sports - february 2012

Bucks face tough competitors without star center

THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS move into a critical period of the lockout-shortened National Basketball season this month, hosting some of the top teams in the league. But they will have play without star center Andrew Bogut who broke his ankle in a January game in Houston.

Coached by Scott Skiles, the Bucks are now led by guard Brandon Jennings and a number of new players including veterans Stephen Jackson and Mike Dunleavy and rookie John Leuer, a college standout at the University of Wisconsin.

During February, the Bucks play tough home games against three playoff contenders – division rival Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. All Bucks home games are at the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St.

For updates on the team, tickets and special promotions, visit www.bucks.com.

Home games in February:

Feb. 1 vs. Miami Heat, 7 p.m.
Feb. 4 vs. Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m.
Feb. 11 vs. Orlando Magic, 8 p.m.
Feb. 13 vs. Miami, 7 p.m.
Feb. 15 vs. New Orleans Hornets, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20 vs. Orlando , 7 p.m.
Feb. 28 vs. Washington Wizards, 7 p.m.

Wave on top in final month of regular season

THE MILWAUKEE WAVE, defending champion of the Major Indoor Soccer League, again leads its division and the league in the 2011-’12 season. Games this month are the last in the season and the Wave is virtually assured a spot in the playoffs.

The Wave is led by coach Keith Tozer, who last year became the first indoor soccer coach inducted into Hall of Fame of the United Soccer Leagues.

Tickets to the Wave’s fast paced, high-scoring games may be purchased at the Arena box office or at www.MilwaukeeWave.com.

Wave games this month:
Feb. 4 vs. Baltimore Blast, 6 p.m.
Feb. 10 vs. Wichita Wings, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12 vs. Missouri Comets, 3 p.m.

Admirals Pro Hockey

THE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Nashville Predators, call home ice the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. For additional information and tickets, visit www. milwaukeeadmirals.com.

Upcoming games:
Feb. 3 vs. Peoria Rivermen, 7 p.m.
Feb. 10 vs. Charlotte Checkers, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12 vs. Peoria, 4 p.m.
Feb. 14 vs. Houston Aeros, 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 vs. Abbotsford Heat, 7 p.m.
Feb. 26 vs. San Antonio Rampage, 3 p.m.
Feb. 29 vs. Peoria, 7 p.m.

College Basketball programs are strong

BOTH MARQUETTE University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have nationally recognized men’s and women’s basketball teams. Marquette plays in the Big East Conference. UWM is in the Horizon League.

Marquette’s Golden Eagles men play home games at the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St., while the women’s squad plays at the Al McGuire Center on the downtown campus.

The UWM men’s team plays home games in the US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave., while the women play at the Klotsche Center on the campus.

For additional information in Marquette basketball and other seasonal sports, visit www.gomarquette.com. For information on UWM basketball and other sports, visit www.uwmpanthers.com.

Sports specials

Rollerderby, Feb. 11: Milwaukee’s Brewcity Bruisers Rollergirls compete at the US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7 p.m. www.brewcitybruisers.com

WWE, Feb. 19: Top WWE stars from Raw and SmackDown compete in the Elimination Chamber in the last event before Wrestlemania 28. 6:45 p.m. at the Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St.