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The Wisconsin Badgers
women’s basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball
team competing in the Big Ten Conference
. Home games are played at the Kohl Center
, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison
campus in Madison, Wisconsin
. Previous to the Kohl Center, the home games were played at the Wisconsin Field House.
in 1982. In the 1982-1983 season, the Badgers had recorded their best season thus far: 19-8. Coach Qualls finished with a record of 131-141.
Coach of the Year in 1992 with an overall record of 20-9 and a Big Ten record of 13-5. In 1992, Coach Murphy also led the Badgers to their first appearance in the NCAA tournament
.
appearances, and 2 WNIT
appearances. The Badgers were WNIT runners-up in 1999 and WNIT Champions in 2000. Coach Albright was the Big Ten Conference
Coach of the Year in 1995.
championship to the University of Wyoming
, 72-56. The 2007-2008 season produced another consecutive trip to the WNIT
, but the Badgers fell in the second round to Villanova University
.
The 2008-2009 season was the 3rd year in a row the Badgers went to the WNIT
, making it to the third round before falling to St. Bonaventure.
The 2009-2010 season produced a 21-11 record as Coach Stone's took the Badgers to the NCAA tournament for the first time where they lost in the 1st Round to Vermont
, 64-50.
In Coach Stone's final year (2010-2011) the Badgers finished 16-15, with another 10 win record in the Big Ten Conference (10-6) with yet another trip to the WNIT
, where they bowed out in the second round to Illinois State 62-59.
In her four seasons as an assistant at Stanford, the Cardinal compiled a 137-14 (.907) record, including a 69-3 (.958) mark in Pac-10 conference play, and advanced to the Final Four each year. Stanford's streak of four-straight Final Fours is tied for the second-longest streak in NCAA history. Prior to Kelsey's arrival, Stanford had not advanced to the Final Four since 1997.
In addition to coaching at Stanford under Hall of Fame head coach Tara VanDerveer for the last four seasons, Kelsey was a four-year letterwinner at Stanford from 1992-96. She helped the Cardinal to three Final Four appearances in five years as a player, including the 1992 NCAA championship. Kelsey was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996, voted the team's Most Inspirational Player in 1992 and 1996, and named the team's most improved player in 1993.
Prior to returning to Stanford, Kelsey spent three seasons at Virginia Tech, helping guide the Hokies to three consecutive postseason appearances, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2006.
From 2002-04, Kelsey served as an assistant coach at Western Carolina and worked primarily with the post players while assisting with recruiting and camps. She coached 2002-03 Southern Conference Player of the Year Tiffany Hamm as well as Jennifer Gardner, the league's most accurate shooter that same year, making over 51 percent of her shots.
Kelsey spent the 2000-02 seasons as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator at Evansville. Prior to her stint with the Aces, she was an assistant coach at Florida for two seasons where she was responsible for film exchange, scouting and coaching the posts. Kelsey helped the Lady Gators to back-to-back postseason appearances, including an NCAA Tournament trip in 1999 and a trip to the WNIT championship game vs. Wisconsin in 2000.
Prior to her tenure at Florida, Kelsey served as a practice player for the Atlanta Glory of the American Basketball League for one year and as an assistant at Boise State in 1996-97.
Kelsey graduated from Stanford in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in communications. She earned her master's degree from Duquesne University from the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement in Sports Leadership.
As a Badger, Rechlicz aided Wisconsin to four post-season appearances, including NCAA tournament berths in 2001 and 2002. She was one of Wisconsin's premier 3-point shooters, setting a school record with seven (of 11) 3-pointers in collecting a career-high 26 points vs. Holy Cross. The Indianapolis native led the Big Ten Conference as a junior, hitting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc. As a senior, Rechlicz earned her second Academic All-Big Ten honor while averaging a career-best 12.1 points per game.
Cantley coached for three seasons at Western Carolina from 2001-04. The Catamounts won 21 games in 2002-03 behind first-team All-Southern Conference selection Jennifer Gardner. Prior to Western Carolina, Cantley coached at her alma mater, UNC Wilmington, for three seasons, aiding the Seahawks to the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament in 2000 with an 18-12 record.
Before her stint at UCF, Bond was an assistant coach at Murray State and also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee State University.
