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Archived Gameday Blog: Men's basketball vs. Illinois

By Karl Anderson on March 4, 2012 4:03 PM

Patrick Herb and Karl Anderson covered all the action with the Gameday Blog as the Badgers defeated Illinois, 70-56, at the Kohl Center.

Men's Basketball vs. Illinois Gameday Blog

(03/04/2012)

11:44

Karl Anderson:

Good afternoon Badgers fans and welcome to today's Gameday Blog as the Badgers play host to Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:44 Karl Anderson

11:45

Karl Anderson:

Today is Senior Day as Jordan Taylor and Rob Wilson play their final home game at the Kohl Center. We just had a brief ceremony before the game where each player was presented with a frame jersey. After the game, we'll have another ceremony with highlight videos and player testimonials being played

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:45 Karl Anderson

11:45

[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ]

We're here with you, hoping for a great last game!

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:45 Mags and Phil from Idaho

11:45

Karl Anderson:

Here are your starting lineups for today:

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:45 Karl Anderson

11:46

Karl Anderson:

Illinois (17-13, 6-11)

G D.J. Richardson
G Brandon Paul
G Tracy Abrams
F/C Nnanna Egwu
C Meyers Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:46 Karl Anderson

11:47

Karl Anderson:

and for the Badgers (22-8, 11-6)

G Jordan Taylor
G Josh Gasser
F Ryan Evans
F Mike Bruesewitz
F/C Jared Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:47 Karl Anderson

11:48

Karl Anderson:

Aside from Senior Day, today could also be a special day for Bo Ryan. A win would give him 265 victories during his time at Wisconsin, which would tie Bud Foster for the most in school history

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:48 Karl Anderson

11:51

Karl Anderson:

Getting back to the two Badgers seniors, Jordan and Rob have combined to play 4,735 minutes and score 1,696 points over their four season

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:51 Karl Anderson

11:51

Karl Anderson:

Taylor has not missed a game in his career, appearing in all 130, while Wilson has seen action in 111 games

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:51 Karl Anderson

11:52

[Comment From MatthewMatthew: ]

Does this game mean anything for the Badgers? Seeding wise.

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:52 Matthew

11:53

Karl Anderson:

I don't believe so, I believe we are in as the No. 4 seed

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:53 Karl Anderson

11:54

Karl Anderson:

Wisconsin enters today's game having won their last two games and three of their last four. Most recently, the Badgers beat Minnesota, 52-45, on Tuesday night

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:54 Karl Anderson

11:54

Karl Anderson:

Illinois meanwhile is in a bit of a funk, having lost 7 of its last 8 games

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:54 Karl Anderson

11:55

Karl Anderson:

time for the national anthem

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:55 Karl Anderson

11:57

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

May the "funk" continue!

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:57 George in Kentcuky

11:57

Karl Anderson:

Predictions anyone?

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:57 Karl Anderson

11:59

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

I am hoping for a blowout but in reality, I expect IL to put up a fight, 65-59 GO BUCKY

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:59 DARIN

12:00

Karl Anderson:

Starting lineups are done, just about ready for opening tip

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:00 Karl Anderson

12:01

Karl Anderson:

Berggren vs. Leonard on the tip

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:01 Karl Anderson

12:01

Karl Anderson:

Berggren back to Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:01 Karl Anderson

12:02

Karl Anderson:

man to man from Illinois to start

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:02 Karl Anderson

12:02

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz looks inside to Berggren but throws it out of bounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:02 Karl Anderson

12:02

Karl Anderson:

And a quick sub brings Wilson into the game for Bruesewitz

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:02 Karl Anderson

12:02

Karl Anderson:

Baseline jumper off and Wilson rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:02 Karl Anderson

12:03

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:03 Karl Anderson

12:03

Karl Anderson:

Berggren pump fakes, drives, puts up a floater off the glass and in!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:03 Karl Anderson

12:03

Karl Anderson:

Gasser on Paul

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:03 Karl Anderson

12:03

Karl Anderson:

Leonard muscles inside but can't finish, berg boards

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:03 Karl Anderson

12:03

Patrick Herb:

Berggren had a big game the first time these teams played (18 pts)... good start

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:03 Patrick Herb

12:04

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

Matt LePay streaming on the internet = heaven.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:04 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:04

Karl Anderson:

Evans drives, gets met by PAul along the baseline, knocked OB to UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:04 Karl Anderson

12:04

Karl Anderson:

pull up jumper missed by Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:04 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

Paul steps inside the arc and buries a jumper

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

tied up at 2-2

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

Berggren drives into the lane and picks up a blocking foul on Richardson

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

Berggren to shoot 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

[Comment From Bgky65Bgky65: ]

Hoping for a great game for Jordan and Rob

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Bgky65

12:05

Patrick Herb:

Me too... only fitting right?

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Patrick Herb

12:05

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:05

Karl Anderson:

second FT in and out

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:05 Karl Anderson

12:06

Karl Anderson:

Bruce Weber apparently didn't like the call, letting the officials hear it during the FTs

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Karl Anderson

12:06

Patrick Herb:

Bruce Weber has been barking every since the second possession when he thought Leonard got held. Ref just scolded him.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Patrick Herb

12:06

Karl Anderson:

lob over the top too much for Leonard, Wilson steals easily

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Karl Anderson

12:06

Karl Anderson:

Inside outside and Taylor nails a 3!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Karl Anderson

12:06

Karl Anderson:

assist to Evans

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Karl Anderson

12:06

Patrick Herb:

Good kickout from Evans... but Taylor really set his feet well and looked in rhythm on that one. Highest % shooting comes on the kickout

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:06 Patrick Herb

12:07

Karl Anderson:

Turnaround lefty hook no good by Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:07

Karl Anderson:

Wilson for 3!!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:07

Karl Anderson:

9-2 Badgers lead

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:07

Karl Anderson:

no hesitation on that one

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:07

Patrick Herb:

Rob is playing with a different confidence these days folks... could be a huge X factor for the Badgers in March

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Patrick Herb

12:07

Karl Anderson:

Pull up 3 missed by Paul, run out and Gasser lays it in

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:07

Karl Anderson:

Great outlet pass by Evans

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:07 Karl Anderson

12:08

Karl Anderson:

timeout Illinois, Badgers open the game on a 11-2 run

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:08 Karl Anderson

12:08

Patrick Herb:

Now this is the start we've been looking for! Kohl Center crowd on its feet

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:08 Patrick Herb

12:08

Patrick Herb:

Badgers hit 4 of first 5 shots including two triples

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:08 Patrick Herb

12:08

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

Nice start Badgers... keep the pedal to the metal...

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:08 George in Kentcuky

12:08

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:08 Karl Anderson

12:09

Karl Anderson:

Brueser and Kaminsky in for Evans and Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:09 Karl Anderson

12:09

Karl Anderson:

another UW steal

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:09 Karl Anderson

12:09

Karl Anderson:

baseline pull up missed by Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:09 Karl Anderson

12:09

Karl Anderson:

Paul misses a layup, Breuseswitz rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:09 Karl Anderson

12:09

Karl Anderson:

Brueser drives basline, kicks out to Wilson for 3!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:09 Karl Anderson

12:10

Patrick Herb:

NOTHING like seeing a senior shine on Senior Day.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:10 Patrick Herb

12:10

Karl Anderson:

Richardson long on a jumper, Gasser tracks down the rebound and is fouled

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:10 Karl Anderson

12:10

Karl Anderson:

media timeout, Badgers all over the Illini 14-2 with 14:00 left in the 1st half

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:10 Karl Anderson

12:12

[Comment From RecentAlumRecentAlum: ]

Great shot by BTN of Rob's mom in the stands cheering after that 3 - good for him on Senior Day!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:12 RecentAlum

12:12

Karl Anderson:

Badgers shooting 5-7 to start today, Illinois only 1-7

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:12 Karl Anderson

12:13

Karl Anderson:

Brust and Evans back in, also in are Taylor, Bruesewitz and Kaminsky

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Karl Anderson

12:13

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Bruesewitz has been somewhat of a disappointment this year, but when the kid drives, he creates so much offense. Can score underneath or dish for a wide open 3. Would really like to see him aggressive thenrestnof the season!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Daniel

12:13

Karl Anderson:

zone now from Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Karl Anderson

12:13

Karl Anderson:

Evans finds Kaminsky inside but Frank unable to finish

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Karl Anderson

12:13

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand penetrates, steps through after jump stops and is fouled

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Karl Anderson

12:13

Karl Anderson:

1st on Bruesewitz, 1st team

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:13 Karl Anderson

12:14

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

It seems that half the Illinois team (Abrams, Egwu, Henry, Shaw, etc.) was recruited by UW. Glad they chose to attend UI. Our UW recruits have once again played to a top 4 Big Ten finish, high national ranking, and incredibly pleased Badger fan base both on and off the court. On Wisconsin!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:14

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Karl Anderson

12:14

Karl Anderson:

Berggren in for Kaminsky

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Karl Anderson

12:14

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand hits the 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Karl Anderson

12:14

Karl Anderson:

full court pressure from ILL

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Karl Anderson

12:14

Karl Anderson:

Refs blow the whistle, telling Bruce Weber to remain off the floor

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:14 Karl Anderson

12:15

Patrick Herb:

Rarely will you see a ref stop the game to ask a coach to get off the floor. Usually if they stop the game a technical is assessed.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Patrick Herb

12:15

Karl Anderson:

Evans misses a pull up

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Karl Anderson

12:15

Karl Anderson:

3 good by Richardson

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Karl Anderson

12:15

Karl Anderson:

2-3 matchup zone from Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Karl Anderson

12:15

Karl Anderson:

Taylor for 3!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Karl Anderson

12:15

Karl Anderson:

Badgers 4-4 from long range today

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:15 Karl Anderson

12:16

Karl Anderson:

Off a screen, Paul misses a long jumper, Evans rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:16 Karl Anderson

12:16

Karl Anderson:

Maniscalco called for a foul on Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:16 Karl Anderson

12:16

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 3rd

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:16 Karl Anderson

12:16

Karl Anderson:

now back to man to man

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:16 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz and Brust both miss 3's but UW keeps possession

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

Offensive rebounds from Berg and Brust

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

Brust off again

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

well after starting 4-4 on 3's Badgers miss 3 in a row

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

Berggren picks up a foul on the other end on Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:17

Karl Anderson:

Badgers lead 17-7 with 11:09 left in the 1st half

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:17 Karl Anderson

12:19

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

What's going on with BTN? The screen is black. :(

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:19 madcitychick

12:19

Karl Anderson:

not sure, sorry

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:19 Karl Anderson

12:20

[Comment From GregGreg: ]

BTN is out all over

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:20 Greg

12:20

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

at least we have you!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:20 madcitychick

12:20

Karl Anderson:

I will do my best to help you guys out

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:20 Karl Anderson

12:20

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:20 Karl Anderson

12:20

Karl Anderson:

