Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 2 Purdue

[mshelton33]

Northwestern (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) is on the road at No. 2 Purdue (19-2, 8-2 Big Ten). The Wildcats have won their last two games in the series in dramatic fashion at Welsh-Ryan Arena, now they have to defend their streak at Mackey Arena, where they haven't won since 2014.

 

[GatoLouco]

Hell just froze over. Painter played, at least one possession, of zone.

 

[eastbaycat99]

Hell just froze over. Painter played, at least one possession, of zone.

They really are trying to keep Loyer on the floor. Good sign.

 

[GatoLouco]

Judging by crowd reaction Purdue has committed zero fouls.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

These announcers are such homers. Every call against Purdue is the wrong call according to them. Ik Hummel played for PU but come on.

 

[SmellyCat]

Judging by crowd reaction Purdue has committed zero fouls.

This has been true since Boo was a baby.

That said: two on Lance Jones is nice.

 

[SmellyCat]

These announcers are such homers. Every call against Purdue is the wrong call according to them. Ik Hummel played for PU but come on.

On the other hand, I think Hummel's shirt was purple (or at least purple-ish).

I don't mind Hummel so much. Loved his Shurna story.

 

[eastbaycat99]

Brutal 2 minutes.

 

[SmellyCat]

Simple: Rushing shots on NU end. Making shots on Purdue end.

 

[SDakaGordie]

Defense just left us in the last 3-4 minutes.

 

[GatoLouco]

We have now fumbled two easy fast breaks. Ugh

 

[Hungry Jack]

These sumbeaches can shoot

 

[BosCat]

 

[SmellyCat]

NU was down eight after a poor first half last time too. Let's repeat!

 

[SDakaGordie]

Imagine if we hadn’t made all those 3s…doesn’t bode well unless we play some D.

 

[SmellyCat]

Well, it seems like a poor first half (Barnhizer hasn't been good, silly fouls). However, NU is shooting 60% from the field (61.5% from three!) and Edey hasn't really gotten going yet. Those two things reverse and it could get ugly in a hurry.

 

[ballerog711]

Have to rebound only 4 at the half.

 

[GatoLouco]

We are probably not winning this one as we can’t slow them down today. But, again, I think we are proving we are for real and will have a good season.

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Late to this one... looks like we've shot well but per usual boards are the difference so they're getting more looks.

 

[Hungry Jack]

PU be trying to break HIM

 

[SDakaGordie]

Eddy travels almost every time. Does not maintain a pivot foot.

 

[SmellyCat]

Fouls.

 

[SmellyCat]

PU be trying to break HIM

Apparently the only thing that can stop HIM is Jones' butt.

 

[SmellyCat]

18 fouls to 6. 22 free-throw attempts to 2. At least PU is missing a lot of 'em.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Cats are playing TOUGH.

PuckerCon 7 in West Lafayette.

 

[SDakaGordie]

How we can ever overcome this foul differential is just unfathomable.

 

[SmellyCat]

Time for HIM to take over.

 

[mekCat]

This is some game. Our team is tough and has heart. Go Cats!

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Cats are shooting lights out right now. Love to see it especially on the road.

 

[PURPLE Book Cat]

What a game.

 

[SmellyCat]

It seems that NU is a three-point-shooting team. Just keep making 'em for the next 3:46.

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

It seems that NU is a three-point-shooting team. Just keep making 'em for the next 3:46.

58% from the field isn't half bad either

 

[mekCat]

HIM. I need say no more.

 

[SmellyCat]

FINISH.

 

[Darren72]

FINISH.

Please!
Does squeezing my fists together help?!

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Good grief do I hate EDM... crap isn't even music it's just noise that's annoying

 

[Hungry Jack]

HIM wants to play some more

 

[GatoLouco]

Me thinks this could end 81-81 and we would go up 30 spots in the net ratings

 

[PurpWildCatNation]

Welp if there's such a thing as a good loss this would be it.

 

[Hungry Jack]

So proud of this team