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Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball: Team goes cold in loss to Jackrabbits
11/18/2008
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PrintBROOKINGS, S.D. -- A torrid first half for South Dakota State led to a season-opening loss for the University of Wisconsin women's basketball team.
The Jackrabbits shot nearly 73 percent in the first half, leading to a 64-44 win over the Badgers in front of 2,812 in Frost Arena.
"That's a really good team," UW coach Lisa Stone said of South Dakota State. "It's a team we're going to face in a similar talent level within our league."
The Badgers (0-1) committed 23 turnovers, had only five assists and shot just 34 percent. Wisconsin was led by sophomore Alyssa Karel with 11 points and five rebounds. Freshman Anya Covington had eight points and four rebounds, and sophomore Tara Steinbauer added seven points.
South Dakota State (2-0) outrebounded the Badgers 41-30.
The Badgers open their home season on Thursday, hosting Drake at 7:30 p.m. in the Kohl Center.
8 comment posts
Last Reply: 11/19/2008 7:54 AM
Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball: Team goes cold in loss to Jackrabbits
(11/19/2008 7:54 AM)
Lisa says:
Let the losing begin.
(11/18/2008 10:16 PM)
cathy says:
Wait Hoople,
I disagree with you buddy! With Jolene, weren't they stil near the bottom of the Big 10. I am serious. Weren't they tired for ninth last year. That, I think is pretty much of being near the bottom. I am being sarcastic, so don't take it personally.
Also, I am disappointed. With what Lisa and her players kept saying, I thought they would have it together. First, badgers should be showing other teams toughness. Second, last year, they just assumed they would get the title as it is that year, also there was a lot of role confusion and people playing eratic minutes and defense sucked and intensity was not always there.
I would say give Lisa more time if the program sucked and it was in a crappy conference. Like Oregon state may need much more time...But before Jane was fired, they were ranked, made the tournament, had a competitive schedule. But she had one losing season. Lisa was not really building this program from scratch, I don't believe. You can write your feedback.
I disagree with you buddy! With Jolene, weren't they stil near the bottom of the Big 10. I am serious. Weren't they tired for ninth last year. That, I think is pretty much of being near the bottom. I am being sarcastic, so don't take it personally.
Also, I am disappointed. With what Lisa and her players kept saying, I thought they would have it together. First, badgers should be showing other teams toughness. Second, last year, they just assumed they would get the title as it is that year, also there was a lot of role confusion and people playing eratic minutes and defense sucked and intensity was not always there.
I would say give Lisa more time if the program sucked and it was in a crappy conference. Like Oregon state may need much more time...But before Jane was fired, they were ranked, made the tournament, had a competitive schedule. But she had one losing season. Lisa was not really building this program from scratch, I don't believe. You can write your feedback.
(11/18/2008 12:52 PM)
spartan Pele says:
Come on, Barry, show some balls like you used to have with football and make the quick hook with Stone.
She has been an underachieving coach since she arrived. All areas of her team are horrible. Ive seen better HS teams then what shes put on the UW court. Her teams are consistently weak in ball handling, passing, shooting %, defense, offense...and now add free throw shooting as well.
Why in the world does Barry keep her? What does she have on him that prevents him from firing her? Last season they had Stones most talented team in years that should have taken them to a top 3 finish in the Big-10, as well as deep into the NCAA. Instead... nadda.
Come on Barry, do more then sit on your past achievements. Show the leadership necessary to correct this mistake once and for all.
She has been an underachieving coach since she arrived. All areas of her team are horrible. Ive seen better HS teams then what shes put on the UW court. Her teams are consistently weak in ball handling, passing, shooting %, defense, offense...and now add free throw shooting as well.
Why in the world does Barry keep her? What does she have on him that prevents him from firing her? Last season they had Stones most talented team in years that should have taken them to a top 3 finish in the Big-10, as well as deep into the NCAA. Instead... nadda.
Come on Barry, do more then sit on your past achievements. Show the leadership necessary to correct this mistake once and for all.
(11/18/2008 12:46 PM)
Bill says:
Not surprising. South Dakota St. is a better program, and beating them in Madison last year was one of the best games of the season for the Badgers. I think the Badgers will really struggle to score this season. Barry should have made the change after last year, so this will probably be another wasted season for a terminally underachieving program.
(11/18/2008 10:53 AM)
Mad-Mark says:
Stone must go--she just hasn't adapted to this level of basketball. The payout will pay for itself quickly, i.e., put fannies in the seats, IF the Badgers get a quality coach who can recruit, but more importantly COACH!!!
bmaenterprises says:
"Kathi Bennett will be head coach before mid January. "
Kathi Bennett is already on the coaching staff, and had some success in the Big Ten at Indiana. Her name alone would put more people in the Kohl Center. Barry needs to pull the trigger this season!
bmaenterprises says:
"Kathi Bennett will be head coach before mid January. "
Kathi Bennett is already on the coaching staff, and had some success in the Big Ten at Indiana. Her name alone would put more people in the Kohl Center. Barry needs to pull the trigger this season!
(11/18/2008 8:45 AM)
packer44 says:
Barry will not fire stone before the season is out...unless there is a player mutiny to the administration...
if they weren't willing to pay her out before the season they certainly aren't going to pay her out after only one game...
but she will be gone at the end of the season...
i think recruits are taking a wait and see attitude...as only one player signed early...in the past, the badgers have had their entire recruiting class sign in the early period...
the jackrabbits also beat missouri so this was not a patsy team...but there is not excuse to get BLOWN out!
if they weren't willing to pay her out before the season they certainly aren't going to pay her out after only one game...
but she will be gone at the end of the season...
i think recruits are taking a wait and see attitude...as only one player signed early...in the past, the badgers have had their entire recruiting class sign in the early period...
the jackrabbits also beat missouri so this was not a patsy team...but there is not excuse to get BLOWN out!
(11/18/2008 8:32 AM)
Hoople says:
It is time for a change. There is no reason this team or coach should have started the season this way. Cut your losses and get rid of Stone now! There has been ample time to make this program work and have some success, she has done nothing deserving of her contract. Without Jolene Anderson the last four years her record would have been near the bottom of the Big 10.
(11/18/2008 8:11 AM)
bmaenterprises says:
Kathi Bennett will be head coach before mid January.
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