check in for the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:35 Brian Mason
1:35
[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Keaton can expose Sullinger a bit with the outside shot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:35 Steve
1:36
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Wily veteran Keaton shoots and rebounds!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Badger Rose
1:36
Brian Mason:
Taylor comes in, Q checks out
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Brian Mason
1:36
Brian Mason:
Diebler back in for Ohio State
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Brian Mason
1:36
Brian Mason:
Gasser will inbound for the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Brian Mason
1:36
Patrick Herb:
Looks like the clock didn't run that entire last possession, so refs are checking what the time should be
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Patrick Herb
1:36
Patrick Herb:
They've got the stopwatch out timing that possession on TV
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:36 Patrick Herb
1:37
[Comment From TimTim: ]
This delay is good. Less gametime Jordan had to miss while he rested
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:37 Tim
1:37
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
Have not heard much of Leuer. Is he on the floor?
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:37 Scottie
1:37
Brian Mason:
Leuer has 4 points on 2-for-4 shooting
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:37 Brian Mason
1:37
Brian Mason:
Gasser keys it in to Taylor
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:37 Brian Mason
1:37
Brian Mason:
Leuer for 3 ... it's good!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:37 Brian Mason
1:38
Brian Mason:
Badgers needed a bucket and Jon delivered ... 19-15 Badgers with 5:55 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Brian Mason
1:38
[Comment From dariusdarius: ]
YEAH!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 darius
1:38
Patrick Herb:
Sullinger just looked at the bench with a "what am I supposed to do expression?"
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Patrick Herb
1:38
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Hope this long delay doesn't hurt the shooting..maybe it will help.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Badger Rose
1:38
Brian Mason:
Looks like it helped!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Brian Mason
1:38
Brian Mason:
And a turnover for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Brian Mason
1:38
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
yes! Love you, Leuer!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Scottie
1:38
Brian Mason:
It's a foul on Lighty ... that's four on the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:38 Brian Mason
1:39
Brian Mason:
Leuer on Lighty ... he's blocked but the rebound stays with UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Brian Mason
1:39
Patrick Herb:
Lighty guarding Leuer... Jon has the size advantage, but Lighty is looooong
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Patrick Herb
1:39
Brian Mason:
Great defense from Lighty there. That's a position Leuer exploits a lot of players in
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Brian Mason
1:39
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
Sold out 136 consecutive games at the Kohl Center. Pretty impressive!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Penny from Pomeroy
1:39
Brian Mason:
And the Badgers throw it away on the inbounds ... Lighty with an easy finish on the runout.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Brian Mason
1:39
Brian Mason:
19-17 Wisconsin with 5:00 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Brian Mason
1:39
[Comment From KellyKelly: ]
YUCKKKKK
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Kelly
1:39
Patrick Herb:
Coach Ryan couldn't be happy with that. A turnover is one thing, but one that leads to an easy 2 is unacceptable
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Patrick Herb
1:39
Brian Mason:
Bruiser gets a look underneath and finishes!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:39 Brian Mason
1:40
Patrick Herb:
Badgers up 21-17
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Patrick Herb
1:40
Brian Mason:
Crowd back into the game in a big way
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Brian Mason
1:40
Brian Mason:
But Sullinger flexes some muscle on the OSU end ... his slam makes it 21-19
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Brian Mason
1:40
Brian Mason:
Gasser with a deep 3 ... it's good!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Brian Mason
1:40
Patrick Herb:
Gasser starting to heat up... and I don't just mean this game. The last 4 or so he's coming alive from deep
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Patrick Herb
1:40
Brian Mason:
Love the confidence from Gasser to pull up and take that shot
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Brian Mason
1:40
[Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Gasser rocking
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:40 Steve
1:41
Brian Mason:
The ball gets knocked over the OSU end line and it will stay with the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Brian Mason
1:41
Brian Mason:
Media timeout at the 3:48 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Brian Mason
1:41
Patrick Herb:
Nice fronting from Keaton there... knocked the pass away. That's what you have to do on Sullinger. If he catches it low... you're done. Gotta keep it out of his hands.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Patrick Herb
1:41
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Looks like we've got a freshman battle going on. Go Gasser
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Guest
1:41
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 24, Ohio State 19 - 3:48 1st Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Brian Mason
1:41
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Superfrosh!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Badger Rose
1:41
BadgerMBBall:
3s by Nankivil, Leuer and Gasser give UW a 24-19 lead with 3:48 left in the first half. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 BadgerMBBall
1:41
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
can't seem to stop Sullinger!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Scottie
1:41
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
OSU defense is great...but so is UW"s.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:41 Badger Rose
1:42
Brian Mason:
Badgers up to 50% shooting ... 9-for-18 from the field and 5-for-10 from 3-point range
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:42 Brian Mason
1:42
Brian Mason:
Buckeyes are 8-for-17 from the field (47.1%)
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:42 Brian Mason
1:42
Brian Mason:
Badgers have turned it over 4 times, with 3 turnovers on the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:42 Brian Mason
1:42
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Lid off the basket, at least from 3.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:42 Badger Rose
1:42
Patrick Herb:
No. 2 (UW) and No. 4 (OSU) scoring defenses - in the nation - going head to head here.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:42 Patrick Herb
1:43
Patrick Herb:
Ohio State is averaging 19 3-point attempts per game and has shot just 1 so far today.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 Patrick Herb
1:43
[Comment From mark in dallasmark in dallas: ]
badgers survived a five minute drought there. good job!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 mark in dallas
1:43
[Comment From George in KentuckyGeorge in Kentucky: ]
