Second-half thread for NU vs. Wisconsin

[lou v]

You can't ask for a much better half for NU. Offensively, it took a a while to get going but once they did...wow! A 16-0 run, fueled by 3s from Law, BMac, Tap. It was a thing of beauty. And the defense was just dynamite. They are switching up their defense on Happ -- doubling him in the post at times and not at others -- and forced Wisconsin to take the shots that NU wanted them to take. They were falling early, but eventually it caught up to the Badgers, who committed eight turnovers.

Twenty more minutes of that and NU will have more than a win. They'll punch a ticket to the Dance.

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Pretty ****** start to the half

 

[TheC]

BMac is so annoying sometimes. Why can't he pass the ball???

 

[lou v]

Pretty ****** start to the half

‪Did NU forget it's mojo in the locker room? Two ugly possessions and two Badger 3s and it's 31-28 in a hurry.‬

 

[SDakaGordie]

Very poor defense on both possessions.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Play defense!

 

[lou v]

4:05 into the second half, NU still hasn't scored and Wisconsin is on a 10-0 run.

Can we turn back the clock to the first half?

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Like Mac passing to Law and Tap

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

What a jam

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Monster jam!

 

[chicagocatfan24]

4:05 into the second half, NU still hasn't scored and Wisconsin is on a 10-0 run.

Can we turn back the clock to the first half?

Ask and ye shall receive

 

[Bradleywildcatsfan]

That's more like it guys!

 

[TheC]

Good D leading to good O... that's more like it!

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

BMac is so annoying sometimes. Why can't he pass the ball???

Ya know...he does lead the conference in assists ; )

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Another comeback. 14:14 left in the second and the cats are back up by 7 after a Badgers early 2nd half lead. (Cats lead 39-32)

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Mac s tough

 

[TheC]

Ya know...he does lead the conference in assists ; )

Then my idea is even that much better!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Law is a great defensive player! Needs to wait for team on that breakaway

 

[Alaskawildkat]

43-37, up by 6. Big Mac attack! 11:45 to go.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Pardon is outplaying Happ!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

45-37 with a 8 point Cat lead! Less than 11 left. (10:27 to go)

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Drain a couple threes and we can start the party

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Air ball ! Give me a break! Come on!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Get Mac out of there

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Get Pardon back in there! Get Taphorn the ball

 

[TejasCat]

Has BMac sat yet?

 

[TheC]

Happ getting lots of rest and we can't extend the lead... in fact it is shrinking. Not good.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

7:04 left, Cats holding a 7 point lead at 47 to 40. Hang in there Wildcats!

 

[chicagocatfan24]

please don't pull a notre dame/ butler please don't pull a note dame/ butler please don't pull a notre dame/ butler

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

7:04 left, Cats holding a 7 point lead at 47 to 40. Hang in there Wildcats!

Refs missed the "and 1" on Pardon, but give it to Wisconsin. Dumb.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Mac is tired!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Lumpkin! Yes!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Crazy! Got to get that rebound

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

Sanjay!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Need a turnover!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Within 5 minutes (4:34 remaining) Lumpkin 3 now 54 to 47 favor NU.

 

[SDakaGordie]

Have to agree we are not getting calls - foul disparity is blatantly wrong.

 

[TheC]

They refuse to call fouls on Wisconsin. Ridiculous.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Going to the wire. Mac makes it in to keep it 56 to 49.

3:30 to go.

 

[CommodoresAndCats]

Have to agree we are not getting calls - foul disparity is blatantly wrong.

Pardon got raked on a dunk, no call. Thought it was very obvious on TV, how did the refs miss it?