Game Thread: Northwestern vs. UNLV

[mshelton33]

Northwestern (5-2) plays UNLV (4-2) tonight at 6 pm CT in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off. The game will air on CBS Sports Network.

 

[DaCat]

Let’s see if we can actually hit some open looks. Against Butler we shot 25% from the three, and 36% overall. Want to see a big bounce back game from Nick.

 

[Eurocat]

Not looking good so far

 

[DaCat]

Dammit another slow start by the Cats. Barney is taking over Nick’s shooting woes from yesterday.

 

[DaCat]

At the first timeout, we’re leading 5-4 but shooting 1-5 from three, UNLV has 4 offensive boards already.

 

[Eurocat]

Dammit, CMON cats WAKE UP!

 

[TheC]

Just don’t have a guy with top offensive skills

 

[DaCat]

Dammit, CMON cats WAKE UP!

Nick has to kick it out more, especially when double teamed

 

[TheC]

NU basketball is like NU football. We are much better when we have a point guard (or quarterback) leading the way.

 

[GatoLouco]

Way too many of our guys are hesitant to take initiative. Very reminiscent of the Dayton game. Not sure why UNLV would seem intimidating, but here we are.

 

[Hungry Jack]

This team is hard to watch

 

[DaCat]

Geezus this team is frustrating to watch

 

[DaCat]

Way too many of our guys are hesitant to take initiative. Very reminiscent of the Dayton game. Not sure why UNLV would seem intimidating, but here we are.

Jello passed up a couple of good shots. Put up or sit down!

 

[Eurocat]

My God we suck.

 

[GatoLouco]

I’m wondering at what point Hunger is in danger of falling to 3rd in the rotation.

 

[BosCat]

Will we at least get a tourney participation trophy?

 

[TheC]

My God we suck.

Afraid so.

 

[Catreporter]

Martinelli has stopped shooting 3s. Why? All he does is drive and this team is waiting for that with shot blockers.

 

[mkilla]

No point guard and lack of 3 point shooting threat makes us very one dimensional.

We were also very close to losing to Eastern Illinois and Montana State at home.

Keep hoping something will click but hasn't happened yet.

 

[catcrazy]

Despite that we are up by one at half

 

[TheC]

Does Leach have foul trouble? He didn’t play much, but I came in late

 

[DaCat]

Does Leach have foul trouble? He didn’t play much, but I came in late

Yes he had 3

 

[DaCat]

Now our shooting is finally improving, except Berry. Don’t know how he missed that wide open three. Leach is streaky and we need to ride him while he is hot.

 

[mesacat]

We can't beat a good team without Berry regaining his stroke

 

[DaCat]

Off to a good start in the second half, up 42-35 now

 

[DaCat]

But can’t stop their guard Thomas, he’s shredding us

 

[SmellyCat]

Feel like NU will miss Barnhizer more next year than they miss Boo this year.

And they really miss Boo this year.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Ty needs to go see the shooting shaman

 

[Hungry Jack]

Does Matt Eberflus coach our offense?

 

[Dugan15]

I have seen a few possessions where Ty is literally camped in the right corner and does not move. I wonder if there is some way to run some action for him driving the lane. Have to get him going somehow.

 

[NU Houston]

Nice win. We'll take it.

 

[DaCat]

Barny carried the team tonight. 23 pts, 4-7 three pointers, 9 rebounds, 6 assists. Leach also has a good shooting night despite the bs fouls against him: 15 pts, 3-3 on three pointers.

 

[Hungry Jack]

The Good: 8-18 from 3; 26 FT for us vs 10 for UNLV
The Bad: 8 missed FT
The Ugly: offensive sets: Ty’s shot

 

[DaCat]

Another ugly: it seemed they got way too many offensive boards and putbacks.