Hey Badger Nation! Just got to keep OSU fighting ti catch up!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 George in Kentucky
1:43
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Let's be honest...those sellouts dont mean the KC is full.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 Guest
1:43
Patrick Herb:
We're full today baby!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 Patrick Herb
1:43
Brian Mason:
And loud!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 Brian Mason
1:43
Brian Mason:
Buckeyes will inbound with 21 seconds on the shot clock
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:43 Brian Mason
1:44
Brian Mason:
And they only need 1 ... Buford with a bucket on the OB play
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Brian Mason
1:44
Patrick Herb:
24-21 Wisconsin leads
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Patrick Herb
1:44
Brian Mason:
It's 24-21 Badgers with 3:30 left in the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Brian Mason
1:44
Brian Mason:
Leuer with a jumper ... it's off and Sullinger boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Brian Mason
1:44
Patrick Herb:
Sullinger 8 pts 5 reb
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Patrick Herb
1:44
Brian Mason:
Buford splashes a fallaway jumper and it's a one-point game again at 24-23
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:44 Brian Mason
1:45
Brian Mason:
Leuer for 3 ... it's off and Sullinger grabs the board
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:45 Brian Mason
1:45
Brian Mason:
Bruiser called for a foul on Sullinger after the rebound ... that's four on the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:45 Brian Mason
1:45
Patrick Herb:
Dang... Taylor didn't realize he'd be that open under the hoop. He hesitated and then the D came to him. By that time it was too late. Bummer
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:45 Patrick Herb
1:45
Brian Mason:
Berggren will check in for Keaton and Gasser replaces Jarmusz ... plus Evans in for Bruiser
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:45 Brian Mason
1:45
Brian Mason:
Sullinger is swatted by Berggren!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:45 Brian Mason
1:46
Brian Mason:
Now a foul call on Sullinger on the runout
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Brian Mason
1:46
Brian Mason:
That's five on the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Brian Mason
1:46
Brian Mason:
Great D by Berg to keep Sullinger from getting that look
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Brian Mason
1:46
Patrick Herb:
Coach Ryan asking refs if that was intentional... Josh's nose might think it was. ouch
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Patrick Herb
1:46
Brian Mason:
2:00 left in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Brian Mason
1:46
Brian Mason:
Berg called for a charge ... that's his second and the fifth on UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:46 Brian Mason
1:47
Brian Mason:
Fifth turnover of the day for UW, too
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 Brian Mason
1:47
[Comment From George in KentuckyGeorge in Kentucky: ]
C'mon Bucky... strong finish for the half!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 George in Kentucky
1:47
[Comment From buckyinchibuckyinchi: ]
we are in sullingers head!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 buckyinchi
1:47
Patrick Herb:
They called Berg for a clear out with his arm
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 Patrick Herb
1:47
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
why can't we play Taylor and Q at the same time? We need the toughness out there and to get the pressure off of Jordan.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 HappyWineGuy
1:47
Brian Mason:
Craft turns it right back over for the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 Brian Mason
1:47
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
I know OSU allows opponents fewest FT's in NCAA, but I don't think OSU will be able to keep Bucky off the FT line.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 Badger Rose
1:47
Brian Mason:
Badgers get it back with 1:36 left in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:47 Brian Mason
1:48
Brian Mason:
Gasser beats Diebler, gets the baseline and finishes! What a move by Josh to get inside!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:48
Patrick Herb:
Great seal from Keaton to allow that drive
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Patrick Herb
1:48
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
let's score badgers for a lead at halftime!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Scottie
1:48
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
looks on the tv like berg's legs just got tangled up on the last play during physical play.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 couchbucky
1:48
Patrick Herb:
OSU's first 3 and we're tied 26-26
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Patrick Herb
1:48
Brian Mason:
And Buford knocks in a 3 for the Buckeyes ... OSU's first
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:48
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
Great move by Gasser!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 HappyWineGuy
1:48
Brian Mason:
Keaton on Sullinger down low
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:48
Brian Mason:
He kicked to Evans and Ryan was called for a travel
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:48
Brian Mason:
Sixth turnover for Bucky
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:48
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
HWG: Gasser is a better shooter & rebounder than Q.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 Badger Rose
1:48
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
no one on either team expected uw to go inside. that's what we need boys! keep 'em guessing
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:48 couchbucky
1:49
Brian Mason:
Buckeyes take a timeout with 34.0 seconds left in the half ... shot clock is off
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:49 Brian Mason
1:49
[Comment From timtim: ]
sullinger today seems to be whining alot today to the refs
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:49 tim
1:50
Brian Mason:
Here come the Buckeyes looking for a final shot of the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:50 Brian Mason
1:50
Brian Mason:
Craft has it near midcourt ... 10 seconds left
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:50 Brian Mason
1:50
Brian Mason:
Lighty with a nifty scoop that rolls in ... that will take us to the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:50 Brian Mason
1:51
Brian Mason:
Ohio State gets its first lead heading to the locker room
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51 Brian Mason
1:51
BadgerMBBall:
Last-second lay-in by Lighty gives OSU a 28-26 lead heading into halftime. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51 BadgerMBBall
1:51
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 28, Wisconsin 26 - Halftime
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51 Brian Mason
1:51
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
Lucky circus shot. D@mn!
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51 HappyWineGuy
1:51
Brian Mason:
OK ... a few minutes to exhale before we get settled in for the second half.
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51 Brian Mason
1:51
[Be Right Back Countdown]
10 minutes
Saturday February 12, 2011 1:51
2:02
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
Brian, you have some short stats for bucky? shooting percentage, 3's, rebounds, FT's?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:02 Scottie
2:02
Brian Mason:
You got it...
