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Big Ten Women's Basketball Blog
March 2, 2009 SUNDAY’S GAME RECAPS Michigan State 57, Purdue 55 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights The Spartans picked up their 20th win of the season and secured the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament with a two-point win over Purdue. MSU’s Allyssa DeHaan tallied 16 points and moved to within one block of the Big Ten’s all-time record, owning 383 in her career. Purdue’s Lakisha Freeman was the game’s high scorer with 20 points. Indiana 67, Michigan 61 Game Story Box Score Indiana edged the Wolverines at home on Sunday to garner the sixth-seed in this year’s conference tournament, handing Michigan the 11 seed. Hoosier Jamie Braun posted 19 points, five boards and four assists while Michigan’s Carly Benson recorded her 1,000th-career point on her way to a 12-point showing. Illinois 61, Minnesota 50 Game Story Box Score Illinois upstaged Minnesota in Williams Arena on Sunday, to secure the No. 9 seed in the Big Ten Tournament while putting Minnesota in the No. 5 slot. Illinois starters once again proved their durability with four players recording 39 minutes or more. Jenna Smith piloted the Orange and Blue with 17 points and 14 rebounds as the junior sits two points back of 1,500 for her career. Iowa 86, Northwestern 79 Game Story Box Score The Hawkeyes displayed their scoring capabilities against Northwestern, with all five of their starters in double figures. Kristi Smith and Megan Skouby led the way with 19 points each, combing to shoot 15-of-16 from the foul line. Iowa garners the No. 4 seed in this year’s tournament while Northwestern receives the 10th spot. Ohio State 74, Penn State 63 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Ohio State won the Big Ten Championship outright and earned its fifth straight No. 1 seed with a home win over Penn State on Sunday. The OSU tandem of Jantel Lavender and Star Allen combined to put up 53 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 22-of-39 from the floor. The Lady Lions garner the No. 8 seed at the conference tournament. February 28, 2009 SUNDAY’S GAME PREVIEWS ILLINOIS (8-20, 4-13 Big Ten) at MINNESOTA (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) (1 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Illinois Game Notes Minnesota Game Notes Game Tracker Minnesota looks to send its seniors out in style on Sunday, hosting Illinois in a 1 p.m. matchup. In the teams’ previous meeting, the Gophers came out on top of a narrow 52-48 decision in early January. The game should provide some exciting matchups on the court, as Minnesota junior Ashley Ellis-Milan goes head-to-head with Illinois junior Jenna Simpson down low, and Gopher Emily Fox and Illini Lacey Simpson provide quickness and great defense on the ball. MICHIGAN (7-21, 3-14 Big Ten) at INDIANA (17-9, 10-7 Big Ten) (2 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Michigan Game Notes Indiana Game Notes Live Video After struggling in recent games, Indiana looks to close out the regular season with a win at home and send its seniors out of Assembly Hall with a victory. The Wolverines have an upset on their minds and are looking to avenge a 10-point to the Hoosiers in late January. Michigan senior Carly Benson needs just four points to reach 1,000 for her career. On the other sideline, Indiana’s Whitney Thomas already reached the 1,000 milestone in points and rebounds this season. IOWA (19-9, 12-5 Big Ten) at NORTHWESTERN (7-21, 3-14 Big Ten) (2 p.m. CT) Iowa Game Notes Northwestern Game Notes Game Tracker One of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, Iowa enters Evanston on a five game winning streak, having won seven of its last eight games. The Wildcats are coming off a major victory of their own, downing Minnesota, 62-53, in their last home game. The Hawkeyes earned a 74-46 victory in the teams’ last two meetings, but intriguing matchups down low should make this an exciting game to watch. Northwestern center Amy Jaeschke will face off against Iowa center Megan Skouby, who holds a one-inch height advantage over the 6-5 Wildcat. Jaeschke tops the Big Ten in blocks, while Skouby is sixth. PURDUE (20-8, 13-4 Big Ten) at MICHIGAN STATE (19-9, 12-5 Big Ten) (Noon ET, Big Ten Network) Purdue Game Notes Michigan State Game Notes Game Tracker Purdue is looking to lock up the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, while Michigan State is searching for its 20th win of the season in a game that will be televised live by the Big Ten Network. Both teams feature all-around threats with players like Purdue’s Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, who ranks among the Big Ten’s best in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Also down low, Spartan junior Allyssa DeHaan is just three swats away from tying the Big Ten’s all-time blocked shots record. PENN STATE (11-16, 6-11 Big Ten) at OHIO STATE (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) (4 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network) Penn State Game Notes Ohio State Game Notes Live Audio Ohio State would lock up the outright Big Ten title with a win, but the Lady Lions are thinking upset and need a victory to be assured of the No. 7 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. The game also features a battle for the Big Ten scoring crown, as PSU’s Tyra Grant puts her 20.3 points-per-game average on the line against Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender, who averages 19.5 ppg during Big Ten contests.