From 1998-2001, Bond served as the director of women's basketball operations at the University of Tennessee under the direction of Hall of Fame head coach Pat Summitt. She also held the position of Director of Special Programs for USA Basketball from 1997-98.
In addition to her coaching and administrative background, Bond has extensive experience in sports broadcasting. She served as a color analyst for Lady Vols telecasts from 2000-03 and Ohio State women's basketball radio broadcasts during the 2003-04 season. She also worked as a sports anchor, reporter and producer at NBC affiliates in both Knoxville, Tenn., and Columbus, Ohio.
Prior to her years at Virginia Tech, Jameson served as an assistant coach at Marquette University from 2001-04. The Golden Eagles advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2004 and the second round of the WNIT in 2003.
Jameson also served an assistant coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga from 1998-2001, where she helped the Moccasins to two Southern Conference regular season championships (2000 and 2001) and one NCAA tournament appearance.
As an assistant coach at Francis Marion in 1997-98, Jameson aided the Patriots to an appearance to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Jameson also served as an assistant coach and graduate assistant at Virginia Tech from 1993-97.
A three-year starter at University of Northern Iowa, Jameson scored 979 points in four seasons, averaging 9.7 points per game, leading the Panthers in scoring as a sophomore and junior. She also averaged 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 44 percent from the field. A native of North Vernon, Ind., Jameson earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from UNI in 1993 and her master's degree in education from Virginia Tech in 1995.
As the program's administrative assistant, Siker serves as the office manager. She assists with recruiting, coordinating the Badgers' summer camp, and annual golf outing. Siker oversees the team managers and practice players. She also works with alumnae outreach.
A native of Janesville, Wis., Siker worked as a manager for the Badgers for three seasons. She served as the head manager as a senior.
Siker graduated from Wisconsin in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in sociology and African studies.
finished the Big Ten
season tied for fifth place with an 8-8 record, and a 21-12 overall record. Under Coach Albright, the Badgers finished the season as WNIT
Champions as they beat the University of Florida
75-74 at the Kohl Center
in front of more than 13,000 fans.
The Team MVP was Tamara Moore
.
with a record of 12-4, and an overall record of 18-10. They advanced to the NCAA tournament
, but fell in the first round to University of Missouri
, 68-71.
The Team MVP was Jessie Stomski.
with a record of 8-8, and an overall record of 19-12. Once again, the Lady Badgers advanced to the NCAA tournament
, but fell in the first to Arizona State University
, 70-73.
This was the season where Wisconsin looked like they could make a strong run at a Big Ten title and go deep into the NCAA tournament to its best start in school history...rolling to a 16-1 record to start the season and earned a number five ranking in the A-P poll.
Wisconsin began the season with a 87-67 win over #19 Washington at home, who made it to the Elite Eight the year before. Other notable wins including wins over nationally ranked Florida, North Carolina State, Purdue, and Michigan.
But then the bottom fell out from there, a 92-85 loss to Minnesota on January 20 in front of sold out Kohl Center, quickly sent the Badgers on a downward spriral.
Wisconsin finished the rest of the season losing 11 out of their final 14 games and dreams of their first Big Ten Championship slowly faded. Their only wins during that time included two wins over conference cellar dwellar Northwestern and Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament.
The Badgers had three players average above 10 points per game this season: Jessie Stomski (18.3 ppg), Tamara Moore
(16.6 ppg), and Kyle Black (11.9 ppg).
The Team MVPs were Tamara Moore
and Jessie Stomski.
season tied for eighth with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 7-21.
Leading scorers for the team were Stephanie Rich (11.6 ppg) and Lello Gebisa (10.0 ppg).
There was no Team MVP chosen this season.
and tied for eighth in the Big Ten
with a record of 4-13, and an overall record of 10-17.
Leading scorers for the Badgers were Ashley Josephson (12.9 ppg) and Stephanie Rich (9.7 ppg).
The Team MVP was Stephanie Rich.
with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 12-16.
The Lady Badgers had three players in double digits this season, as freshmen Jolene Anderson and Janese Banks each scored 17.8 points per game and 10.6 points per game, respectively. Stephanie Rich also added 10.2 points per game.
The Team MVP was Stephanie Rich.
season in ninth place with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 11-18.
Jolene Anderson earned the 2005 Big Ten
Freshmen of the Year Award.