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:02 Brian Mason
2:03
Brian Mason:
FG%: UW 47.6 ... OSU 54.5 3FG%: UW 45.5 ... OSU: 50.0 Reb: UW 9 ... OSU 11 Turns: UW 6 ... OSU 4
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:03 Brian Mason
2:03
[Comment From dariusdarius: ]
Great 1st half for the Badgers! Preventing OSU from getting the lead until the very end of it. Tough they're gonna come out of the break down two. Go Badgers!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:03 darius
2:04
Brian Mason:
Points in the paint: UW 6 ... OSU 12 Assists: UW 5 ... OSU 4
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:04 Brian Mason
2:05
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
What is UW's record when trailing at half this year?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:05 Penny from Pomeroy
2:05
Brian Mason:
4-3 this season
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:05 Brian Mason
2:05
[Comment From JJ: ]
GO BADGERS!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:05 J
2:05
[Comment From timtim: ]
we need to go inside to get some fouls called on sulligener
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:05 tim
2:05
Brian Mason:
Or pull him out to the perimeter and make him defend Leuer or Nankivil beyond the arc. That's proven to be a challenge for him early.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:05 Brian Mason
2:06
Brian Mason:
Gasser led the way for the Badgers with 8 points in the first half .. 7 for Leuer, 6 for Taylor
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:06 Brian Mason
2:06
Brian Mason:
Buford had 11 for OSU ... 8 for Sullinger and 5 for Lighty
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:06 Brian Mason
2:06
[Comment From dariusdarius: ]
How long till the start of the 2nd half?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:06 darius
2:06
Brian Mason:
Mere moments!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:06 Brian Mason
2:06
[Comment From SaraSara: ]
They've kept Diebler out of it so far! How many shots does he have? 1 or 2?! That is awesome defense on him!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:06 Sara
2:07
Brian Mason:
Scoreless.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:07 Brian Mason
2:07
BadgerMBBall:
Second half tips off. Badgers' ball [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:07 BadgerMBBall
2:08
Brian Mason:
We're underway ... and Keaton starts it off with a bucket to tie things at 28
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:08 Brian Mason
2:08
Brian Mason:
Well, I guess we jinxed it with Diebler. He's on the board and OSU is back on top, 30-28
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:08 Brian Mason
2:08
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
Is Leuer a Player of the Year candidate? They don't say that on TV the way they talk about Sullinger.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:08 Penny from Pomeroy
2:08
Brian Mason:
Of course!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:08 Brian Mason
2:08
Brian Mason:
Craft called for his second foul ... first on OSU this half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:08 Brian Mason
2:09
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
keaton baby!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:09 Scottie
2:09
Brian Mason:
Leuer off from the baseline but he nearly gets the board
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:09 Brian Mason
2:09
Brian Mason:
Instead it's a foul on him ... that's two on Jon
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:09 Brian Mason
2:09
Brian Mason:
Ugh. Sullinger was all alone underneath and dropped in an easy look
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:09 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason:
Jarmusz off on a 3 and Keaton's rebound ends up with Diebler
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason:
With Lighty, I mean
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason:
Berggren checks in to replace Keaton after the ball goes over the end line
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason:
And Buford splashes a jumper on the OB play
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason:
Buckeyes have made it a six-point lead at 34-28
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:11
Brian Mason:
Leuer with a pull-up ... it's off and the board to OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:11
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
who's guarding sullinger?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Scottie
2:11
Patrick Herb:
Berggren now
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Patrick Herb
2:11
Brian Mason:
Jarmusz on Buford .. .he steps back and splashes a jumper
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:11
Brian Mason:
Badgers need a timeout
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:11
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
don't give them the momentum bucky! we need some help.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Scottie
2:11
Brian Mason:
Timeout at the 17:12 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:11
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 36, Wisconsin 28 - 17:12 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:12
BadgerMBBall:
Quick 8-2 run by OSU gives the Buckeyes a 36-28 lead. Bo calls timeout with 17:12 left. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:12 BadgerMBBall
2:12
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
They have the momentum, Scottie. Badgers needed that timeout to stop it.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:12 Badger Rose
2:13
Brian Mason:
Badgers are down 8 here ... they have twice come back from 7-point deficits in the second half to win a game this year ... including Wednesday at Iowa
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:13 Brian Mason
2:13
[Comment From Fishing MNFishing MN: ]
Brian- Chris Martinelli says hi, fishing in northern MN today following your blog.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:13 Fishing MN
2:13
Brian Mason:
Glad to have you aboard, Chris! Cheer loud!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:13 Brian Mason
2:14
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
What is Leuers percentage? Is he being intimidated?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:14 Penny from Pomeroy
2:14
Brian Mason:
Leuer's 3-for-10 (30.0%). Intimidated? He's had several jumpers that went in and out, so I wouldn't go that far.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:14 Brian Mason
2:14
Brian Mason:
Leuer down low ... over Lighty and it's good! There we go!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:14 Brian Mason
2:14
Brian Mason:
He has 9 points now
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:14 Brian Mason
2:15
Brian Mason:
Now a foul on Taylor ... that's his first and UW's second in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:15 Brian Mason
2:15
Brian Mason:
Wow. Buford scores off the inbounds play again. Badgers getting burned on those.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:15 Brian Mason
2:15
Brian Mason:
And a miss for Taylor and a dunk for Buford in transition
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:15 Brian Mason
2:16
Brian Mason:
It's clear where the momentum resides right now. Badgers need a spark.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Brian Mason
2:16
Brian Mason:
5 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Brian Mason
2:16
Brian Mason:
Taylor has a jumper roll in and out and then a foul on Berggren on the rebound
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Brian Mason
2:16
Brian Mason:
Takes us to a media timeout at the 15:30 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Brian Mason
2:16
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 40, Wisconsin 30 - 15:30 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Brian Mason
2:16
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Buford is killing us.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Badger Rose
2:16
Patrick Herb:
Pretty much
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 Patrick Herb
2:16
BadgerMBBall:
15:30 left, OSU leads 40-30. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:16 BadgerMBBall
2:17
[Comment From TomTom: ]
is that now 3 scores on inbounds plays for OSU?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:17 Tom
2:17
Brian Mason:
I believe so. And it's been Buford each time, whether inside or outside.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:17 Brian Mason
2:18
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
the in-bound plays are killing us. OSU is so quick.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:18 HappyWineGuy
2:18
Brian Mason:
Hopefully the Badgers can put something together out of this timeout to stem the tide a bit.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:18 Brian Mason
2:18
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Let's go Red!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:18 madcitychick
2:19
Brian Mason:
It's Taylor, Gasser, Evans, Leuer and Nankivil out of the timeout for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:19 Brian Mason
2:19
Brian Mason:
Sullinger muscles one in and it's a 42-30 lead for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:19 Brian Mason
2:19
Brian Mason:
Keaton misfires from 3 and the board to OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:19 Brian Mason
2:20
[Comment From SaraSara: ]
Let's get it together here, Badgers!!! GO Badgers GO!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Sara
2:20
Brian Mason:
Taylor with the rebound of a Buford miss and here come the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Brian Mason
2:20
Brian Mason:
Evans with a jumper!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Brian Mason
2:20
Brian Mason:
Badgers cut it to 10 at 42-32 with 14:05 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Brian Mason
2:20
Patrick Herb:
whew... needed that. UW pushed the tempo a bit there... they know they need some points
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Patrick Herb
2:20
Brian Mason:
And Diebler drains a 3 on the other end. That's deflating.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:20 Brian Mason
2:21
Patrick Herb:
Diebler off the snide... he needs 3 triples to set the Big Ten career record
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:21 Patrick Herb
2:21
Brian Mason:
Keaton's chance at an answer rims off and Diebler boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:21 Brian Mason
2:21
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