Useless Stat to Impress Your Friends With This Weekend: Iowa's Ausdemore (1,284), Skouby (1,397) and Smith (1,402) ranks as the highest scoring trio in Big Ten women's basketball history from the same graduating class with 4,083 points. THURSDAY’S GAME RECAPS Minnesota 66, Michigan State 51 Game Story Box Score Minnesota secured a Big Ten Tournament first-round bye with a victory over Michigan State last night at the Breslin Center. Senior Emily Fox posted 20 points while shooting 8-of-16 from the floor. The Spartans’ Aisha Jefferson led the way for MSU with 15 points and six boards. Minnesota improved to 19-9 overall and 11-6 in Big Ten while Michigan State fell to 19-9 and 12-5. Ohio State 75, Wisconsin 53 Game Story Box Score Ohio State clinched a share of its fifth-consecutive Big Ten Championship last night with a win at home over Wisconsin. The Buckeyes became just the second team in Big Ten history to win the conference title five straight years (Ohio State 1983-87). OSU’s Jantel Lavender recorded 21 points and 13 boards for her 19th double-double of the season. The Buckeyes could claim the title outright on Sunday with a win over Penn State. Penn State 65, Northwestern 50 Game Story Box Score Penn State utilized a 46-point second half scoring spree to fuel a comeback win over Northwestern last night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Lady Lions executed stellar defense, forcing 26 Wildcat turnovers which produced 24 points for PSU. PSU’s Tyra Grant remains the Big Ten’s leading scorer in conference games, putting up 23. Purdue 70, Michigan 53 Game Story Box Score The Boilermakers moved into sole possession of second place in the Big Ten standings with a win over Michigan. Purdue held the lead since the 18:25 mark in the first half and never relented, relying on a plus-16 rebounding advantage. Senior Danielle Campbell posted a season-high 18 points while classmate Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton notched her11th double-double of the season with a career-high 15 boards and 13 points. Iowa 69, Illinois 56 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Iowa sent its five seniors off in style last night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, picking up its 19th win of the season. The Hawkeyes played nearly flawless basketball, committing only three turnovers while forcing 10 for Illinois. Fighting Illini Jenna Smith was the game’s high-scorer with 20 points. Iowa currently rides a five-game winning streak and will look to pick up its sixth straight on Sunday at Northwestern. February 26, 2009 THURSDAY'S GAME PREVIEWS Minnesota (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) at Michigan State (19-8, 12-4 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Minnesota Game Notes Michigan State Game Notes Game Tracker Two of the Big Ten’s top teams will meet tonight as Michigan State looks to enact revenge from its defeat at Minnesota earlier this season. Both squads are coming off difficult losses from Sunday with MSU losing at Wisconsin and the Gophers dropping a decision to Northwestern. The Spartans sit one game back of conference-leading Ohio State with only two games left to play. Wisconsin (16-12, 6-11 Big Ten) at No. 14/14 Ohio State (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) 7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Wisconsin Game Notes Ohio State Game Notes Game Tracker Ohio State looks for at least a share of its fifth-consecutive Big Ten Championship with a home win over the Badgers tonight. However, do not count out Wisconsin as the Badgers recently upstaged second-place Michigan State on Sunday. The last time these two teams meet, Ohio State left Madison with a 55-42 victory. Northwestern (7-20, 3-13 Big Ten) at Penn State (10-16, 5-11 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Northwestern Game Notes Penn State Game Notes Game Tracker Northwestern travels to the Bryce Jordan Center to face Penn State for the first time this season. The Wildcats are riding high after a big win over Minnesota on Monday where NU shot an impressive 50 percent from behind the arc and almost 90 percent form the charity stripe. The Lady Lions have history on their side, owning a 25-7 all-time series lead and 14-1 mark when playing at home. Michigan (10-17, 3-13 Big Ten) at Purdue (19-8, 12-4 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Michigan Game Notes Purdue Game Notes Game Tracker Purdue looks for a win over a tough Michigan squad tonight in its final home game of the season. The Boilermakers remain one game back of Big Ten leading Ohio State and tied with Michigan State with just two games left to play. Michigan enters Mackey Arena donning a balanced scoring attack with six players averaging between 9.9 and 6.6 ppg. Illinois (8-19, 4-12 Big Ten) at Iowa (18-9, 11-5 Big Ten) (10 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network) Illinois Game Notes Iowa Game Notes Game Tracker Iowa is mathematically still in the hunt for the Big Ten title and a win tonight over the Fighting Ilini would get the Hawkeyes one step closer to a repeat championship. The Hawkeyes are 22-5 when playing Illinois in Iowa City and lead the all-time series, 43-16. Iowa will have the difficult task of maintaining one of the best duos in college basketball in juniors Jenna Smith and Lacey Simpson. The tandem averages a combined 29.3 ppg. and 17.6 rpg. and each own seven double-doubles this year.
February 25, 2009 Purdue’s Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton provides some perspective as the season winds down in her blog for the Associated Press. Click here to read her thoughts. In case you missed it, click here to go all-access with the Purdue women’s basketball team. GET TO KNOW HER
February 24, 2009 MONDAY'S GAME RECAP Northwestern 62, Minnesota 53 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights In a Big Ten upset, Northwestern earned its third victory of the conference season at home last night, totaling two more than the Wildcats had all of last year. NU out-shot Minnesota, hitting 45.5 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the arc compared to the Golden Gophers’ respective percentages of 34.5 and 22.2. Freshman Brittany Orban led the NU offense, racking up 16 points and going 6-of-8 from the foul line. Minnesota senior Emily Fox also chipped in 16 points as the Gophers fell to 10-6 in the Big Ten. February 23, 2009 ESPN.com’s Charlie Creme predicts that six Big Ten teams will make the NCAA Tournament. More bracketology. Ohio State comes in at No. 14 in the latest AP poll, while Purdue is receiving votes outside the top 25. Complete poll. SUNDAY'S GAME RECAPS Iowa 68, Michigan 64 Game Story Box Score The Hawkeyes picked up their 18th win of the season last night on the road at Crisler Arena. Iowa found its advantage on the glass, out-rebounding Michigan, 42-30, including a plus-eight offensive rebounding benefit. Hawkeye senior Wendy Ausdemore was the game’s high scorer with 19 points, connecting on three treys. Wisconsin 54, Michigan State 51 Game Story Box Score The Badgers posted a huge win in front of a home crowd of 14,657 fans on Sunday afternoon. The attendance total ranks as the seventh-highest in program history. Four Wisconsin players netted double-figure performances, including freshman Jade Davis (11 points) who only saw 14 minutes of action. The Spartans were piloted by freshman Lykendra Johnson with 12 points. With the loss, MSU slips to one game back of conference-leading Ohio State. Penn State 67, Illinois 56 Game Story Box Score Penn State battled back after being down at halftime to score its first victory in Assembly Hall since Feb. 13, 2005. The Lady Lions were guided by junior Tyra Grant who totaled 16 points, while teammate Janessa Wolff recorded 15 points, hitting 9-of-10 from the charity stripe. Illinois’ Jenna Smith did all she could for the Illini, notching a game-high 22 points and 13 boards. Ohio State 79, Indiana 67 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights The Buckeyes took over sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with an impressive win in Bloomington on Sunday. Ohio State improves to 22-5 overall and 13-3 in the conference with two regular season games left on the schedule. OSU’s Star Allen led all scorers with 22 points, matching a career-high, while sophomore Brittany Johnson tallied 18. Indiana’s offense was fronted by sophomore Jori Davis with 17 points as the Hoosiers fall to 10-7 in Big Ten play.
