NU-UNC First half thread

[Straus2018]

The 'Cats are matched up with the ninth-ranked Tar Heels in the opening round of the CBE Classic in Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8:30 on ESPN2.

 

[lou v]

The 'Cats are matched up with the ninth-ranked Tar Heels in the opening round of the CBE Classic in Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8:30 on ESPN2.

Dan Dakich with some high praise for B Mac, calling him a star in the making.

Buckle up. I think the Cats make it interesting tonight. The Heels aren't nearly as dangerous without Marcus Paige.

 

[Noah121]

Heels can't convert a thousand offensive rebounds. It's 8-11 with 16:20 left.

 

[Straus2018]

Rebounding a serious issue for the 'Cats out of the zone.

 

[Noah121]

**HONK**

8-11 at the first media timeout, with 2 free throws coming for UNC.

 

[willycat]

Heels can't convert a thousand offensive rebounds. It's 8-11 with 16:20 left.

Olah and company have allowed 3 wide open shots from the FT line. Also have out fought for a few rebounds .

 

[Noah121]

It's 14-18 and UNC just missed a triple.

Three on the way for the 'Cats... YOU BETCHA! 17-18, and we're on a 9-0 run!

 

[Noah121]

**HONK**

Timeout on the floor. It's 17-18 with 11:30 left in the first. Olah missed a chance for us to take the lead, and UNC will be shooting two.

 

[lou v]

**HONK**

Timeout on the floor. It's 17-18 with 11:30 left in the first. Olah missed a chance for us to take the lead, and UNC will be shooting two.

NU spreading it around: 7 Cats have scored already, no one has more than 3.

 

[Noah121]

Our first missed triple. It's 24-25. And UNC misses; we get the rebound!

From long range...nil.

The Heels get a rebound... Justin Jackson the ball-tipper.

Alex Olah shoots... AND IT COUNTS! AND A FOUL!

**HONK**

26-27 with a chance to tie after the break.

 

[Noah121]

Alex sinks it. 27-all, Mr. Smith.

Our defense is still giving up too many offensive boards, but they came away empty.

One and done on our side...

Miss! Northwestern takes no damage.

YES INDEED! Scottie Lindsey for three, and the first 'Cats lead!

Carolina responds with a 2. 30-29; 5 minutes left.

 

[mesacat]

Lindsay has game tonight

 

[Fitz51]

This has been fun so far!

 

[purplejustice]

14-1 run turns the momentum around. Not a good way to end the half for NU.

 

[willycat]

Not so much right now. Demps and Falzone need to get hot. That last Nu foul was a joke.

 

[Alvious]

Well that went south in a hurry.

They look pretty good, though. I'm hopeful for the 2nd half. Go 'Cats!

 

[Noah121]

I'm going to have to back out of more description--I have a lot of work I have to do right now...

 

[lou v]

Not so much right now. Demps and Falzone need to get hot. That last Nu foul was a joke.

UNC outrebounding NU 22-12 at the half, 9-3 on the offensive glass. The Heels also have twice as many FTs, 12-6.

 

[Katatonic]

Need some size and athleticism up front - surprised CC hasn't used Skelly yet.

 

[willycat]

Need some size and athleticism up front - surprised CC hasn't used Skelly yet.

Did Olah stay for the 2nd half ?