3 missed by Richardson, Brust reboudns and runs the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:20 Karl Anderson

12:21

Karl Anderson:

Gasser passes to Berggren on the block but Jared can't handle it, out of bounds to ILL

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Karl Anderson

12:21

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Big 10 working here

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Daniel

12:21

[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ]

Not in Idaho

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Mags and Phil from Idaho

12:21

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand uses a screen to hit a jumper

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Karl Anderson

12:21

Karl Anderson:

17-9 now for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Karl Anderson

12:21

Karl Anderson:

turnover but good D from Taylor forces a miss

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:21 Karl Anderson

12:22

Karl Anderson:

Gasser misses a 3 the other way, out of bounds to Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 Karl Anderson

12:22

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Why is the game not on CBS? It said on espn that it was on CBS/BTN

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 DARIN

12:22

Karl Anderson:

not sure, it's been scheduled for BTN for a couple weeks now

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 Karl Anderson

12:22

Karl Anderson:

Wilson in for Bruesewitz

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 Karl Anderson

12:22

Karl Anderson:

Badgers force another turnover

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 Karl Anderson

12:22

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:22 Karl Anderson

12:23

Karl Anderson:

Berggren backs down Leonard, kicks out to Evans for a jumper

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Karl Anderson

12:23

Karl Anderson:

19-9 UW up

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Karl Anderson

12:23

[Comment From BadgerInOhioBadgerInOhio: ]

BTN out in Ohio also

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 BadgerInOhio

12:23

Karl Anderson:

tough turnaround jumper won't go for Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Karl Anderson

12:23

Patrick Herb:

Tough shot from Leonard there... UW will give him that all day.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Patrick Herb

12:23

Karl Anderson:

then a foul on Bertrand on the rebound

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Karl Anderson

12:23

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 4th

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:23 Karl Anderson

12:24

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

Big Ten Network out in Chicago according to Illinois Scout message board game thread. (I read it for the comedy.)

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:24

Karl Anderson:

does BTN2Go.com work for any of you?

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Karl Anderson

12:24

[Comment From TomTom: ]

BTN just went down on Long Island too.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Tom

12:24

Karl Anderson:

a 2nd quick foul on Bertrand, pass poked away and he grabbed Gasser as they went after the loose ball

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Karl Anderson

12:24

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

btn is back on in wisconsin

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Kimberly

12:24

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

BTN2Go.com is working according to Illinois Scout message board game thread.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:24 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:25

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:25 Karl Anderson

12:25

Karl Anderson:

Brust for 3!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:25 Karl Anderson

12:25

Karl Anderson:

a few steps behind the 3-point line!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:25 Karl Anderson

12:25

Karl Anderson:

and now Illinois has to call a timeout as 4 players ran to the other end, leaving no one to pass the ball into

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:25 Karl Anderson

12:25

Patrick Herb:

Anyone out there notice Wisconsin's new socks with the stripes?
Thoughts? (I dig 'em)

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:25 Patrick Herb

12:26

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

It isn't working yet here in Madison for us

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:26 madcitychick

12:26

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

they look very old school

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:26 Kimberly

12:26

Karl Anderson:

okay back to action

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:26 Karl Anderson

12:26

Karl Anderson:

great hustle by Brust to force a steal!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:26 Karl Anderson

12:27

Karl Anderson:

he dove to the floor and passed it away, then a foul on Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:27 Karl Anderson

12:27

Patrick Herb:

Team fouls are 6-2 and Bruce Weber is bewildered.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:27 Patrick Herb

12:27

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

in sheboygan btn is on

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:27 Kimberly

12:27

[Comment From whitneywhitney: ]

how many turnovers does illinois have?

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:27 whitney

12:27

Karl Anderson:

that's 4 turnovers for them, 3 for UW today

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:27 Karl Anderson

12:28

Karl Anderson:

media timeout right now, Badgers lead 22-9 with 7:44 left in the 1st half

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Karl Anderson

12:28

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

Don't forget...everyone can listen to LePay by clicking link above titled 'Badger Radio Network.' Scroll to Madison, WIBA-FM (101.5FM).

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:28

Karl Anderson:

or the Listen Live tab on the side

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Karl Anderson

12:28

[Comment From marymary: ]

I have BTN in Mount Horeb

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 mary

12:28

[Comment From BadgerInOhioBadgerInOhio: ]

BTN back up in Ohio

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 BadgerInOhio

12:28

Karl Anderson:

Badgers shooting 50% from the floor today, just 23% for Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Karl Anderson

12:28

Karl Anderson:

Badgers 5-9 on 3's, Illinois 1-3

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Karl Anderson

12:28

Karl Anderson:

12-7 edge in rebounds for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Karl Anderson

12:28

[Comment From TomTom: ]

BTN back up in NY. I always have you guys on too though.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 Tom

12:28

[Comment From whitneywhitney: ]

i missed the first park of the blog... what did they do for senior daY?

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:28 whitney

12:29

Karl Anderson:

Jordan and Rob got framed jerseys before the game, there will be a video ceremony after the game

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:29 Karl Anderson

12:29

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

i am listening to them now

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:29 Kimberly

12:29

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:29 Karl Anderson

12:30

Karl Anderson:

Strong drive from Evans and he gets the layup to go

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 Karl Anderson

12:30

Patrick Herb:

Nice lefty finish in traffic

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 Patrick Herb

12:30

Karl Anderson:

jumper missed, Badgers rebound the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 Karl Anderson

12:30

Karl Anderson:

Kaminsky's open look at a 3 won't fall

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 Karl Anderson

12:30

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

lets go Badgers

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 Kimberly

12:30

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

BTN is now working on the regular station, not working in HD though for those that are trying to get it that way

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:30 madcitychick

12:31

Karl Anderson:

Griffey now picks up a foul, his 1st, team's 7th

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:31 Karl Anderson

12:31

Karl Anderson:

looks like it was an illegal screen

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:31 Karl Anderson

12:31

Karl Anderson:

Wilson misses a 3, Illinois rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:31 Karl Anderson

12:32

Karl Anderson:

and another offensive foul on Illinois!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:32 Karl Anderson

12:32

Karl Anderson:

that's 3 on Bertrand, team's 8th

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:32 Karl Anderson

12:32

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz unable to finish inside

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:32 Karl Anderson

12:33

Karl Anderson:

runner from Paul misses everything

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:33

Karl Anderson:

Taylor off on a 3 the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:33

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Not sure what I would do without the free radio feed and the blog...great to have you guys

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 DARIN

12:33

Patrick Herb:

Taylor hit the deck after the shot... no call. He wanted one too

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Patrick Herb

12:33

Karl Anderson:

happy to have you Darin

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:33

Karl Anderson:

3 good by Maniscalco

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:33

Karl Anderson:

24-12 Badgers up

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:33

Patrick Herb:

Breakdown there... Maniscalco was WIDE open in the corner.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Patrick Herb

12:33

Karl Anderson:

Myke Henry picks up his 1st foul, team's 9th

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:33 Karl Anderson

12:34

Karl Anderson:

Evans in for Bruesewitz

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 Karl Anderson

12:34

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

lol ... I tried to "like" Darin's comment

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 madcitychick

12:34

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

I agree Darin... I do the same thing!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 George in Kentcuky

12:34

Karl Anderson:

Gasser to shoot 1 and 1

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 Karl Anderson

12:34

Karl Anderson:

makes the first

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 Karl Anderson

12:34

Karl Anderson:

second one rims out

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 Karl Anderson

12:34

Karl Anderson:

Henry misses a 3, out of bounds off Gasser though

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:34 Karl Anderson

12:35

Karl Anderson:

long jumper in and out by Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:35 Karl Anderson

12:35

Karl Anderson:

he's 0-4 today

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:35 Karl Anderson

12:35

Karl Anderson:

Evans misses on the other end

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:35 Karl Anderson

12:35

Karl Anderson:

Paul off on a 3, another UW rebound

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:35 Karl Anderson

12:36

Karl Anderson:

foul called on Illinois, brings us to the final media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:36 Karl Anderson

12:36

Karl Anderson:

Badgers lead 25-12 with 3:46 left in the 1st half

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:36 Karl Anderson

12:37

Karl Anderson:

Taylor and Wilson continue to lead all scorers with 6 pts each

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:37 Karl Anderson

12:38

Karl Anderson:

Badgers 9-22 (40.9%) from the field, Illinois 4-19 (21.1%

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:38 Karl Anderson

12:38

Karl Anderson:

6 Illinois turnovers, 3 for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:38 Karl Anderson

12:38

Karl Anderson:

Badgers have scored 7 points off those turnovers

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:38 Karl Anderson

12:38

Karl Anderson:

Berggren to shoot 2 now

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:38 Karl Anderson

12:38

Karl Anderson:

swishes the first

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:38 Karl Anderson

12:39

Karl Anderson:

good on the 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Karl Anderson

12:39

Patrick Herb:

Illinois bench REALLY letting the officials know that team fouls are 10-2. I don't blame them... but I also don't think the call have been bad.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Patrick Herb

12:39

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

who do you think the Badgers will end up playing in the big 10 tournament

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Kimberly

12:39

Patrick Herb:

Probably winner of tonight's Indiana-Purdue game.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Patrick Herb

12:39

Karl Anderson:

HEnry works inside but can't finish on the step-through

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Karl Anderson

12:39

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

What is going on with Bruiser.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 DARIN

12:39

Patrick Herb:

He's searching a bit lately... trying to figure it out just like you and me.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:39 Patrick Herb

12:40

Karl Anderson:

Taylor backs down Richardson, spins and kisses it off the glass

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:40 Karl Anderson

12:40

Karl Anderson:

Badgers have scored 7 points off those turnovers

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:40 Karl Anderson

12:40

Patrick Herb:

For my money... I don't think the Badgers post Taylor up enough. So strong in the post... tough for guards who aren't used to defending the post.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:40 Patrick Herb

12:40

Karl Anderson:

Brust rebounds a missed 3 by Henry

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:40 Karl Anderson

12:40

Patrick Herb:

ILL shooting just 19% now

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:40 Patrick Herb

12:41

Karl Anderson:

Evans gets his shot blocked, then tries to tap out to teammate but no one home

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Karl Anderson

12:41

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Definately had a rough go of it lately

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 DARIN

12:41

[Comment From Gergle Merfin KorGergle Merfin Kor: ]

LePay just stated that Illinois commits 21 fouls (on average) per road game in B1G play.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Gergle Merfin Kor

12:41

Karl Anderson:

knocked OB, stays with Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Karl Anderson

12:41

Karl Anderson:

1:50 to play here

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Karl Anderson

12:41

[Comment From ChaseChase: ]

How much would it help us for the conference tournament if both Michigan and Ohio St. lost today, and Wisconsin won? We would all be in a tie for second correct?

