In the Big 10 last night, Lindsay Bowen became the Spartans all-time leading scorer and hit the go ahead basket as Michigan State held on for a 73-71 win over Iowa. The Hawkeyes posted a season high 10 three pointers, but Wendy Ausdemore missed a last second attempt at the buzzer that would have given Iowa a regular season sweep of MSU.
Bowen now has 1,670 points and Shimek is third with 1,654. "We really want this to continue," Coach P. said. "We want Lindsay to set the record and then Liz to break it and then Lindsay to reset the record and continue down this path until the end of the season.
In West Layfayette, Purdue and Michigan were tied at 27 at the half. But the Boilers came on strong in the second half and cruised to a 75-50 win as four players scored in double figures.
But the inconsistent play is a concern for Boilers coach Kristy Curry. "I needed to kick, scream and yell a little bit tonight. If that's what it takes, that's how I'll be," she said. "If I need to get in both ears and their noggin and make them understand it's not about who we're playing, it's about who we are and how we need to be."
Ohio State stayed even with Purdue in the Big 10 lead, with an impressive offensive display in a 76-55 win over Minnesota. While Natasha Williams did a nice job on limiting leading scorer Jessica Davenport, the conference's best three point shooter put on a clinic. Marscilla Packer hit on 8 of 10 three point attempts and finished with a career high 32 points.
The Buckeyes shot an incredible 81.8% from the field in the second half and 26 of their 32 made baskets were assisted. The Gophers hit only 2 of 18 three point attempts. Coach Borton is continuing to look for another guard who defend on the perimeter. Sophomore Brittney Davis started and played the entire second half. More changes may be on the way on Sunday in Madison.
Minnesota's next opponent ended a nine game losing streak to the not W-NIT bound Lady Lions as Wisconsin won 66-56. Badger coach Lisa Stone said her team is starting to play really well and "this is what we have been waiting for all year." Five players scored in double figures for the Badgers, led by Jolene Anderson's double-double.
Bowen now has 1,670 points and Shimek is third with 1,654. "We really want this to continue," Coach P. said. "We want Lindsay to set the record and then Liz to break it and then Lindsay to reset the record and continue down this path until the end of the season.
In West Layfayette, Purdue and Michigan were tied at 27 at the half. But the Boilers came on strong in the second half and cruised to a 75-50 win as four players scored in double figures.
But the inconsistent play is a concern for Boilers coach Kristy Curry. "I needed to kick, scream and yell a little bit tonight. If that's what it takes, that's how I'll be," she said. "If I need to get in both ears and their noggin and make them understand it's not about who we're playing, it's about who we are and how we need to be."
Ohio State stayed even with Purdue in the Big 10 lead, with an impressive offensive display in a 76-55 win over Minnesota. While Natasha Williams did a nice job on limiting leading scorer Jessica Davenport, the conference's best three point shooter put on a clinic. Marscilla Packer hit on 8 of 10 three point attempts and finished with a career high 32 points.
The Buckeyes shot an incredible 81.8% from the field in the second half and 26 of their 32 made baskets were assisted. The Gophers hit only 2 of 18 three point attempts. Coach Borton is continuing to look for another guard who defend on the perimeter. Sophomore Brittney Davis started and played the entire second half. More changes may be on the way on Sunday in Madison.
Minnesota's next opponent ended a nine game losing streak to the not W-NIT bound Lady Lions as Wisconsin won 66-56. Badger coach Lisa Stone said her team is starting to play really well and "this is what we have been waiting for all year." Five players scored in double figures for the Badgers, led by Jolene Anderson's double-double.
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