Nebraska vs. Northwestern Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

We really need this game to put us in the upper seeding. it could possibly get us into 6th place. if i did the math right.

[caveman]

Both our ball movement and shooting have been better lately.   Our defense is still suspect, but a bit of that is coaching.  We seem to change up when things are working.  I think we over think things, when we should just KISS it. 

We have to get after the boards in this one.  If we reduce the deficit from last time by at least half, I like us to win this one.

[redsteve]

Nebraska Cornhuskers

at Northwestern Wildcats

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7 p.m. (CT)

Welsh-Ryan Arena (7,039) - Evanston, Illinois

Live Video: BTN Plus

Live Radio: Husker Sports Network (6:45 p.m.)

Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)

Lincoln-B107.3 FM; Omaha-ESPN 590 AM

Huskers.com, Huskers App, TuneIn

 

Huskers Play for Series Split at Northwestern

• The Nebraska women’s basketball team shoots for a season series split with Northwestern when the Huskers tangle with the Wildcats in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday night.

• Tip off between Nebraska (12-14, 7-8 Big Ten) and Northwestern (15-11, 8-7 Big Ten) is set for 7 p.m. (CT). Live radio coverage (beginning at 6:45 p.m.) can be heard in Lincoln on B107.3 FM, in Omaha on ESPN 590 AM and across the state on the Husker Sports Network. Free live audio can be found at Huskers.com, the Huskers App and on TuneIn. 

• A live video stream also will be available to BTN Plus subscribers.

• Nebraska dropped a tight 58-54 decision to Northwestern at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Jan. 24. That game is the difference between the two teams in the Big Ten standings right now, and if the Huskers can even the series they can also pull even with the Wildcats in the conference race at 8-8.

[Cazzie22]

I will attempt to make few nonsensical posts about tonight’s game.

[HUD]

If we are the improving team that most of us think we are then we will go into this game with a chip on our shoulders and showing great hustle and determination come away with a 5 point win.  GBR!!

[HB]

McKewon says bad match up for the Huskers.    I am not close enough to  it right now to have the reasons jump out at me, other than NW looks athletic.  

[HUD]

I will admit that I tend to be overly optimistic at times.  Hope this isn't one of them.  We are due.

[HB]

54 minutes ago, HUD said:

I will admit that I tend to be overly optimistic at times.  Hope this isn't one of them.  We are due.

 

Not a bad quality to have.  

[Red Don]

Here's some more information from the Game Page @ Huskers.com

http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=211791547

 

• Nebraska is coming off one of its best efforts of the season with an 82-71 win over No. 24 Michigan State in Lincoln on Sunday. Junior Hannah Whitish led five Huskers in double figures with 16 points and five assists, as Nebraska built a 22-point lead against the Spartans.

Scouting The Northwestern Wildcats
• Northwestern shoots for a series sweep of Nebraska on Thursday, after escaping from Lincoln with a 58-54 victory over the Huskers Jan. 24. Lindsey Pulliam led three Wildcats in double figures in the first meeting, pouring in 21 points to go along with eight rebounds, while senior forward Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah added a big double-double with 10 points, 19 rebounds, four blocks and three assists.
• As a team, Northwestern is averaging 64.5 points while hitting 39.9 percent of its shots in Big Ten play. The Wildcats have hit 35 percent (69-197) of their threes and 67.1 percent of their free throws in league action. The last four games, NU has hit just 61.8 percent (34-55) of its free throws. The Wildcats were 7-for-12 at Nebraska, but sank free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Northwestern has played solid defense in the conference, allowing just 60.1 points and holding foes to just 37.8 percent shooting, including just 31.1 percent from three-point range. Northwestern’s Big Ten opponents have hit 67.3 percent of their free throws.
• The Wildcats own a plus-1.8 rebound margin in conference play and a plus-1.8 turnover margin.

 

[Bugeaters1]

17 minutes ago, HB said:

 

Not a bad quality to have.  

You guys better watch out, redhac will be counting the post that u make non basketball related.

[HB]

49 minutes ago, Bugeaters1 said:

You guys better watch out, redhac will be counting the post that u make non basketball related.

 

He can bring it on!  

[Bugeaters1]

Huskers tough on the boards so far.

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[Red Don]

Nice start for the Husker Ladies. They are playing well; lead 10-7 at the 1st Time out!

[Red Don]

Looks like we are getting some good points in the paint (or from FT's)

[Bugeaters1]

Butt ugly uniforms

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[Red Don]

I don't understand how they always seem to get points so late in the shot clock.

[Red Don]

Here's the First Q Stats:

[leichleiter2]

Looks like they packed the house there tonight! Probably a sell out! It will be interesting to see the attendance. Looks like maybe a hundred people there. I’m glad our fans come to support our team in Lincoln.


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[Bugeaters1]

I sure hope that when NW is recruiting a kid that they show high lights from their road games and not the home games.

[Red Don]

Maddie is

[12dozen]

Excellent start to 2nd quarter.  Maddie looking good.  Nice feed from Nicea to Kate.    

[Red Don]

New

Packed House @ Northwestern!

[Red Don]

Delay of Game Warning on Nebraska

 

[Red Don]

New

Jeff (or was it Matt): "She Walked - took a skateboard!"

Edited February 22, 2019 by Red Don

[Red Don]

Matt: Another "Swishinger from Kissinger!" "She was so alone like she wasn't wearing deodorant!"