Tam Flarup chronicled all the action from today's between the Badgers (4-7) and Drake University (4-4) with the live Gameday Blog. The Bulldogs beat the Badgers 65-54 at the Kohl Center in the last game before finals.
Tam Flarup chronicled all the action from today's between the Badgers (4-5) and Saint Louis (2-6) with the live Gameday Blog. The Badgers beat the Billikens 48-46 at the Kohl Center.
Tam Flarup chronicled all the action from Wednesday's game between the Badgers (3-5) and Boston College (2-3) with the live Gameday Blog. The Badgers beat the Eagles 58-50 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at the Kohl Center.
By Other Contributors on November 26, 2011 2:57 PM
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Anna Poulter-Hendrickson was courtside while the Badgers (2-5) took on Colorado (5-0). Wisconsin lost 58-48 in the Colorado Omni Classic championship game.
By Other Contributors on November 25, 2011 3:03 PM
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Anna Poulter-Hendrickson covered all the action from today's game between the Badgers (2-4) and Montana State (3-2). The Badgers won 71-61 in the first game of the Colorado Omni Classic in Boulder, Colo.
By Brian Lucas on November 24, 2011 10:03 PM
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For much of the country, Thanksgiving means spending time with family, watching NFL games on TV and eating copious amounts of food. For a number of Wisconsin student-athletes, coaches and staff members, Thanksgiving bore a striking resemblance to "Thursday" on their daily schedules.
That's not to say they didn't celebrate the holiday, just that it may have been in a slightly different fashion than most people are used to.
For the second year in a row, the Badger football team is hosting a football game on Thanksgiving weekend with enormous ramifications on the Big Ten race. Last year, UW pounded Northwestern on its way to earning a share of the Big Ten title. This Saturday, Wisconsin and Penn State meet to determine the Leaders Division representative in the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship game.
Because of that, the Badgers had a regular practice on Thursday, although a little earlier in the day. The early start time allowed those players who live locally (more than 50 players on the roster from Wisconsin) to get home for a quick Thanksgiving meal. For those not so fortunate or those choosing to spend it with their other "family," the team dined at Samba, an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse in downtown Madison. Hopefully they ordered some extra beef for the evening.
As you can see from the photos, the men's basketball team also ate as a team today. The Badgers are in Hoffman Estates, Ill., getting ready to play Bradley on Friday in the Chicago Invitational Challenge. After practicing at the Sears Centre, UW headed back to the team hotel for a little turkey and stuffing. It may not be as exotic as the Thanksgiving meal we had in South Padre Island in 2006 but I'm sure there was plenty of good food for the guys tonight.
The women's basketball team is also on the road, albeit a little further from Madison than Chicago. After playing at BYU on Wednesday, the Badgers are in Boulder, Colo., as they prepare to take on Montana State on Friday in the Colorado Omni Classic. They also practiced earlier in the day and had a team "feast" at the hotel. As you can see from the photo below, it looks like a good time was had by all. In addition to the video above, check out some other WBB players talking about what they're thankful for.
Both UW hockey teams are at home this weekend, as is the volleyball team. Like the football team, the men's hockey team let players who live close enough go home for a quick meal after practice. Some guys tagged along to eat with their buddies while the rest of the squad ate as a team at the Coliseum.
With six UW teams in action this weekend, their Thanksgiving traditions may have been put on hold. However, Badger fans everywhere are hoping to be thankful for some victories once the weekend comes to a close.
Tam Flarup chronicled all the action from today's game between the Badgers (1-3) and Washington State (2-1) with the live Gameday Blog. The Badgers lost to the Cougars at the Kohl Center 69-51.
Welcome to the Al McGuire Center on the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee. Wisconsin (1-1) takes on in-state rival Marquette (1-0) tonight in the Badgers third game in five days. Whew!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:10 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
The Badgers opened the season last Friday with a 68-51 win at Milwaukee before losing to Oral Roberts 80-63 in their home opener on Sunday. Marquette opened its season on Saturday with a 69-61 win over Mississippi Valley State at home.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:11 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
After two games, Wisconsin has three players who are averaging more than 10 points per game. Junior Taylor Wurtz leads the team with 16 points per game while senior Jade Davis adds 10.5 points per game. Senior Ashley Thomas contributes 10 points per game.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:13 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Wurtz also leads the Badgers with 14.5 rebounds per game after averaging a double-double on the weekend. The 6-0 forward had 17 points and 14 rebounds at Milwaukee and led the team with 15 points and 15 rebounds vs. Oral Roberts.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:15 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Covington adds 10 rebounds per game after tying her career best with 12 boards against Oral Roberts.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:15 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
The Golden Eagles lost two starters and five letterwinners from last season's NCAA team. MU advanced to the second round of the tournament, losing to Tennessee.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:17 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
The Marquette starting lineup features one junior, two sophomores and two freshmen. Junior Sarina Simmons started 31 games last season, averaging 7.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Against Miss. Valley State, Simmons had a career-high 19 rebounds and added 12 points.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:19 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Sophomore Katherine Plouffe, a 6-3 forward, started 30 games as a freshman, averaging 6.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. She led the Golden Eagles with 17 points against MVSU. Plouffe was a member of the Canadian U-19 team that competed in the World Championships.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:21 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Sophomore Gabi Minix, a 5-9 sophomore, came off the bench last season to average 1.8 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. She had 4 points, 1 rebound and 9 assists vs. Miss. Valley State.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:23 Diane Nordstrom
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Newcomers Arlesia Morse, a 5-10 guard, and Apiew Ojulu, a 6-3 center, join the starting lineup. Morse scored 11 points and added 2 rebounds while Ojulu had 7 points and 5 rebounds vs. MVSU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:24 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
The Golden Eagles have a short bench with two players out with injury - sophomore Katie Young, a 5-11 guard, and sophomore Courtney Thomas, a 6-0 guard. MU will have only four players in reserve.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:26 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Both teams struggled with turnovers their last game - Wisconsin with 31 and Marquette with 25 - so it could be a possession game tonight.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:29 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
I'm seeing lots of red in the stands tonight, which is great. We're down to about a half hour until starting lineups.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:30 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin and Marquette have met 18 times in the last 30-plus years with the Badgers holding a 11-7 advantage. Wisconsin also leads 7-4 in Milwaukee. The Golden Eagles won 66-52 in Madison last season but the Badgers won the previous two meetings in 2009 and 2008.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:33 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
While Bobbie Kelsey is in her first season at Wisconsin, Marquette's Terri Mitchell is 297-171 in her 15th year. She has led the Golden Eagles to seven NCAA tournaments, including the second round in 2011.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:36 Diane Nordstrom
6:40
Warming up.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:40
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Diane Nordstrom:
Let's see. What else do you want to know? Hint, hint to send in questions!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:41 Diane Nordstrom
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The coaches watching warm-ups.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:43
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Diane Nordstrom:
Coach Alysiah has her "Mother Goose" glasses again. I'll see if I can get a bettr photo.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:43 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Here is how the two teams compare:
PPG: Wis - 65.5; MU - 69 Opp PPG: Wis - 65.5; MU - 61 FG%: Wis - .402; MU - .421 3-pt %: Wis - .349; MU - .294 FT%: Wis - .688; MU - .485 RPG: Wis - 48.0; MU - 48.0 APG: Wis - 15.5; MU - 17.0 TOPG: Wis - 24.5; MU - 25.0 SPG: Wis 4.5; MU - 17 BPG: Wis 1.5; MU - 9.0
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:47 Diane Nordstrom
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[Comment From badger richbadger rich: ]
do you know if Coach Lisa Stone found a new team to coach?
