Second-half thread for NU vs. APB

[lou v]

NU build a 36-21 lead and looked like they would run away, but then they went cold, missing six straight shots and not getting a single basket over the last 4:39.

Kopp leads NU with 13 and Audige had an impressive first half as a Wildcat with 11 points, including two 3s and a vicious dunk.

 

[freewillie07]

Audige comes up limping after a beautiful deep 3... please no.

 

[benoitdenizetl]

Audige will be the second-leading scorer this season after Kopp. Unless the Northwestern injury curse gets him.

 

[peatymeanis]

this team, woof

 

[freewillie07]

25-6 so far in the second half. Good.

Nice to see Berry's touch from deep. Beran looks a LOT stronger, but not quite playing up to his potential in this one. Young struggling a bit against the smaller, quicker guys on APB.

 

[catcrazy]

How is Audige? Is he okay. Any updates. Unable to watch

 

[JournCat]

Good: Audige’s all-around game, Nance affecting too many shots to count on defense, Kopp’s shooting.
Bad: Collins’ mask-wearing technique

 

[catcrazy]

Has he been back on the floor since he came down a little awkward as someone mentioned

 

[CappyNU]

Has he been back on the floor since he came down a little awkward as someone mentioned

Yeah, he's fine.

 

[benoitdenizetl]

Berry will be a good one. Confident freshman with a good feel and can shoot.

 

[freewillie07]

Berry will be a good one. Confident freshman with a good feel and can shoot.

Yep. Not an instant starter but already looks confident enough out there to be a solid bench sparkplug this season. Seems like a genuine team player, too.

 

[TheC]

Nice second half on both ends of the court.

 

[NUCat320]

Kopp’s haircut improved his shuttle time and added a few inches to his vertical. (Not true, but it’s a much better look. Streamlined. Modern.)

 

[Alan Smithee_rivals156293]

Good: Audige’s all-around game, Nance affecting too many shots to count on defense, Kopp’s shooting.
Bad: Collins’ mask-wearing technique

Don’t know what you mean. The moment he’s done interacting with someone at close range, he moves his chinstrap over his face.

 

[HawkCat]

Although the level of competition was not great, I liked Audige a lot and am optimistic about Berry and Nicholson.

 

[techtim72]

At least physically looks like a more mature team. Better all-around athleticism. APB overwhelmed by size disadvantage.

 

[torque-cat]

Nice game. Team is long, fairly athletic, deep and versatile. We have more guys who can shoot with Audige and Berry along with Kopp and Beran. We have a few guys who play aggressive and with some swag—Buie, Audige, Beran and Gaines. Audige was our best player tonight but I could see 7-8 different guys being our best player on any given night. Berry has a pretty shot, hoping he can hang athletically in the big ten. If Nicholson is a longer, taller Ryan Young I’ll be thrilled. He showed a bit of footwork and had a really pretty assist. I have always thought Greer can play, hoping this year he gets a chance to show it. Buie, Audige, Kopp, Beran and Young/Nance could make a really interesting top 5. Gaines for defense, Berry for shooting off the bench. The sophs Beran, Audige, Young and Buie could be special and since this year doesn’t count this group have 4 yrs to grow.