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Chase

12:41

Patrick Herb:

That's correct but it wouldn't change the Badgers seed for the BTT and I don't think it would change much for anybody. UW is locked into the No. 4 seed.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Patrick Herb

12:41

Karl Anderson:

3 good by Maniscalco

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:41 Karl Anderson

12:42

Karl Anderson:

turnaround off the glass won't go by Brust

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Karl Anderson

12:42

Karl Anderson:

loose ball from Maniscalco but Illinois keeps it

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Karl Anderson

12:42

Karl Anderson:

foul inside on Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Karl Anderson

12:42

Karl Anderson:

his 2nd, team's 3rd

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Karl Anderson

12:42

Karl Anderson:

Evans and Wilson in for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Karl Anderson

12:42

Patrick Herb:

Weber can't believe it... Illinois finally gets a call and it takes away a basket from Leonard. When it rains it pours.

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:42 Patrick Herb

12:43

Karl Anderson:

Wilson called for a hold inside on Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:43

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 4th

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:43

Karl Anderson:

3 missed by Mansicalco

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:43

Karl Anderson:

Gasser drives inside, fouled going up for the shot

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:43

Karl Anderson:

Illinois wanted a travel

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:43

Karl Anderson:

it looked awkward but a foul nonetheless

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:43 Karl Anderson

12:44

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Karl Anderson

12:44

Karl Anderson:

second FT good as well

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Karl Anderson

12:44

Karl Anderson:

31-15 Badgers lead, 38 seconds to go

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Karl Anderson

12:44

Karl Anderson:

Illinois content to hold for one shot

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Karl Anderson

12:44

Patrick Herb:

Badgers have 2 fouls to give

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Patrick Herb

12:44

Karl Anderson:

and the BAdgers force a 5 second call!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Karl Anderson

12:44

Patrick Herb:

They don't need em!

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:44 Patrick Herb

12:45

Karl Anderson:

wow, Leonard held it near midcourt and couldn't find anyone to pass to

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:45 Karl Anderson

12:45

Karl Anderson:

Great D from UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:45 Karl Anderson

12:46

Karl Anderson:

Brust misses a 3, Illinois the other eway

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:46 Karl Anderson

12:46

Karl Anderson:

Paul swishes a 3 at the buzzer

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:46 Karl Anderson

12:46

Karl Anderson:

Pulled up at the top of the key and nailed it

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:46 Karl Anderson

12:46

Karl Anderson:

However, Badgers lead 31-18 at the half

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:46 Karl Anderson

12:47

Karl Anderson:

That's the fewest points in a half for Illinois this season, had 20 in the 2nd half vs. Michigan State on Jan. 31

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:47 Karl Anderson

12:47

Karl Anderson:

Taylor leads all scorers with 8 pts

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:47 Karl Anderson

12:47

Karl Anderson:

time for a break, back in 10

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:47 Karl Anderson

12:47

[Be Right Back Countdown]

10 minutes

Sunday March 4, 2012 12:47

1:00

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

a tad sloppy there at the end... but good result so far...

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:00 George in Kentcuky

1:00

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

Wilson seems to be playing really well the last couple of games

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:00 madcitychick

1:00

[Comment From DustinDustin: ]

At the game today and the atmosphere is electric in here today. Good luck in the 2nd, go Badgers!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:00 Dustin

1:01

Karl Anderson:

Here are some halftime stats:

FG%, UW 38.5, ILL 25
3%, UW 38.5, ILL 40
FT%, UW 75, ILL 100

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:01 Karl Anderson

1:01

Karl Anderson:

UW up in rebounds 19-17

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:01 Karl Anderson

1:01

Karl Anderson:

3 turnovers for UW, 7 for Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:01 Karl Anderson

1:01

Karl Anderson:

Berggren leads UW with 4 rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:01 Karl Anderson

1:02

Karl Anderson:

Meyers Leonard, averaging 13.6 points per game, 0 points today

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:02 Karl Anderson

1:02

[Comment From timtim: ]

do you see wisconsin getting a high seed in the ncaa tourney

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:02 tim

1:02

Karl Anderson:

most brackets have seen them as a 4 seed

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:02 Karl Anderson

1:02

Karl Anderson:

But I think a good showing in the Big Ten Tourney could bump them to a 3

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:02 Karl Anderson

1:02

Karl Anderson:

just about ready for second half

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:02 Karl Anderson

1:03

Karl Anderson:

here we go

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Karl Anderson

1:03

Karl Anderson:

Illinois ball to start

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Karl Anderson

1:03

Karl Anderson:

give and go from Paul to Leonard, Leonard fouled before the shot

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Karl Anderson

1:03

Karl Anderson:

1st on Gasser, team's 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Karl Anderson

1:03

Karl Anderson:

Leonard shot on a 3, Taylor taps rebound to himself

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Karl Anderson

1:03

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

Lets go Badgers on defense

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:03 Kimberly

1:04

Karl Anderson:

Evans no good from 3

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:04 Karl Anderson

1:04

Patrick Herb:

7th board for Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:04 Patrick Herb

1:04

Karl Anderson:

Blocking foul now called on Bruesewitz the other way, Paul with a strong take to the hoop

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:04 Karl Anderson

1:04

Karl Anderson:

non-shooting though

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:04 Karl Anderson

1:05

Karl Anderson:

Paul drives and scores

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:05 Karl Anderson

1:05

Karl Anderson:

Slam dunk Ryan Evans!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:05 Karl Anderson

1:05

Karl Anderson:

drives baseline, gets a nice pick from Gasser and throws it down!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:05 Karl Anderson

1:06

Karl Anderson:

2 to shoot and Bertrand short on a jumper

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:06 Karl Anderson

1:06

Karl Anderson:

Gasser rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:06 Karl Anderson

1:06

Karl Anderson:

Gasser backs down Maniscalco and gets the turnaround off the glass

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:06 Karl Anderson

1:07

Karl Anderson:

Paul scores, 35-22 Badgers up, 17:00 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:07 Karl Anderson

1:07

Karl Anderson:

UW turns it over

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:07 Karl Anderson

1:07

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand with a floater in the lane for the bucket

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:07 Karl Anderson

1:07

Karl Anderson:

Gasser no good from the FT line

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:07 Karl Anderson

1:07

Karl Anderson:

Paul the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:07 Karl Anderson

1:08

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot for ILL

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:08 Karl Anderson

1:08

Karl Anderson:

Paul drives and picks up the foul on Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:08 Karl Anderson

1:09

Karl Anderson:

media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:09 Karl Anderson

1:09

Karl Anderson:

Badgers up 35-24 with 15:47 left to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:09 Karl Anderson

1:10

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

how big is the crowd?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:10 Isaac

1:10

Karl Anderson:

listed as a sellout crowd of 17,230, looks pretty full from where I'm sitting

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:10 Karl Anderson

1:11

Karl Anderson:

first FT good by Paul

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:11 Karl Anderson

1:11

Karl Anderson:

makes teh second

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:11 Karl Anderson

1:11

Patrick Herb:

Paul has 11 points now

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:11 Patrick Herb

1:11

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

today is senior day - what seniors are there?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:11 Isaac

1:11

Karl Anderson:

Wilson and Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:11 Karl Anderson

1:12

Karl Anderson:

Wilson jumper in and out, but Evans rebounds and scores!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:12 Karl Anderson

1:12

Patrick Herb:

Nice jump stop to create space from EVans there

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:12 Patrick Herb

1:12

Karl Anderson:

tough runner off the glass falls for Richardson

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:12 Karl Anderson

1:12

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Seem a little down here and IL is juiced compared to the 1st half, shots not going either

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:12 DARIN

1:12

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

Badgers need to step on Illinois... oops... the gas and get going!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:12 George in Kentcuky

1:13

Patrick Herb:

Richardson hits the deck after the shot, no foul called. ILL bench pleads

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Patrick Herb

1:13

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Karl Anderson

1:13

Karl Anderson:

Taylor misses but Kaminsky rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Karl Anderson

1:13

Karl Anderson:

Kaminsky for 3!!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Karl Anderson

1:13

Karl Anderson:

nails a shot in the corner off a pass from Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Karl Anderson

1:13

Patrick Herb:

GREAT recognition from Taylor there... Leonard came to double-team in the post and Taylor found Leonard's man for the three

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Patrick Herb

1:13

Karl Anderson:

Paul looks inside for Leonard, off his hands and out of bounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Karl Anderson

1:13

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

who will wisconsin play in the big ten tournament and when does it start

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:13 Isaac

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Badgers get the winner of 5/12, which would be Indiana/Nebraska right now

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Games are March 8-11

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Illinois foul on Leonard, his 2nd, team's 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Wilson no good for 3

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Illinois runs the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:14

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand hook shot falls

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:14 Karl Anderson

1:15

Karl Anderson:

40-30 Badgers lead, 12:55 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:15 Karl Anderson

1:15

Patrick Herb:

Student chanting "Bruce get off the floor"... then they cheered when he looked down to see where he was standing.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:15 Patrick Herb

1:15

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Like to see Frank get going really good in the final weeks of the season. Think we will need him in the tourny

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:15 DARIN

1:15

Karl Anderson:

Badgers get a shot clock violation called, Berggren misses off the glass as the buzzer sounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:15 Karl Anderson

1:16

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

hopefully nebraska - Indiana is a pretty good team and will practically be playing a home game what with it being in indianapolis

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:16 Isaac

1:16

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand no good on a jumper, Gasser tracks down the rebound

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:16 Karl Anderson

1:16

Karl Anderson:

There's that chant again

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:16 Karl Anderson

1:16

Karl Anderson:

foul on Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:16 Karl Anderson

1:16

Karl Anderson:

Abrams' 3rd, team's 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:16 Karl Anderson

1:17

Karl Anderson:

media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:17 Karl Anderson

1:18

Karl Anderson:

Badgers lead 40-30 with 11:56 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Karl Anderson

1:18

[Comment From JasonJason: ]

Is the toury in indianapolis or chicago?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Jason

1:18

Karl Anderson:

Indy

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Karl Anderson

1:18

[Comment From whitneywhitney: ]

when does the team leave for indy?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 whitney

1:18

Karl Anderson:

Thursday afternoon I believe

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Karl Anderson

1:18

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

what year are bruesewitz and gasser?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Isaac

1:18

Patrick Herb:

Mike is a junior and Josh is a sophomore

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Patrick Herb

1:18

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

If we win and PSU beats michigan both wisc and u-m will be 12-6 in conference. If that happens, who is #2 and who is #3?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:18 Isaac

1:19

Karl Anderson:

Michigan did beat us head-to-head in lone meeting this year

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Karl Anderson

1:19

Karl Anderson:

so they own that tiebreaker

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Karl Anderson

1:19

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Right now, though, mich leads psu 49-35 with 13 to go

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Isaac

1:19

Karl Anderson:

Badgers forced to take a timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Karl Anderson

1:19

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Go Penn State!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Isaac

1:19

Patrick Herb:

Badgers are locked into No. 4 seed at Big Ten Tourney... no other results matter.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:19 Patrick Herb