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:47 badger rich
6:48
Diane Nordstrom:
Lisa will actually be working with the Big Ten Network this season. She won't be dong any Wisconsin games but will be on the Network.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:48 Diane Nordstrom
6:48
[Comment From joejoe: ]
whats you prediction tonight?
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:48 joe
6:49
Diane Nordstrom:
I honestly have no idea. I think it will be whoever controls the ball - i.e. doesn't turn the ball over. Both teams are pretty inexperienced but I think Wisconsin will have the advantage of having already played an extra game.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:49 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Probable starters for Wisconsin 00 Jade Davis, 5-9, Sr., G 2 Taylor Wurtz, 6-0, Jr., G 5 Morgan Paige, 5-9, So., G 23 Ashley Thomas, 6-2, Sr., F 40 Anya Covington, 6-2, Sr., F
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:52 Diane Nordstrom
6:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Are there any recruits attending that the two teams may be fighting for?
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:52 Guest
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Diane Nordstrom:
I'm sure there are. These in-state battles always attract high school talent. Coach Kelsey talked about yesterday at the news conference that you want to win for state pride and for in-state recruiting.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:53 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Probable starters for Marquette: 4 Arlesia Morse, 5-10, Fr., G 20 Apiew Ojulu, 6-3, Fr., C 21 Katherine Plouffe, 6-3, Fr., F 24 Gabi Minix, 5-9, So., G 42 Sarina Simmons, 6-1, Jr., F
Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:54 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Don't forget that you can follow live stats on Gametracker.
Badgers throw the ball away and Simmons scores on the fastbreak.0-2.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:06 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan hits for 3! Simmons misses a long ball and Taylor gets the rebound.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:07 Diane Nordstrom
7:07
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses on the hook and then gets called for a foul on the rebound. 3-2 Wisconsin
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:07 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons gets a great pass to score. 4-3 MU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:08 Diane Nordstrom
7:08
Diane Nordstrom:
MU foul on Minix her first, team first.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:08 Diane Nordstrom
7:09
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers turn the ball over for the second time.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:09 Diane Nordstrom
7:09
Diane Nordstrom:
Both teams miss on their next possessions.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:09 Diane Nordstrom
7:10
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette gets a couple of second-chance shots and has the ball under their basket. Coaches want a travel and they get it!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:10 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Cassie ready to check in. Taylor misses on the 3.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:10 Diane Nordstrom
7:11
Diane Nordstrom:
Ashley called for her first foul, team second.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:11 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor with the steal!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:11 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
And she loses the ball out of bounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:11 Diane Nordstrom
7:12
Diane Nordstrom:
Morse scores from on top. 6-3 Marquette with 15:40 left in the half.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:12 Diane Nordstrom
7:12
Diane Nordstrom:
Another UW turnover - their fourth. Media timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:12 Diane Nordstrom
7:12
[Comment From badger richbadger rich: ]
do the arc under the basket have anything to do with the womens game ?
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:12 badger rich
7:13
Diane Nordstrom:
15:52: UW 3 - MU 6
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:13 Diane Nordstrom
7:14
Diane Nordstrom:
No, that's only for the men's game. It's a restricted area that a secondary defender can not take a charge in.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:14 Diane Nordstrom
7:14
Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin has taken only four shots - 1-of-4 - while Marquette is 3-of-7. The Golden Eagles also have five rebounds, compared to two for the Badgers.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:14 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette brings the ball up.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:15 Diane Nordstrom
7:15
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons scores on the turnaround. 8-3 MU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:15 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers miss again and Marquette gets the rebound out of bounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:16 Diane Nordstrom
7:16
Diane Nordstrom:
Way too many missed rebounds by the Badgers. Butler makes the shot and is fouled. She misses the free throw.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:16 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Coaches wanted a foul on Taylor underneath but don't get it. Marquette misses and Taylor gets the rebound but is fouled. She misses a 3 on the other end anc Cassie picks up her first foul, team fouth.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:18 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Nice pass and Butler scores an easy bucket. 12-3 Golden Eagles
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:18 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Only 8 on the shot clock. UW throws it away again.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:19 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor with the steal and an and-one. She is fouled by Simmons, her second.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:20 Diane Nordstrom
7:20
Diane Nordstrom:
Tay on the line shooting one.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:20 Diane Nordstrom
7:20
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers can't seem to grab the rebound.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:20 Diane Nordstrom
7:21
Diane Nordstrom:
Coaches want a foul but jump ball called. Media timeout with Marquette leading 12-5 with 11:54 left in the half.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:21 Diane Nordstrom
7:21
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Lets go ladies kick some marquette butt
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:21 Guest
7:22
In the huddle
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:22
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Diane Nordstrom:
Right now, Marquette is working harder. The Golden Eagles are 6-14 (42.9%) while Wisconsin is just 2-9 (22.2%). MU has 11 rebounds compared to 6 for UW. Good things is the Simmons (6 pts/3 rebs) is one the bench with 2 fouls.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:23 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Tiera checks in for the first time tonight.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:24 Diane Nordstrom
7:24
Diane Nordstrom:
Nice move by Anya. 12-7 MU with 11:35 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:24 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morse scores on a high arching jumper. 14-7.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:25 Diane Nordstrom
7:25
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers miss again and MU rebounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:25 Diane Nordstrom
7:25
Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor has found her shot! 14-10 Golden Eagles.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:25 Diane Nordstrom
7:26
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles throw it away. Wisconsin can cut it to two (or one!).
