Idaho State (1-0) vs. Nebraska (1-0) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

Here's to a win tomorrow.

 

[12dozen]

Is Idaho State a tough match?  I see they clobbered Utah State in their only game to date.  They've also had 4 games on their schedule cancelled. They could be chomping on the bit to get back on the court.  Looking forward to see how our girls look in game 2.

[HUD]

It will be interesting to see if our 47% 3 pt shooting is a sign of big improvement or just an anomaly.

[Red Don]

Probably pent-up frustration over all the missed treys last season.   It will return to its own level (but let's hope not just yet!  )

[Red Don]

35 minutes ago, 12dozen said:

Is Idaho State a tough match?  I see they clobbered Utah State in their only game to date.  They've also had 4 games on their schedule cancelled. They could be chomping on the bit to get back on the court.  Looking forward to see how our girls look in game 2.

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Scouting Idaho State
The Bengals, under Coach Seton Sobolewski, finished 18-13 last season including a 13-7 Big Sky Conference record, return to Lincoln after a 85-61 season-opening win over Utah State.

The Bengals return their top nine scorers from a year ago and feature a starting five who are all in at least their third year at Idaho State. Returning players include 5-7 guard, Rs Sr. Dora Goles (Croatia) and Junior Callie Bourne (Australia), (*) older sister of Husker, Isabelle Bourne. Callie Bourne averaged 4.1 points and 3.6 rebounds last season. Also 5-10 guard Estefania Ors (Spain), Diaba Konate (France), and 6-2 junior Ellie Smith (Kennewick, WA).

Last season, Idaho State averaged 67.4 points while surrendering 60.7 points per game. The Bengals out-rebounded opponents (36.2-35.0) and posted a team assist-to-turnover ratio (457-464) that dominated their opponents (302-500). ISU hit 43.6 percent of its shots from the field, including 36.5 percent of its threes while averaging 6.6 threes per game.

In last week's season-opening win over Utah State, Idaho State hit 8-of-24 threes, won the rebounding battle 42-40, and dished out 14 assists while committing just nine turnovers. The Bengals held Utah State to six assists while forcing 13 turnovers.

 

It should be a good game "Battle of the Sisters."  I think we all are looking forward to see how they play in Game #2!   

 

https://huskers.com/news/2020/12/5/womens-basketball-huskers-to-battle-bengals-sunday.aspx

Edited December 6, 2020 by Red Don

[Bugeaters1]

Not much about today's game over on the ISU message board.

[Bugeaters1]

4 hours ago, HUD said:

It will be interesting to see if our 47% 3 pt shooting is a sign of big improvement or just an anomaly.

Hard to say, I think ORU didn't play tough D. 

[Bugeaters1]

Hard to say, I think ORU didn't play tough D. 

Get Stewart in there she makes one freaking basket and a coach takes her out

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[HUD]

If Cain and Bourne don't get going in 2nd half it's over.

[12dozen]

Scoggin and Cravens are settling in nicely.  Should be an entertaining 2nd half.  

[Red Don]

Sorry, Forgot about the time change (from CT) until now.

 

Must be a close and low-scoring game in the 1st Half.

 

Here are the Halftime Stats:

 

[redsteve]

Idaho is keying on stopping Bourne, and Cain......and they fill the lane on defense.  They stop drives to the basket.

 

They are fouling a lot and not getting called for them all.     We have to hit threes to loosen their defense....

 

We have to up our "scrappy" game.  Fouls by Idaho may become a factor

 

WE can not stand still on offense

Edited December 7, 2020 by redsteve

[Cazzie22]

Our returning players need to get going.  Cain scoreless!!

[Red Don]

Going to be a real nail-biter, 41-38 Huskers @ TO w/1:39 left in the third. Huskers largest lead 4 pts (vs 5 pts for Idaho State). Husker Ladies are deporting themselves well!!!

[Red Don]

Stats at the end of 3; Huskers with their largest lead of the game @ 6 pts.
 

 

[Bugeaters1]

I see cayton is suited up. So maybe she's not too far away from playing

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[redsteve]

Our bigs don't belong at the top of the key.

 

If it was used to break to the basket that would be one thing...but...

Edited December 7, 2020 by redsteve

[Red Don]

Ellie Smith (ISU) fouls out @ 7:11.

 

(D. Moore ISU also has fouled out)

Edited December 7, 2020 by Red Don

[Bugeaters1]

Free throws

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[Cazzie22]

I am sorry, Idaho State is not B1G caliber.  We need to hang on to this 49-42 lead. 

[Red Don]

TO - ISU Huskers lead 53-42 w/5:29 left in the game.

 

[Cazzie22]

Stewart is a scorer! 

[Red Don]

TO @ 4:02. Huskers have extended their lead to 57-44.

 

[Red Don]

15 minutes ago, Cazzie22 said:

I am sorry, Idaho State is not B1G caliber.  We need to hang on to this 49-42 lead. 

 

Lets Beat 'em first! 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Red Don

[redsteve]

Actually this kind of game is good experience. I hate those constant fouling teams, but we need the experience. We improved our focus the second half.....sharpened our game. Took better care of the ball.

 

Stewart needs way more playing time. Too valuable.  She does things our other bigs can't do...and she knows the game. 

 

Scoggins is improving fast. Cravens too....she moves well, I see why she rebounds well... not glued to the floor. Will be a real asset as time goes on.

 

 

Edited December 7, 2020 by redsteve