we're not even getting offensive boards anymore. not a good sign
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:21 couchbucky
2:21
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
uw pushing seems to be what they need right now. osu is expecting us to drain our own clock every possession
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:21 couchbucky
2:21
Brian Mason:
Another basket for Sullinger gets him to 14 points and the lead is 15 at 47-32
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:21 Brian Mason
2:22
Brian Mason:
Taylor finds the bucket and draws a foul!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:22
Brian Mason:
He misses the free throw
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:22
Brian Mason:
It's a 13-point OSU lead at 47-34
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:22
Patrick Herb:
nothing is easy today for Bucky
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Patrick Herb
2:22
Brian Mason:
Odd to see Jordan miss 2 FTs in the same game
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:22
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
Good energy and focus by Evans. We need that.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 HappyWineGuy
2:22
Brian Mason:
Foul on Gasser and the fans are not happy about it.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:22
Brian Mason:
That's four team fouls on the Badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:22 Brian Mason
2:23
Patrick Herb:
double foul called actually
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:23 Patrick Herb
2:23
Brian Mason:
Craft will inbound for OSU ... Badgers need to defend the OB play
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:23 Brian Mason
2:23
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
horrible call.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:23 HappyWineGuy
2:23
Brian Mason:
Keaton called for a reach-in on Sullinger
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:23 Brian Mason
2:23
Brian Mason:
That's five fouls on UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:23 Brian Mason
2:24
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
No one said it would be easy, but this is worse than I expected...missed FT's.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Badger Rose
2:24
Brian Mason:
Another chance to inbound underneath for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Brian Mason
2:24
Patrick Herb:
its a struggle
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Patrick Herb
2:24
Brian Mason:
Buford loses the handle and the Badgers get it back!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Brian Mason
2:24
Patrick Herb:
crowd urging the Badgers... trying to help
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Patrick Herb
2:24
Brian Mason:
Taylor for 3 ... it's good!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:24 Brian Mason
2:25
Brian Mason:
Great ball movement there for Bucky ... Gasser made the pass back to Taylor and Jordan made it count!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:25
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
Let the crowd help! Roar badger fans!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Scottie
2:25
Patrick Herb:
Great ball movement and poise there... UW had OSU switching and running all over the place
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Patrick Herb
2:25
Brian Mason:
Sullinger backs down KEaton but can't find the bottom
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:25
Patrick Herb:
Sullinger finally missed inside... that doesn't happen often
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Patrick Herb
2:25
Brian Mason:
Badgers board and Taylor fires ... it's good!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:25
Patrick Herb:
Matta called TO
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Patrick Herb
2:25
Brian Mason:
This place is electric again .. .it's a 47-40 OSU lead with 11:12 to go in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:25
Brian Mason:
OSU needs a timeout!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:25
Patrick Herb:
Taylor with 14 points now
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Patrick Herb
2:25
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
NBA + 3 pointer for Taylor!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 HappyWineGuy
2:25
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 47, Wisconsin 40 - 11:12 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:25 Brian Mason
2:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Bucky cut that lead in half in a hurry.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Guest
2:26
BadgerMBBall:
Two huge 3s by Taylor bring the Kohl Center to life! Lead cut to 7 points with 11:12 left. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 BadgerMBBall
2:26
[Comment From LoriLori: ]
I can feel the E from here!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Lori
2:26
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Need a stop!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Badger Rose
2:26
Brian Mason:
Taylor has 14 points on 3-for-5 shooting from 3-point range
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Brian Mason
2:26
Patrick Herb:
stop and score, stop and score, stop and score
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Patrick Herb
2:26
Brian Mason:
Buford's shot is altered by Evans and the Badgers run
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Brian Mason
2:26
Brian Mason:
Bruiser with a look on the runout and he's fouled!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Brian Mason
2:26
Patrick Herb:
Badgers run and get rewarded
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:26 Patrick Herb
2:27
Brian Mason:
It's on Buford and Bruiser will get FTs
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 Brian Mason
2:27
Brian Mason:
That's four team fouls on OSU and we have a media timeout at the 10:54 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 Brian Mason
2:27
Patrick Herb:
It's almost a shame that the foul was called, because Evans might have been able to flush the miss. Alas
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 Patrick Herb
2:27
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 47, Wisconsin 40 - 10:54 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 Brian Mason
2:27
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
Was that a fast break attempt by Brusewitz? Can we have a few more please?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 Penny from Pomeroy
2:27
BadgerMBBall:
Bruesewitz going to the line after the TV timeout. Got fouled off a sweet dish from Taylor. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:27 BadgerMBBall
2:28
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
We want Ice Cream! Oh wait. Wrong sport.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 madcitychick
2:28
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
agree!!! stop and score - do it repeateadly!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 Scottie
2:28
Patrick Herb:
Dick Vitale pleading for a t-shirt from a cheerleader tossing them into the crowd. No love for Dickie V
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 Patrick Herb
2:28
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Don't worry, Patrick. Bruiser will get the points.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 Badger Rose
2:28
Patrick Herb:
Ohio State shooting 75% (9-12) this half - and they've missed their last 2!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 Patrick Herb
2:28
BadgerMBBall:
RT @BTNJimJackson: Jordan taylor is very good, but doesn't get the national recognition he deserves, how does he not get nominated 4 the ... [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 BadgerMBBall
2:28
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
dicky v should show a little more love to the badgers on his broadcast first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:28 couchbucky
2:29
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
Patrick: I have the sound down...no love for Dickie V. here either.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:29 HappyWineGuy
2:29
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
let them miss their next 10!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:29 Scottie
2:29
Brian Mason:
Bruiser hits the first FT
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:29 Brian Mason
2:29
Brian Mason:
He gets both and it's a 47-42 lead for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:29 Brian Mason
2:30
Brian Mason:
Crowd loving this
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
Patrick Herb:
C'mon fellas... D up now
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Patrick Herb
2:30
Patrick Herb:
Keaton on Sullinger
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Patrick Herb
2:30
Brian Mason:
Badgers on a 10-0 run
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
Patrick Herb:
Diebler with a quick trigger and it spins out
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Patrick Herb
2:30
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
let's go D!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Scottie
2:30
Brian Mason:
Good stop ... now a basket
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
Brian Mason:
Taylor with the floater! It's good!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
yes!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Scottie
2:30
Patrick Herb:
The Taylor Takeover Part II?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Patrick Herb
2:30
[Comment From guymadisonguymadison: ]
yeah!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 guymadison
2:30
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
another one please!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Scottie
2:30
[Comment From hihi: ]
hi
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 hi
2:30
Brian Mason:
Make it a 12-0 run!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
Brian Mason:
The lead is 3 at 47-44 with 10:07 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:30
Patrick Herb:
Gasser called for a hold
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Patrick Herb
2:30
Brian Mason:
Now a foul on Gasser ... that's his second and the sixth on UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:30 Brian Mason
2:31
Patrick Herb:
Sixth team foul... next one is bonus for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Patrick Herb
2:31
Brian Mason:
Sullinger can't convert on the OB play ... Keaton boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Brian Mason
2:31
Patrick Herb:
four straight misses for OSU!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Patrick Herb