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:26 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette foul on Morse, her first, team third. UW ball under its own bucket. Jade back in for Morgan.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:27 Diane Nordstrom
7:27
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers pick up their sixth turnover.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:27 Diane Nordstrom
7:27
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons is back and misses a shot. 14-10 Maruqette with 9:10 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:27 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Kelly checks in for Tiera. Look for some 3 pointers.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:28 Diane Nordstrom
7:28
Diane Nordstrom:
Jump ball called - possession MU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:28 Diane Nordstrom
7:28
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers in a zone.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:28 Diane Nordstrom
7:29
Diane Nordstrom:
Ojulu drives and is fouled by Supernaw. She'll shoot two.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:29 Diane Nordstrom
7:29
Diane Nordstrom:
Ojulu makes both. 16-10 MU with 8:40 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:29 Diane Nordstrom
7:30
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers passing up too many shots. Another turnover.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:30 Diane Nordstrom
7:30
Diane Nordstrom:
Morse hits for 3. 19-10 Marquette.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:30 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Jade misses the 3 and Marquette rebounds. Wisconsin foul on Ashley, her second, team sixth. Media timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:31 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers are shooting better 4-13 (30.8%) but Golden Eagles are shooting 8-19 (42.1%). Still outrebounding Wisconsin 14-8. Wisconsin also has eight turnovers, compared to five for MU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:33 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morse leads all scorers with seven points while Simmons has six points. Taylor leads the Badgers with five points.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:33 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette inbounds unders its own bucket. Taylor picks up her third rebound. Badgers miss and Eagles rebound.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:34 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette misses and Taylor rebounds. Badgers set up their offense.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:34 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Anya has a nice move but misses the layup. Badgers get the ball under their own bucket. with 6:20 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:35 Diane Nordstrom
7:35
Diane Nordstrom:
Another travel called on the UW.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:35 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Jump ball - Wisconsin possession.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:36 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Cassie gets a couple of offensive rebounds but called for the offensive foul. Her second, team seventh.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:37 Diane Nordstrom
7:37
Diane Nordstrom:
Pretty ugly game here.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:37 Diane Nordstrom
7:37
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette foul on Ojulu, her first, team fifth.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:37 Diane Nordstrom
7:38
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers miss another long ball but Marquette travels.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:38 Diane Nordstrom
7:39
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan on the drive and she is fouled by Plouffe, her first, fifth team. Morgan to shoot two.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:39 Diane Nordstrom
7:39
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan misses the first and makes the second. 19-11.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:39 Diane Nordstrom
7:39
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
how many to do badgers have
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:39 Guest
7:39
Diane Nordstrom:
10
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:39 Diane Nordstrom
7:41
Diane Nordstrom:
Morse misse son the pull up and AnnMarie rebounds. AnnMarie drive but Badgers get the ball out of bounds. Another UW miss but Badgers get the steal on the other end. Morgan is fouled on a late call. Media timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:41 Diane Nordstrom
7:43
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
there must be good d on both team with this low of scores
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:43 Guest
7:43
Diane Nordstrom:
I think its more of both teams not hitting shots.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:43 Diane Nordstrom
7:44
Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin at 20% (4-20) while Marquette at 32% (8-25). Badgers have picked up rebounds so only trailing 18-17. UW has 10 turnovers while Marquette has 7.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:44 Diane Nordstrom
7:44
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
true
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:44 Guest
7:44
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan makes the first on the late foul call. And the second. 19-13 with 3:40 to play in the half.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:44 Diane Nordstrom
7:44
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles with the travel.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:44 Diane Nordstrom
7:45
Diane Nordstrom:
AnnMarie shoots but MU foul on the rebound. Ojulu second foul, team eighth. Anya will shoot the bonus.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:45 Diane Nordstrom
7:46
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya makes the first and the second. 19-15 with 3:15 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:46 Diane Nordstrom
7:46
Diane Nordstrom:
Plouffe gets a great pass underneath for an easy one. Another UW turnover. 21-15. with 2:40 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:46 Diane Nordstrom
7:47
Diane Nordstrom:
Butler called for over the back, first personal, team ninth. Anya shooting bonus again.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:47 Diane Nordstrom
7:47
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya makes the first.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:47 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
and the second. 21-17 with 2:25 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:47 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles with the travel.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:48 Diane Nordstrom
7:48
Diane Nordstrom:
Offensive foul on Jade, her first, team eighth.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:48 Diane Nordstrom
7:48
Diane Nordstrom:
30-second timeout Marquette.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:48 Diane Nordstrom
7:49
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette brings it up full court and sets up its offense.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:49 Diane Nordstrom
7:49
Diane Nordstrom:
Another travel called on MU!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:49 Diane Nordstrom
7:50
Diane Nordstrom:
In and out on Anya's hook.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:50 Diane Nordstrom
7:50
Diane Nordstrom:
Offensive foul on Plouffe, her second, team ninth.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:50 Diane Nordstrom
7:51
Diane Nordstrom:
anya hits from the free throw line. 21-19. but Plouffe gets the offensive rebound and putback. 23-19 with 40 seconds left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:51 Diane Nordstrom
7:52
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan drives and scores! 23-21. Badgers get a steal and Morgan hits Taylor on the fastbreak to tie the game at halftime!