1:21

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

We need to get some offense from Bruiser. OMG...what an offensive slump he's been in.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:21 Bucky from Texas

1:22

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:22 Karl Anderson

1:22

Karl Anderson:

great backdoor feed from taylor to Gasser for the layup

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:22 Karl Anderson

1:22

Karl Anderson:

wow, great move by Paul to get free and he throws down the dunk

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:22 Karl Anderson

1:22

Karl Anderson:

foul inside on Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:22 Karl Anderson

1:23

Karl Anderson:

Egwu's 1st, team's 3rd

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:23 Karl Anderson

1:23

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

He almost nankovil'd that dunk

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:23 Daniel

1:23

Karl Anderson:

officials are looking at the monitor, I think they're checking what the contact was that knocked Wilson to the ground

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:23 Karl Anderson

1:24

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

by the way, was last year's senior leuer drafted into the nba?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:24 Isaac

1:24

Karl Anderson:

yep, plays for Milwaukee now

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:24 Karl Anderson

1:25

Patrick Herb:

Refs checking for malicious intent as Wilson was elbowed in the face... don't think they'll find any.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:25 Patrick Herb

1:25

Karl Anderson:

Wilson caught a hand to the face from Egwu, but doesn't look like anything will come of it

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:25 Karl Anderson

1:26

[Comment From ChaseChase: ]

No foul or anything?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:26 Chase

1:26

Karl Anderson:

foul, but nothing more

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:26 Karl Anderson

1:26

Karl Anderson:

Wilson misses on a pull up in the lane

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:26 Karl Anderson

1:26

Karl Anderson:

Strong rebound by Gasser off a miss by Abrams

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:26 Karl Anderson

1:26

Patrick Herb:

Nice D from Wilson... well played

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:26 Patrick Herb

1:27

Karl Anderson:

foot on the line and Wilson nails a long jumper in the corner

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Karl Anderson

1:27

Karl Anderson:

2 big blocks by Berggren on Paul!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Karl Anderson

1:27

Patrick Herb:

Wilson is getting his shots in isn't he? He's taken 7 attempts (3-7)

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Patrick Herb

1:27

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz with a bank off the glass!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Karl Anderson

1:27

Karl Anderson:

finally gets a shot to fall, hopefully that's the spark he needs to get out of this slump

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Karl Anderson

1:27

Karl Anderson:

timeout Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:27 Karl Anderson

1:28

Patrick Herb:

To clarify... Bruesewitz MEANT to bank it in there. Probably worth mentioning.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Patrick Herb

1:28

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

go wisconsin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Isaac

1:28

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

what tv stataion carries this game

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Isaac

1:28

Karl Anderson:

yes, sorry

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Karl Anderson

1:28

Patrick Herb:

BTN

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Patrick Herb

1:28

Karl Anderson:

shot from the wing, so he called glass

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:28 Karl Anderson

1:29

Karl Anderson:

lob inside to Leonard, fouled by Brust going up for the shot

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 4th

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Karl Anderson:

Leonard to shoot 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Karl Anderson:

good on the first, his first point today

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Patrick Herb:

Brust was 1/100th of a second late there. He had the help D under the rim and almost got the tie up... just a hair late.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Patrick Herb

1:29

Karl Anderson:

averaging 13.6 on the season

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Karl Anderson:

second FT good as well

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:29

Patrick Herb:

Leonard's first 2 points... wow

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Patrick Herb

1:29

Karl Anderson:

full court pressure and a zone from Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:29 Karl Anderson

1:30

Karl Anderson:

Gasser looks away and then nails a 3 from the top of the key!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Karl Anderson

1:30

Karl Anderson:

nice head fake to get space

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Karl Anderson

1:30

Patrick Herb:

Gasser finds a crease in the Illini zone

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Patrick Herb

1:30

[Comment From PainPain: ]

BTN a pain when traveling can't watch

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Pain

1:30

[Comment From DARINDARIN: ]

Bucky's post defense has gotten a lot better late in the season

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 DARIN

1:30

Patrick Herb:

Gasser with a team-high 12 points

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Patrick Herb

1:30

Karl Anderson:

Gasser called for a foul on a shot by Paul

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Karl Anderson

1:30

Karl Anderson:

his 2nd, team's 5th

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Karl Anderson

1:30

Karl Anderson:

Gasser didn't like the call

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:30 Karl Anderson

1:31

Karl Anderson:

Paul at the line

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:31

Patrick Herb:

Gasser disagreed... so did Ryan. Ref didn't want to hear it from Josh when he went to get a clarification.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Patrick Herb

1:31

Karl Anderson:

misses the 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:31

Karl Anderson:

misses both

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:31

Karl Anderson:

but Illinois rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:31

Karl Anderson:

Griffey can't score and Gasser rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:31

Patrick Herb:

Gasser with his 7th board

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Patrick Herb

1:31

Karl Anderson:

12 points and 7 rebounds for Gasser today

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:31 Karl Anderson

1:32

Patrick Herb:

his season high is 8 boards

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Patrick Herb

1:32

Patrick Herb:

season high is 15 points too

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Patrick Herb

1:32

Karl Anderson:

Evans pulls up and hits a jumper over Griffey

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Karl Anderson

1:32

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

49-3 UW? i wish it were true?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Isaac

1:32

Patrick Herb:

Haha... good call

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Patrick Herb

1:32

Karl Anderson:

nice drive and spin by Abrams for the bucket

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Karl Anderson

1:32

Karl Anderson:

Berggren inside and 1!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:32 Karl Anderson

1:33

Patrick Herb:

Nice little drive and shuffle pass from Gasser. Josh having a solid all-around game.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:33 Patrick Herb

1:33

Karl Anderson:

media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:33 Karl Anderson

1:33

Karl Anderson:

Badgers lead 53-36 with 7:10 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:33 Karl Anderson

1:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

How many assists?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:33 Guest

1:33

Karl Anderson:

For Gasser? he has 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:33 Karl Anderson

1:34

Karl Anderson:

This matches the largest lead for UW today

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:34 Karl Anderson

1:35

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Looks like Wisconsin could face Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament! After two losses, we'd have a chance at a win.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Isaac

1:35

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

This guard rotation of Taylor, Gasser, Wilson, and Brust has been working really well lately. Especially when they're all looking to score making it easy on Evans and Berg.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Scott

1:35

Karl Anderson:

Agreed, Scott

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Karl Anderson

1:35

Karl Anderson:

Berggren to shoot 1 after the foul

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Karl Anderson

1:35

Karl Anderson:

no good

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Karl Anderson

1:35

Karl Anderson:

Illinois the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Karl Anderson

1:35

Karl Anderson:

Paul drives and gets the layup over Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:35 Karl Anderson

1:36

Karl Anderson:

Evans drives down the lane but a charge is called on him

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:36 Karl Anderson

1:36

Karl Anderson:

good D from Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:36 Karl Anderson

1:36

Karl Anderson:

1st on Evans, 6th team

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:36 Karl Anderson

1:36

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

How well has Taylor been doing in his farewell?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:36 Isaac

1:36

Patrick Herb:

8 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:36 Patrick Herb

1:37

Karl Anderson:

Great D from Gasser forces a miss by Paul

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:37 Karl Anderson

1:37

Karl Anderson:

Wilson misses a 3 from the corner but there's Berggren with the putback

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:37 Karl Anderson

1:37

Patrick Herb:

Wow... very athletic play from Berggren there... the rebound was behind him and he had to adjust mid-air to catch and putback. Smooth.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:37 Patrick Herb

1:37

Karl Anderson:

drive by Henry and Bruesewitz called for a reach-in

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:37 Karl Anderson

1:38

Karl Anderson:

Henry makes 1 of 2 FTs

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:38 Karl Anderson

1:38

Karl Anderson:

but Illinois rebounds the miss

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:38 Karl Anderson

1:38

Karl Anderson:

Contested 3 no good by Bertrand, knocked out of bounds though to ILL

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:38 Karl Anderson

1:38

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

if michigan and osu both lose what seed will wisconsin be in the b10 tourney?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:38 Isaac

1:39

Karl Anderson:

we are the 4 no matter what

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

Tough off balance jumper good by Paul

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

press from Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

easily broken by UW and Berggren draws a foul on Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

4th on Leonard, team's 5th

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

Berggren to shoot 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:39

Karl Anderson:

in and out on the 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:39 Karl Anderson

1:40

Karl Anderson:

he's just 3-6 at the line today

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Karl Anderson

1:40

Karl Anderson:

second is good

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Karl Anderson

1:40

[Comment From ChaseChase: ]

Leonard's going to be out of there. It's no wonder we're up by 14

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Chase

1:40

Patrick Herb:

Bucky 7-11 at the line today as a team.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Patrick Herb

1:40

Patrick Herb:

ILL is 7-for-10

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Patrick Herb

1:40

Karl Anderson:

inside and Leonard slams home his own miss

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Karl Anderson

1:40

Karl Anderson:

UW wanted a goaltend, but no call

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Karl Anderson

1:40

[Comment From DanielDaniel: ]

Very well officiated game in my opinion. Last few, not so much

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Daniel

1:40

Patrick Herb:

Illini spring a press... UW handles

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:40 Patrick Herb

1:41

Karl Anderson:

and a foul on Henry, his 2nd, team's 6th

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 Karl Anderson

1:41

[Comment From George in KentcukyGeorge in Kentcuky: ]

interesting... your call is just a tad earlier than WIBA...

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 George in Kentcuky

1:41

Karl Anderson:

we try to be speedy

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 Karl Anderson

1:41

Karl Anderson:

pull up jumper no good by Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 Karl Anderson

1:41

Karl Anderson:

Leonard scores the other way

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 Karl Anderson

1:41

Karl Anderson:

20 second timeout by Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:41 Karl Anderson

1:42

Karl Anderson:

UW up 56-45 with 3:34 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:42 Karl Anderson

1:42

Karl Anderson:

it's a quick 7-1 run by Illinois over last 2:07

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:42 Karl Anderson

1:42

[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]

All this Big 10 tourney talk...any speculation on what seed the Badgers will be in the NCAA tourney? They usually get seeded worse than one would think by their ranking. This year, they should be a 4.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:42 Badger Rose

1:42

Karl Anderson:

most have them as a 4

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:42 Karl Anderson

1:43

Karl Anderson:

Badgers break the press easily

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:43 Karl Anderson

1:43

Karl Anderson:

Taylor drives into the lane and picks up a blocking foul, 4th on Bertrand, team's 7th

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:43 Karl Anderson

1:43

Karl Anderson:

Media timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:43 Karl Anderson

1:44

Karl Anderson:

Badgers up 56-45 with 3:03 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:44 Karl Anderson

1:46

Patrick Herb:

Back to action... Taylor at the line for a 1-and-1

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:46 Patrick Herb

1:46

[Comment From Bay Area CDBay Area CD: ]

Gasser or Flowers...who is the better defender?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:46 Bay Area CD

1:46

Patrick Herb:

I'd say Flowers

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:46 Patrick Herb

1:46

Patrick Herb:

Taylor sinks the 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:46 Patrick Herb

1:47

Patrick Herb:

The 2nd is short... Taylor has 9 pts

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:47 Patrick Herb

1:47

Patrick Herb:

57-45 Badgers lead... 2:47 left

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:47 Patrick Herb

1:47

Patrick Herb:

Illinois loses it... then a jump ball goes to UW. Another ILL turnover

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:47 Patrick Herb

1:47

Patrick Herb:

Henry called for a foul trying to deny Berggren on the in-bounds. Berg to line for 1 and 1

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:47 Patrick Herb

1:48

Patrick Herb:

Berg gets a kind roll of the back iron and in.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:48 Patrick Herb

1:48

Patrick Herb:

2nd FT rattles home. 59-45

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:48 Patrick Herb

1:48

Patrick Herb:

Athletic drive and foul by Paul. Swooped in.. scored and Berggren fouled him. That's 3 on Berggren

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:48 Patrick Herb

1:49

Patrick Herb:

Paul's FT is good... he has 20 points

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:49 Patrick Herb

1:49

Patrick Herb:

Badgers forced to take a timeout

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:49 Patrick Herb

1:50

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

What has paul done differently in the second half to score?

