Nov. 24, 2010
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Game Notes vs. Marquette
Nov. 24, 2010
Kohl Center – Madison, Wis.
Player of the Game
Sophomore Taylor Wurtz tallied her first career double-double, pulling down a career-high 10 rebounds and adding 10 points. Wurtz’s previous rebounding total was nine boards last season vs. Michigan.
Play of the Game
Tara Steinbauer hit a 3-pointer with 13:56 left in the game to tie the score at 38-38. Steinbauer shared team-high honors with 11 points. That was her only made 3-pointer of the game.
Stat of the Game I
Marquette jumped out to a 13-0 lead and Wisconsin did not get on the board until 12:28 left in the half when Jada Buggs scored on a layup.
Stat of the Game II
For the second game in a row, fouls made a difference in the game. Wisconsin was called for 22 fouls, sending Marquette to the line 23 times, making 13 (.565). The Badgers went to the line just eight times, making two (.250).
Notables
- Junior Anya Covington earned the first start of her career vs. Marquette. She led all players with a career-high 12 rebounds.
- Senior Tara Steinbauer picked up her 500th career rebound in the first half.
- Junior Jade Davis tied her career-best with 11 points. The 5-9 guard went 4-of-7 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. Her four field goals made also tied her career high.
- Freshman Morgan Paige tied her career-best with four assists. Paige also had four assists vs. Kansas on Nov. 21 and is averaging 4.0 assists per game over her last two games.