Should still be on but may be mislabeled due to the late date change.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:54 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Halftime stats: FG: WIS 7-25 (28%); MU 10-29 (34.5%) 3-pt: WIS 2-9 (22.2%); MU 1-7 (14.3%) FT: WIS 7-9 (77.8%); MU 2-3 (66.7%) Rebounds: WIS 17; MU 20 Assists: WIS 4; MU 5 Turnovers: WIS 12; MU 12 Block: WIS 1; MU 3 Steals: WIS 4; MU 4
Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:58 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Fouls: WIS 8 (Thomas 2, Rochel 2); MU 10 (Plouffe 2, Simmons 2, Ojulu 2, Morse 2)
Badgers get the steal and Tay hits the 3! 28-25 with 18:35 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:10 Diane Nordstrom
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Thank you Mike Heller!!!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:11 Guest
8:11
Diane Nordstrom:
foul on Anya. her second, team first.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:11 Diane Nordstrom
8:11
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles miss and Jade rebounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:11 Diane Nordstrom
8:11
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers look much more patient on offense this half as Jade hits the 3. UW leads 31-25 with 17:59 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:11 Diane Nordstrom
8:13
Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin has outscored Marquette 8-2 in the second half. Badgers are 3-4 from the field, including 2-2 from 3-point land.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:13 Diane Nordstrom
8:14
Diane Nordstrom:
That was a Marquette timeout by the way.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:14 Diane Nordstrom
8:15
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons drives but misses. Badger ball.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:15 Diane Nordstrom
8:16
Diane Nordstrom:
Jade is blocked driving the lane. Morgan takes the charge! Marquette foul on Morse.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:16 Diane Nordstrom
8:16
Diane Nordstrom:
another Marquette foul on Minix, her second, team second.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:16 Diane Nordstrom
8:17
Diane Nordstrom:
Jade misses a good looking 3. Eagles shoot long and get the offensive rebound but miss the putback. Simmons gets the steal and layup. 31-27. 15:50 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:17 Diane Nordstrom
8:18
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers lose the ball out of bounds but will have it back after this media timeou.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:18 Diane Nordstrom
8:20
Diane Nordstrom:
UW is shooting 42.9% (3-7) this half while MU is 28.6% (2-7). Badgers are now 2-4 from 3-point range. Taylor and Morgan both have 10 points to share the scoring lead with Simmons.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:20 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Anya with the shot but is fouled by Simmons, her third personal, third team. Anya will shoot two.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:21 Diane Nordstrom
8:21
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses the first and makes the second. 32-27
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:21 Diane Nordstrom
8:22
Diane Nordstrom:
Ashley called for her third foul, second team.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:22 Diane Nordstrom
8:22
Diane Nordstrom:
Minix hits for 3. 32-30.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:22 Diane Nordstrom
8:23
Diane Nordstrom:
Plouffe gets the steal and layin. Tied at 32 with 14:26 to play. Badgers take a 30-second timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:23 Diane Nordstrom
8:23
Diane Nordstrom:
Cassie and Anya were discussing some strategy.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:23 Diane Nordstrom
8:24
Diane Nordstrom:
Offensive foul on Cassie, her third, team third.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:24 Diane Nordstrom
8:24
Diane Nordstrom:
Badger zone defense works as Tay gets the steal.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:24 Diane Nordstrom
8:25
Diane Nordstrom:
AnnMarie with the 3 on top! 35-32 with 13:20 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:25 Diane Nordstrom
8:25
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons evens it up again with another 3.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:25 Diane Nordstrom
8:26
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan misses the 3 on the baseline. Simmons misses and Badgers get the rebound. 12:22 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:26 Diane Nordstrom
8:27
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette foul on Plouffe, her third personal, team fourth.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:27 Diane Nordstrom
8:27
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya with the hook. Or as Bobbie calls her "Yay".
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:27 Diane Nordstrom
8:28
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles with the travel and another media timeout. 37-35 Wisconsin with 11:54 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:28 Diane Nordstrom
8:30
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers have three players in double digit scoring - Anya 11, Morgan 10, and Taylor 10. Simmons has 13 for Marquette.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:30 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Ashley misses but Cassie on the offensive rebound and put back. 39-35 with 11:25 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:30 Diane Nordstrom
8:31
Diane Nordstrom:
Casie picks up her fourth foul, team fourth. Morse shooting two. Morse makes the first.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:31 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morse makes the second. 39-36.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:31 Diane Nordstrom
8:32
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette foul on Ojulu, her third, team fifth, as Ashley was driving.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:32 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses but Badgers get the rebound out of bounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:33 Diane Nordstrom
8:33
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan with the power move underneath. 41-37. Simmons misses and Badgers rebound. 10:05 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:33 Diane Nordstrom
8:34
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagle foul on Plouffe, her fourth, team sixth. UW ball under its own bucket.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:34 Diane Nordstrom
8:34
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette foul on Butler, her second, team seventh. Anya will shoot the bonus. That helps!
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:34 Diane Nordstrom
8:35
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses but Badgers get the rebound out of bounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:35 Diane Nordstrom
8:35
Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette takes a 30-second timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:35 Diane Nordstrom
8:35
Diane Nordstrom:
Sitting next to the bench, Bobbie has certainly learned how to work the officials in her career.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:35 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Jump ball - Wisconsin possession.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:36 Diane Nordstrom
8:37
Diane Nordstrom:
Shot-clock violation on the Badgers.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:37 Diane Nordstrom
8:37
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons with the turnaround on the baseline. 41-39 with 8:45 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:37 Diane Nordstrom
8:37
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers with the travel.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:37 Diane Nordstrom
8:37
[Comment From Badger BossBadger Boss: ]
good job ladies come back home with a win
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:37 Badger Boss
8:38
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles miss and Bigica called for over the back. Taylor will shoot the bonus.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:38 Diane Nordstrom
8:39
Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor makes the first and the second. 43-39.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:39 Diane Nordstrom
8:39
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons drives and is fouled by AnnMarie, her first, team fifth. Simmons shooting one.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:39 Diane Nordstrom
8:39
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons makes the free throw to cu the lead to 43-42 UW.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:39 Diane Nordstrom
8:40
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers have to throw up a shot as the shot clock was running down. Media timeout. 43-42 Wisconsin with 7:44 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:40 Diane Nordstrom
8:42
Diane Nordstrom:
UW is shooting 33.3% (14-42) for the game while MU is 37.8% (17-45). Badgers are 5-17 (29.4%) from deep while Golden Eagles are 3-11 (27.3%) from behind the arc.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:42 Diane Nordstrom
8:43
[Comment From Badger BossBadger Boss: ]
I wish the game against green bay would have a big promo to bring a lot of fans in like how the womens hockey does for fill the bowl
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:43 Badger Boss
8:43
Diane Nordstrom:
I'll talk to our marketing dept. I'm sure there is something but I'm not sure what it is now.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:43 Diane Nordstrom
8:43
Diane Nordstrom:
UW foul on Jade, her second, team sixth. Simmons shooting two. Simmons is the entire Marquette offense right now.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:43 Diane Nordstrom
8:44
Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons misses the first but makes the second to tie the game again. 43-43 with 7:20 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:44 Diane Nordstrom
8:44
Diane Nordstrom:
Another shot clock violation on the Baedgers.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:44 Diane Nordstrom
8:44
[Comment From Badger BossBadger Boss: ]
That would be great
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:44 Badger Boss
8:45
Diane Nordstrom:
Minix with the miss and Anya with the board.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:45 Diane Nordstrom
8:45