The leading scorers for the Badgers were Jolene Anderson (17.3 ppg), Janese Banks (12.8 ppg), and Danielle Ward (10.2 ppg).
The Team MVP was Jolene Anderson.
tied for fifth place with a 7-9 record, and an overall record of 23-13. By setting a new school record for most wins in a season with 23, the Badgers were invited to the WNIT
. They made it to the Championship game, but fell to the University of Wyoming
56-72.
The leading scorers were Jolene Anderson (19.8 ppg) and Janese Banks (14.6 ppg).
The Team MVP was Jolene Anderson.
with a record of 9-9, and an overall record of 16-14. The Lady Badgers were invited to the WNIT
, but fell in the second round to Villanova University
, 54-60.
Senior Jolene Anderson http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/wbb/headlines/story.html?sportid=135&storyid=13311received the 2008 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
,] which is given to the nation’s outstanding female collegian 5’8” and under who has excelled both on the court and in the classroom.
The leading scorers for the Badgers were Jolene Anderson (19.9 ppg) and Janese Banks (12.8 ppg).
The Team MVP is Jolene Anderson.
Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball...
women’s basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball
College basketball
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team competing in the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
. Home games are played at the Kohl Center
Kohl Center
The Kohl Center is an arena and athletic center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States. The building, which opened in 1998, is the home of the university's men's and women's basketball and ice hockey teams. Seating capacity is variable, as the center can be rearranged to accommodate...
, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
campus in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. Previous to the Kohl Center, the home games were played at the Wisconsin Field House.
Marilyn Harris Era (1974-1976)
Coach Harris was the first coach of the women’s basketball team at UW. She led the Lady Badgers to a 16-20 record in 2 seasons.Edwina Qualls Era (1976-1986)
Coach Qualls led the Badgers for 10 years and the start of the Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
in 1982. In the 1982-1983 season, the Badgers had recorded their best season thus far: 19-8. Coach Qualls finished with a record of 131-141.
Mary Murphy Era (1986-1994)
Coach Murphy led the Badgers to a 87-135 record over 8 years. She was the Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
Coach of the Year in 1992 with an overall record of 20-9 and a Big Ten record of 13-5. In 1992, Coach Murphy also led the Badgers to their first appearance in the NCAA tournament
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...
.
Jane Albright Era (1994-2003)
Coach Albright led the Badgers for 9 years and earned a record of 161-107. In her 9 seasons, she led the Badgers to 5 NCAA tournamentNCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...
appearances, and 2 WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
appearances. The Badgers were WNIT runners-up in 1999 and WNIT Champions in 2000. Coach Albright was the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
Coach of the Year in 1995.
Lisa Stone Era (2003-2011)
Coach Stone led the Badgers to a 128-118(.520) record after 8 seasons with a Big Ten Conference record of 56-79(.415). The 2006-2007 season produced a record 23 wins (23-13) before falling in the WNITWomen's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
championship to the University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university...
, 72-56. The 2007-2008 season produced another consecutive trip to the WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
, but the Badgers fell in the second round to Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
.
The 2008-2009 season was the 3rd year in a row the Badgers went to the WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
, making it to the third round before falling to St. Bonaventure.
The 2009-2010 season produced a 21-11 record as Coach Stone's took the Badgers to the NCAA tournament for the first time where they lost in the 1st Round to Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, 64-50.
In Coach Stone's final year (2010-2011) the Badgers finished 16-15, with another 10 win record in the Big Ten Conference (10-6) with yet another trip to the WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
, where they bowed out in the second round to Illinois State 62-59.
Bobbie Kelsey Era (2011-present)
On Monday, April 11, Bobbie Kelsey was introduced at the new head coach for the BadgersHead Coach Bobbie Kelsey
Bobbie Kelsey, who, as an assistant coach at Stanford helped lead the Cardinal to the NCAA Final Four in each of the last four seasons, was named the sixth head coach in UW women's basketball history in April 2011.In her four seasons as an assistant at Stanford, the Cardinal compiled a 137-14 (.907) record, including a 69-3 (.958) mark in Pac-10 conference play, and advanced to the Final Four each year. Stanford's streak of four-straight Final Fours is tied for the second-longest streak in NCAA history. Prior to Kelsey's arrival, Stanford had not advanced to the Final Four since 1997.
