Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 16 Michigan State

[DaCat]

That was rough. Credit to Sparty for playing a great game: spreading the floor, isolating their guards (Fears is a really tough guy to stop on dribble penetrations) and taking advantage of the helps underneath. I thought they executed extremely well. It helps that they hit a few threes early (the only shot 8 all game).

They got some good breaks, a few airballs went right to them for easy putbacks, a couple of ridiculous circus shots banked in… not complaining, that’s how the ball bounces sometimes. We just didn’t have an offense today, just putrid shooting even when we got good looks.

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

They got some good breaks, a few airballs went right to them for easy putbacks, a couple of ridiculous circus shots banked in… not complaining, that’s how the ball bounces sometimes. We just didn’t have an offense today, just putrid shooting even when we got good looks.

Thats a rather optimistic take!
I missed the first half of the game because I didn't bother to see what time we were playing. After the Purdue game, where we really had no answers on either end, I wasn't looking forward to facing the Spartans.

 

[Davidgolds5]

Thats a rather optimistic take!
I missed the first half of the game because I didn't bother to see what time we were playing. After the Purdue game, where we really had no answers on either end, I wasn't looking forward to facing the Spartans.

Defintley true. Some crazy bank shots went in, airballs went to their players directly etc…..was that the reason nu lost? No. Could it have accounted for 5-8 points in the first half? Yes.

 

[Davidgolds5]

Btw we can’t get a goaltend call, ever.

Believe it was leach who shot early and it looked like a clear goaltend with no call.

Later an msu player tried to dunk, hung on the rim for an extended period, and while hanging on the rim the ball rolled around and went in. No call, I presume that should be interference or goaltend.

 

[Davidgolds5]

Finally, 43 fouls called in the game. Isn’t that a lot? 43 fouls in a 40 minute game? Let the guys play the game.

 

[SDakaGordie]

Hilarious

Sorry…couldn’t resist. I do love 99% of your posts.