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses and Golden Eagles get the ball out of bounds.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:45 Diane Nordstrom
8:46
Diane Nordstrom:
Amazing save by Marquette.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:46 Diane Nordstrom
8:46
[Comment From Badger BossBadger Boss: ]
right now the promo for the green bay game it a chance to win a $500 best buy goft card
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:46 Badger Boss
8:47
Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor get a foul on the charge and will shoot two. She makes the first and the second. 45-43 with 5:15 to play.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:47 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles miss and jump ball called on the rebound. Marquette ball.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:48 Diane Nordstrom
8:49
Diane Nordstrom:
How can you travel when you don't have possession? Simmons misses and ball hits the top of the bucket.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:49 Diane Nordstrom
8:49
Diane Nordstrom:
Great pass by Taylor to Morgan who just misses the layup. Foul on Minix, her third, team 10th. Badgers in the super bonus.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:49 Diane Nordstrom
8:50
Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan makes the first and the second. 47-43
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:50 Diane Nordstrom
8:50
Diane Nordstrom:
Badger foul on Anya, her third, team seventh. Plouffe shooting bonus.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:50 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Plouffe makes the first and misses the second. Anya with her 11th rebound.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:51 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan misses the drive and Golden Eagles get the rebound.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:51 Diane Nordstrom
8:52
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya with the hammer, her fourth foul, team eighth. Media timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:52 Diane Nordstrom
8:52
Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin 47, Marquette 44 with 3:28 left in the game.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:52 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Anya has a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Morgan and Taylor both have 14 points.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:53 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
14 points ties Morgan's career high. Anya's career high in rebounds is 12, set twice including Sunday vs. Oral Roberts.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:53 Diane Nordstrom
8:54
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers are doing much better on turnovers this half - only have 6 in the half after having 12 in the first period.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:54 Diane Nordstrom
8:54
Diane Nordstrom:
On the floor is the starting five of Morgan, Jade, Taylor, Anya and Ashley. Minix shooting two. She makes the first.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:54 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Minix makes the second. 47-46 with 3:25 to play. Full-court press by Marquette.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:55 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Jade has a great drive but misses. Taylor battles for the rebound and a jump ball called. Possession Wisconsin.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:56 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan has a career high 16 points on the reverse layup. 49-46 with 2:20 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:56 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Minix drives and scores. 49-48 with 2:00 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:57 Diane Nordstrom
8:57
Diane Nordstrom:
Anya misses and Badger foul on Taylor, her first, team ninth. Plouffe shoots bonus. 1:45 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:57 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Plouffe makes the first and the second. 50-49 MU.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:58 Diane Nordstrom
8:58
Diane Nordstrom:
Crowd is really getting into it now.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:58 Diane Nordstrom
8:58
Diane Nordstrom:
Wisconsin takes a 30-second timeout.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:58 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette 50, Wisconsin 49 with 1:29 on the clock.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:59 Diane Nordstrom
8:59
Diane Nordstrom:
Golden Eagles are 11-14 from the free throw line tonight,.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:59 Diane Nordstrom
8:59
Diane Nordstrom:
Jade misses the 3 and ball goes over the backboard. 1:14
Tuesday November 15, 2011 8:59 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
30-second timeout MU with 7 seconds on the shot clock.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:00 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons drives and scores. 52-49 with 43 left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:01 Diane Nordstrom
9:01
Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor stepped out of bounds on a move. 35.1 seconds .left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:01 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Marquette misses but steps out of bounds on the rebound. 52-49 with 28.7 on the clock.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:02 Diane Nordstrom
9:02
Diane Nordstrom:
Badgers will have the ball under the MU basket. Look for the press from the Golden Eagles.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:02 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Starting five still on the court for UW.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:03 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Taylor misses the 3 and in the battle for the rebound, it goes out of bounds. Foul on Jade. 5.9 seconds left.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:04 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons shooting two - she makes the first
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:04 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
and the second. 54-49.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:04 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Jade hits an NBA 3 as time was running out. Final Marquette 54, Wisconsin 52.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:05 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Morgan finishes with a career best 16 points while Taylor adds 14 points and Anya 11 points. Anya adds 11 rebounds for a double-double.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:06 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Simmons finishes with 23 points. Plouffe adds nine points and nine rebounds while Morse also has nine points.
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:09 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
FG%: WIS 31.4 (16-51); MU 35.2% (19-54) 3-PT%: WIS 28.6% (6-21): MU 20% (3-15) FT%: WIS 77.8% (14-18); MU 81.3% (13-16)
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:11 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Rebounds: WIS 34; MU 33 Fouls: WIS 18; MU 20 Assists: WIS 9; MU 11 Turnovers: WIS 19; MU 16 Blocks: WIS 1; MU 5 Steals: WIS 6; MU 6
Tuesday November 15, 2011 9:12 Diane Nordstrom
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Diane Nordstrom:
Thanks for following along tonight. Check in Friday night when the Badgers host Washington State (1-1) at the Kohl Center at 7 p.m.
Please join Tam Flarup of the Wisconsin Athletic Communications office live courtside in the Gameday Blog as she chronicles the first home game of the Bobbie Kelsey Era. The Badger women's basketball team (1-0) hosts Oral Roberts (1-0) at the Kohl Center beginning at 2 p.m.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:07
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Sunday November 13, 2011 1:08
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I am home game blog host. Having covered the women's basketball Badgers as their athletic communications contact for over 30 years, I hope you join me today and every home date for the Badgers this season.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:09
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The Bobbie Kelsey era began with a big win on Friday at UW-Milwaukee. UW improved to is 23-15 all-time in season openers and 14-11 when opening on the road after downing Milwaukee 68-51 on Friday. The Badgers are 23-14 all time in home openers.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:13
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Wisconsin outrebounded Milwaukee 48-24, led by 14 rebounds from junior Taylor Wurtz. Her game total was just one short of her career best. Anya Covington added eight boards and senior Ashley Thomas had a career-best six rebounds.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:14
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Wisconsin broke open a close game with the Panthers using a 22-10 run in the final eight minutes for the victory. All 11 players able to play saw action at Milwaukee with eight scoring points. Freshman Jacki Gulczynski is still listed as day-to-day with a hip injury.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:15
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Despite losing 61 percent of their scoring from last season, the Badgers had four players score in double figures at Milwaukee. Junior Taylor Wurtz led all players with 17 points while senior Anya Covington added 12 points. Seniors Jade Davis and Ashley Thomas both chipped in 10 points, a career high for Thomas
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:15
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This is the home season opener for the Badgers who start a new era with a new coaching staff. Bobbie Kelsey was named the sixth head coach in Wisconsin women's basketball history in April of 2011. Kelsey begins her first season as a head coach after a 14-year assistant coaching career. As a player and coach, Kelsey has appeared in seven Final Fours.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:17
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The Badgers must replace three All-Big Ten players who were lost to graduation. Alyssa Karel and Lin Zastrow were second-team All-Big Ten picks last season while Zastrow was also named to the All-Defensive team. In addition, Tara Steinbauer earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. The trio were the top three scorers for the Badgers last season while Zastrow ranked second on the team in rebounding.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:18
