hhcmatt Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-5) vs Northwestern Wildcats (10-5) Date: Tuesday Jan 2, 2018 Time: 8 pm CST Arena: Allstate Arena (Rosemead, IL) TV Broadcast: BTN Nothwestern Info Head Coach: Chris CollinsLocation: Evansville, ILConference: B1GNickname: Wildcats Mascot: Willie the WildcatLast time out: Beat BrownTypical Rotation Depth: 9Line: NW by 8.5 Arena: Welsh-Ryan Arena is undergoing a complete reconstruction and all games are being played 45 minutes away from campus at All-State Arena in Rose Tempo: Slow Defense: Man Style: High assist % / High 3pa% 4 Factors Good: Doesn't turn the ball over, protect the defensive boards4 Factors Bad: Putting teams on the line Four Factors Effective FG%: 52.1 124 51.4 200 50.8 Turnover %: 17.1 59 21.5 61 19.1 Off. Reb. %: 27.5 223 24.5 32 29.2 FTA/FGA: 33.7 183 41.8 300 33.9 Most Frequent Lineups over the last 5 games Nebraska PG SG SF PF C Pct 1 5 Glynn Watson6-0 173 Jr 11 Evan Taylor6-5 208 Sr 24 James Palmer6-6 210 Jr 14 Isaac Copeland6-9 221 Jr 32 Jordy Tshimanga6-11 268 So 13.8 Northestern PG SG SF PF C Pct 3 23 Jordan Ash6-3 200 Jr 20 Scottie Lindsey6-5 210 Sr 4 Vic Law6-7 200 Jr 44 Gavin Skelly6-8 235 Sr 5 Dererk Pardon6-8 235 Jr 5.6 Here is the most likely starting lineup with Bryant McIntotsh probably out for this game. Ash had been starting for the injured Vic Law and it looks like Collins is comfortable playing him at the point. Ash hasn't shown a lot of scoring punch nor setting up his teammates; his biggest attribute is not turning over the ball. Isiah Brown will also be in the mix and provides a bit more scoring punch though is turnover prone. Freshman Anthony Gaines should also see minutes Players to watch: Dererk Pardon Pardon famously played his first full game against Nebraska two years ago dropping a still career high 28 points. He followed that up last year with a 22 rebound game and Pardon is 4-0 vs Nebraska. The Skinny It's not quite the hangover that Nebraska had coming off their tournament but this Northwestern team the brought most everyone back hasn't been quite as good. While the schedule has been tougher, Northwestern's defense has been off and this year's close games have turned into a few losses. In Northwestern's first game without McIntosh since 2014 in their temporary home where there should be little crowd factor, Nebraska has a real chance to show themselves as the team we all hope they are. It's tempting to look at what Northwestern is giving up from 3 and attack from outside but what really stands out is the amount that Northwestern is putting teams on the line, especially if McIntosh isn't playing. Defensively Northwestern had been a problem with their 3pt shooting but the Huskers have sold out stopping the 3 at the expense up giving up some easy buckets inside. How much double teaming and switching will Nebraska do against a team that will eat you alive with passes to open players? Who is capable of guarding Pardon 1-on-1? Nebraska catches a sleeping Northwestern tonight Prediction: Nebraska 74 - Northwestern 70 View full article Brick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Don Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 In addition to what Dimes wrote, I saw this opinion from a poster who lives in Ill. "This is a winnable game against an inconsistent, injury-rattled Northwestern squad, in what also amounts to a neutral site game. While NW's stadium is being remodeled this season, NW is playing miles away at All State Arena. Expect a weak crowd and no home court advantage." hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was surprised to see NW a 8.5 point favorite. Hmmmm. Red Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I may be totally fooled (and it will likely because Pardon goes off again) but I think we win this game going away. My confidence is growing throughout the day. HolyBobpilgrimage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Taylor Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I spoke against a "must win" analysis a few weeks back before one of our games. I'd call this a must win. We have to pick up some road wins and this one is just sitting there waiting for us with McIntosh out. I get that we can always pull out the "but we put together a late run in 2014" card, but that just doesn't happen very often. We have to win the opportunities presented now. Brick, HolyBobpilgrimage, jason2486 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Down to 7.5 now WestOHusker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestOHusker Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 McIntosh is doubtful according to Collins. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I think it's a must win if the Huskers want any momentum going into the heart of the conference schedule. They do have other potential road victories in Penn State, Rutgers, Wisconsin and Illinois. But this team can also lose games at PBA they have no business losing So, if they don't get a dub tonight, chances are (overrated as a restaurant ), they struggle to get on the bubble and Bill Moos is hiring a basketball coach. So it's probably a must win. Get the job done, men. GBR! HolyBobpilgrimage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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