In addition to coaching at Stanford under Hall of Fame head coach Tara VanDerveer for the last four seasons, Kelsey was a four-year letterwinner at Stanford from 1992-96. She helped the Cardinal to three Final Four appearances in five years as a player, including the 1992 NCAA championship. Kelsey was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996, voted the team's Most Inspirational Player in 1992 and 1996, and named the team's most improved player in 1993.
Prior to returning to Stanford, Kelsey spent three seasons at Virginia Tech, helping guide the Hokies to three consecutive postseason appearances, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2006.
From 2002-04, Kelsey served as an assistant coach at Western Carolina and worked primarily with the post players while assisting with recruiting and camps. She coached 2002-03 Southern Conference Player of the Year Tiffany Hamm as well as Jennifer Gardner, the league's most accurate shooter that same year, making over 51 percent of her shots.
Kelsey spent the 2000-02 seasons as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator at Evansville. Prior to her stint with the Aces, she was an assistant coach at Florida for two seasons where she was responsible for film exchange, scouting and coaching the posts. Kelsey helped the Lady Gators to back-to-back postseason appearances, including an NCAA Tournament trip in 1999 and a trip to the WNIT championship game vs. Wisconsin in 2000.
Prior to her tenure at Florida, Kelsey served as a practice player for the Atlanta Glory of the American Basketball League for one year and as an assistant at Boise State in 1996-97.
Kelsey graduated from Stanford in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in communications. She earned her master's degree from Duquesne University from the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement in Sports Leadership.
Assistant Coach Kyle Rechlicz
Kyle (Black) Rechlicz, who played for Wisconsin from 1998-2002, is in her first year as an assistant coach after serving as an assistant coach and associate head coach at the University of Dayton for the last four seasons. She was hired as assistant coach with the Flyers in 2007 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2010.As a Badger, Rechlicz aided Wisconsin to four post-season appearances, including NCAA tournament berths in 2001 and 2002. She was one of Wisconsin's premier 3-point shooters, setting a school record with seven (of 11) 3-pointers in collecting a career-high 26 points vs. Holy Cross. The Indianapolis native led the Big Ten Conference as a junior, hitting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc. As a senior, Rechlicz earned her second Academic All-Big Ten honor while averaging a career-best 12.1 points per game.
Assistant Coach Stacy Cantley
Stacy Cantley joins the Wisconsin women's basketball staff as an assistant coach after serving as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech for the last seven years. Cantley coached with UW head coach Bobbie Kelsey for three seasons from 2004-07. The Hokies advanced to three post-season tournaments, including two NCAA tournament appearances. Tech advanced to the second round of the post-season classic in 2005 and 2006. Cantley coached two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree Kerri Gardin and Nari Daiwara, the highest WNBA draftee in Virginia Tech history.Cantley coached for three seasons at Western Carolina from 2001-04. The Catamounts won 21 games in 2002-03 behind first-team All-Southern Conference selection Jennifer Gardner. Prior to Western Carolina, Cantley coached at her alma mater, UNC Wilmington, for three seasons, aiding the Seahawks to the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament in 2000 with an 18-12 record.
Assistant Coach Alysiah Bond
A former team captain at Ohio State, Alysiah (a LYE sha) Bond is in her first season as an assistant coach on the Wisconsin women's basketball staff. Bond comes to Wisconsin after serving as the director of operations for the University of Arizona women's basketball program for the last three seasons. Bond joined the Arizona staff for the 2008-09 season after spending the previous season as an assistant coach at the University of Central Florida. At UCF, Bond was responsible for the development of the perimeter players, scouting and recruiting.Before her stint at UCF, Bond was an assistant coach at Murray State and also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee State University.
From 1998-2001, Bond served as the director of women's basketball operations at the University of Tennessee under the direction of Hall of Fame head coach Pat Summitt. She also held the position of Director of Special Programs for USA Basketball from 1997-98.
In addition to her coaching and administrative background, Bond has extensive experience in sports broadcasting. She served as a color analyst for Lady Vols telecasts from 2000-03 and Ohio State women's basketball radio broadcasts during the 2003-04 season. She also worked as a sports anchor, reporter and producer at NBC affiliates in both Knoxville, Tenn., and Columbus, Ohio.