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Wisconsin faces a challenging schedule in 2011-12, taking on six teams that were ranked or received votes in the final USA Today/Top 25 Coaches poll from 2010-11 and 13 teams that competed in post-season play last year. Six teams competed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament while seven opponents competed in the 2011 Women's National Invitation Tournament. Eleven teams also won 20-or-more games in 2010-11.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:20
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Oral Roberts (from Tulsa, Okla.) was a WNIT Sweet 16 finalist in the post season a year ago with a 23-11 record. The Golden Eagles beat D-2 Drury University 80-53 last Friday in the season opener. ORU returns all five starters and nine letterwinners. They are led by Kevi Luper, a 5-10 guard, who avearaged 23 points per game last season.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:22
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UW had to exhibition games as a warmup to the season. The Badgers best D-3 UW-Whitewater 70-54. Later UW defeated D-2 UW-Parkside, 66-33. The second exhibition was a great improvement over the first. UW cut is turnovers in half, and outrebounded Parkside.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:24
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The Badgers, who are learning the triangle offense taught by Kelsey, shot 48 percent through the two exhibition games and held opponents to 24 percent from the field. Defense is something Kelsey has emphasized.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:28
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Wisconsin wrapped up the 2010-11 season with a 16-15 mark, its fifth straight winning season. It was also the 20th overall winning season in 37 years of competition. The Badgers made their fifth-consecutive post-season appearance and their sixth WNIT appearance in 2010, losing in the second round of the tournament.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:32
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Last year the Badgers ended the regular season in a tie for third place in the Big Ten standings. No. 10 Michigan State won the conference title with a 13-3 record while Penn State finished second at 11-5. Wisconsin tied for third place with Iowa, Michigan and Ohio State at 10-6.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:33
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One question the Badgers must answer is who will do the scoring with the graduation of Alyssa Karel who led the Badgers for three years. Wurtz picked up her third career double-double Friday at Milwaukee with 17 points and 14 rebounds. She was the top scorer in four games in 2010-11 while Jade Davis was the leading scorer in two games. Anya Covington and Cassie Rochel were the top scorers in one game apiece.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:35
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21 minutes to the tip. Just a reminder, the blog is interactive, so you can ask me questions or make comments during the game. The spirit squad has just led the Badgers onto the floor with flags flying.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:39
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Here is a photo of our new head coach Bobbie Kelsey. she is not on the floor yet, but assistant coaches came out with the team.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:39
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Sunday November 13, 2011 1:40
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She has had a tremendous run as an assistant at several institutions, and of course as a Stanford athlete and assistant coach, played or appeared in seven NCAA Women's FInal Fours.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:40
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17 minutes to the tip. Both teams are out on the floor, the band is blaring, and it is a good one. Fans are filing in. It is 62 degrees and pretty in Madison today. Hope people don't stay home and rake. At least there is no Packer game this afternoon. They play Monday night.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:43
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Warming up!
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:44
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I can't remember who the Pack plays. Can anyone help me?
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:44
1:45
[Comment From CCCC: ]
They play the Vikings!
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:45 CC
1:46
OHllllll Yes. thanks
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:46
1:47
It is the big border Battle weekend. Badgers have acquited themselves quite well with a split with NO. 1 Minnesota in hockey, and of course the return of Paul Bunyan's axe with the big football win yesterday in the twin cities. and next. Pack vs. Vikings.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:47
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10 minutes to the tip. starters coming up
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:49
1:49
[Comment From paul b.paul b.: ]
is bobbie kelsey a whistler?
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:49 paul b.
1:51
as in two fingers in the mouth and a sharp tone. No, she is actually pretty quiet on the bench. She hardly even stands up, but I think that is just having been an assistant coach so long you need to keep your seat or get a technical.
Sunday November 13, 2011 1:51
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Starters for Wisconsin: Jade Davis, 5-9 guard; Taylor Wurtz, 6-0 guard; Morgan Paige, 5-9 guard; Ashley Thomas, 6-2 forward; Anya Covington, 6-2 forward
Anthem is over, and the place is dark for the intros. Always a fun exciting time.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:02
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[Comment From paul b.paul b.: ]
how is the attendance?
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:03 paul b.
2:03
End zones are not populated, but the sides look pretty full.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:03
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[Comment From paul b.paul b.: ]
price was nice!
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:04 paul b.
2:05
Yes, today is dollar tickets in honor of the new Bobbie Kelsey era. Still time to come to the game.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:05
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Here we go!
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:05
2:05
Band is playing Hot TIme in the Old Town Tonight, and the teams are taking the floor. Covington will jump against Pyle. ORU ball
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:05
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ORU misses but gets the rebound on a hustle play. Allen scores
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:06
2:06
ORU pressed full court, but Badgers got it down no problem. Wurtz hits her first 3 of the night UW 3, ORU 2
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:06
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Point guard Tiera Stephen started at Milwaukee and played 10 minutes and had 3 turnovers. She is coming off the bench today. Morgan Paige started in her place.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:08
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ORU gets back to back baskets, one of a steal on UW's inbounds pass. TIMEOUT Wisconsin to get settled down. UW 3, ORU 6 (18:15)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:08
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ORU continues to press and gets another turnover. But they turn it back to us.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:09
2:10
Luper hits off our TO UW 3, ORU 9
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:10
2:11
Wurtz hits one of two free throws. ORU turns it over UW 4, ORU 9
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:11
2:12
ORU really extending their defense past the 3 pt line. Thomas scores inside UW 6, ORU 9 (16:52)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:12
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Tiera Stephen comes in for Davis and immediately turns it over and ORU Luper scores, She has 7. UW 6, ORU 11
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:13
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Thomas is fouled as we take the FIRST MEDIA TIMEOUT. She will be at the line when we return.
UW 6, ORU 11 (15:47)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:14
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I said Thomas would be at the line but it is Morgan Paige. She makes the second. UW 7, ORU 11 (15:47)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:16
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Stephen turns it over again. She exits as Davis returns.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:17
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ORU pressure bothering the Badgers. Seven turnovers so far for UW. Luper gets a layin when davis lost her. UW 7, ORU 13
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:18
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Wurtz hits her second 3. Luper answers for ORU UW 10, ORU 15
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:18
2:19
Turnover no. 9 for the Badgers. ORU calls a timeout by coach.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:19
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Leading scorers so far. Wurtz 7 for UW, and Luper 11 for ORU. 6-4 Cassie Rochel in for the Badgers
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:20
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Pyle inside on a long pass off the break. Largest lead of the game UW 10, ORU 17
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:21
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Rochel gets her first bucket and is fouled. Makes the 3 pt play UW 13, ORU 17 (12:31
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:22
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Both teams are playing fast and that is causing errors. UW has 9 TO and ORU 7
THomas leans in for her first bucket UW 15, ORU 17
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:23
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Pyle hits for ORU and Thomas at the other end. I can't keep up! UW 17, ORU 20
MEDIA TIME OUT, whew (11:29)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:23
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UW shooting 46 percent and 40 percent from 3-pt line (2-5); ORU shooting 69 percent (9-of-13), many from close range, but also 40 percent from the 3 pt line (2-5).