2:31
Patrick Herb:
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Patrick Herb
2:31
Brian Mason:
Gasser for 3 off a skip pass from Taylor!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Brian Mason
2:31
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
now a momentum for the badgers!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Scottie
2:31
Patrick Herb:
What a comeback from the dead for Bucky!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Patrick Herb
2:31
Brian Mason:
We're all tied up at 47!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Brian Mason
2:31
Brian Mason:
And OSU finally gets a bucket ... it's 49-47 on the basket by Craft
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:31 Brian Mason
2:32
Patrick Herb:
Big shot for the freshman Craft... cold blooded there on the foul line jumper
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Patrick Herb
2:32
Brian Mason:
Bruiser with the follow on a missed 3 by Leuer!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
Brian Mason:
This place is going nuts!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
Patrick Herb:
49-49
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Patrick Herb
2:32
Brian Mason:
Tied up again at 49-49
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
[Comment From TomTom: ]
Gasser stepping up!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Tom
2:32
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Scottie
2:32
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
REDEMPTION!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 couchbucky
2:32
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 madcitychick
2:32
[Comment From guymadisonguymadison: ]
YEEEEEEEEHAW
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 guymadison
2:32
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
What is the run for UW?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Penny from Pomeroy
2:32
Brian Mason:
17-2 run right now
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
Patrick Herb:
Nice D from Keaton to pick up the driving Craft and force a tough (bad) pass
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Patrick Herb
2:32
BadgerMBBall:
RT @GaryParrishCBS: Wisconsin just erased a 15-point deficit in a little more than three minutes against No. 1 Ohio State. That has to b ... [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 BadgerMBBall
2:32
Brian Mason:
Buford off on a long jumper and Bucky boards again
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
Brian Mason:
Badgesr can shoot for the lead
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Brian Mason
2:32
Patrick Herb:
Somebody just put a lid on the OSU basket. I'll take it
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Patrick Herb
2:32
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
I can imagine!!!! Go nuts, Badgers!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:32 Scottie
2:33
Brian Mason:
Keaton's 3 is short and here come the Buckeyes
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:33
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
what are the stats on rebounds this game?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 couchbucky
2:33
Brian Mason:
Badgers lead, 19-18 on the boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:33
Brian Mason:
Craft finds the hoop again ... it's 51-49 with 7:55 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:33
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
confidence builder!! that's a big run!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Scottie
2:33
Patrick Herb:
Nice shot fake from Craft... got the defender in the air... one dribble and score
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Patrick Herb
2:33
Brian Mason:
And a turnover ...by Keaton on a steal by Lighty leads to a runout
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:34
Brian Mason:
Foul on Bruiser takes us to a media timeout at the 7:41 mark
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 Brian Mason
2:34
Brian Mason:
Ohio State 51, Wisconsin 49 - 7:41 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 Brian Mason
2:34
Patrick Herb:
Good foul from Mike to prevent the runout score, but a costly turnover at the top of the key. Again... turnovers are one thing, but ones that lead to breakaways are another.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 Patrick Herb
2:34
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Lighty is amazing...has been since he was a freshman with Odin.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 Badger Rose
2:34
BadgerMBBall:
Badgers have made it a game. Craft with a big jumper for OSU and the Buckeyes lead 51-49 with 7:41 left. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 BadgerMBBall
2:34
[Comment From TomTom: ]
too many turnovers
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:34 Tom
2:35
Brian Mason:
9 for the Badgers ... over their nation-leading average of 7.8 per game but not a terrible number by any stretch
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Brian Mason
2:35
[Comment From Impartial ObserverImpartial Observer: ]
Good foul by Bruiser, would have been a layup.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Impartial Observer
2:35
BadgerMBBall:
RT @kenpomeroy: Yes, the Badgers actually have some scoring ability. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 BadgerMBBall
2:35
Brian Mason:
Points off turnovers are actually in the Badgers' favor at 9-8
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Brian Mason
2:35
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Badger fans with short fingernails again...
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Badger Rose
2:35
Patrick Herb:
Let's hope UW didn't use all of it's energy digging out of that 15-point hole. Remember, UW has trailed by 7 in the second half of 2 of its last 3 games and come back to win both. How about 3!?!?!?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Patrick Herb
2:35
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
too many fouls too, it seems!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 Scottie
2:35
BadgerMBBall:
Ron Dayne in the house! [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:35 BadgerMBBall
2:36
Brian Mason:
It's Taylor, Gasser, Bruiser, Leuer and Nankivil out of the timeout for UW
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:36 Brian Mason
2:36
Brian Mason:
Lighty shooting FTs for Ohio State
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:36 Brian Mason
2:36
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Ohio looks more tired than UW in my opinion
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:36 madcitychick
2:36
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Badgers need to draw some fouls & shoot free throws.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:36 Badger Rose
2:37
Brian Mason:
He hits the first FT
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
Brian Mason:
Gets them both and it's a 53-49 lead for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
Brian Mason:
Taylor brings it up for UW ... let's hope the hot streak continues
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
Brian Mason:
It does! Taylor for 3!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
Brian Mason:
He has 19 points
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
Patrick Herb:
Taylor had 10 of the 15-0 run and he's at it again.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Patrick Herb
2:37
Brian Mason:
Badgers cut it to 1 and 53-52
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 madcitychick
2:37
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
wowie!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Scottie
2:37
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
stop and score!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:37 Scottie
2:38
Brian Mason:
Foul called on Taylor ... that's his second and the eighth on UW in the half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:38
Patrick Herb:
You got it Scottie
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Patrick Herb
2:38
Brian Mason:
Craft shooting 1-and-1
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:38
Brian Mason:
He hits the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:38
[Comment From Impartial ObserverImpartial Observer: ]
When will Ohio State stop going under ball screens on Taylor? He is deadly with a look.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Impartial Observer
2:38
Brian Mason:
Craft hits both ... 55-52 Ohio State with 7:05 left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:38
Brian Mason:
Taylor finds Bruiser ... his 3 is GOOD!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:38
Patrick Herb:
Bruiser is fired up after that one... and why not!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Patrick Herb
2:38
Brian Mason:
Tied up again at 55-55!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:39
Brian Mason:
A miss for OSU and a board for Bucky ... Badgers run
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:39
Brian Mason:
And Keaton hits a long two!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:39
Brian Mason:
Badgers lead, 57-55!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:39
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Defense!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Badger Rose
2:39
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
BRUIS FOR 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 madcitychick
2:39
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
come on, time for a lead!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Scottie
2:39
Patrick Herb:
Badgers first lead since a loooong time ago. GOOSEBUMPS
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Patrick Herb
2:39
BadgerMBBall:
Badgers take the lead on Nankivil's long jumper! [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 BadgerMBBall
2:39
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:39
Brian Mason:
Sullinger can't hit ... Leuer boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:39
Brian Mason:
Great post D by Keaton to keep Sullinger in check
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:40
Patrick Herb:
Great help D from TAylor forced that miss... he got his hand on the ball
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Patrick Herb
2:40
Brian Mason:
Taylor for 3!!! The roof is gonna blow off this place!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Brian Mason
2:40
Brian Mason:
Timeout, Ohio State!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Brian Mason
2:40
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Can ... barely ... breathe....