Director of Basketball Operations Jill Jameson
Jameson comes to Wisconsin after serving as the director of women's basketball operations at Virginia Tech University for the last seven years. The Hokies made two NCAA tournament appearances and one WNIT appearance during her tenure.Prior to her years at Virginia Tech, Jameson served as an assistant coach at Marquette University from 2001-04. The Golden Eagles advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2004 and the second round of the WNIT in 2003.
Jameson also served an assistant coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga from 1998-2001, where she helped the Moccasins to two Southern Conference regular season championships (2000 and 2001) and one NCAA tournament appearance.
As an assistant coach at Francis Marion in 1997-98, Jameson aided the Patriots to an appearance to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Jameson also served as an assistant coach and graduate assistant at Virginia Tech from 1993-97.
A three-year starter at University of Northern Iowa, Jameson scored 979 points in four seasons, averaging 9.7 points per game, leading the Panthers in scoring as a sophomore and junior. She also averaged 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 44 percent from the field. A native of North Vernon, Ind., Jameson earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from UNI in 1993 and her master's degree in education from Virginia Tech in 1995.
Program Assistant Sabrina Siker
Sabrina Siker is in her second season as the Badgers' program assistant and fifth season of involvement with the women's basketball program.As the program's administrative assistant, Siker serves as the office manager. She assists with recruiting, coordinating the Badgers' summer camp, and annual golf outing. Siker oversees the team managers and practice players. She also works with alumnae outreach.
A native of Janesville, Wis., Siker worked as a manager for the Badgers for three seasons. She served as the head manager as a senior.
Siker graduated from Wisconsin in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in sociology and African studies.
1999-2000 Season
The Lady BadgersWisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball...
finished the Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
season tied for fifth place with an 8-8 record, and a 21-12 overall record. Under Coach Albright, the Badgers finished the season as WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
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Champions as they beat the University of Florida
University of Florida
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75-74 at the Kohl Center
Kohl Center
The Kohl Center is an arena and athletic center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States. The building, which opened in 1998, is the home of the university's men's and women's basketball and ice hockey teams. Seating capacity is variable, as the center can be rearranged to accommodate...
in front of more than 13,000 fans.
The Team MVP was Tamara Moore
Tamara Moore
Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets....
.
2000-2001 Season
The Badgers finished second in the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a record of 12-4, and an overall record of 18-10. They advanced to the NCAA tournament
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
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, but fell in the first round to University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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, 68-71.
The Team MVP was Jessie Stomski.
2001-2002 Season
The Badgers tied for fifth place in the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a record of 8-8, and an overall record of 19-12. Once again, the Lady Badgers advanced to the NCAA tournament
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...
, but fell in the first to Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
, 70-73.
This was the season where Wisconsin looked like they could make a strong run at a Big Ten title and go deep into the NCAA tournament to its best start in school history...rolling to a 16-1 record to start the season and earned a number five ranking in the A-P poll.
Wisconsin began the season with a 87-67 win over #19 Washington at home, who made it to the Elite Eight the year before. Other notable wins including wins over nationally ranked Florida, North Carolina State, Purdue, and Michigan.
But then the bottom fell out from there, a 92-85 loss to Minnesota on January 20 in front of sold out Kohl Center, quickly sent the Badgers on a downward spriral.
Wisconsin finished the rest of the season losing 11 out of their final 14 games and dreams of their first Big Ten Championship slowly faded. Their only wins during that time included two wins over conference cellar dwellar Northwestern and Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament.
The Badgers had three players average above 10 points per game this season: Jessie Stomski (18.3 ppg), Tamara Moore
Tamara Moore
Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets....
(16.6 ppg), and Kyle Black (11.9 ppg).
The Team MVPs were Tamara Moore
Tamara Moore
Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets....
and Jessie Stomski.
2002-2003 Season
The Badgers finished the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
season tied for eighth with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 7-21.
Leading scorers for the team were Stephanie Rich (11.6 ppg) and Lello Gebisa (10.0 ppg).
There was no Team MVP chosen this season.
2003-2004 Season
The Badgers were joined by Head Coach StoneLisa Stone
Lisa Stone is the former head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball program. On March 21, 2011, it was reported that Stone had been fired after 8 seasons with the Badgers....
and tied for eighth in the Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a record of 4-13, and an overall record of 10-17.
