First-half thread for Michigan-NU

[lou v]

Well, I'm expecting two hours of agony tonight. We're going to have a full arena tonight, though there will be a lot of Maize & Blue in the building. I'm not even going to mention how crucial the game is.

Michigan comes in on a roll, having won five of six, including a big 82-70 win over Purdue the last time out. They have four players averaging between 10 and 14 points. I think Derrick Walton Jr. and Zak Irvin are eighth-year seniors.

It might give you some confidence to know that my son is in the house tonight. NU is 5-0 when he is in the building this season.

 

[EagerFan]

Six minutes til the big game starts...

 

[LansingCat_rivals315357]

Aren't we three and oh in the gothic uniforms too?

 

[lou v]

Aren't we three and oh in the gothic uniforms too?

They are undefeated in them, I believe. Let's see if they have one more win in them.

 

[FloridAlum]

Watching the Big Ten network, they said that Michigan was unable to get into town last night because of bad weather and only arrived today. Will that have any effect?

 

[GOUNUII]

Watching the Big Ten network, they said that Michigan was unable to get into town last night because of bad weather and only arrived today. Will that have any effect?

No. Sorry FA. Will take a heroic effort from the Cats, and an off night by the visitors, for the Cats to get to 21 tonight.

GOUNUII

 

[WildcatfanChris17]

If you're nervous and you know it clap your hands

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

R u kidding? Charging?

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Good defense

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Lumpkin stinks! Get em out of there

 

[lou v]

Some good, some bad early. NU is 3-3 from the floor, but they also have four early turnovers, including two by BMac.

 

[Figrating]

Looks like CC thinks we can beat UM inside.

 

[GOUNUII]

Lumpkin stinks! Get em out of there

Up 6-0 with possession and Cats turn the ball over 3 straight times. ARGH!!!!!

GOUNUII

 

[EagerFan]

Lots of energy makes exciting and dumb plays
I like the enthusiasm.

 

[willycat]

Up 6-0 with possession and Cats turn the ball over 3 straight times. ARGH!!!!!

GOUNUII

Also the refs can't keep letting their big guy push his way in.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Mac looks good

 

[EagerFan]

MI is getting good looks on the help slide.

 

[TejasCat]

Ash in before Brown

 

[willycat]

What's with all the empty seats behind the NU bench? Some VIP's didn't show?

 

[TejasCat]

Michigan getting mismatches up top and because we are forced to help, they are getting open 3 looks

 

[willycat]

Michigan getting mismatches up top and because we are forced to help, they are getting open 3 looks

Chris, tell Brown that there are 4 other guys on the court.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Ash can play defense!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

I like how we r taking it to the rim!

 

[EagerFan]

Inside working well so far. I like Benson's work. He's got that fresh look in his eyes, but has come a long way

 

[Figrating]

Best play so far when Benson took a rebound away from UM and knocked him on the floor.

 

[lou v]

Inside working well so far. I like Benson's work. He's got that fresh look in his eyes, but has come a long way

Gavin Skelly, the human adrenaline shot.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

I love our defense

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Ash really helps with the defense! Plays fast! Taphorn is too slow

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Benson is a badass!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

We need good minutes out of Benson

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Amazing defense

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Lindsey was fouled

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Just joined. Nice to see NU with a five point lead.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Ok. 6 now and 5 minutes left in the half.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Wow up by 10 with minutes left to halftime. Go Cats!

 

[EagerFan]

I'm seeing some phantom calls going both ways. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places.

 

[Figrating]

They look tougher than they did against IU.

 

[TejasCat]

Gotta finish halves

 

[Figrating]

That to by Mac was TERRIBLE play.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

We may need Ash in there more! Mac is turning the friggen ball over