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 madcitychick
2:40
Patrick Herb:
Lot of ball game left fellas... don't get too hyped here
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Patrick Herb
2:40
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 60, Ohio State 55 - 5:24 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Brian Mason
2:40
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
unreal effort from taylor. that's a team leader
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 couchbucky
2:40
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
You gotta believe!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Badger Rose
2:40
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
love you keaton!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Scottie
2:40
Patrick Herb:
Taylor and his teammates went crazy after that one... some chest banging and hugging as OSU inbounded.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:40 Patrick Herb
2:41
BadgerMBBall:
Jordan Taylor is UNREAL!!! Just hit another three! Badgers lead 60-55 with 5:24 left. Timeout OSU. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 BadgerMBBall
2:41
Brian Mason:
Taylor has 22 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Brian Mason
2:41
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Yes, basketball is a game of runs. Buckeyes could still get hot, but I like our chances.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Badger Rose
2:41
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
That is one of the best run in UW basketball. Playing a #1 team and coming back that fast in that manner.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Guest
2:41
[Comment From George in KentuckyGeorge in Kentucky: ]
I'm believing!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 George in Kentucky
2:41
Brian Mason:
Badgers are 11-for-21 from distance today (52.4%)
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Brian Mason
2:41
Brian Mason:
Turnover!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Brian Mason
2:41
Brian Mason:
Leuer grabs a missed pass and the Badgers get it back
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:41 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
Taylor finds Leuer underneath but he's swatted ... Buckeyes have it back
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
Craft off on a 3 and Taylro tips the board to Gasser as he hits the deck
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
Wow. That's effort.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
believe, baby!!! as dickie v. may say...
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Scottie
2:42
Patrick Herb:
Bodies hit the deck on the rebound... love the effort both ways
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Patrick Herb
2:42
Brian Mason:
4:30 left in the game
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
Taylor working on Craft
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason:
He shoots ... and is fouled
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Patrick Herb:
Taylor has the mojo going... no doubt about it
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Patrick Herb
2:42
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
My all Big Ten Team: Leuer, Taylor, J. Johnson, Sullinger, and that guard from Illinois, Demetri something.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 HappyWineGuy
2:42
Brian Mason:
The foul is on Diebler ... that's five on OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:43
Brian Mason:
Taylor to the line for a pair
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:43
[Comment From Badge rfanBadge rfan: ]
Could this be possibly the second time that the Badgers beat the number one rank Buckeyes or what!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Badge rfan
2:43
BadgerMBBall:
RT @GaryParrishCBS: This is a 28-8 run in the past eight minutes that gave the Badgers a 60-55 lead on OSU. (Wisconsin only scored 26 in ... [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 BadgerMBBall
2:43
Patrick Herb:
maybe... lots of time left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Patrick Herb
2:43
[Comment From Impartial ObserverImpartial Observer: ]
Taylor is DEADLY with a look. Are all the ball screens for him part of Bo's swing, or are they running different offense for Taylor?
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Impartial Observer
2:43
Brian Mason:
He hits the first FT
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:43
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Taylor is en fuente
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 madcitychick
2:43
Brian Mason:
He gets both ... Badgers lead, 62-55 with 4:15 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:43
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Taylor scoring like wildfire, but also has many assists.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Badger Rose
2:43
Brian Mason:
Buckle up, everybody.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:43
Patrick Herb:
Taylor has 18 points in last 8:40
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Patrick Herb
2:43
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
get it this time, taylor!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Scottie
2:43
Brian Mason:
Foul called on Gasser, that's his third and UW's ninth
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:43
Brian Mason:
Diebler will shoot 1-and-1 for OSU
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:43 Brian Mason
2:44
Brian Mason:
He hits the front end
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:44
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Yes, OSU is not going to go down without a fight. OSU is # 1 for a reason.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Guest
2:44
Patrick Herb:
no doubt
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Patrick Herb
2:44
Brian Mason:
He gets both ... it's 62-57 Badgers with 4:00 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:44
Brian Mason:
10 to shoot
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:44
Brian Mason:
Keaotn for 3 ... it's off but Leuer gets the finish!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:45
Brian Mason:
He got between 3 Buckeyes underneath and tipped in an easy look!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
Patrick Herb:
UW pulled Sullinger away from the basket with the high screen and no one was home to box out Leuer!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Patrick Herb
2:45
Brian Mason:
Badgers lead 64-57
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
Brian Mason:
Buford splashes a look from the wing over Bruiser's running block attempt
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
[Comment From couchbuckycouchbucky: ]
leuer is due for a few points like that
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 couchbucky
2:45
[Comment From SaraSara: ]
#1 can get beat at any time though too!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Sara
2:45
Brian Mason:
That makes it 64-59 Badgers with 3:12 to go
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
can they move the clock while we're on lead???