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:50 Bucky from Texas

1:50

Karl Anderson:

looks like he's been attacking the basket more

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:50 Karl Anderson

1:50

Karl Anderson:

Foul on Abrams, made contact with Gasser

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:50 Karl Anderson

1:51

Karl Anderson:

Gasser to shoot 1 and 1

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:51 Karl Anderson

1:51

Karl Anderson:

makes the first

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:51 Karl Anderson

1:51

Karl Anderson:

Gasser makes the 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:51 Karl Anderson

1:51

Karl Anderson:

sweet alley-oop to Leonard

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:51 Karl Anderson

1:52

Karl Anderson:

Evans with a wild shot off the glass, then he makes a foul on the rebound

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:52 Karl Anderson

1:53

Karl Anderson:

61-50 Badgers with 1:51 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:53 Karl Anderson

1:53

Karl Anderson:

Leonard to shoot 1 and 1 but he misses the 1st!

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:53 Karl Anderson

1:53

Karl Anderson:

Weber calling for a trap on Taylor but Paul fouls instead, 10 fouls on Illinois

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:53 Karl Anderson

1:53

Karl Anderson:

Taylor to shoot 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:53 Karl Anderson

1:53

Karl Anderson:

makes 1 of 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:53 Karl Anderson

1:54

Karl Anderson:

long 3 short by Paul and then a foul on Paul on the rebound

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:54 Karl Anderson

1:54

Karl Anderson:

Illinois bench thought Gasser cleared him out with an elbow

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:54 Karl Anderson

1:54

Karl Anderson:

Refs will look

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:54 Karl Anderson

1:55

Karl Anderson:

62-50 Badgers lead, 1:27 to play

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:55 Karl Anderson

1:56

Karl Anderson:

refs have looked at the monitor, now meeting with one another at midcourt

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:56 Karl Anderson

1:57

[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]

Seniors not among the highest scorers on Senior Day...but who cares when they get a convincing win.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:57 Badger Rose

1:57

Karl Anderson:

looks like a foul on Illinois, plus a flagrant 1 on Josh

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:57 Karl Anderson

1:58

Karl Anderson:

He'll shoot 2, then Illinois will shoot 2 and get the ball

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:58

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

will there be some postgame ceremony

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Isaac

1:58

Karl Anderson:

yep

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:58

Karl Anderson:

Gasser makes the 1st

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:58

Karl Anderson:

and makes the 2nd

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:58

Karl Anderson:

Season-high 16 pts for Gasser now

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:58

Karl Anderson:

Paul makes the first FT

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:58 Karl Anderson

1:59

Karl Anderson:

second FT also good

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:59 Karl Anderson

1:59

Karl Anderson:

Griffey short on a 3, gets own rebound and hits a jumper

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:59 Karl Anderson

1:59

Karl Anderson:

64-54 UW up with 1:22 to go

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:59 Karl Anderson

1:59

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Seems odd that fouling a player and sticking your head into the offensive player would get a foul the other way.

Sunday March 4, 2012 1:59 Scott

2:00

[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]

I like the Badger's depth for tourneys with many games in few days. Many Badgers can score--only question is, will they? We all know they will defend.

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:00 Badger Rose

2:00

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

c'mon badgers let's hold on

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:00 Isaac

2:01

Karl Anderson:

Taylor fouled in the corner

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:01 Karl Anderson

2:01

Karl Anderson:

he'll shoot 2

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:01 Karl Anderson

2:01

Karl Anderson:

Game of FTs now for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:01 Karl Anderson

2:01

Karl Anderson:

Taylor good on the first

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:01 Karl Anderson

2:01

Karl Anderson:

2nd FT also good, 12 pts for Taylor today

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:01 Karl Anderson

2:02

Karl Anderson:

Bertrand works into the lane but takes a lot of time

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:02 Karl Anderson

2:02

Karl Anderson:

Taylor fouled again

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:02 Karl Anderson

2:02

Karl Anderson:

Bench wanted to foul Wilson, but didn't happen in time

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:02 Karl Anderson

2:02

Karl Anderson:

First FT good by Taylor

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:02 Karl Anderson

2:02

Karl Anderson:

2nd FT good

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:02 Karl Anderson

2:03

Karl Anderson:

68-56, Evans with a steal!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:03 Karl Anderson

2:03

Karl Anderson:

Illinois won't foul anymore

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:03 Karl Anderson

2:03

Karl Anderson:

timeout UW with 31.5 left

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:03 Karl Anderson

2:03

Karl Anderson:

That's going to get subs into the game

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:03 Karl Anderson

2:04

Karl Anderson:

Badger lead 68-56 with 31.5 to go

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:04 Karl Anderson

2:04

Karl Anderson:

Brust and Brueser in for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:04 Karl Anderson

2:04

Karl Anderson:

Taylor fouled on a drive

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:04 Karl Anderson

2:04

Karl Anderson:

Traevon Jackson and Duje Dukan going to check in for Taylor and Wilson

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:04 Karl Anderson

2:05

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:05 Karl Anderson

2:05

Karl Anderson:

Wilson takes a seat to loud ovation

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:05 Karl Anderson

2:05

Karl Anderson:

Anderson also in for UW

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:05 Karl Anderson

2:05

Karl Anderson:

Taylor nails the FT and he'll sub out

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:05 Karl Anderson

2:05

Karl Anderson:

big round of applause there

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:05 Karl Anderson

2:06

Karl Anderson:

jumper missed and Dukan rebounds

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:06 Karl Anderson

2:06

Karl Anderson:

that'll do it!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:06 Karl Anderson

2:06

Karl Anderson:

final score, Wisconsin 70, Illinois 56!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:06 Karl Anderson

2:06

Karl Anderson:

Taylor and Gasser lead UW with 16 points each, 12 points for Berggren and 10 for Evans

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:06 Karl Anderson

2:06

Karl Anderson:

Rob Wilson scores 8 in his senior finale

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:06 Karl Anderson

2:07

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

What a win to finish off the regular season!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Isaac

2:07

[Comment From George in KentuckyGeorge in Kentucky: ]

Nice Badger win! Karl/Patrick, great calls all season long... THANKS!!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 George in Kentucky

2:07

[Comment From KimberlyKimberly: ]

congrats to the Badgers

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Kimberly

2:07

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Can't wait to see you in Indy Friday!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Isaac

2:07

[Comment From madcitychickmadcitychick: ]

you guys do a great job ... thank you .... WOOOHOOOOOOO Badgers!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 madcitychick

2:07

Karl Anderson:

thanks for following today, Badgers back in action Friday at the Big Ten Tournament in Indy

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Karl Anderson

2:07

Karl Anderson:

Badgers will be the #4 seed against winner of 5/12 game

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Karl Anderson

2:07

[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ]

Thanks for the blog, guys. Go Bucky in Big 10 tournament!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Badger Rose

2:07

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

one at a time Bucky!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Bucky from Texas

2:07

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

ditto all the appreciation for a job well done!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Bucky from Texas

2:07

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Great job with the live blog, all season long!

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:07 Isaac

2:08

Karl Anderson:

thanks everyone, again your final score: Wisconsin 70, Illinois 56

Sunday March 4, 2012 2:08 Karl Anderson

2:08

Lucas at Large: Bruesewitz braces for another Senior Day

By Mike Lucas on March 3, 2012 1:29 PM

On an abbreviated Christmas break, a few days off from practice, Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz and Jordan Taylor returned home to Minnesota: Bruesewitz to St. Paul and Taylor to Bloomington. So what constitutes a little R & R for Big Ten basketball players?

Bruesewitz and Taylor showed up at high school basketball game in St. Louis Park; not just any game, mind-you, but a showdown featuring Benilde-St. Margaret's, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 3A and Taylor's alma mater.

Bruesewitz sat with his former Sibley prep coach, Tom Dasovich, now at Minnetonka. At one point, Dasovich turned to Bruesewitz and observed, "Jordan is probably going to run for governor or president or some elected official's office because that's just his personality.''

Taylor meshed so well with everyone in this setting that it was like he had never left the student body, Bruesewitz recounted. Dasovitch, in fact, suggested that there are very few collegiate All-Americans that you could throw into a high school gym, and they'd handle themselves as well as Taylor.

"I really hadn't thought about it that way,'' Bruesewitz conceded. "When I look at Jordan, I really don't see an All-American; he works extremely hard and doesn't let that stuff to go this head. Now when I'm playing basketball with him, it's different: I obviously see that he's a great player.''

Taylor's impact can't be measured by mere statistics, though you can build an argument for his status among the elite point guards based solely on his assist-to-turnover ratio. "He's also probably the best team leader that I've ever been around,'' Bruesewitz said. "It's going to be weird to see him go.''

That admission was tough for Bruesewitz to swallow. Reflecting on Sunday's farewell appearance at the Kohl Center for Wisconsin's two seniors -- Taylor and Rob Wilson -- Bruesewitz said, "Each Senior Day gets harder and harder the longer that you're in the program.''

As a freshman, Bruesewitz spent just one year in the company of Jason Bohannon and Trevon Hughes but "they became friends and great teammates.'' As a sophomore, it was a little more difficult for Bruesewitz, who got to spend two years around Jon Leuer, Keaton Nankivil and Tim Jarmusz.

Bruesewitz had known Leuer, another Minnesota native, since his sophomore year in high school. Nankivil sat next to Bruesewitz in the Kohl Center locker room and "I got to know him really well,'' along with Jarmusz. "I considered them all to be really good friends,'' Bruesewitz said.

His friendship with Taylor and Wilson extends to three years and beyond (with Taylor). That's what is making this particular Senior Day so much more emotional for Bruesewitz. "It's just kind of sad, but I'm also happy at the same time because I got to experience a lot of things with these guys,'' he said.