Leading scorers for the Badgers were Ashley Josephson (12.9 ppg) and Stephanie Rich (9.7 ppg).
The Team MVP was Stephanie Rich.
2004-2005 Season
The Badgers finished eighth in the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 12-16.
The Lady Badgers had three players in double digits this season, as freshmen Jolene Anderson and Janese Banks each scored 17.8 points per game and 10.6 points per game, respectively. Stephanie Rich also added 10.2 points per game.
The Team MVP was Stephanie Rich.
2005-2006 Season
The Badgers finished the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
season in ninth place with a record of 5-11, and an overall record of 11-18.
Jolene Anderson earned the 2005 Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
Freshmen of the Year Award.
The leading scorers for the Badgers were Jolene Anderson (17.3 ppg), Janese Banks (12.8 ppg), and Danielle Ward (10.2 ppg).
The Team MVP was Jolene Anderson.
2006-2007 Season
The Lady Badgers finished the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
tied for fifth place with a 7-9 record, and an overall record of 23-13. By setting a new school record for most wins in a season with 23, the Badgers were invited to the WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
. They made it to the Championship game, but fell to the University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university...
56-72.
The leading scorers were Jolene Anderson (19.8 ppg) and Janese Banks (14.6 ppg).
The Team MVP was Jolene Anderson.
2007-2008 Season
The Badgers tied for seventh in the Big TenBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a record of 9-9, and an overall record of 16-14. The Lady Badgers were invited to the WNIT
Women's National Invitation Tournament
The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year...
, but fell in the second round to Villanova University
Villanova University
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, 54-60.
Senior Jolene Anderson http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/wbb/headlines/story.html?sportid=135&storyid=13311received the 2008 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is an annual college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter–than–average players who excel on the court despite their size. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter–in–law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984...
,] which is given to the nation’s outstanding female collegian 5’8” and under who has excelled both on the court and in the classroom.
The leading scorers for the Badgers were Jolene Anderson (19.9 ppg) and Janese Banks (12.8 ppg).
The Team MVP is Jolene Anderson.
Past Seasons
| Season | Overall Record | Big Ten Record | Big Ten Standing | Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1975 | 11-7 | ----- | ----- | |
| 1975–1976 | 5-13 | ----- | ----- | |
| 1976–1977 | 7-14 | ----- | ----- | WWIAC State Tournament |
| 1977–1978 | 14-10 | ----- | ----- | WWIAC State Tournament, MAIAW Regional |
| 1978–1979 | 13-11 | ----- | ----- | WWIAC State Tournament |
| 1979–1980 | 11-16 | ----- | ----- | MAIAW Regional |
| 1980–1981 | 13-18 | ----- | ----- | |
| 1981–1982 | 21-13 | ----- | ----- | MAIAW Regional, AIAW National Championship Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women was founded in 1971 to govern collegiate women's athletics in the United States and to administer national championships. It evolved out of the Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for Women . The association was one of the biggest... |
| 1982–1983 | 19-8 | 11-7 | 5 | |
| 1983–1984 | 18-10 | 13-5 | 2 | |
| 1984–1985 | 11-17 | 6-12 | 7 (tie) | |
| 1985–1986 | 4-24 | 1-17 | 10 | |
| 1986–1987 | 9-19 | 4-14 | 8 (tie) | |
| 1987–1988 | 4-24 | 2-16 | 10 | |
| 1988–1989 | 13-14 | 5-13 | 8 | |
| 1989–1990 | 8-20 | 3-15 | 9 | |
| 1990–1991 | 13-15 | 7-11 | 7 | |
| 1991–1992 | 20-9 | 13-5 | 3 | NCAA Tournament First Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 1992–1993 | 7-20 | 4-14 | 10 | |
| 1993–1994 | 13-14 | 6-12 | 9 | |
| 1994–1995 | 20-9 | 11-5 | 3 | NCAA Tournament Second Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 1995–1996 | 21-8 | 12-4 | 3 | NCAA Tournament Second Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 1996–1997 | 16-11 | 8-8 | 6 (tie) | |
