March Madness Game Thread: Northwestern vs. UConn

[phatcat]

Lid on the basket. Hate that

 

[GatoLouco]

Man refs can’t help protecting the big dogs. What a ridiculous call on Barnhizer fouling Spencer

 

[jensberg]

We had to shoot lights out and we're doing just the opposite

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Clingan looks like Victor Wembanyama out there.

 

[SimpsonElmwood]

UConn fans are assholes. I’ve never experienced worst.

 

[phatcat]

Klingons

We have the 'Borg tho

 

[TejasCat]

Luckily UConn cold outside dunks/layups

 

[eastbaycat99]

We had to shoot lights out and we're doing just the opposite

We’re shooting like the lights are out.

 

[TheC]

Well… we won’t be down 40 at half. Maybe UConn will get complacent in the second

 

[SmellyCat]

We need to play a perfect game to have a chance.

We are not playing a perfect game.

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Well… we won’t be down 40 at half. Maybe UConn will get complacent in the second

Don't jinx us there's still time left

 

[Ilvolino]

UConn is playing football and the refs are letting them push and shove NU with no fouls called

 

[phatcat]

They are way better than us, even at full strength, but the bricklaying and the easy UConn baskets aren't helping

 

[AdamOnFirst]

We have the 'Borg tho

They are assimilating him

 

[NUCat320]

We’ve kept UConn off the offensive glass.
9 missed field goals, zero credited offensive boards. Three offensive boards for the Cats (on 17 misses).

 

[Hungry Jack]

Matt Nicholson would be like the Starship Enterprise and wipe out the Clingans

 

[NUCat320]

NU basically plays seven guys, and played OT 54 hours ago, and they look like it. Jumpers are flat.

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Barnhizer is a having a nightmare offensively

 

[zbag51]

Man this is tough to watch. If we had any shots falling we’d at least still be in it.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Ow, my everything

 

[GatoLouco]

This tournament is stupid

 

[EagerFan]

They are way better than us, even at full strength

specious claim involves facts not in evidence.

 

[Southport Cat]

Our two leading scorers have zip. Boo looks really out of sync.

 

[TheC]

UConn has won their last seven NCAA games by double digits. They are just really good. They are fun to root for, except today. Today sucks.

 

[EagerFan]

"physical play"

 

[DaCat]

we need to get Langborg some shots. Barney is forcing shots now, he needs to let the game come to him.

 

[Alvious]

What an embarrassment.

 

[GatoLouco]

NU basically plays seven guys, and played OT 54 hours ago, and they look like it. Jumpers are flat.

That’s playing a role but, to me, it looks a lot more like they’re rushing the shot a fraction of a second because of the defensive intensity and size. They got intimidated and have not settled down.

 

[jensberg]

I am watching with some friends who have never seen Boo play before and are shocked to hear that he is all big 10 based on how he is playing today. Also as others have noted barnhiser is having the worst game possible

 

[phatcat]

Our two leading scorers have zip. Boo looks really out of sync.

He's getting swarmed. No help except Mart

 

[NU Houston]

Nightmare first half

 

[CatManTrue]

I am watching with some friends who have never seen Boo play before and are shocked to hear that he is all big 10 based on how he is playing today. Also as others have noted barnhiser is having the worst game possible

We’re playing as bad as we played in the first half against FAU.

Unfortunately UConn is much better than they are.

Hopefully we stop embarrassing ourselves in the second half.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

UConn even min-maxxing the few seconds off the inbound to deny NU a short possession. I feel like I see teams miss out on easy two for one opportunities at the end of the first half constantly, but UConn is just that clean. Beyond impressive.

 

[TejasCat]

Never seen our big 3 look scared like tonight. Hunger and Martinelli have no fear.

 

[TheC]

Hurley is very respectful of NU and Collins

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Well it was a great season I don't think many people could of expected us to get this far after Ty and MN went down to injuries. Hopefully they grind out a respectable 2nd half and go out with their heads held high.

 

[wildcatpn]

Cats obviously shot poorly and didn’t play well but UConn is by far the best team I’ve seen this season. Purdue and Illinois would have to play lights out to beat them.

Illinois outscores teams. They ain’t outscoring UConn unless UConn plays poorly.

 

[MC_Cat]

UConn even min-maxxing the few seconds off the inbound to deny NU a short possession. I feel like I see teams miss out on easy two for one opportunities at the end of the first half constantly, but UConn is just that clean. Beyond impressive.

That rule should change it'satrocious. But I guess guarding 94 ft would solve it.

 

[freewillie07]

UConn even min-maxxing the few seconds off the inbound to deny NU a short possession. I feel like I see teams miss out on easy two for one opportunities at the end of the first half constantly, but UConn is just that clean. Beyond impressive.

I respect it but I still effing hate their guts. Entitled, obnoxious fanbase.

 

[SimpsonElmwood]

This is a well-coached team. Best college squad I have ever seen.