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:24
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Stephen back in as Wurtz, Davis and Thomas rest. Another turnover but not Stephen.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:26
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Luper has another 3 pt bucket, her second. She has 14 points UW 17, ORU 23
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:26
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Kelly Supernaw gets on the board with a big 3 pointer. UW 20, ORU 23 (10:30)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:27
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Rochel inside from Wurtz UW 22, ORU 23
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:27
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Badgers have a chance to take their first lead.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:28
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No block out and Pyle scores on the rebound UW 22, ORU 25 (9:00
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:28
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[Comment From DelavanDelavan: ]
That is Supernaws first career basket right?
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:29 Delavan
2:30
Yes, she played 11 minutes at UW-Milwaukee and was 0-3. Her first points.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:30
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MEDIA TIME OUT. Badger ball when we return.
UW 22, ORU 25 (7:31)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:31
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If i didn't have the stats. I would swear Wisconsin was being outrebounded. But we have 12 to ORU's 7.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:33
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Wurtz has a two, not a 3 ptr. off the inbounds UW 24, ORU 25 (7:15)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:34
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First fast break basket and FIRST LEAD for the Badgers has the crowd on its feet. Davis scores for UW UW 26, ORU 25.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:36
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Luper has hit back-to-back baskets, the latter a 3 ptr. We keep losing her.
UW 26, ORU 30
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:36
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Davis hits a 3 for Wisconsin UW 29, ORU 30 (5:05)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:36
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Davis hits another 3 ptr. Time out ORU UW 32, ORU 30 (second lead of the game for UW) 4:33
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:37
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Freshman Lacia Gorman in at point for Wisconsin.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:38
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Badgers had several attempts and get the ball when we return.
MEDIA TIME OUT UW 32, ORU 30 (3:54)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:39
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[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ]
Just logged on. How are we looking compared to Friday?
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:42 Tim Rogers
2:42
Better is the short answer. had a lot of fouls on Friday. Better cohesion today. ORU is a better team too.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:42
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Pyle hits for ORU UW 32, ORU 32 (2:45)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:43
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Pyle on the drive UW 32, ORU 34 (2:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:44
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Jones with a 3ptr in front of the UW bench,. UW 32, ORU 37 (1;20). - 7-0 run
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:45
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Thomas breaks the scoring lull for UW. UW 34, ORU 37 (1:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:45
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Thomas fouls. Just the second for the team this half. Pyle at the line shooting two: makes both UW 34, ORU 39 (:38)
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:46
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Turnover no. 14 for UW and ORU waits for last shot. Jones hits.
HALFTIME UW 34, ORU 41
Back in a minute with the first half stats
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:47
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Halftime Stats: Wisconsin 13-29 fg (44.8%); 5-11 3pt (45.5%); 3-5 ft (60.0%); 17 reb., 10 asst; 15 TO; 0 Blks; 0 stls. Leading scorer: Taylor Wurtz 9; Leading rebounder Taylor Wurtz 9
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:49
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Halftime ORU: 17-29 fg (58.6%); 5-13 3pt (38.5%); 2-2 ft (100.0%); 11 reb; 9 asst; 11 TO; 1 BLK; 12 STL Leading Scorer: Kevi Luper 19; Leading Rebounder: three players with 2
HALFTIME SCORE Wisconsin 34, Oral Roberts 41
ORU outscored the Badgers 11-2 after UW took its second lead of the game, 32-30, with 4:39 left in the half.
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:52
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Time for Varsity!
Sunday November 13, 2011 2:57
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[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ]
besides the bad stretch to end the half, how is our defense? Are we starting to wear down?
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:01 Tim Rogers
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The starters have logged a lot of minutes in this first half, but they are a really fit team. They have been running since Bobbie Kelsey arrived, so they should have the stamina.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:01
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almost ready for the second half. 40 seconds
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:02
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Band is playing a familiar tune. teams are on the floor. we are about ready
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:02
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[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ]
What do they have to do to stop theri scorer? I assume thats what coach talked to team about at half?
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:03 Tim Rogers
3:04
We will have to see what adjustments they make. ORU returned all five starters, so they have played together a long time as a team.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:04
3:05
Buck gives ORU its largest lead UW 34, ORU 43
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:05
3:06
Covington fouled inside. Shoots two: misses the first, makes no. 2 UW 35, ORU 43 (18:34)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:06
3:06
Pyle on the fast break layup. UW 35, ORU 45 (18:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:06
3:07
Badgers turn it over a second time, then inadvertantly foul. Kelsey calls timeout.
UW 35, ORU 45 (largest lead of the game) 17:53
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:07
3:09
ORU was a near-concensus pick to win the Summit League regular season championship.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:09
3:10
ORU very active hands. Lots of tipped balls from having their hands in the passing lanes. Badgers turn it over on a held ball.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:10
3:11
Jade Davis shadowing Luper. Davis went behind the screen leaving a wide open shot but Luper missed. She is 8-of 14 today for 19 points.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:11
3:12
Jones on a fast break layup. UW 35, ORU 47 (16:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:12
3:12
MEDIA TIME OUT UW 35, ORU 47 (15:51)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:12
3:12
[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ]
Is our age a concern? Very young and not played together as a unit as long as they have.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:12 Tim Rogers
3:14
It is what it is. With departures of seniors are openings for others. The women started practice Oct. 2. so they have had an opportunity to work together for awhile. Cutting down on turnovers is critical to their success as well.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:14
3:15
Key on the fast break layuop off our TO UW 35, ORU 47 (15:01)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:15
3:16
Badgers have scored only one free throw this half. Last bucket was 1:06 of the first half for a 7 minute basketless period.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:16
3:17
Buck makes both free throws UW 35, ORU 49 (14:38)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:17
3:17
Covington converts a Wurtz miss on the rebound and Badgers are scoring! UW 37, ORU 49 (14:38)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:17
3:18
Rochel shoots two after being fouled. Makes the first only UW 38, ORU 51 (14:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:18
3:19
Luper on another fast break layup off our turnover. We have 23 TOs UW 38, ORU 53
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:19
3:19
Jade Davis hits a 3 ptr. UW 41, ORU 53 (13:00
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:19
3:20
Jones hits from the free throw line on a busted play. UW 41, ORU 56 (12:45)
Time out Wisconsin
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:20
3:22
Luper hits from the elbow. They have really good shooters that can hit from everywhere. Time out Oral Roberts
UW 41, ORU 58 (11:57
ATTENDANCE is 4,197
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:22
3:23
Rochel inside from Davis on a nice play UW 43, ORU 58 (11:30)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:23
3:24
Luper hits her 26th point with a 3 ptr. She is 4-of-8 from beyond the arc.