February 20, 2009 Useless Stat to Impress Your Friends With This Weekend: Indiana shot 78.6 percent from the behind the arc in Thursday night's game against Northwestern, connecting on 11-of-14 attempts. This performance stands as the best single-game three-point field goal percentage in all of women's D-I college basketball this season.
THURSDAY'S GAME RECAPS Michigan State 52, Michigan 27 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights The Spartans hosted a defensive clinic last night in East Lansing, holding Michigan to a mere 27 points, the lowest score ever by an opponent in the Breslin Center. Freshman guard Porschè Poole led the MSU offense with 14 points in just 24 minutes of action. With the win, Michigan State improves to 12-3 in Big Ten play, sharing the conference lead with Ohio State. Purdue 69, Penn State 51 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Purdue remains one half-game back of Big Ten front-runners MSU and OSU as the Boilermakers advanced their conference record to 12-4 last night in University Park. Purdue senior Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton became the Boilermakers’ all-time career leader in rebounds, grabbing 12 boards while adding 12 points. Penn State’s Tyra Grant led all scorers with 14 points. Indiana 85, Northwestern 67 Game Story Box Score Indiana’s Jori Davis shot lights out in yesterday’s road win over the Wildcats, connecting on 5-of-6 from behind the arc and totaling 25 points. As a team the Hoosiers sank 11-of-14 treys for a 78.6 three-point field goal percentage. One bright spot for Northwestern was freshman Maggie Mocchi who posted 19 points, including four threes. Indiana picked up its 10th Big Ten win of the season and improved to 17-8 on the year. Iowa 72, Wisconsin 65 Game Story Box Score In a game that saw all 10 starters score double-figures, Iowa walked away with the home victory. The Hawkeyes benefited from a major free throw advantage, outnumbering Wisconsin’s attempts, 24-9. Iowa also out-rebounded the Badgers, 35-21, as three Hawkeyes tallied eight or more boards. Wisconsin’s Tara Steinbauer recorded a game-high 15 rebounds while teammate Teah Gant led the offense with 15 points. Ohio State 73, Minnesota 62 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights After being down four points at the break, Ohio State used a 47-point second half to rally and escape Williams Arena with its 12th Big Ten win of the season. The Buckeyes remain tied for the conference lead with MSU with three games left to play for both teams. OSU freshman Samantha Prahalis almost recorded a points-assists double-double, notching 17 and nine, respectively. Minnesota’s Emily Fox was the game’s high scorer with 18. February 19, 2009 THURSDAY'S GAME PREVIEWS Indiana (16-8, 9-6 Big Ten) at Northwestern (6-19, 2-12 Big Ten) (7 p.m. CT) Indiana Game Notes Northwestern Game Notes Game Tracker The Hoosiers look to keep their Big Ten title hopes alive as they face the Wildcats Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Indiana currently sits 2.5 games back in the conference standings with three games left to play. On the other bench, Northwestern looks to play the spoiler, having won its last home conference game in a three-point decision over Michigan. Wisconsin (15-11, 5-10 Big Ten) at Iowa (16-9, 9-5 Big Ten) (7 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Wisconsin Game Notes Iowa Game Notes Game Tracker The Badgers head into Carver-Hawkeye Arena looking to match their win total from a year ago, but do so against a very hot Hawkeye team. Iowa has won its last two games, including a 10-point decision over Ohio State on Feb. 12. The Hawkeyes are especially tough at home, where they are 11-1 overall and have not lost since Dec. 28. Iowa remains in the Big Ten title hunt, two games out of the top spot. Michigan (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) at Michigan State (18-7, 11-3 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Michigan Game Notes Michigan State Game Notes Game Tracker Michigan State won the previous battle between these two teams earlier this year, edging Michigan in a 41-37 decision. The Spartans look to keep at least a share of the Big Ten title, while the Wolverines are looking to break a three-game skid. Michigan State has been one of the Big Ten’s toughest road teams this year, owning a conference-high six wins away from home during the Big Ten slate. Purdue (18-8, 11-4 Big Ten) at Penn State (9-15, 4-10 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Purdue Game Notes Penn State Game Notes Game Tracker Just one half-game out of the Big Ten’s top spot, Purdue looks to keep pace with Big Ten co-leaders Ohio State and Michigan State who are both in action tonight. The Boilermakers have won their last three, while the Lady Lions have dropped their last two. The matchup features the Big Ten’s top active career scorer in Purdue’s Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, who is just 20 points away of 1,500. It also showcases the conference’s top active career passer in Penn State’s Brianne O’Rourke, who is the only Big Ten player with over 500 career assists to her name. #20/17 Ohio State (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten) at Minnesota (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten) (8 p.m. CT, Big Ten Network) Ohio State Game Notes Minnesota Game Notes Game Tracker In a matchup pivotal to the Big Ten title race, Minnesota looks to complete the season sweep over nationally ranked Ohio State. The Golden Gophers downed the Buckeyes in Columbus on Jan. 15 and are just one game back of the Buckeyes and Spartans in the conference standings. Thursday’s game should feature great all-around play as Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender will face off against Minnesota’s Ashley Ellis-Milan down low, and OSU’s Samantha Prahalis and Minnesota’s Emily Fox will go head-to-head in the back court.
Q&A: Next week’s Get to Know Her Club newsletter fill feature Q&A with Purdue’s Lauren Mioton. Lauren was the 2008 Purdue homecoming queen, a Rhodes Scholar finalist and also published a cookbook that benefited wetlands preservation in her home state of Louisiana. Want to find out how she does it all? E-mail your question for Lauren to GTKH@bigten.org, and she could answer it next week. Be sure to include your name and hometown!
February 18, 2009 ESPN.com’s Charlie Creme lists Ohio State vs. Kansas State as one of the non-conference matchups he’d most like to see. Find out why. GET TO KNOW HER Former Illinois standout Jonelle Polk is featured as part of the Big Ten’s Black History Month celebration. Click here to see how she’s Paying it Forward. The Big Ten will THINK PINK by supporting breast cancer research and awareness during the semifinal games of the 2009 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Read more.