Pondering how each graduating class has marked a passage in time, Bruesewitz said, "This year, it's three years with those guys (Taylor and Wilson) and then all of a sudden it's your turn next year.

"You have no idea how fast it goes until you're going through it and experience it.''

For context, his own special brand of context, Bruesewitz said, "Just last year I was wearing a big, poufy afro, and a year later, I'm on my third Senior Day.''

Just three years ago, Bruesewitz was on the scout team with Wilson, a Cleveland native. "We went through a lot of the same stuff together,'' said Bruesewitz, a junior. "Rob was kind of my guy; I'd stick around him a lot my freshman year. I'm going to miss him a lot.''

Although Wilson may not be as outgoing as Bruesewitz, the latter insisted, "He's quiet, but sometimes you can't get him to shut up. Rob has gotten a lot more vocal over the last three years. He's just a regular 'Joe' in the locker room. He'll start arguing with the rest of us.''

About the Indians? About the Browns? About the Cavaliers?

"Naaw, Cleveland is irrelevant in the sporting world,'' Bruesewitz teased.

There were likely times when Wilson felt that way, himself.

"There were times when he didn't play very much and I could kind of see on his face that he was down,'' Bruesewitz said. "I just tried to keep telling him, 'Keep working because there will be a time when the team is going to need you and you're going to need to step up.'

"I didn't know if he was always listening, but he didn't pack it in and he kept working hard. The last three games, Rob has been playing extremely well. We don't beat Ohio State without Rob, who knocked down those three big three (pointers) and played good defense.

"After the game, I gave him a big hug because he has worked his butt off.''

Bruesewitz has been attempting to heed some of his own advice -- "Get in the gym, keep working, keep getting shots up'' -- during a personally frustrating offensive slump. Since scoring 11 points against Ohio State in Madison on Feb. 4, he has scored 21 in the last six games combined.

"It feels like I haven't made a shot in about a month,'' he said. "But you just have to keep playing through this stuff - you have to keep thinking the next shot is going down, because it is. You have to keep getting up more shots before and after practice and eventually the ship will be righted.''

On Thursday, Bruesewitz had UW video coordinator Shariff Chambliss set up a camera in the practice gym, the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion, and he had a manager retrieve and rebound his shots.

After seeing himself on tape, he concluded, "I found out I'm a much larger human being than I thought I was.''

A sense of humor helps when you're in a slump. After reviewing his shooting mechanics, Bruesewitz said, "Everything looked fine, I just needed to see myself making some shots.''

Sometimes that's all it takes to get back on track.

"I know I'm a good shooter,'' he said. "I spent a lot of hours this summer (shooting) and a lot of hours the summer before and the summer before that. One of these days, they'll start going down.''

The Voice: Tough-minded Badgers will be tough out in tourney

By Matt Lepay on February 29, 2012 9:32 AM

Welcome to the Madness.

As the Big Ten season hits the final few days and more than a dozen other conference tournaments get going, let us just go ahead and welcome all those sports fans whose interest in college basketball picks up -- right about this time of year.

More than one week away from Selection Sunday, and already I have heard what has turned into an annual question. How far will the Badgers advance in the NCAA tournament?

Who knows? Can we at least wait for the tournament pairings?

Boring as it might sound, that is the best answer I can give. However, there are some signs that the Badgers once again could be a tough out in postseason play.

The effort last Sunday at Ohio State certainly gives fans reason to believe. After coming close against highly-ranked teams such as North Carolina, Marquette, Michigan State and the first matchup with the Buckeyes, Wisconsin broke through with a 63-60 victory in Columbus.

In sports, there are some games that you steal. This was not one of them. The Badgers won it. They won it with a big-league effort from Jared Berggren, Jordan Taylor and company. With Taylor, it is the latest chapter in a terrific career, but to see Berggren have success at both ends of the floor against OSU big man Jared Sullinger is encouraging. Yes, it is simply one game, but what a game it was.

How about the recent play of Rob Wilson? The senior can hear the clock ticking on his college basketball career, and he is playing as though he would like it to last several more weeks.

To make a long story short, it appears as though a certain All-America point guard is getting more and more help from players not named Jordan Taylor. In two of the previous three games prior to Tuesday night's 52-45 victory against Minnesota, Wisconsin had four players scoring in double figures. Against Ohio State there were three, with Wilson adding nine critical points off the bench.

It is no secret that opposing teams have tried to do everything possible to contain Taylor. Still, there are times when Taylor proves to be next to impossible to stop. Just ask the Gophers. However, on other nights, Taylor needs the other four on the floor to pick him up. As the regular season comes to a close, the Badgers are showing they are capable of providing some balance.

"They're gonna have to," said UW coach Bo Ryan. "That is how you can get to keep playing. They are trying to be a more consistent unit, no matter who the five are on the court."

Against the Gophers, it was more a matter of Jordan needing to be Jordan. The senior guard knocked down 3 of 6 shots from 3-point range and then added 11 of 12 from the free throw line. Come tournament time, he may very well need to have a monster game --maybe more than one -- for Wisconsin to advance.

But perhaps the better chance for the Badgers would be if they are able to distribute the scoring.

On Tuesday, the Badgers finished a rather grueling stretch of playing three games in six days in three different cities. They won two of those, which assures the Badgers of a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament for the 12th-straight year.

And they are in line for a 14th-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament.

Some of the Badgers' games have been anything but pretty, but this streak of postseason appearances is a thing of beauty.

Archived Gameday Blog: Men's basketball vs. Minnesota

By Karl Anderson on February 28, 2012 11:15 PM

Patrick Herb and Karl Anderson covered all the action with the Gameday Blog as the Badgers defeated Minnesota, 52-45, at the Kohl Center.

Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota Gameday Blog

(02/28/2012)

6:39

Karl Anderson:

Good evening Badgers fans and welcome to tonight's Gameday Blog as the Badgers play host to Minnesota at the Kohl Center

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:39 Karl Anderson

6:40

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

let's go badgers

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:40 Isaac

6:40

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

is this the badgers last home game?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:40 Isaac

6:41

Karl Anderson:

nope, the Badgers host Illinois on Sunday at noon on Big Ten Network

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:41 Karl Anderson

6:41

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

on what channel is 2nites game? espn?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:41 Isaac

6:41

Karl Anderson:

Big Ten Network

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:41 Karl Anderson

6:41

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Same starting lineup for the Badgers tonight?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:41 Guest

6:41

Karl Anderson:

actually haven't gotten the lineups yet, I'll pass them along as soon I get them

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:41 Karl Anderson

6:42

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

how big is the kohl center crowd

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:42 Isaac

6:42

Karl Anderson:

still about 20 minutes til tip so the crowd is a little sparse right now but I expect a pretty full building tonight

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:42 Karl Anderson

6:43

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

hoosiers lead the spartans 33-25

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:43 Isaac

6:43

Karl Anderson:

The Badgers are looking to build off Sunday's big 63-60 win at #8 Ohio State

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:43 Karl Anderson

6:44

Karl Anderson:

It was the Badgers' first road win over a top-10 Big Ten team since 1980

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:44 Karl Anderson

6:44

[Comment From jjjj: ]

go hoosiers

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:44 jj

6:44

Karl Anderson:

Minnesota meanwhile is looking to snap a five-game losing streak

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:44 Karl Anderson

6:44

Karl Anderson:

The Gophers last played on Sunday, losing at home to Indiana, 69-50

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:44 Karl Anderson

6:46

Karl Anderson:

A win tonight would clinch the No. 4 seed for the Badgers in the Big Ten Tournament and give UW a first-round bye for the 12th-straight season

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:46 Karl Anderson

6:46

Karl Anderson:

The Badgers' current streak of 11 straight first-round byes is the longest in Big Ten history (the tournament began in 1998). The next longest streak all-time is 8 straight byes for Michigan State, while the next longest active streak is 6 for Ohio State

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:46 Karl Anderson

6:49

[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ]

WOW awesome looking forward to more basketball tonight

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:49 Mags and Phil from Idaho

6:51

Karl Anderson:

Here are your starting lineups for tonight

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:51 Karl Anderson

6:52

Karl Anderson:

Minnesota (17-12, 5-11 Big Ten)

G Andre Hollins
G Joe Coleman
G Austin Hollins
F Rodney Williams
F/C Ralph Sampson III

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:52 Karl Anderson

6:52

Karl Anderson:

For Wisconsin (21-8, 10-6) the usual suspects:

G Jordan Taylor
G Josh Gasser
F Ryan Evans
F Mike Bruesewitz
F/C Jared Berggren

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:52 Karl Anderson

6:52

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

is this game a sellout?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:52 Isaac

6:53

Karl Anderson:

yes it is

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:53 Karl Anderson

6:53

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

when did minn last win at the kc

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:53 Isaac

6:53

Karl Anderson:

Not that long ago, Jan. 15, 2009. The Gophers won 78-74 in overtime

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:53 Karl Anderson

6:54

Karl Anderson:

Overall Wisconsin is 10-1 against Minnesota at the Kohl Center, though

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:54 Karl Anderson

6:55

Karl Anderson:

The Badgers defeated Minnesota 68-61 in overtime earlier this season and have won two straight in the series

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:55 Karl Anderson

6:55

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

That game in 2009 was one of the worst defeats I have ever witnessed in person. We literally could not break the press and blew that game after being up big with 2 min left in regulation.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:55 Guest

6:56

Karl Anderson:

anyone have a prediction for tonight?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:56 Karl Anderson

6:57

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

wi 83, mn 75

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:57 Isaac

6:57

[Comment From jjjj: ]

badgers 65-61

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:57 jj

6:57

[Comment From SophiaSophia: ]

If the Badgers are feeling it and hitting their shots, they'll win by over 10

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:57 Sophia

6:57

[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ]

Badgers of course! 55-43

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:57 Mags and Phil from Idaho

6:58

[Comment From jjjj: ]

i dont think they will score 83

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:58 jj

6:58

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

yes phil...this is the big ten, after all ;)

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:58 Isaac

6:59

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

i just like high scoring games better...love the big comebacks and plenty of lead changes

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:59 Isaac

6:59

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

hoping Mr. Wilson keeps up his recent level of play. Bodes well for the future!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:59 Bucky from Texas

6:59

Karl Anderson:

time for the national anthem

Tuesday February 28, 2012 6:59 Karl Anderson

7:00

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

indiana by 14 at half over sparty

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:00 Bucky from Texas

7:02

[Comment From jjjj: ]

yes

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:02 jj

7:02

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Yea! I know sparty's already win the big 10 but still! Go hoosiers!!!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:02 Isaac

7:02

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

id rather play purdue in the BTT so i'd rather see Tom Crean go down in flames

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:02 Guest

7:02

[Comment From Ed from SCEd from SC: ]