MEDIA TIME OUT
UW 43, ORU 61 (11:01)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:24
3:24
[Comment From JoshUWJoshUW: ]
why is ORU so good? Ive never heard of them...
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:24 JoshUW
3:25
They went to the WNIT Sweet 16 last year and received votes in the AP poll this year. They are picked to win their conference, and return nine letter winners and five starters. Their coach has built a solid program in Tulsa.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:25
3:26
Luper at the line shooting two: she makes both UW 43, ORU 61 (10:45)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:26
3:27
Rochel returns to the line to shoot two: misses the first, makes the second UW 44, ORU 63 (10:30)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:27
3:28
Rochel at the line
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:28
3:28
Supernaw with her second 3 ptr. UW 47, ORU 63 (10:05)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:28
3:29
Luper is reminding me of Jackie Stiles, the great SW Missouri State player. She has 30 now. UW 47, ORU 65 (9:44)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:29
3:30
Key has a 3 ptr. that looked like it first hit the rafters it went so high. UW 47, ORU 68
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:30
3:30
Supernaw now has 3 3 ptrs and 9 pionts UW 50, ORU 68 (8:45)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:30
3:32
Thomas makes one of two free throws UW 51, ORU 68 (8:19)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:32
3:32
[Comment From Tim RogersTim Rogers: ]
Has Taylor scored or got a rebound in 2nd half? is she still stuck on 9 and 9?
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:32 Tim Rogers
3:33
Taylor is 3-of 13 and still has 9 points. She has 14 boards though, so while her shots are rimming out, her rebound play is strong.
MEDIA TIME OUT UW 51, ORU 70 (7:55)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:33
3:33
Let's go Badgers!
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:33
3:33
Spirit squad has the big flag up and band is playing Space Badgers. Despite the scoring margin, not many have gone. Attendance today is 4,197
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:33
3:34
[Comment From lancelance: ]
How does Bigham look?
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:34 lance
3:34
She hasn't played all that much. she is 1-of-5 for 2 points.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:34
3:34
[Comment From DelavanDelavan: ]
Its great to see Supernaw taking advatage of this extended playing time!
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:34 Delavan
3:34
We have needed her scoring that is for sure. She has 9 poitns.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:34
3:35
Davis finds Thomas inside for two UW 53, ORU 70 (7:32)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:35
3:35
Covington takes the ball out of Luper's hands. The crowd cheered wildly.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:35
3:36
Luper hits again. 32 points. The Kohl Center record for an opponent high points is 41 by Katie Geralds of Purdue in 2007.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:36
3:38
Covington fouled on the rebound. She will shoot two. Badgers not giving up on effort. She misses the first; makes the second. Badgers are 8-15 at the line UW 54, ORU 72 (6:16)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:38
3:39
Turnover No. 27 ties the Badgers Kohl Center record for most turnovers in a game. Not the kind of records you want to be setting.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:39
3:40
Buck shoots two for ORU: makes the first, and the second UW 54, ORU 72 (5:44)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:40
3:41
Wurtz scores a 3 ptr as time was running out. Her first points of the second. UW 57, ORU 74 (5:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:41
3:41
Pyle scores for ORU UR 57, ORU 76 (4:20)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:41
3:42
Rochel fouls on a screen and puts Pyle to the line for 1 and 1: misses
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:42
3:42
Wurtz with her fourth 3 ptr of the game. UW 60, ORU 76 (3:40)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:42
3:44
Luper lays it up on a UW turnover No. 30 UW 60, ORU 78 (3:00)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:44
3:44
[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
It probably doesn't get recorded as a record, since it was an Exhibition game, but didn't Division III (no scholarships) UW-Whitewater force the Badgers into 30 turnovers
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:44 Guest
3:44
Exhibition games do not count in records. That is correct.
Time out Wisconsin
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:44
3:46
[Comment From lancelance: ]
Is their defense really that good?
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:46 lance
3:47
Their defense is really good. As i mentioned before, they have their hands in the passing lanes. And it is obvious they know where each other are in the defensive system they are using. Shows a veteran team. They have not even pressed in the second half, and have still be disruptive to the Badgers.
MEDIA TIME OUT UW 60, ORU 78 (1:45)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:47
3:48
Oral Roberts has set the Kohl Center record for steals by an opponent with 23. That is good defense.
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:48
3:50
Paige with a 3 ptr. UW 63, ORU 78 (:39)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:50
3:52
ORU was holding for last shot but Rochel bailed them out with a foul. Badgers getting their subs in now as starters take their seats to nice applause.
Pyle at the line shooting two: Makes both UW 63, ORU 80 (:19)
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:52
3:52
FINAL SCORE: Wisconsin 63, Oral Roberts 80
Back in minute with stats
Sunday November 13, 2011 3:52
3:57
FINAL STATS: Wisconsin 22-61 fg (36.1%); 11-29 3 pt (37.9%); 8-15 ft (53.3%); 48 reb; 17 asst; 31 TO; 2 BLk; 1 Stl Leading Scorer: Taylor Wurtz 15; Leading rebounder: Taylor Wurtz 15
Oral Roberts 31-63 fg (49.2%); 8-23 3pt (34.8%); 10-12 ft (83.3%); 26 reb; 17 asst; 15 TO; 3 BLK; 23 Stl Leading Scorer: Kevi Luper 32; Leading rebounder: Savanna Buck and Jordan Pyle 5
FINAL SCORE Oral Roberts 80, Wisconsin 63
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As you can see from the photos, the men's basketball team also ate as a team today. The Badgers are in Hoffman Estates, Ill., getting ready to play Bradley on Friday in the Chicago Invitational Challenge. After practicing at the Sears Centre, UW headed back to the team hotel for a little turkey and stuffing. It may not be as exotic as the Thanksgiving meal we had in South Padre Island in 2006 but I'm sure there was plenty of good food for the guys tonight.
Both UW hockey teams are at home this weekend, as is the volleyball team. Like the football team, the men's hockey team let players who live close enough go home for a quick meal after practice. Some guys tagged along to eat with their buddies while the rest of the squad ate as a team at the Coliseum.