February 17, 2009 Jolette Law is on the right track to rebuilding the Illinois women’s basketball program, John Supinie of the Rockford Register writes. Michigan State’s Allyssa DeHaan earned her sixth career Big Ten Player of the Week award after posting 20 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks vs. Indiana last Thursday. Full story. Ohio State comes in at No. 17 in the latest coaches’ poll, while Michigan State is receiving votes. Complete poll. Monday’s Game Recap Indiana 67, Wisconsin 61 (OT) Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Never a dull moment in the Big Ten with another thrilling overtime contest made possible by Indiana’s Kim Roberson who nailed a trey with 1.3 seconds left in regulation, forcing the game into extra minutes. Ultimately the Hoosiers prevailed behind the sharp play of Jamie Braun and Amber Jackson. Braun netted 20 points, going 3-of-6 from behind the arc, while Jackson sank 15 points and tallied 14 boards. Wisconsin was led by sophomore Tara Steinbauer who posted 17 points and nine rebounds.
The latest AP rankings are out. Ohio State comes in at No. 20, while Michigan State is receiving votes. Complete poll. Sunday’s Game Recaps Ohio State 81, Northwestern 55 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Ohio State was in complete control of this one as the Buckeyes regain a share of the conference lead, tied with Michigan State. The Buckeyes had four players record 12 points or more with Jantel Lavender earning her 17th double-double of the season. Northwestern’s Brittany Orban was the game’s high-scorer with 25 points, shooting 13-of-13 from the charity stripe. Purdue 68, Illinois 50 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Purdue improves to 11-4 in Big Ten play and moves to within a half game of the conference leaders as the Boilermakers triumphed in convincing fashion. Purdue’s bench outscored the Illinois reserves 19-0. The Boilermakers were led by senior Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton who put up 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Illinois juniors Lacey Simpson and Jenna Smith netted 16 and 14 points, respectively. Iowa 63, Penn State 57 Game Story Box Score After being down 20 points early on in the second half, Iowa mounted the largest come-from-behind win in school history, limiting the Lady Lions to 16 points in the second half while putting up 41 of their own. Senior Kristi Smith dropped 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc to lead the Hawkeyes. Penn State’s Tyra Grant continues her impressive scoring streak, posting 26 last night while averaging over 24 ppg in her last seven outings Minnesota 60, Michigan 59 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Apparently the bank was open on Sunday for Minnesota’s Brittany McCoy as she clanked a three-point shot off the glass and through the hoop with 1.9 seconds left, giving the Gophers the one-point victory. Minnesota received a big boost from reserve Kay Sylva who put up 12 points in just 13 minutes of play. The Wolverines gained much of their strength from freshman Carmen Reynolds, recording 14 points and leading the team’s offense for the second straight contest. Minnesota improves to 10-4 in conference action and sits one game out of first place. February 14, 2009 Yesterday we asked you to tell us what you loved most about Big Ten women’s basketball. Here’s what you said: My PASSION for women's Big Ten basketball comes from the "Spirit" of the players and teams! Especially Our Lady Wolverines!! GO BLUE!!!! I love the coaches’ great personalities. I love watching Allyssa DeHaan block shots. I LOVE the Badgers! I love Lacey Simpson’s tenacious defense!
February 13, 2009
Useless Stat to Impress Your Friends With This Weekend: Iowa's Kristi Smith is averaging 4.7 points per game more during the conference season than she did during non-conference play. In celebration of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, we want to know what you LOVE about Big Ten women’s basketball. Send your e-mail to GTKH@bigten.org and we’ll post our favorites! Former Ohio State great Tracey (Hall) Yarbrough will be honored this weekend as part of the Big Ten’s Black History Month celebration. Be sure to check back to www.bigten.org to read her story on Saturday and Sunday. She will also have her jersey retired on Sunday as the Buckeyes host Northwestern. Hit the hardwood with Michigan’s Roni Hicks. As part of its Black History Month celebration, Wisconsin recognizes Edwina Qualls, the Big Ten’s first Black head women’s basketball coach. Thursday’s Game Recaps Michigan State 71, Indiana 65 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Michigan State avenged its early season loss to the Hoosiers with a thrilling overtime victory to move into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. The last four minutes of regulation, which took 25 minutes in real time, were a back-and-forth affair until MSU junior Allyssa DeHaan scored the game tying bucket, sending it into OT. During extra play, Michigan State used a 10-0 run to seal the deal, giving the program its 11th straight overtime win. DeHaan was instrumental in the win, racking up 20 points, 10 boards and swatting six shots. Wisconsin 58, Penn State 52 Game Story Box Score In front of over 5,000 fans at the Kohl Center, Wisconsin snapped its five-game losing streak in a tight matchup with Penn State. Badger sophomore Tara Steinbauer recorded her first career double-double, totaling 16 points and 10 rebounds. Penn State’s Tyra Grant was the game’s high-scorer with 24 points and was the only Lady Lion to score in double figures. Wisconsin improves to 15-10 overall on the season. Illinois 60, Northwestern 46 Game Story Box Score Red-hot Illinois picked up its fourth win in the past five games last night in Assembly Hall. The Fighting Illini duo of Jenna Smith and Lacey Simpson led the charge as Smith posted 21 points and Simpson notched her fourth straight double-double. Northwestern’s Amy Jaeschke grabbed a game-high 16 boards to a go along with her 13 points and six blocks. Iowa 85, Ohio State 75 Game Story Box Score Iowa upended No. 13 Ohio State for the first time in 11 outings. The Buckeyes drop to second place in the Big Ten, one half-game back of Michigan State. The Hawkeyes attempted 23 more free throws than OSU and also out-performed the Buckeyes by shooting 81.3 percent from the charity stripe compared to 33.3 percent for Ohio State. Iowa had four starters in double figures with sophomore Kachine Alexander netting 16 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Buckeye Jantel Lavender scored a season-high 32 points on 15-of-21 shooting. Purdue 55, Minnesota 40 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Purdue triumphed in Williams Arena last night to move within one game of first place in the conference standings. The Boilermakers became the first Big Ten team to defeat Minnesota on its home court this season. Purdue was led by Lakisha Freeman and FahKara Malone with 12 points each while teammate Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton totaled 11 points and grabbed 11 boards. Minnesota had a pair of double-figure scores in Ashley Ellis-Milan and Brittany McCoy with 10 each. February 12, 2009 THURSDAY’S GAME PREVIEWS NORTHWESTERN (6-17, 2-10 Big Ten) at ILLINOIS (7-17, 3-10 Big Ten) (7 