Unbelievable finish in Columbus on Sunday. Total lack of respect for Badger BB from the announcers though. They don't have any appreciation for winning basketball. They only like run and gun.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:02 Ed from SC

7:02

[Comment From jjjj: ]

karl whats yours

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:02 jj

7:03

Karl Anderson:

sorry, i don't like to match predictions on the games

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:03 Karl Anderson

7:03

Karl Anderson:

don't want to jinx the team or anything

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:03 Karl Anderson

7:03

[Comment From SophiaSophia: ]

you're so right, ed. all the highlights are about ohio st, not us :(

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:03 Sophia

7:04

Karl Anderson:

time for the starting lineups

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:04 Karl Anderson

7:04

[Comment From sdcheezhdsdcheezhd: ]

yes, the first 4 ESPN clips were all Ohio St. buckets and 6 of 9 overall, very strange when WI won the game

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:04 sdcheezhd

7:04

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Bucky just needs to show his integrity and stamina here tonight. Let others look our way for leadership....from River Falls.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:04 Guest

7:05

[Comment From SophiaSophia: ]

we just need to make our shots!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:05 Sophia

7:05

Karl Anderson:

Just about ready for the opening tip

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:05 Karl Anderson

7:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

is patrick too hollywood to get on the blog pre-game?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:06 Guest

7:06

Karl Anderson:

haha, he's a busy man. he'll be here

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:06 Karl Anderson

7:06

[Comment From jjjj: ]

if we make our shots we will win

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:06 jj

7:06

Karl Anderson:

Berggren vs. Sampson on the opening tip

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:06 Karl Anderson

7:07

Karl Anderson:

and Sampson wins it

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:07 Karl Anderson

7:07

Patrick Herb:

Checking in from courtside! Good evening Badgers fans

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:07 Patrick Herb

7:07

Karl Anderson:

Into the lane, Coleman misses a tough layup and Taylor rebounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:07 Karl Anderson

7:07

Karl Anderson:

Berggren for 3!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:07 Karl Anderson

7:08

Patrick Herb:

Don't look now, but Jared Berggren has quietly had a nice little streak of outside shooting going.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:08 Patrick Herb

7:08

Karl Anderson:

Williams fends off Bruesewitz and nails a long two

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:08 Karl Anderson

7:08

Karl Anderson:

turnover Badgers

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:08 Karl Anderson

7:08

Karl Anderson:

Taylor brought it up, passed to Evans but Evans called for an over-and-back

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:08 Karl Anderson

7:09

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz kicks away the entry pass

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 Karl Anderson

7:09

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 Karl Anderson

7:09

Karl Anderson:

Coleman drives and Evans is called for the block

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 Karl Anderson

7:09

[Comment From badger loverbadger lover: ]

is expressing disappointment at missed opportunities allowed or do we just cheer?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 badger lover

7:09

Karl Anderson:

you can express disappointment, just nothing vulgar of course

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 Karl Anderson

7:09

Karl Anderson:

Coleman back-rims the first FT

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:09 Karl Anderson

7:10

Karl Anderson:

1st foul on Evans, 1st on UW

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Karl Anderson

7:10

[Comment From JayJay: ]

55-43 is a good guess. I'm gonna say 58 to 46

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Jay

7:10

Karl Anderson:

second FT good and we're tied 3-3

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Karl Anderson

7:10

Karl Anderson:

press from MN

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Karl Anderson

7:10

Patrick Herb:

To my point, Berggren has made 9 of his last 16 3-pointers over the last 5 games.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Patrick Herb

7:10

Karl Anderson:

Coleman knocks it away

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Karl Anderson

7:10

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

com'on bruiser; fell first time on d and this time lost jock!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Bucky from Texas

7:10

[Comment From badger loverbadger lover: ]

patrick, what is your favorite herb?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 badger lover

7:10

Patrick Herb:

My Mom

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:10 Patrick Herb

7:11

Karl Anderson:

Berggren drives baseline and draws a blocking foul of his own

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Karl Anderson:

Williams gets his 1st, team's 1st

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Karl Anderson:

Berggren to shoot 2

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Patrick Herb:

Nice aggressive take from Berggren... knew there would be contact, but went right through it. Good to see the toughness coming out.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Patrick Herb

7:11

Karl Anderson:

first FT hits front rim

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Karl Anderson:

second FT good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

[Comment From badger loverbadger lover: ]

really, tubby smith must be a disappointment to minnesota fans

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 badger lover

7:11

Karl Anderson:

Andre Hollins pulls up in the lane and is hit on the arm by Taylor

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Karl Anderson:

1st on Taylor, team's 2nd

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:11

Karl Anderson:

Hollins to shoot 2

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:11 Karl Anderson

7:12

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Karl Anderson

7:12

Karl Anderson:

second FT also good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Karl Anderson

7:12

Karl Anderson:

5-4 Gophers in front

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Karl Anderson

7:12

Karl Anderson:

More pressing from MN

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Karl Anderson

7:12

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Badger fans are happy with Tubby

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Guest

7:12

Karl Anderson:

Taylor hits Gasser back door and he gets the layup to fall

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:12 Karl Anderson

7:13

Karl Anderson:

Williams lowers his shoulders and drives but takes too many steps, travel

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:13

Karl Anderson:

Rob Wilson into the game for Taylor

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:13

[Comment From Poor grad studentPoor grad student: ]

Anyone have an online stream to the game?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Poor grad student

7:13

Karl Anderson:

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:13

Patrick Herb:

Rodney Williams actually blocked Gasser's lay-up straight in the air and straight into the rim. Odd.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Patrick Herb

7:13

Karl Anderson:

now a foul on Austin Hollins, his 1st, team's 2nd

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:13

[Comment From JakeJake: ]

Bucky is Ballin

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Jake

7:13

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Big crowd at the Kohl Center tonight?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Guest

7:13

Karl Anderson:

pretty good size

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:13

Karl Anderson:

supposed to be a sellout

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:13 Karl Anderson

7:14

Patrick Herb:

Gophers pressuring full court again and it's giving the Badgers a little discomfort... they're trying to make Taylor work for all 40 minutes.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Patrick Herb

7:14

Karl Anderson:

Berggren backs down Sampson and draws another foul

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Karl Anderson

7:14

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Following this site from Cancun. No TV coverage here. Was able to watch OSU game though

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Jim

7:14

Karl Anderson:

1st on Sampson, team's 3rd

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Karl Anderson

7:14

Patrick Herb:

That was fun wasn't it?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Patrick Herb

7:14

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

took out Taylor??? wow

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Bucky from Texas

7:14

Karl Anderson:

Gasser with a hesitiation drive then hits Evans on the win for a jumper

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Karl Anderson

7:14

Patrick Herb:

That's a good look from Evans. Balanced, squared with time. Swish

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:14 Patrick Herb

7:15

Karl Anderson:

missed inside and Berg boards

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Karl Anderson

7:15

Patrick Herb:

Gophers bench screaming for a foul

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Patrick Herb

7:15

Karl Anderson:

Skip pass to the corner, Bruesewitz no good from 3 but rebound out of bounds to UW

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Karl Anderson

7:15

Karl Anderson:

media timeout

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Karl Anderson

7:15

Karl Anderson:

Badgers lead 8-5 with 15:54 left in the first half

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Karl Anderson

7:15

[Comment From ClaireClaire: ]

What radio station is this supposed to be on with I heart radio?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Claire

7:15

Karl Anderson:

should be on 1310 WIBA

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:15 Karl Anderson

7:16

Patrick Herb:

Wisconsin 8
Minnesota 5
15:54 left in 1st

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:16 Patrick Herb

7:17

Patrick Herb:

Around the Big Ten, Indiana leads Michigan State, 43-33 with 17:00 left in the 2nd half

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:17 Patrick Herb

7:17

[Comment From no Minnesota fanno Minnesota fan: ]

Other than Sparty, Minnesota is the team I love to watch the Badgers beat most !

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:17 no Minnesota fan

7:17

Patrick Herb:

Even ahead of OSU?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:17 Patrick Herb

7:18

Karl Anderson:

Taylor back in for UW, replacing Brueser

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

Karl Anderson:

zone from MN

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

WHAT IS BRUISER'S SHOOTING PERCENTAGE LATELY? SURE IN A SLUMP

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Bucky from Texas

7:18

Patrick Herb:

Mike's shooting 39.6% on the year but he's only hit 2 of his last 22 3-point tries.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Patrick Herb

7:18

Karl Anderson:

2-3 zone it looks like

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

Karl Anderson:

Wilson drives, lots of contact but no call

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

Karl Anderson:

now Wilson called for a foul after

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 3rd

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:18

Karl Anderson:

Brust in for Wilson

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:18 Karl Anderson

7:19

Karl Anderson:

Williams drives but can't hit the layup, Andre Hollins then nails a 3

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Karl Anderson

7:19

Karl Anderson:

tied 8-8

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Karl Anderson

7:19

Patrick Herb:

Bummer... Evans played nice defense on Williams' first shot but the long rebound went right to MN

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Patrick Herb

7:19

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Could see Rob getting pulled for that a mile away.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Guest

7:19

Karl Anderson:

Gophers spring a press on UW and Taylor forced to take a TO

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Karl Anderson

7:19

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I will say it again, this team moves the ball better without Taylor in the lineup. Guys get more assertive.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Guest

7:19

Patrick Herb:

Interesting thought... not sure I want to get used to Taylor being out tho.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:19 Patrick Herb

7:20

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:20 Karl Anderson

7:20

Karl Anderson:

Taylor drives past Williams but is stripped, turnover

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:20 Karl Anderson

7:21

Patrick Herb:

MN is trying to spring the 2-man trap on Taylor when he brings it up. UW needs to burn them by finding the open man when the trapper comes.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:21 Patrick Herb

7:21

Karl Anderson:

Sampson can't get a hook to fall on the other end, Brust boards

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:21 Karl Anderson

7:21

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:21 Karl Anderson

7:21

Karl Anderson:

Screen for Taylor but he can't hit the jumper

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:21 Karl Anderson

7:21

Karl Anderson:

loose ball and Brust comes away with it

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:21 Karl Anderson

7:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

We do way more ISO when taylor is out there and to me ISO doesn't work too well - team game

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Guest

7:22

[Comment From Buckingham UBuckingham U: ]

Brust is playing solid

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Buckingham U

7:22

Karl Anderson:

Brust drives, pulls up, spins around but misses the jumper

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Karl Anderson

7:22

Karl Anderson:

MN rebounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Karl Anderson

7:22

Karl Anderson:

Sampson looks inside for Williams but throws it out of bounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Karl Anderson

7:22

Karl Anderson:

3 turnovers for MN, 2 for UW

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Karl Anderson

7:22

Patrick Herb:

Badgers last FG came 3:30 ago... seems like longer

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Patrick Herb

7:22

Karl Anderson:

Brueser and Kaminsky in for Evans and Berg

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:22 Karl Anderson

7:23

Patrick Herb:

Defense is holding strong tho

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:23 Patrick Herb

7:23

Karl Anderson:

Inside outside game and TAylor nails a 3!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:23 Karl Anderson

7:23

Patrick Herb:

Pretty release there from Jordan... snapped the hand on it... he knew it was good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:23 Patrick Herb

7:23

Karl Anderson:

assist to KAminsky

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:23 Karl Anderson

7:23

Karl Anderson:

Austin Hollins' 3 in and out, Badgers rebound

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:23 Karl Anderson

7:24

Karl Anderson:

Gasser drives, kicks out and it splits Brust and Taylor out of bounds. Looks like each though it was for the other

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:24 Karl Anderson

7:24

Karl Anderson:

media timeout, Badgers lead 11-8 with 11:54 to go

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:24 Karl Anderson

7:24

Patrick Herb:

TAylor called for Josh to kick to him, but when GAsser turned to kickout... it looked like he was caught between which guy to throw to. Both JT and Brust were open.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:24 Patrick Herb

7:25

Patrick Herb:

Surprisingly, the Badgers are shooting 50% (4 for 8). MN just 28.6% (2 for 7)

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:25 Patrick Herb

7:26

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:26 Karl Anderson

7:27

Karl Anderson:

Great D from UW forces a travel by Ahanmisi

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 Karl Anderson

7:27

[Comment From no Minnesota fanno Minnesota fan: ]

Are their any native Minnesotans on the Badgers roster besides Taylor , Berggeren, and Brueziwitz ?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 no Minnesota fan

7:27

Karl Anderson:

Jordan Smith also

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 Karl Anderson

7:27

Karl Anderson:

he's from Orono, same HS as Jon Leuer

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 Karl Anderson

7:27

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz open 3 but can' hit

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 Karl Anderson

7:27

Karl Anderson:

can't hit*

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:27 Karl Anderson

7:28

Karl Anderson:

Eliason misses a layup, but gets own rebound and scores

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:28 Karl Anderson

7:28

Karl Anderson:

11-10 Badgers up, 10:30 to go

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:28 Karl Anderson

7:28

Patrick Herb:

Could have sworn he caught his own airball there

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:28 Patrick Herb

7:28

[Comment From no Minnesota fanno Minnesota fan: ]

winning tonight will help keep that pipeline open.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:28 no Minnesota fan

7:28

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

He did Patrick

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:28 Guest

7:29

Karl Anderson:

Brust long on 3 as the shot clock expires, then Bruesewitz with a foul on the rebound

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Karl Anderson

7:29

Patrick Herb:

Thank you

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Patrick Herb

7:29

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 4th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Karl Anderson

7:29

Patrick Herb:

Brust looked like he had to rush that 3 juuuust a smidge. Shot clock was at 1.5 when he caught it

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Patrick Herb

7:29

Karl Anderson:

Berggren back in for Kaminsky

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Karl Anderson

7:29

Karl Anderson:

3 from the top of the key nailed by Andre Hollins

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Karl Anderson

7:29

Karl Anderson:

13-11 Gophers now in front

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Karl Anderson

7:29

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

we sure struggle at home hitting open 3's it seems

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:29 Bucky from Texas

7:30

Karl Anderson:

sometimes, team is fairly streaky

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:30 Karl Anderson

7:30

Karl Anderson:

3 no good by Berggren, Ingram rebounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:30 Karl Anderson

7:30

Karl Anderson:

Gophers miss a pair and Taylor rebounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:30 Karl Anderson

7:31

Karl Anderson:

Taylor with a nice up and under fake to get by Andre Hollins, then smacked by Ingram to pick up the foul

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:31

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Is there any way we can keep Bruiser 5 feet and in? He is a brutal shooter, but rebounds and defends well. OSU was not even guarding him on Sunday, and he still could not score

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Jim

7:31

Karl Anderson:

his 1st, team's 4th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:31

Karl Anderson:

Taylor to shoot 2

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:31

Patrick Herb:

Good question Jim and yes, actually they're talking about it. I'm not sure the football coaches would give as much access as the bball coaches though to be honest. Different mentality.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Patrick Herb

7:31

Patrick Herb:

Great show isn't it? Did you see the Wilson episode?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Patrick Herb

7:31

[Comment From George in KentuckyGeorge in Kentucky: ]

Hello all, just in... looks like we could use a "streak' now...

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 George in Kentucky

7:31

Karl Anderson:

first FT good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:31

[Comment From Paul in JeffersonPaul in Jefferson: ]

Any thoughts on a tournament seed? My expert opinion is that UW has a 4-6 locked up...

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Paul in Jefferson

7:31

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Hope Bo doesn't bury Wilson just for that one play

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Guest

7:31

Patrick Herb:

He's checking back in

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Patrick Herb

7:31

Karl Anderson:

That's what Patrick and I have talked about, 4-6

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:31

Karl Anderson:

maybe a 3 with a strong run at the end

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:31 Karl Anderson

7:32

Karl Anderson:

second FT good by Taylor, tied at 13-13

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Karl Anderson

7:32

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

when is wisconsin's football spring game?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Isaac

7:32

Patrick Herb:

April 28

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Patrick Herb

7:32

Karl Anderson:

Jumper from the elbow good by Williams

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Karl Anderson

7:32

Patrick Herb:

Williams has 4 points for MN. Coleman leads them with 8.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Patrick Herb

7:32

Karl Anderson:

Evans has it stripped then going the other way Wilson picks up a tough blocking foul

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:32 Karl Anderson

7:33

Karl Anderson:

thought he might've had position

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Karl Anderson

7:33

Karl Anderson:

2nd on Wilson, team's 5th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Karl Anderson

7:33

Karl Anderson:

Media timeout, Badgers trail 15-13 to Minnesota with 7:38 left in the first half

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Karl Anderson

7:33

[Comment From SaraSara: ]

Bruiser has to get it going SOON! wow... 2-24 now?!?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Sara

7:33

[Comment From DanjelDanjel: ]

Crowd sounds completely uninterested. It never seemed to be that way when minn comes to the kohl

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Danjel

7:33

Patrick Herb:

Bo Ryan comes up clapping his hands and saying "Good job Rob!" Coach thought he had position too.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Patrick Herb

7:33

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

perhaps wisconsin's having a hangover after that big win at ohio state

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Isaac

7:33

Patrick Herb:

Or the fact that they've played 3 games in 3 cities in 6 days.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:33 Patrick Herb

7:34

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

Danjel-perhaps that's because minnesota is 5-10 in the big ten

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Isaac

7:34

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Rob slid in too late, he never got set

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Guest

7:34

Karl Anderson:

ah ok, thanks guest

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Karl Anderson

7:34

[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

is the kohl center full?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Isaac

7:34

Karl Anderson:

it's listed at a sellout of 17,230 but i see some open seats in the second deck

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Karl Anderson

7:34

[Comment From DanDan: ]

Turnovers?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Dan

7:34

Karl Anderson:

4 each

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:34 Karl Anderson

7:35

Karl Anderson:

Badgers started 3-4 from the field but just 1-7 since

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:35 Karl Anderson

7:35

[Comment From SaraSara: ]

Spring game is 21st or 28th of April, I believe?!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:35 Sara

7:35

Karl Anderson:

back to action

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:35 Karl Anderson

7:35

Patrick Herb:

28th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:35 Patrick Herb

7:36

Karl Anderson:

Off a screen, Armelin misses a jumper then Gasser has teh rebound knock off him out of bounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Karl Anderson

7:36

[Comment From whitneywhitney: ]

we need a spark

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 whitney

7:36

Karl Anderson:

near turnover but Gophers regroup and Williams fouled on a layup

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Karl Anderson

7:36

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Josh was fouled awful no-call

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Guest

7:36

Karl Anderson:

sure looked that way Guest

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Karl Anderson

7:36

Karl Anderson:

Bruesewitz's 2nd foul, team's 6th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Karl Anderson

7:36

Karl Anderson:

first FT long by Williams

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Karl Anderson

7:36

Patrick Herb:

Another tough break for Evans... he fronted the post entry and swatted it away, but UW couldn't snatch it and MN comes away with FTs.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:36 Patrick Herb

7:37

Karl Anderson:

second FT good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:37 Karl Anderson

7:37

Karl Anderson:

16-13 Gophers lead

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:37 Karl Anderson

7:37

Karl Anderson:

long 2 short by Evans

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:37 Karl Anderson

7:37

Karl Anderson:

Gophers with a 9-6 edge in rebounds

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:37 Karl Anderson

7:38

Karl Anderson:

10 to shoot

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Karl Anderson

7:38

Karl Anderson:

Andre Holllins pulls up for 3 and is fouled by Taylor, he doesn't like the call

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Karl Anderson

7:38

Karl Anderson:

2nd on Taylor, team's 7th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Karl Anderson

7:38

Patrick Herb:

Wow... now that was a touchy call.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Patrick Herb

7:38

[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

we can't get anything inside

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Bucky from Texas

7:38

Karl Anderson:

Hollins hits the first FT

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Karl Anderson

7:38

Karl Anderson:

second FT good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:38 Karl Anderson

7:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Badgers still hung up on OSU victory?

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Guest

7:39

Karl Anderson:

no, i wouldn't say that

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Karl Anderson

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Karl Anderson:

Hollins makes all 3

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Karl Anderson

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Karl Anderson:

19-13 Gophers up, largest lead tonight

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Karl Anderson

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[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

osu victory means nothing if no W tonight

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Bucky from Texas

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Patrick Herb:

Replay shows he might have hit him on the hand at release. Maybe it was a good call.... just don't see it often.

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Patrick Herb

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Seems like there a little sluggish out there

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Guest

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[Comment From DanDan: ]

Need a run now. Let's go!!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:39 Dan

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[Comment From SaraSara: ]

sounds like our high school game last week. we had 17 fouls in the 1st half alone! in the girls' game 2 nights before that there were 40 fouls called in the game... 20 in each half!!

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:40 Sara

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[Comment From IsaacIsaac: ]

plenty oftime

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:40 Isaac

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Karl Anderson:

Gasser no good from 3, Evans rebounds, Gasser no good on the layup, foul then on MN

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:40 Karl Anderson

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Karl Anderson:

Austin Hollins' 2nd, team's 5th

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:40 Karl Anderson

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Karl Anderson:

Badgers' ball underneath coming up

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:40 Karl Anderson

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Karl Anderson:

Berggren no good from 3

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:41 Karl Anderson

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[Comment From real Guestreal Guest: ]

basket should be good

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:41 real Guest

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[Comment From real Guestreal Guest: ]

Minny player in act of foul knocked ball in the hoop

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:41 real Guest

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[Comment From Bucky from TexasBucky from Texas: ]

wis 4 for 15 from field

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:41 Bucky from Texas

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Karl Anderson:

Osenieks loses it and Badgers head the other way

Tuesday February 28, 2012 7:41