First-half thread for NU vs. Minnesota

[lou v]

NU whipped Minnesota just two weeks ago, 83-60, but there are two major differences this time around.

For one, Amir Coffey is back for Minnesota. Coffey, an explosive wing, missed the first game and was out for about three weeks before he made a surprise start against Ohio State in the Gophers' last game. He scored 11 points.

The other one is geography: this game is on the road at Williams Arena. NU has won only one road game this year and it was at DePaul, which hardly counts as they played in downtown Chicago.

Bryant McIntosh set a school record with 16 assists the first time around and Scottie Lindsey had his best game in quite a while, with 22 points. Both players will have to come up big again.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

NU whipped Minnesota just two weeks ago, 83-60, but there are two major differences this time around.

For one, Amir Coffey is back for Minnesota. Coffey, an explosive wing, missed the first game and was out for about three weeks before he made a surprise start against Ohio State in the Gophers' last game. He scored 11 points.

The other one is geography: this game is on the road at Williams Arena. NU has won only one road game this year and it was at DePaul, which hardly counts as they played in downtown Chicago.

Bryant McIntosh set a school record with 16 assists the first time around and Scottie Lindsey had his best game in quite a while, with 22 points. Both players will have to come up big again.

Lou, you had a “faux pas” in this article! You didn’t focus on the wildcats reemergence defensively with Ash and Gaines solidifying the identify of this defense! Collins and the wildcats have worked out their kinks and are ready to jump on the gophers! Our good wins, DePaul,Illinois,PSU,and the GT loss, Ash and Gaines have shined! Well, wrassler and the cats are back! Look out!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Nice start! Murphy is tough. Got to double team him down low. Law looking good!

 

[Alvious]

We were up 13-7 when I tuned in. Minny scored 7 straight to take the lead. I'm shutting the TV off.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

What a joke! Where is Ash? We had a seven point lead and just got smoked with Falzon and Gaines and Benson! Put Ash,Law, and Pardon in there! Mac has beeen burned for two threes and has turned the ball over!

 

[WildAboutThePurple]

Like I said earlier, if we turn it over and they get easy ones, its going to be a long night.

 

[freewillie07]

We were up 13-7 when I tuned in. Minny scored 7 straight to take the lead. I'm shutting the TV off.

Yes please. That was a horrendous stretch just now. NU was playing the game it wanted, and the subs (Gaines/Falzon/Benson) just didn't do much of anything. Benson had one nice hard take. BMac had to dribble too much, offense stagnated.

This is why the rotation is so short right now.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

With Ash in there, we looked better! Minnesota shot fantastic! Lights out! They haven’t missed! Got to stop em!

 

[freewillie07]

Minnesota can't miss from beyond the arc. Even on contested attempts. Devastating.

NU needs to just hang around into halftime. They can win this.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

We need to play man for awhile! Get Gaines and Ash in there,with Law and Pardon! Man up!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

They had too many open looks

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Mac getting destroyed on defense

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Minnesota can't miss from beyond the arc. Even on contested attempts. Devastating.

NU needs to just hang around into halftime. They can win this.

I hear ya! They are making everything

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Law looks gassed! Falzon is actually playing decent on defense! Just is not mobile enough on offense! We are not moving on offense

 

[Alvious]

BTW, I wasn't giving up on the team. I was just saying that I was bad luck, so to help the team win I won't be watching the game.