Nebraska (7-18) (3-15) vs. NorthWestern (8-14) (5-13) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

Enjoy today's video.

 

[HuskerFever]

Just happy we made it through the season (literally), with the pandemic and all. I certainly haven't taken these 26 games for granted.

 

 

[BjoeHusker]

I have a good feeling about today!

[tcp]

do that winning thing, please. sincerely, the peasants. 

[hhcmatt]

Seems like whomever is committed to driving into the lane will win this one

[Bugeaters1]

 

[Bugeaters1]

 

[HuskerFever]

It's been a year... LET'S GO!

[HuskerFever]

This one is starting our eerily similar to our last game against Iowa.

[demone]

1 minute ago, HuskerFever said:

This one is starting our eerily similar to our last game against Iowa.

Yep, I think I’ve counted 3 TOs in the first 4 possessions? Just unfathomable. 

[hal9000]

NW missing shots, and we're turning it over.

[HuskerFever]

I really should have put "40-37" in my HHCC prediction...

[HuskerFever]

One turnover a minute.

[hskr4life]

WOOOOOFFF

[skerbball]

5 turnovers so far 

[Faux Mike Peltz]

I’m so fired of the mentality of this years team and how loose they are with the damn ball. Good teams value it. We do not. 

[hskr4life]

Is it just me, or does this look like two teams who are playing their first game of the season?

[Red Don]

You're (t)fired;  I wonder how HCFH feels. 

[HuskerFever]

I thought I was tuned into NET high school basketball for a minute...

[Faux Mike Peltz]

I’d say this game looks like Wynot vs. St. Frances, but that’d be offensive to them...

[Red Don]

Per Robin:   (We have yet to Execute!  )

3 KEYS TO VICTORY

1. Go out swinging
Fred Hoiberg's challenge to his team following Thursday night's embarrassing loss at Iowa was that after such a long and grueling season on and off the court, if Nebraska was going to go out, then go out swinging.

2. Defend like you're supposed to
There wasn't anything Nebraska did well against Iowa, but one of the most glaring issues it had was a complete lack of defensive execution.

With the Iowa debacle aside, Nebraska has been much-improved defensive since returning from its month-long COVID-19 pause. The Huskers have held 12 of their last 13 opponents under 50-percent shooting while cutting their average points allowed by 7.1 ppg over that stretch.

3. Get McGowens back in charge
A large part of Nebraska's offensive resurgence during its two straight wins over Minnesota and Rutgers was due to Trey McGowens taking over as the quarterback at point guard.

 

https://nebraska.n.rivals.com/news/hoops-game-day-nebraska-at-northwestern-2

[thrasher31]

How many times has the guy cut before the pass is thrown? I've seen about 2 or 3

[HuskerFever]

1 minute ago, Red Don said:

Get McGowens back in charge

 

More than likely, our team will receive the message as:

 

"Get McGowens back in, charge."

[atskooc]

Seven turnovers in 8 minutes ain’t ideal. 

[hhcscott]

I've said it before, I say again, value the possession, make free throws, make layups and this game becomes a lot simpler.