Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Mercyhurst

[mshelton33]

It’s finally here! Northwestern (0-0) opens their 2025-26 season vs. Mercyhurst tonight at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip is set for 7 pm and the game will air on B1G+.

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[jensberg]

No Jello

 

[SmellyCat]

No Jello

Not in starting lineup or is he out for the night?

Edit: Never mind. Dave Eanet just said he's out due to a minor injury suffered against Illinois State.

 

[jensberg]

Out. Hurt. Minor.

 

[Deeringfish]

Not in starting lineup or is he out for the night?

Edit: Never mind. Dave Eanet just said he's out due to a minor injury suffered against Illinois State.

Are you listening on the radio? I can't find the game anywhere.

 

[SmellyCat]

When you go to WGNRadio.com, there's a "listen now" banner. It wasn't there right at 7:00 though, so I missed the first few minutes. The banner also says it's available on AM 1000.

 

[DaCat]

Are you listening on the radio? I can't find the game anywhere.

It’s on BTN+ you need to download the app or login on a computer.

 

[JournCat]

On their team is Rapolas Ivanauskas’ brother … I wonder if Rap is there tonight!

 

[SmellyCat]

Five for 15 at the under 8, but still up eight points, thanks to 11 free throws.

 

[TheC]

Seems like everyone is playing tight except Nick

 

[TheC]

I can't believe KJ is just getting in the game now. What the heck is going on with him so far?

 

[JournCat]

Seems like everyone is playing tight except Nick

Everyone seems very sped up and disorganized on both ends. Feels like they need halftime to calm down

 

[Deeringfish]

So apparently the broadcast isn't available in my area either on BIG+ or WGN. How's it going?

 

[TheC]

So apparently the broadcast isn't available in my area either on BIG+ or WGN. How's it going?

Well.... so far we're shooting 33% from the field, 14% from three and only 70% from the FT line. But thank god for Nick.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

So apparently the broadcast isn't available in my area either on BIG+ or WGN. How's it going?

Too sloppy for my taste.

 

[jensberg]

Nine offensive rebounds 15 made free throws and extremely low shooting percentage. At this rate we'll be lucky to beat these guys by 15 points not 27 which were favored by.

 

[lunker35]

Well.... so far we're shooting 33% from the field, 14% from three and only 70% from the FT line. But thank god for Nick.

Even Nick has been very sloppy with the basketball.

 

[Hungry Jack]

This looks like rec league

 

[DaCat]

We’re not playing well but up 27-23 thanks to free throws.

 

[TheC]

KJ comes in and scores a quick 5. Why is this guy not getting the second most minutes on this team? Is he recovering from an injury and being eased into the season?

 

[jensberg]

KJ comes in and scores a quick 5. Why is this guy not getting the second most minutes on this team? Is he recovering from an injury and being eased into the season?

No injury

 

[JournCat]

KJ comes in and scores a quick 5. Why is this guy not getting the second most minutes on this team? Is he recovering from an injury and being eased into the season?

I think we want Reid to play PG and so he’s crowded out by Max Green and Mullins … but he should be playing more.

 

[DaCat]

Classic Martinelli shot to finish the half.

 

[SmellyCat]

Page with seven points, five rebounds...and zero fouls in the first half. That's a positive.

 

[TejasCat]

Too many minutes for Clayton and Mullins; really hurts our offense

 

[PURPLECAT88]

No injury

He’s got a new haircut. Maybe Coach can’t recognize him.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

KJ comes in and scores a quick 5. Why is this guy not getting the second most minutes on this team? Is he recovering from an injury and being eased into the season?

The cream will sink to the bottom.

 

[PURPLECAT88]

Sloppy first half from pretty much everyone. Lots of coaching opportunities.

 

[jensberg]

Too many minutes for Clayton and Mullins; really hurts our offense

Yes those two should be replaced by Jello and KJ and then I think we have a much more offensive and capable team.

 

[ParisCat_rivals]

VJ Edgecombe in the house. Any eligibility left?

 

[jensberg]

Also need more minutes from kropp need another big man

 

[SouthportCat]

Edgecomb and Reid were HS teammates.

 

[SouthportCat]

Yes those two should be replaced by Jello and KJ and then I think we have a much more offensive and capable team.

Mullins is our best defender by a lot and arguably our best non-big rebounder. He has to play.

 

[prez77]

VJ Edgecombe in the house. Any eligibility left?

Really, really tail lights

 

[jensberg]

Singleton really good looking player but having a tough shooting night tonight 0 for three from the foul line 0 for three from three point

 

[TheC]

KJ can shoot! He needs to start.

 

[SmellyCat]

Winning on boards right now 34-15. Four players with five or more rebounds - Page (7), Clayton (6), Singleton (5), Windham (5).

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

I dunno about that 10 second call. The ball was very much in the air.

 

[Deeringfish]

I'm just reading the ESPN Play by Play. Page is killing it on Free throws.

 

[TheC]

Don't look now, but Nick is no longer our leading scorer