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Scottie
2:45
Brian Mason:
Timeout, Ohio State
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
Brian Mason:
Wisconsin 64, Ohio State 59 - 3:12 2nd Half
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
BadgerMBBall:
Taylor has 24. OSU calls timeout with 3:12 left. UW leads 64-59 with the ball. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 BadgerMBBall
2:45
Patrick Herb:
We still have the media timeout coming at the next whistle
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:45 Patrick Herb
2:46
[Comment From LauraLaura: ]
Hang on, Badgers. Don't let them back in.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 Laura
2:46
BadgerMBBall:
RT @goodmanonfox: Jordan Taylor has already proven he's one of the top point guards in the country this season. But now he'll no longer ... [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 BadgerMBBall
2:46
[Comment From Impartial ObserverImpartial Observer: ]
Sullinger has only had one shot attempt during this run. Most will think about Wisky's offense, but keeping the ball out of his hands on D has been just as big.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 Impartial Observer
2:46
[Comment From HappyWineGuyHappyWineGuy: ]
first team to 70 wins.
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 HappyWineGuy
2:46
[Comment From TomTom: ]
too bad Keaton is off badly today, otherwise we'd be way ahead
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 Tom
2:46
[Comment From timtim: ]
ohio state is down to 1 timeout i believe
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 tim
2:46
Patrick Herb:
correct
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:46 Patrick Herb
2:47
BadgerMBBall:
Taylor fouled. Badgers ball with 2:44 left up 64-59 after the TV timeout. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:47 BadgerMBBall
2:51
BadgerMBBall:
Leuer with a big offensive rebounds and call TO with 2:05 left. Still leading 64-59. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 BadgerMBBall
2:51
Brian Mason:
Bruesewitz' shot as the shot clock winds down is long but Leuer with the strong rebound and takes a 30 second timeout
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:51
BadgerMBBall:
RT @SethDavisHoops: Incredible offensive rebound by Leuer. with 2:05 left, Ohio State will probably get two more possessions. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 BadgerMBBall
2:51
Brian Mason:
Foul on OSU as Gasser looked to hand off to Taylor
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:51
Brian Mason:
Craft picks up the foul, Taylor to the line shooting 1 and 1
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:51
Patrick Herb:
Taylor wanted that foul... he asked to go to the line
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:51 Patrick Herb
2:52
Brian Mason:
That's 3 on Craft
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Patrick Herb:
I love that confidence
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Patrick Herb
2:52
Brian Mason:
perfect on the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason:
Short
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason:
OSU boards
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason:
foul called on Nankivil at the other end
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason:
Badgers lead 65-59 with 1:44 to play
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason:
Diebler shooting 2
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Let's go Red! Finish this off!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:52 madcitychick
2:53
Brian Mason:
makes the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason:
and the second
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason:
65-61 UW leads with 1:35 left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
fasten your seatbelt!!! hopefully a great landing!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Scottie
2:53
Brian Mason:
under 10
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason:
long three is off by Taylor and OSU comes the other way
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:54
Brian Mason:
3 by Diebler is off but Sullinger rebounds and is fouled as he goes for the putback
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Brian Mason
2:54
Brian Mason:
he'll shoot 2 as Nankivil is called for the foul
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Brian Mason
2:54
Brian Mason:
good on the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Brian Mason
2:54
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
come on, bucky!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Scottie
2:54
Brian Mason:
good on the second
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Brian Mason
2:54
Brian Mason:
65-63 UW with 55 seconds left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:54 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
OSU not fouling, just playing D
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
under 40
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
10 on the clock
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
Bruesewitz for 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
and OSU turns it over!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason:
68-63 UW with 22 second left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
[Comment From JasonJason: ]
Let's go Red!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Jason
2:55
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]
Yayyyy!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:55 Badger Rose
2:56
Brian Mason:
Craft fouls Taylor
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:56
[Comment From TomTom: ]
WOW!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Tom
2:56
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
yes!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Scottie
2:56
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! Bruis for 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 madcitychick
2:56
BadgerMBBall:
Bruiser with a big 3 and OSU turns it over. UW leads 68-63 with 18.2 left. Taylor going to the line. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 BadgerMBBall
2:56
Brian Mason:
Taylor to the line shooting 1 and 1 with 18.2 left. Badgers up 68-63
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:56
Brian Mason:
Good on the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:56
Brian Mason:
good on the second!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:57
Brian Mason:
70-63 UW with 18.2 left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 Brian Mason
2:57
BadgerMBBall:
Hits both. 70-63 with 18.2 left. Timeout OSU. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 BadgerMBBall
2:57
BadgerMBBall:
RT @goodmanonfox: I think @garyparrishcbs should have to get his hair like Brueswitz after that shot. Big-time shot basically seal the w ... [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 BadgerMBBall
2:57
BadgerMBBall:
RT @SethDavisHoops: Carrot Top for three!!!!!!!!! [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 BadgerMBBall
2:57
Brian Mason:
OSU takes a timeout
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 Brian Mason
2:57
[Comment From JasonJason: ]
bruiser is my hero
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 Jason
2:57
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
bye bye buckeyes!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 Scottie
2:57
[Comment From Penny from PomeroyPenny from Pomeroy: ]
Yahoooooooo. And on such a national stage. SOO BIGGG
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:57 Penny from Pomeroy
2:58
Brian Mason:
Buford's 3 is off but Lighty rebounds and Leuer fouls
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 Brian Mason
2:58
Brian Mason:
Lighty to shoot 2 with 7.6 seconds left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 Brian Mason
2:58
Brian Mason:
the student section looks ready to rush the floor
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 Brian Mason
2:58
Brian Mason:
Good on the first
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 Brian Mason
2:58
[Comment From LoriLori: ]
Yeahhhh badgers
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 Lori
2:58
[Comment From grampabuckygrampabucky: ]
TAYLOR IS BUTTER!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 grampabucky
2:58
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
Freaking out over here. Way to go Badgers!!!!!!
