Game thread for NU vs. Rutgers

[AdamOnFirst]

I get that Boo has been elite all year. But he is godawful tonight. I am actually nervous when he’s handling the ball. Wonder what’s up.

Counterpoint: when he has it, at least Chase doesn’t have it

 

[bjm989_rivals]

He only made that shot because dude was gonna swat it without the arc …

Maybe he needs to get back into the lab, again. Great shot when it has arc. Remember NEB???

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Maybe he needs to get back into the lab, again. Great shot when it has arc. Remember NEB???

And it is mostly about his legs and body position when going into the shot.

 

[GatoLouco]

I get that Boo has been elite all year. But he is godawful tonight. I am actually nervous when he’s handling the ball. Wonder what’s up.

Need to keep surviving.

It feels something is wrong. He has initiated the offense multiple times after keeping the ball for 15 seconds

 

[bjm989_rivals]

There you go Boo!!!

 

[GatoLouco]

Please please please don’t sit Matt for long

 

[NU Houston]

No way Buie is first team all conference after this game. He's trailed off too much over the last few games.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Can’t let Rutgers free throw their way back into this

 

[bjm989_rivals]

No way Buie is first team all conference after this game. He's trailed off too much over the last few games.

CCC should keep him in and let him get some momentum after that 3pt play.

 

[mekCat]

Verhoeven has sealed of the weak side help really well a few times.

 

[bjm989_rivals]

CCC should keep him in and let him get some momentum after that 3pt play.

Or not. Trying to iso too much.

 

[freewillie07]

Hate hate hate that Boo iso driving into four players. Come on. We’ve all seen Barnhizer tonight. Even Berry has been aggressive and gotten high % shots. Play. Within. The. Offense.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Or not. Trying to iso too much.

Rutgers’ physicality is absolutely bullying him

 

[SmellyCat]

No way Buie is first team all conference after this game. He's trailed off too much over the last few games.

I was thinking the same thing all day. Felt like: NU wins, he makes it. NU loses, he doesn't. Didn't think NU would play much better without him tonight than with him.

 

[GatoLouco]

This not pushing the hot hand always leaves me a bit puzzled. Why are we not running for Barnhizer and seeing so much Buie dribbling around?

 

[bjm989_rivals]

American Eagle.com has been spending an incredible amount on TV ads, but every time is see them, I’m thinking, don’t you sell jeans and chinos?

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

No way Buie is first team all conference after this game. He's trailed off too much over the last few games.

He went for 20 on Wednesday night with assists and steals.

If NU hangs on and finishes in 2nd in conference, hard to deny him.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Nicholson is a force of nature tonight

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Is MN back in the game or did someone else just have a monster dunk?

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

There ya go, Boo!

 

[Darren72]

Let’s hope Boo’s three lights his fire.

 

[SmellyCat]

Martinelli always looks like he's on the verge of falling over.

 

[Titanium999]

Seven point swing!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Ahead by 14 with seven minutes to go.

Please close this off

Defense will win. It now,

 

[freewillie07]

Ooof. Just when a lead started looking comfortable, allowed two easy dunks. Gotta make it tougher.

Barnhizer cooling off now.

 

[NU Houston]

This game should have been over ten minutes ago. Come on, Cats, close it out!

 

[NUCat320]

The Nicholson hockey assist to the Boo triple was excellent. Lanky Martinelli with the catch and toss. Yeesh! Go Cats.

 

[NUCat320]

Nicholson owns an invisibility cloak. How else to explain all those dunks?

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I guess Boo figured out to handle the double: Nicholson oops it

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

Boo is starting to feel it. Getting hot and making great decisions with the ball in his hands.

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Here's to hoping Boo shows up for like 5 minutes.

There's your 5 minutes

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Alright: just finish this thing out. A tremendous accomplishment is ours for the taking.

 

[NUCat320]

Ahead by 14 with seven minutes to go.

Please close this off

Defense will win. It now,

Dang, these Cats are so good Alaska’s shown up to the game thread.

 

[freewillie07]

I can’t tell if we’re easing up a bit on defense to avoid further foul trouble, but ugh that Mulcahy drive was too easy.

 

[SmellyCat]

Boo is starting to feel it. Getting hot and making great decisions with the ball in his hands.

Just keep feeling it for a few more minutes.

NU will ultimately need to hit free throws down the stretch. Let's go Cats!

 

[NU Houston]

Why is Martinelli in the game?

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Gotta play smart. Get good shots and keep the D up. No need to rush.

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Why is Martinelli in the game?

Not a bad question.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Sitting on a plane getting ready to head toward. Chicago, Hope to see a laudatory piece on the Trib or Sun Times in the morning,

NU still ahead now - will have to likely await landing in Seattle for final outcome,

Go Cats!

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Good pressure by Rutgers but we should beat that press and then go score on it with an advantage. It’s too aggressive and we should make them pay.