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Northwestern Game Notes Illinois Game Notes Live Video The Wildcats are looking for revenge in the second part of the two-game in-state rivalry. The two teams last met on Jan. 29 in Welsh-Ryan Arena with Illinois earning a one-point victory. The Illini have been hot as of late, capturing three wins in their last four games, including the nail-biter at Northwestern. The Wildcats have been nearly as impressive in the last two weeks, including a three-point victory over Michigan their last time out. Look for tonight’s game to be a close one, as the two teams have combined to play in 15 five-point games this season. MICHIGAN STATE (17-7, 10-3 Big Ten) at INDIANA (15-7, 8-5) (7 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network) Michigan State Game Notes Indiana Game Notes Game Tracker Conference title hopes are on the line as the Spartans ride into Bloomington having won eight of their last nine games. The Hoosiers are looking to fight their way back into contention after having dropped four of their last five contests and dipping to fifth in the Big Ten standings. Indiana won the last meeting between the two teams in a 62-48 decision, but the Spartans are one of the better road teams in the conference, having won five of seven Big Ten games away from the Breslin Center. #18/13 OHIO STATE (19-4, 10-2 Big Ten) at IOWA (14-9, 7-5 Big Ten) (7 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Ohio State Game Notes Iowa Game Notes Game Tracker Ohio State is looking to solidify its top spot in the conference standings while Iowa is hoping to add another quality win to its NCAA Tournament resume. Tonight’s matchup will be the two teams’ first and only of the season after they shared the conference’s regular-season title in 2008. The Buckeyes will look to the Big Ten’s top scorer, Jantel Lavender, to lead their attack, while Iowa will counter with a balanced offense that features three players with over 1,000 career points each. PENN STATE (9-13, 4-8 Big Ten) at WISCONSIN (14-10, 4-9 Big Ten) (7 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Penn State Game Notes Wisconsin Game Notes Live Blog The matchup between the Lady Lions and the Badgers is another grudge match as Penn State edged Wisconsin by two points in overtime during their last meeting on Jan. 22. The Lady Lions are coming off a win at Michigan on Sunday, while the Badgers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Tyra Grant has had the hottest hand in the conference as of late, averaging nearly 24 points in her last five games. PURDUE (16-8, 9-4 Big Ten) at MINNESOTA (17-6, 9-3 Big Ten) (8 p.m. CT, Big Ten Network) Purdue Game Notes Minnesota Game Notes Game Tracker The showdown between the Boilermakers and Golden Gophers is another with title implications, as Purdue is just 1.5 games out of first place and Minnesota is only one game back. The Boilermakers won the teams’ last matchup in a 56-43 affair in Mackey Arena, but Minnesota has not lost a conference home game this year. The Gophers own the conference’s longest current winning streak at four games and are receiving votes in both polls for the first time since Jan. 20. The Boilermakers have been up and down as of late and are looking to string together their first back-to-back wins since Jan. 15. Illinois’ Lacey Simpson reflects on what it was like to be named Big Ten Player of the Week in her latest blog entry. GET TO KNOW Purdue freshman Chelsea Jones. Q&A: Next week’s Get to Know Her Club newsletter will feature Q&A with Michigan State’s Lauren Aitch. Lauren is a second-generation Spartan basketball player, following in the footsteps of her father. She was featured on www.bigten.org as part of the Big Ten’s Black History Month celebration. Have a question for Lauren? E-mail it to GTKH@bigten.org and she could answer it in next week’s newsletter. Be sure to include your name and hometown! The Big Ten honors Michigan State’s Lauren Aitch as part of its Black History Month celebration. Read her story here. ESPN.com’s Charlie Creme predicts that six Big Ten teams will make it to the NCAA Tournament. More bracketology.
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February 10, 2009
The reigning Big Ten Player of the Week, Illinois junior Lacey Simpson is blogging throughout the season. Read her latest post here. In the latest coaches poll released today, Ohio State dropped one spot to No. 13, while Minnesota is receiving votes for the first time since Jan. 20. Despite beating the Buckeyes on Sunday, Michigan State is not ranked or receiving votes. Complete Rankings. Lacey Simpson was named Player of the Week today, becoming the first Illinois player to earn the distinction this season. Full Story. Monday’s Game Recap Penn State 64, Michigan 56 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Penn State pulled out its first true road win of the season last night in Ann Arbor, improving to 4-8 in the conference. The Lady Lions dialed up the long ball in Crisler Arena, shooting over 54 percent form behind the arc. Tyra Grant led PSU with 15 points while teammates Zhaque Gray and Julia Trogele each chipped in 11. Michigan’s high-scorer was freshman Carmen Reynolds with 20 points in just 28 minutes of play, connecting on four treys. February 9, 2009 After a win over Ohio State on Sunday, Michigan State is receiving votes in the latest AP poll. The Buckeyes dropped to No. 18, while Minnesota is riding a four-game winning streak and is also receiving votes. Complete poll. Sunday’s Game Recaps Illinois 66, Indiana 59 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Illinois upended Indiana for the second time this season to pick up the team’s third win in four contests. Jenna Smith anchored the Orange and Blue with 21 points, shooting 13-of-16 from the foul line. Teammate Lacey Simpson posted a double-double, recording 16 points and 14 boards. Four Hoosier starters notched double-digit scoring outputs in Whitney Thomas (12), Jori Davis (12), Jamie Braun (11) and Kim Roberson (11). Michigan State 52, Ohio State 46 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights The Spartans took down first-place Ohio State yesterday to move to one half-game out of the top conference spot. Buckeye Jantel Lavender was the game’s high scorer with 19, however OSU’s effort fell short. Michigan State freshman Lykendra Johnson put up a double-double, knocking down 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds while teammate Allyssa DeHaan added 16 points in the victory. Minnesota 64, Iowa 58 Game Story Box Score The Gophers remain in the Big Ten title hunt as they defeated Iowa, splitting the regular-season series. Minnesota was led by junior Ashley Ellis-Milan who produced 21 points and seven boards. Iowa’s Megan Skouby matched Ellis-Milan’s 21 total and added 11 rebounds. The Hawkeye bench only saw 23 minutes of total action and was outscored by the Gopher reserves, 22-0. Purdue 66, Wisconsin 49 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights The Boilermakers shot a lights-out 41 percent from behind the arc in conference win over Wisconsin last night. Junior Jodi Howell was the key cog in that stat, going 5-of-5 from the outside to lead the team with 15 points. Wisconsin’s Alyssa Karel was the game’s high-scorer with 16 points. Purdue improved to 16-8 overall and 9-4 in Big Ten play while the Badgers fell to 14-10 and 4-9.
