NU-Texas official second-half thread

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That was a pretty impressive opening and closing of the half for NU. They started with an 11-0 run and closed with a 9-0 run. And that finish came with Law on the bench.

Tempo is key for NU. If they make Texas play half-court ball, they'll be in good shape. If Law stays out of foul trouble and plays his usual offensive game, the Cats can win this thing.
 

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The Cats are playing solid defense, though Law just picked up his third foul. Amazing to think that little ol' Northwestern can outrebound the big and talented Longhorns like this.
 
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As announcers pointed out, we clearly scouted Texas well - they REALLY want the baseline, we've been very good denying it, and they've largely been reduced to individual play in the half court.
 

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44-29 cats 15:20 left. Benson in the game. Need his body and fouls. Not game with only 4 by their best player Vic Law.
 

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So Law picks up his third foul and sits down and the Cats go on an 8-1 run. Incredible.
 

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UT's going to keep feeding it to Allen in the low post. The Cats have to find a way to slow him down.
 

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The sudden foul trouble with Law and Skelly has me a bit worried. But how about NU breaking the press tonight? Maybe the best I've seen over a full game. I like the BMac-Brown backcourt right now, too.
 

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UT's going to keep feeding it to Allen in the low post. The Cats have to find a way to slow him down.

That kid is a beast. He was a five-star kid, No. 15 recruit in the nation last year.
 

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The sudden foul trouble with Law and Skelly has me a bit worried. But how about NU breaking the press tonight? Maybe the best I've seen over a full game. I like the BMac-Brown backcourt right now, too.
Yes, very nice to have two very good ball handlers out there to break the press.
 

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Yes, the backup point guard Brown can handle it. NU up 18 points and Vic Law on the bench with 4 points and 4 fouls.
 

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I really wish I could enjoy this, but I keep waiting for them to blow it. I need to have faith, I know.
 

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Gotta love that smirk on Brown's face when he knows that CC is gonna chew his arse...

Makes frosh mistakes, but has all the signs of a baller.

Was getting worried that the 'Cats would start not having enough bodies up front (which is where not having Falzon hurts), but gotta not make the stupid foul.
 

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Cats looking good. Love Brown's confidence, but he needs to control it better.
 

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Air ball on a three by Law. Pardon with the offensive rebound and dunk. Not seen often at NU. Collins might have something cooking.
 

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Gotta love that smirk on Brown's face when he knows that CC is gonna chew his arse...

Makes frosh mistakes, but has all the signs of a baller.

Was getting worried that the 'Cats would start not having enough bodies up front (which is where not having Falzon hurts), but gotta not make the stupid foul.
I like Brown's confidence (and talent). Good to have that swagger.
 
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No Law (only 6 pts.) and Falzon and NU up by 13 pts with 2 mins. left. Brown with the dagger! 1:52 left.
 

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Brown does a much better job already running the offense. He can give us 5 to 6 good minutes with Mac on the bench and then many more minutes next to Mac. What a great get by CC.
 

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Cats looked great! Let's destroy the Leprechauns tomorrow!!!