| 1997–1998 | 21-10 | 9-7 | 6 | NCAA Tournament First Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 1998–1999 | 18-14 | 9-7 | 4 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Runner-Up |
| 1999–2000 | 21-12 | 8-8 | 5 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Champion |
| 2000–2001 | 18-10 | 12-4 | 2 (tie) | NCAA Tournament First Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 2001–2002 | 19-12 | 8-8 | 5 (tie) | NCAA Tournament First Round NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season... |
| 2002–2003 | 7-21 | 5-11 | 8 (tie) | |
| 2003–2004 | 10-17 | 4-13 | 8 (tie) | |
| 2004–2005 | 12-16 | 5-11 | 8 | |
| 2005–2006 | 11-18 | 5-11 | 9 | |
| 2006–2007 | 23-13 | 7-9 | 5 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Runner-Up |
| 2007–2008 | 16-13 | 9-9 | 7 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Second Round |
| 2008-2009 | 19-15 | 6-12 | 7 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Third Round |
| 2009-2010 | 21-11 | 10-8 | 3 (tie) | NCAA Tournament NCAA Tournament NCAA tournament may refer to a number tournaments organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association:Men's sports*NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, the most common usage of this term*NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship... 1st Round |
| 2010-2011 | 16-15 | 10-6 | 3 (tie) | WNIT Women's National Invitation Tournament The Women's National Invitation Tournament , formerly the National Women's Invitation Tournament, is a college basketball tournament with a preseason and postseason version played every year... Second Round |
| 2011-2012 | 1-2 | 0-0 | ||
All-Time statistical leaders
Career Points Leaders
| Total Points | Name | Career Games | Position | Years Played | Scored 1,500 Points | Date and Opponent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,312 | Jolene Anderson | 123 games | G | 2004–2008 | Jr./85th game | 2/17/07 vs. Purdue Purdue University Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and... |
| 2 | 1,994 | Barb Franke | 114 games | F/C | 1991–1996 | Sr./90th game | 12/7/95 vs. Western Illinois Western Illinois University Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became... |
| 3 | 1,915 | Jessie Stomski | 123 games | F | 1998–2002 | Sr./100th game | 12/11/01 vs. UW–Milwaukee |
| 4 | 1,901 | Robin Threatt | 114 games | G | 1988–1993 | Sr./92nd game | 12/15/92 vs. UW–Milwaukee |
| 5 | 1,879 | Theresa Huff | 118 games | F/C | 1979–1983 | Sr./97th game | 12/22/82 vs. Loyola-Chicago Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St... |
| 6 | 1,857 | LaTonya Sims | 124 games | F/G | 1997–2001 | Sr./99th game | 11/22/00 vs. Notre Dame University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States... |
| 7 | 1,662 | Tamara Moore Tamara Moore Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets.... |
124 games | G | 1998–2002 | Sr./114th game | 1/30/02 vs. Iowa University of Iowa The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees... |
| 8 | 1,576 | Katie Voigt | 116 games | G | 1993–1998 | Sr./112th game | 2/20/98 vs. Illinois University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system... |
| 9 | 1,543 | Ann Klapperich Ann Klapperich -Early life:Ann was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She attended Lowell P. Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. As a child, Klapperich played almost every sport. As an 11-year old in 1987 in the Fond du Lac Youth Baseball Minor Leagues, she struck out 76 batters , while giving up just 17 hits. She... |
113 games | F | 1994–1998 | Sr./110th game | 2/22/98 vs. Penn State Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service... |
| 10 | 1,492 | Lisa Bonnell | 109 games | F/C | 1984–1988 | Sr./86th game | 12/9/87 vs. UW–Green Bay |
Career Rebounding Leaders
| Name | Rebounds | Years Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theresa Huff | 1,201 | 1979–1983 |
| 2 | Jessie Stomski | 959 | 1998–2002 |
| 3 | Michele Kozelka | 916 | 1988–1992 |
| 4 | LaTonya Sims | 882 | 1997–2001 |
| 5 | Barb Franke | 881 | 1991–1996 |
| 6 | Jolene Anderson | 848 | 2004–2008 |
| 7 | Lisa Bonnell | 760 | 1984–1988 |
| 8 | Michelle Lowman | 719 | 1978–1983 |
| 9 | Chris Pruitt | 685 | 1981–1985 |