February 6, 2009
Useless Stat to Impress Your Friends with This Weekend: Northwestern’s win over Michigan on Thursday gives the ‘Cats more overall and conference wins than the team had all of last season. The Wildcats have also improved in points scored, points allowed, shooting percentage and free-throw percentage. ESPN.com’s Charlie Creme predicts that six Big Ten women’s basketball teams will make it into the NCAA Championship bracket. Click here for more bracketology. Thursday's Game Recaps Ohio State 59, Purdue 47 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights In front of a crowd of over 4,000 fans, Ohio State triumphed over Purdue to stay atop the Big Ten standings. OSU’s Jantel Lavender tallied her 1,000th-career point last night, needing just 53 career games to reach the milestone, scoring 19 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Purdue’s Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton was the game’s high-scorer with 20. Back on the court for the Boilermakers was starting point guard Fahkara Malone, who missed the previous nine games with injury. Minnesota 63, Penn State 61 Game Story Box Score Behind the superb performance of senior Emily Fox, Minnesota was able to hang on for its second consecutive victory at the Bryce Jordan Center. Fox lit up the scoreboard for 22 points, shooting 10-of-14 from the field. PSU’s Tyra Grant continued her impressive scoring streak with 21 last night. Over the past four games, Grant is averaging 26 points per game. The Gophers advance to 8-3 in Big Ten play while Penn State drops to 3-8. Northwestern 60, Michigan 57 Game Story Box Score The Wildcats earned their second conference victory of the year in a nail-biter at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern led the Wolverines 20-5 early on in the first half but Michigan came battling back, bringing the score to within one with under three minutes left to play. The Wildcats were able to hang on for the win with much credit given to NU junior guard Kristen Cartwright who tallied 16 points, six boards and three steals. Iowa 69, Indiana 67 Game Story Box Score In a game that saw five players score 15 points or more, Iowa held off a 45-point second-half offensive attack by the Hoosiers to claim victory. Hawkeye Wendy Ausdemore led the team with 20 points, shooting 11-of-12 from the charity stripe, while teammate Kristi Smith added 17 of her own. IU’s Jamie Braun was the game’s high-scorer with 21, hitting 4-of-9 form beyond the arc. Hoosier Kim Roberson did her part, totaling 16 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Michigan State 63, Illinois 50 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Illinois fell into a deep first-half deficit, being outscored 36-18 before the break. With the win, Michigan State now moves into sole possession of second place in the Big Ten with a 9-3 record. MSU received a major advantage from its bench scoring, out-numbering Illinois, 27-2. Illini Jenna Smith put up a game-high 19 points while teammate Lacey Simpson recorded the game’s only double-double with 12 points and 12 boards. February 5, 2009
Ever wondered what it felt like to be part of the NCAA selection process? A select group of coaches, administrators and media are currently in Indianapolis for a mock selection. Jessica Garrison of the NCAA is blogging during the process. Q&A: Penn State’s Tyra Grant will answer your questions in next week’s edition of the Get to Know Her Club Newsletter. Tyra is averaging over 27 points in her last three games, including two 30-point performances. E-mail your question for her to GTKH@bigten.org and she could answer it next week! Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender was named a WBCA Division I National Player of the Month honorable mention selection. Thursday’s Game Previews Purdue (15-7, 8-3 Big Ten) at No.14/12 Ohio State (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Purdue Game Notes Ohio State Game Notes Live Stats First-place Ohio State welcomes second-place Purdue into Value City Arena tonight, looking to complete the regular-season sweep over the Boilermakers. The Buckeyes prevailed in the teams’ first meeting in West Lafayette on Jan. 25, 71-60. OSU is 16-8 when facing Purdue at home and owns the all-time series lead with a 34-25 advantage. Look for Buckeye sophomore Jantel Lavender to score her 1,000th-career point in tonight’s contest as she needs a mere nine to reach the milestone. Minnesota (15-6, 7-3 Big Ten) at Penn State (8-12, 3-7 Big Ten) 7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Minnesota Game Notes Penn State Game Notes Game Tracker Penn State is out to avenge its Jan. 1 loss against Minnesota at the Bryce Jordan Center tonight. The Lady Lions have compiled an impressive 12-1 home record when facing the Golden Gophers. Minnesota draws the difficult task of containing PSU’s Tyra Grant. The junior guard is averaging over 27 points in her last three outings, including two 30-point games. The Gophers are fresh off a huge win over Michigan State on Monday, snapping the Spartans’ six-game winning streak. Michigan (10-12, 3-8 Big Ten) at Northwestern (5-17, 1-10 Big Ten) (8 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Michigan Game Notes Northwestern Game Notes Game Tracker The Wildcats look to defend their home turf tonight, much like the Wolverines did on Dec. 28 when they defeated Northwestern, 66-54, at Crisler Arena. Michigan will find it tough to score inside with NU sophomore Amy Jaeschke in the way. The 6-5 center totals 73 blocks so far this year which ranks No. 1 among the Wildcats all-time single-season leaders. Indiana (15-5, 8-3 Big Ten) at Iowa (13-8, 6-4 Big Ten) (8 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com)
Indiana Game Notes Iowa Game Notes Game Tracker The Hawkeyes look to stay in the Big Ten Conference title race as they host second-place Indiana. The Hoosiers dominated Iowa in the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 4, 76-54. Watch out for Big Ten Player of the Week Kachine Alexander to pose problems for the Indiana defense as she has proven to be one of the most versatile players in the conference, owning two triple-double performances this year. However, the Hoosiers have no lack of offensive production with four starters averaging over 11 points per contest. Michigan State (15-7, 8-3 Big Ten) at Illinois (6-16, 2-9 Big Ten) (9 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network) Michigan State Game Notes Illinois Game Notes Game Tracker The Spartans travel to Champaign for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off against the Fighting Illini in a game to be featured live on the Big Ten Network. Illinois has been heating up as of late, winning two straight conference matches. Michigan State just had its six-game winning streak interrupted by Minnesota on Monday, but still owns a share of second-place in the Big Ten standings. The last time these two teams met was in the semifinals of the 2008 Big Ten Tournament with No. 9 seed Illinois claiming the 55-41 win.