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:58 madcitychick
2:59
Brian Mason:
Intentionally misses the 2nd, Sullinger rebounds and drains a fallaway 3
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 Brian Mason
2:59
Brian Mason:
Badgers lead 70-67 with 3 seconds left
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 Brian Mason
2:59
Patrick Herb:
Couldn't have worked out better for the Buckeyes there
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 Patrick Herb
2:59
Patrick Herb:
Hanging onto the ball and making a free throw will be critical
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 Patrick Herb
2:59
BadgerMBBall:
Sullinger hits a deep 3. OSU TO. Badgers lead 70-67 with 3.0 second left. UW ball after timeout. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 BadgerMBBall
2:59
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
wow, there is a reason they are number 1...
Saturday February 12, 2011 2:59 Scottie
3:00
Brian Mason:
TO OSU after that Sullinger 3
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:00 Brian Mason
3:00
Patrick Herb:
Gasser will inbound for the Badgers under the OSU basket
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:00 Patrick Herb
3:00
[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]
That was an incredible play by OSU. Def not giving up.
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:00 madcitychick
3:00
Patrick Herb:
Gets it to Leuer
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:00 Patrick Herb
3:00
Brian Mason:
fouled immediately
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:00 Brian Mason
3:01
Patrick Herb:
He's fouled by Buford and will go to the line
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
Patrick Herb:
He'll shoot a 1-and-1
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
Patrick Herb:
Gotta have the first one here
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
Patrick Herb:
He gets it.
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ]
whoever said first one to hit 70 wins....
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Scottie
3:01
Patrick Herb:
Misses the second
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
Patrick Herb:
Badgers win!
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Patrick Herb
3:01
Brian Mason:
and here come the students!
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:01 Brian Mason
3:02
BadgerMBBall:
Leuer ices it from the line. Final score Wisconsin 71, OSU 67. No. 1 goes down. [via Twitter]
Saturday February 12, 2011 3:02 BadgerMBBall
3:02
BadgerMBBall:
In the immortal words of Matt Lepay: "It's Bedlam at the Kohl Center!" [via Twitter]
The Wisconsin men's basketball team has climbed back into the rankings this week, jumping to No. 20 in the AP Top 25 and moving up to No. 21 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll.
The Badgers are among six Big Ten teams ranked in the coaches' poll, along with No. 2 Ohio State, No. 8 Purdue, No. 16 Illinois, No. 24 Michigan State and No. 25 Minnesota.
The Buckeyes also hold down the No. 2 spot in the AP poll, with Purdue No. 8 and Illinois at No. 16. Both Minnesota (26th) and Michigan State (27th) sit just outside the top 25.
Among the Badgers' non-conference foes this season, Notre Dame is up to No. 9 in the AP poll and No. 11 in the coaches poll. UNLV is receiving votes in both polls this week.
With the Big East featuring seven teams in the coaches' poll, the Big East and Big Ten combine to make up 13 of the 25 teams ranked this week.
With Wisconsin's Emily Sisson set to make her NCAA championship debut Monday in Terre Haute, Ind., Track & Field News has profiled the Badgers freshman.
The feature, penned by Don Kopriva, discusses Sisson's successes and struggles in her first season, with comments from Sisson and head coach Jim Stintzi:
Although Emily Sisson certainly is not favored in Monday's NCAA Cross Country, Wisconsin's prize frosh has proved she's ready to run up front. ... "It's really important to have confidence in yourself when you're at this level. I used to struggle with confidence and believing in myself, but you have to have the mentality that you're going to win every race you're going into."
Sisson and teammate Caitlin Comfort will race at the 2010 NCAA Championship on Monday, with the women's 6-kilometer race set to begin at 11 a.m. UWBadgers.com will have complete coverage.
The buildup to Sunday's New York City Marathon focused on the debuts of rookies -- and former University of Wisconsin All-Americans -- Simon Bairu and Tim Nelson.
In the end, it was Nelson and the much-less publicized Matt Downin that proudly carried the flag for the Badgers. Nelson was 13th overall in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 6 seconds -- a time that placed him an impressive fourth among U.S. finishers.
The 33-year-old Downin wasn't far back in 18th, finishing the 26.2-mile course in 2:20:41 to place seventh among Americans. During his time at UW, Downin was a four-time All-American and two-time Big Ten cross country champion.
Bairu won a pair of NCAA cross country titles for the Badgers, but did not find as much success in his marathon debut. The Canadian national record-holder at 10,000 meters dropped out of the race after 23 miles.
Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia won the race in 2:08.14.
Chris Solinsky, a training partner of fellow former Badger teammates Bairu and Nelson, is expected to eventually make the transition to marathons but was driven around the route of this year's NYC event by organizers in a truck.
Considered the "future" of the event by the race's director, Solinsky's experience was chronicled by George Vecsey of the New York Times.
Bairu and Nelson, meanwhile, had plenty of coverage of their preparation for the marathon. Follow the links below for the 'Rookies vs. the World' video series on the duo and training partner Shalane Flanagan, as well as Bairu's blog for the New York Times and both athletes' take on Twitter.
Big Ten Basketball Media Day is well underway here at the Crowne Plaza in Rosemont, Ill. Men's head coach Bo Ryan is in the middle of cycling through interviews with Sirius/XM Satellite Radio and ESPN, while women's head coach Lisa Stone is awaiting the start of her press conference.
Here are few Tweets from @BadgerMBBall at Media Day:
Bo Ryan: "Jared Berggren could be the sleeper sophomore that people don't know about, but will."
Ryan: "The best thing u can say about a PG is that Jordan Taylor raises
the level of his teammates. He'll be governor in 10 yrs."
Beilien to Ryan: "How's Krabbenhoft looking this year? He was around so
long I'm expecting to see him again this year when we play you."
Ryan to ESPN: "Keaton is delightful. He goes to his own drummer, but
he's got a strong beat going right now. This could be his year."
E'twaun Moore told Jordan he could avg 20 pts this year and Jordan said,
"Nah, I'll avg 3-4 pts. I'm just going to pass the ball to Leuer."
Taylor: "Being from MN, I hated the Badgers til I was about 15. Then I
got my first letter from them and I flipped sides. Then I loved em."
MSU's Draymond Green: "Working out in the off-season, I was thinking about getting quicker cuz of what Jon Leuer did vs. me."
Read what Bo Ryan had to say at this year's Big Ten media day press conference: http://ow.ly/318ti
Tom Crean on Leuer: "I put him in a Kyle Singler class - and Jon might be bigger. He's going to have a long career after he's gone from UW."
Ann Arbor News did an unofficial poll of Big Ten media. Guess who has two of the most underrated players in the league? http://ow.ly/31uXg