| 10 | Ann Klapperich Ann Klapperich -Early life:Ann was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She attended Lowell P. Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. As a child, Klapperich played almost every sport. As an 11-year old in 1987 in the Fond du Lac Youth Baseball Minor Leagues, she struck out 76 batters , while giving up just 17 hits. She... |
663 | 1994–1998 |
Career Assists Leaders
| Name | Points | Years Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamara Moore Tamara Moore Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets.... |
554 | 1998–2002 |
| 2 | Keisha Anderson | 471 | 1994–1997 |
| 3 | Janet Huff | 412 | 1980–1984 |
| 4 | Jolene Anderson | 409 | 2004–2008 |
| 5 | Stephanie Rich | 383 | 2002–2004 |
| 6 | Katie Voigt | 373 | 1993–1998 |
| 7 | Amy Bauer | 370 | 1988–1991 |
| 8 | Chris Pruitt | 367 | 1981–1985 |
| 9 | Faith Johnson | 362 | 1980–1985 |
| 10 | Janese Banks | 322 | 2004–2008 |
Career Steals Leaders
| Name | Points | Years Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamara Moore Tamara Moore Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets.... |
353 | 1998–2002 |
| 2 | Keisha Anderson | 327 | 1994–1997 |
| 3 | Janet Huff | 294 | 1980–1984 |
| 4 | Robin Threatt | 283 | 1998-1993 |
| 5 | Faith Johnson | 260 | 1980–1985 |
| 6 | Jolene Anderson | 242 | 2004–2008 |
| 7 | Theresa Huff | 241 | 1979–1983 |
| 8 | Chris Pruitt | 217 | 1981–1985 |
| 9 | Stephanie Rich | 209 | 2002–2004 |
| 10 | Michele Kozelka | 204 | 1988-92 |
Lady Badgers in the Pros
| Name | UW Years | Country (Team) | Years Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lowman | 1978–1983 | Sweden (Ockelbo) | 1983–1984 |
| Theresa Huff | 1979–1983 | Spain (Vigo) | 1983–1984 |
| Robin Threatt | 1988–1993 | WNBA Seattle Storm Seattle Storm The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began... |
1999–2000 |
| Barb Franke | 1991–1996 | ABL Chicago Condors Chicago Condors The Chicago Condors was a very short-lived member of the American Basketball League . Its hometown was much larger than usual for the ABL, which mainly targeted mid-market cities, and initial team merchandising was successful.... France (Limoges) |
1998 1996 |
| Katie Voigt | 1993–1998 | Belgium (Club Boom) Israel (Tel Aviv) | 1999-2001 2001-2002 |
| Keisha Anderson | 1994–1997 | WNBA Charlotte Sting Charlotte Sting The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007.... WNBA Washington Mystics Washington Mystics The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'... ABL Colorado Xplosion Colorado Xplosion The Colorado Xplosion was the first women's professional basketball franchise in Colorado, an American Basketball League team based in Denver. Playing from 1996 through 1998, the team produced many memorable moments for Colorado sports fans and followers of women's professional basketball in... |
2001–2002 1999-2000 1997–1998 |
| Ann Klapperich Ann Klapperich -Early life:Ann was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She attended Lowell P. Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. As a child, Klapperich played almost every sport. As an 11-year old in 1987 in the Fond du Lac Youth Baseball Minor Leagues, she struck out 76 batters , while giving up just 17 hits. She... |
1994–1998 | Portugal (Olivais Futebol) | 1998 |
| Dee Dee Pate | 1996–2000 | Germany | 2001 |
| Tamara Moore Tamara Moore Tamara Tenell Moore is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Houston Comets.... |
1998–2002 | WNBA Houston Comets Houston Comets The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and... WNBA Los Angeles Sparks Los Angeles Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began... WNBA Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises... WNBA Minnesota Lynx Minnesota Lynx The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season... |
2006–present 2005-2006 2003-2005 2002 |
| Jessie Stomski | 1998–2002 | France Iceland | 2003 2002 |
| Emily Ashbaugh | 2000–2004 | Germany | 2005–2006 |
| Ashley Josephson | 2000–2004 | Spain | 2007-08 |
| Lello Gebisa | 2002–2004 | Greece | 2004–2005 |
| Jordan Wilson | 2002–2006 | Spain | 2006–2007 |
| Jolene Anderson | 2004–2008 | WNBA Connecticut Sun Connecticut Sun The Connecticut Sun is a professional basketball team based in Uncasville, Connecticut, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Orlando, Florida before the 1999 season began; the team moved to Connecticut before the 2003 season... |
2008–present |