February 4, 2009 Get to Know Her Want to find out more about your favorite Big Ten women’s basketball players? Join the Get to Know Her Club by signing up at any Big Ten home game or join the online community by searching GET TO KNOW HER CLUB from your Facebook page! Today, the Big Ten celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students and parents across the country will show their support of the day and of this year's theme, "Look Who's Playing."
February 3, 2009 Be sure to watch this amazing feature on Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown and his family. Purdue senior Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton is keeping a diary of the season. Check it out here. Monday's Game Recap Minnesota 60, Michigan State 44 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Minnesota put an end to the Spartans’ six-game winning streak last night with a stellar defensive performance. The Gophers held MSU to just nine percent from the arc, 28 percent from the field and forced 25 Michigan State turnovers. Junior center Ashley Ellis-Milan led the Minnesota charge, knocking down 17 points while shooting 90 percent from the charity stripe. Spartan freshman Lykendra Johnson just missed a double-double, posting 12 points and nine boards.
February 2, 2009 Sunday's Game Recaps Michigan 70, Wisconsin 42 Game Story Box Score The Wolverines started the game with a 9-0 run and never relented. Led by five players scoring in double figures, Michigan shot a lights-out 57 percent from the floor while Wisconsin struggled at 29 percent. From the outside, Michigan went 7-for-15 with senior guard Jessica Minnifield accounting for three treys while the Badgers found the arc unkind, going 4-for-23. Purdue 70, Northwestern 44 Game Story Box Score From the game’s first three-point shot by Jodi Howell to the final buzzer, Purdue was in the driver’s seat. Howell was the game’s high scorer with 15, while teammates Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton and Lakisha Freeman chipped in 13 and 10, respectively. Twenty-two turnovers seemed to be the achilles heel for Northwestern, while the Boilermakers only committed 13. Iowa 97, Penn State 89 - 3OT Game Story Box Score In the first ever triple-overtime game in Big Ten history, Iowa outlasted Penn State in a contest that saw six players record 50 minutes or higher. Kachine Alexander became the first Hawkeye to post two triple-doubles in one season with 26 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists in Sunday’s game. Lady Lion Tyra Grant chalked up her second 30-point game of the year, tying a career-high 33 points in yesterday’s matchup. Ohio State 59, Indiana 51 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Over 5,000 fans were in attendance at Value City Arena to witness first-place Ohio State take down then-second-place Indiana. Buckeye center Star Allen piloted OSU with 21 points and 13 boards while sophomore teammate Jantel Lavender recorded 17, giving her 993 career points in just 52 career games. Indiana was led by Jori Davis who knocked down 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting. January 30, 2009 Useless Stat to Impress Your Friends With This Weekend: During the 2008-09 Big Ten schedule, 57.4 percent of games have been decided by 10 points or less. Q&A: Ohio State’s Cherise Daniel will answer your questions in next week’s Get to Know Her Club newsletter. Cherise is a junior on the Buckeye squad that currently sits atop the Big Ten standings. Want to know what her goals for the season are? E-mail your question to GTKH@bigten.org and Cherise could answer it next week. Be sure to include your name and hometown! Must See TV: You won’t want to miss the Big Ten Network’s nine-minute feature on Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown and his family. The segment will air during tonight’s episode of Big Ten Tonight at 9 p.m. ET. The Clock is Ticking: Don’t miss your chance to see every game of the 2009 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament for just $45! After tomorrow, all-session tickets for the tournament will increase in price to $65. Call your university ticket office, Conseco Fieldhouse or Ticketmaster for more information. THURSDAY'S GAME RECAPS Illinois 45, Northwestern 44 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights In a great defensive battle, Illinois came away with its second straight win. Illinois kept four starters on the floor for all 40 minutes of the contest. Two of those players were Jenna Smith and Lacey Simpson who each posted double-doubles in points and rebounds with Simpson also stealing and dishing out six. For Northwestern, senior Ellen Jaeschke shined as she put up 14 points, 11 boards and five steals in just 25 minutes of play. Indiana 65, Penn State 55 Game Story Box Score After being down three at the break, Indiana used a second-half surge to secure regular-season sweep over Penn State. The Hoosiers remain tied for second in the Big Ten with an 8-2 mark. Three Indiana starters netted double-digit scores in Amber Jackson (15), Jamie Braun (14) and Jori Davis (12). Co-Big Ten Player of the Week Tyra Grant notched 18 points for the Lady Lions while teammate Julia Trogele chipped in 15 and grabbed 10 rebounds. Michigan State 68, Iowa 56 Game Story Box Score The Spartans stay on a winning roll as they down Iowa in East Lansing Thursday night, making it six straight. With an 8-2 conference record, MSU shares second place in the Big Ten with Indiana. Iowa received little help form its bench as it was outscored by Michigan State’s reserves, 27-3. Hawkeye Wendy Ausdemore lit up the scoreboard for a game-high 18 points, going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Ohio State 52, Michigan 44 Game Story Box Score In a rivalry that needs no description, Ohio State battled its way through a tough Michigan squad to remain on top of the Big Ten. The Buckeyes used a 12-2 run at the 12 minute mark in the second half to claim the lead and the win. OSU sophomore Jantel Lavender produced a game-high 17 points, shooting 7-of-9 from the charity stripe. Purdue 52 Wisconsin 51 Game Story Box Score
Starting the contest down 10-0, Purdue traded runs with Wisconsin the entire night, finishing the game with 7-2 stretch which sealed the win. The Badgers struggled from behind the arc, connecting on 26.7 percent of their shots while Purdue knocked down half its attempts. The Boilermakers reside in fourth place in the Big Ten standings with a 7-3 mark and are still very much in the conference title hunt. January 29, 2009
