Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Penn State

[mshelton33]

Northwestern (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) is on the road this evening at Penn State (8-7, 2-2 Big Ten). The game tips off at 5:30 and will be broadcast on BTN.

 

[Deeringfish]

Not matching their intensity

 

[SmellyCat]

Penn State already seems a lot better than Michigan State. Thankfully a couple of triples have kept NU in it to weather this first storm.

 

[GatoLouco]

I think this poor start comes down to focus.

 

[GatoLouco]

At least 6 of the 20 pts of PSU were brain farts on defense

 

[Hungry Jack]

Haven’t seen CCC amped up like this in awhile

 

[SmellyCat]

Was that tech for coming too far out on the floor? Because Collins has been ridiculous tonight (more than usual).

 

[The Court Jester]

The fouls being called (and not called) are wildly inconsistent.

 

[TheC]

Uggh…. what the hell is it about Penn State?!?!?

 

[SmellyCat]

Ugh...those last two baskets.

 

[benoitdenizetl]

The fouls being called (and not called) are wildly inconsistent.

We’ve been getting hacked on drives and no call. Collins rightfully pissed; I think that call on Boo sent him over the edge.

Berry kept us in that half.

 

[GatoLouco]

Team in need of a serious adrenaline shot. Gotta show some nasty. Technical probably had something to do with trying to swing who’s more aggressive (though the call on Buie was ridiculous). So far PSU fully deserves to be ahead.

 

[jensberg]

They seem much more athletic than we are. I've watched Minnesota and Nebraska play as well. It's going to be quite hard I think to win 10 games and a Big Ten.

 

[benoitdenizetl]

Team in need of a serious adrenaline shot. Gotta show some nasty. Technical probably had something to do with trying to swing who’s more aggressive (though the call on Buie was ridiculous). So far PSU fully deserves to be ahead.

We’re playing hard, just a few too many turnovers, Penn State shooting 14 of 17 from inside the arc, and the refs not calling some hacks on our drives has us down 8.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

I don’t understand these refs. They let blatant contact go then whistle touch fouls.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Ty’s shot looks so much better this year. Lots of arc and a bit of backspin.

 

[NUCat320]

LOB WOODWARD!

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

I saw a Nicholbomb!

 

[SmellyCat]

Nicholbomb!

 

[SmellyCat]

Five fouls in three minutes already. Not good.

 

[SDakaGordie]

They seem much more athletic than we are. I've watched Minnesota and Nebraska play as well. It's going to be quite hard I think to win 10 games and a Big Ten.

It is THE reason we are losing.

 

[SmellyCat]

The world is a good place when Boo finds Nicholson for an easy dunk.

 

[bjm989_rivals]

We need Boo bringing the ball up or at least getting the ball quickly when we break half court. We must have had a strategy to have others take it up the court, but with all the turnovers I would suggest it isn’t working. Much better when Boo has it early…

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

It is THE reason we are losing.

No the reason is turnovers. Thats decision making.

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Excellent run. Okay now we need to not lose it while. BOO sits

 

[Hungry Jack]

I am far from a basketball savant, but I assume Bowie is not bringing the ball up to get him better matchups in the half court. Is this correct?

 

[bjm989_rivals]

I am far from a basketball savant, but I assume Bowie is not bringing the ball up to get him better matchups in the half court. Is this correct?

I thought it was just to avoid him getting pressed and doubled all game and getting worn out. Was my guess.

 

[SmellyCat]

Barnhizer is filling the boxscore tonight, but unfortunately that includes the turnover column. Watch the guy behind you!

 

[ballerog711]

This isn't a Lanborg night. I would sit him. You have the 8 min and 4 min tv time outs to rest the players.

 

[jensberg]

No the reason is turnovers. Thats decision making.

We have had the ball stripped from behind at least five times that's Court awareness

 

[bjm989_rivals]

These guys have gotten more turnovers on us by hustling from behind the play and knocking the ball away…man…

 

[ballerog711]

Did Hunger mess up in defense, haven't seen him in second half

 

[bjm989_rivals]

Did Hunger mess up in defense, haven't seen him in second half

Good question. Didn’t see it

 

[Hungry Jack]

I thought it was just to avoid him getting pressed and doubled all game and getting worn out. Was my guess.

That makes more sense. Not hard to get matchups in the half court

 

[mekCat]

Nicholson has been effective, including in bringing the double team.

 

[ballerog711]

I missed the first half as well.

Boo lucked out, that was a jump ball.

 

[Hungry Jack]

I missed the first half as well.

Boo lucked out, that was a jump ball.

Defenders hand clearly on Boo’s torso

 

[Username Not Available]

Good grief, I got sucked into a hours long meeting and am late to the party.

"Boo needs these free throws like a hog needs slop."

 

[ballerog711]

Defenders hand clearly on Boo’s torso

Thats basketball play on, both sides do it.

 

[Username Not Available]

18 NU turnovers? Wow, is PSU playing that well?