Minnesota vs. Northwestern Game Thread

[lou v]

It's 28 minutes to tipoff as I write this and the student sections are about two-thirds full and filling up quickly. It looks like it will be another strong showing.

Julian Roper II will be out again today, per Jon Rothstein, so the Cats will be shorthanded again. What else is new? I think they'll be fine. They have to take care of business today.

 

[NUThump]

Cats are 12.5 point favorites. O/U is 127.5.

 

[GatoLouco]

We better win.

1st prize is a Cadillac El Dorado.

2nd prize is a set of steak knives.

 

[BosCat]

 

[Figrating]

We got a sellout yet, Lou?

What to hope for: NU shows poise by steadily beating the Goophers all game long.

 

[EagerFan]

Student section is packed, the rest of the seats are less full at anthem time.

 

[EagerFan]

Very sweet rendition

 

[lou v]

We got a sellout yet, Lou?

What to hope for: NU shows poise by steadily beating the Goophers all game long.

Student sections are packed. The rest of the arena is about half full a few minutes to tip. Very disappointing showing. This team deserves better.

 

[GatoLouco]

I am sure Beran practiced that elbow shot all week. And he misses the first two tries. Dang!

 

[EagerFan]

Cats have gotten the open looks, just not falling yet. Not happy about that goal tending call, looked like it was rolling off the rim when Matt popping back in.

 

[DaCat]

Looks like a nice atmosphere. We look a little sluggish.

 

[ThatkidfromHolland]

2 screens by Brooks and 2 scores

 

[DaCat]

NU on a 8-0 run... so Collins subs out 3 guys.

 

[phatcat]

TyV playing well so far. Is big Matty out?

 

[GatoLouco]

We finally started to set a pick for the ball handler to force him to attack the gap in the zone. With wonderful results.

 

[TheC]

Starting to figure it out now

 

[TheC]

NU on a 8-0 run... so Collins subs out 3 guys.

Nah…… you stick to your script in the first half. Gotta get rests for Boo and then Chase on schedule

 

[TheC]

Wooooo!! 😂

 

[phatcat]

We better win.

1st prize is a Cadillac El Dorado.

2nd prize is a set of steak knives.

I tell my guys at work ABC all the time.

 

[TheC]

I like getting a guard into that soft spot of the zone at the free throw line. They can make those short jumpers.

 

[GatoLouco]

We are having Barnhizer play the shoulder and open to the side. Being replaced on the shoulder by a weak side cut.

Small ball could work well against this zone. Brooks playing the shoulder, Beran the baseline opening to the corner three. Or vice versa.

 

[DaCat]

Nah…… you stick to your script in the first half. Gotta get rests for Boo and then Chase on schedule

I guess that's why he's paid millions to coach and I get tpaid nothing to sit on my squeezy easy chair second guessing him.

 

[EagerFan]

We increased the lead with TV, Brooks, and Martinelli playing. Subbed in the A team and they just tore MN up.

 

[GatoLouco]

I tell my guys at work ABC all the time.

Is their third prize getting fired?

 

[Titanium999]

It's 28 minutes to tipoff as I write this and the student sections are about two-thirds full and filling up quickly. It looks like it will be another strong showing.

Julian Roper II will be out again today, per Jon Rothstein, so the Cats will be shorthanded again. What else is new? I think they'll be fine. They have to take care of business today.

Definitely 💯 a Lock 🔒 Down Defense!

 

[phatcat]

Is their third prize getting fired?

Well, no. But first prize isn't a Cadillac

 

[GatoLouco]

My love for Big Matt is well documented around here.

I have now developed a man crush for my man BB. Youngin is one tough mofo

 

[DaCat]

We have doubled them up 38-19 with just over 3 minutes left. Love it.

 

[TheC]

Martinelli getting good minutes and looking more comfortable

 

[EagerFan]

Side note, Martinelli has an odd FT shot, like it’s a little jumper from the line.

 

[GatoLouco]

Well, no. But first prize isn't a Cadillac

Weak. I bet ☕️ is free

 

[GatoLouco]

Side note, Martinelli has an odd FT shot, like it’s a little jumper from the line.

I was going to post about this! Twinsies!

It looks like the ball weighs 20 pounds. It’s like the motion little kids have because the ball is heavy for them.

 

[jensberg]

The defensive superb. Every player is bought into it

 

[phatcat]

Big Matty w 2 free throws! He is a shaggy dude

 

[DaCat]

Nicholson is automatic from the FT line.

 

[Titanium999]

My love for Big Matt is well documented around here.

I have now developed a man crush for my man BB. Youngin is one tough mofo

Me too!

 

[FeralFelidae]

You know it's going to be a good day when Verhoeven gets a dunk.

 

[EagerFan]

MN was having trouble handling the ball without Cats involved. Hopefully that continues in the second half.

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Nicholson is automatic from the FT line.

Jokes aside, he has a good stroke. He'll get way better with time

 

[NUThump]

Nicholson is automatic from the FT line.

He either goes up real strong with a dunk or shoots from what seems like his waist, nothing in between.