Thursday’s Game Previews Illinois (5-16, 1-9 Big Ten) at Northwestern (5-15, 1-8 Big Ten) (6 p.m. CT, Big Ten Network) Illinois Game Notes Northwestern Game Notes Game Tracker Illinois heads to Northwestern for an in-state battle that will be featured live on the Big Ten Network looking to build on their momentum from Sunday’s win over Indiana. The Illini have won their last 17 matchups in Evanston, but are winless on the road during Big Ten play this season. Two of the conference’s best post players will go head-to-head in the game as Northwestern’s Amy Jaeschke and Illinois’ Jenna Smith both rank in the Big Ten’s top 10 in points and rebounds. Penn State (8-10, 3-5 Big Ten) at Indiana (14-4, 7-2 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Penn State Game Notes Indiana Game Notes Game Tracker The Lady Lions carry the momentum of last week’s overtime win against Wisconsin with them into Bloomington on Thursday. Penn State currently sits at eighth in the Big Ten standings, while Indiana is in a tie for second. The Hoosiers are undefeated at home during the conference slate and feature four starters averaging double-digit scoring. The Lady Lions are seeking their first road win of the Big Ten season and will counter with reigning Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, Tyra Grant, who exploded for 32 points in PSU’s last game. Iowa (12-7, 5-3 Big Ten) at Michigan State (14-6, 7-2 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Iowa Game Notes Michigan State Game Notes Game Tracker Thursday’s matchup between the Hawkeyes and Spartans features the two hottest teams in the Big Ten right now, as Iowa has won its last four contests, while MSU is riding a five-game streak. Tonight’s battle is the only meeting between these two teams, who are both very much in the running for the Big Ten title. The potent Iowa offense boasts three players who have scored over 1,000 career points, while the stingy Spartan defense allows less than 56 points per game. The game also features the two tallest players in the Big Ten in Iowa’s Megan Skouby (6-6) and Michigan State’s Allyssa DeHaan (6-9). #15/14 Ohio State (16-3, 7-1 Big Ten) at Michigan (9-11, 2-7 Big Ten) (7 p.m. ET, BigTenNetwork.com) Ohio State Game Notes Michigan Game Notes Game Tracker The Buckeyes represent the fourth nationally ranked team to enter Crisler Arena, where top-25 foes are just 1-2 against the Wolverines this season. At home, Coach Borseth’s squad has disposed of then-No. 13/12 Vanderbilt and then-No. 8/8 Notre Dame. Michigan also came within one possession of then-No. 12/7 Texas A&M. The Buckeyes will bring two of the game’s most dynamic players sophomore center Jantel Lavender and freshman guard Samantha Prahalis. Ohio State is looking for the season sweep and the chance to stay atop the Big Ten standings. Purdue (13-7, 6-3 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (14-7, 4-6 BigTen) (7 p.m. CT, BigTenNetwork.com) Purdue Game Notes Wisconsin Game Notes Live Audio Both teams are coming off tough losses, as Purdue dropped a close decision to Ohio State on Sunday, while Wisconsin fell short in an overtime decision Thursday before falling victim to Michigan State on Sunday. One of the better road teams in the Big Ten, the Boilermakers are 3-2 away from home during the conference slate, while the Badgers’ only two home losses have come during Big Ten play. Purdue has won the last 10 matchups between the two squads, but Wisconsin is out to get its 15th win of the season, which would equal the team’s win total from last year.
Get `Em While They're Hot: The Big Ten Conference office just announced that single-session tickets for the 2009 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament will go on sale on Monday, Feb. 2. Read the full story for more information. Also, there are just a few more days left to get all-session tickets at the special price of $45. After January 31, the price goes back up to $65. Call your university ticket office for more information.
January 28, 2009
What a difference a year has made for Iowa's Kachine Alexander.
"Lace Up" with Illinois' Lacey Simpson! The junior will blog for the Fighting Illini all semester long. Read her first post here. The Big Ten once again ranks among the nation's best in attendance with four programs among the NCAA's top 15. The Big Ten has the highest percentage (36) of its teams in the top 15 and is tied with the Big 12 for the most programs in this range. Full Report. Among the Big Ten's success stories, Indiana has seen its attendance increase by 440 fans per game, while its season-ticket sales have risen 18 percent. Full Story. GET TO KNOW HER
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender and Penn State's Tyra Grant were named Big Ten Co-Players of the Week. The selection marks the eighth in Lavender's career, giving her the record for most weekly awards won by a player in her freshman and sophomore seasons. Full Story. MONDAY'S GAME RECAP Iowa 77, Michigan 69 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights In a game that produced eight double-digit scorers, four from each team, the Hawkeyes sank their shots in the game's closing minutes to seal the victory in Iowa City. Iowa was led by the senior duo of Wendy Ausdemore and Kristi Smith who each put up 21 points. In her first collegiate start, freshman guard Kamille Wahlin posted a double-double, dishing out 10 assists and chipping in 14 points. The Hawkeyes are currently riding a four-game winning streak as they improve to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play.
January 26, 2009 In the AP poll released today, Ohio State is up four spots from last week to No. 15. Indiana is receiving votes outside the top 25. Complete Poll. SUNDAY'S GAME RECAPS Michigan State 59, Wisconsin, 50 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights In front of a season-high crowd of 10,489, the seventh-largest in school history, Michigan State downed Wisconsin, to improve its Big Ten mark to 7-2. The Spartans owned a major advantage at the foul line, shooting 13-of-20 e compared to the Badgers' 4-of-5. MSU's Lykendra Johnson poured in a career-high 14 points to lead her squad while Wisconsin's Alyssa Karel also registered a team-high 14. Minnesota 43, Northwestern 40 Game Story Box Score Both squads brought their defensive game to this incredible battle in Minneapolis. Northwestern held Minnesota to 10 percent from the arc and 30.8 percent shooting overall. Likewise, the Gophers held the Wildcats to 7.7 percent from the outside and a 27.7 field goal percentage, ultimately notching the thee-point win. Illinois 61, Indiana 52 Game Story Box Score Big Ten Network Highlights Behind the incredible talent of junior center Jenna Smith, Illinois claimed its first Big Ten win of the season over first-place Indiana. Smith put up 24 points, pulled down 15 boards and swatted three shots, playing in all 40 minutes. The Hoosiers were out-shot by nearly 18 percent from the field and fell to 14-4 overall and 7-2 in conference. Ohio State 71, Purdue 60
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