ILLINOIS GAME DAY THREAD

[12dozen]

Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten)
vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (18-6, 8-5 Big Ten)
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7 p.m. (CT)
Pinnacle Bank Arena - Lincoln, Nebraska
Tickets: Huskers.com / 1-800-8-BIG-RED
Live Video: B1G+ 
Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (6:45 p.m.)
Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)
Lincoln (107.3 FM/1400 AM), Omaha (590 AM), Huskers.com, Huskers App
Special Event: Black History Celebration/DEI Rising Coaches

Huskers Back Home for Big Game With Illini
The Nebraska women's basketball team returns to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday night to open an important two-game series with Illinois.

Tip-off between the Huskers (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) and the Fighting Illini (18-6, 8-5 Big Ten) is set for 7 p.m. (CT) with tickets on sale now at Huskers.com. A live video stream will be provided to subscribers of B1G+. 

The game also can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network with Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch on 107.3 FM and 1400 AM in Lincoln along with 590 AM in Omaha, Huskers.com and the Huskers App. 

[Bugeaters1]

I have a pair of tickets for tonights game. on the floor behind the Nebraska bench if anyone is interested.

[Red Don]

Should be an exciting game to attend in person.  Wish I were in the Lincoln area. 

 

btw I saw this post elsewhere I thought worth repeating. 

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This game is crucial for Husker NCAA tourney hopes. Maul ‘em early & no late game letdowns please. Seems simple enough.

 

     

Edited February 9, 2023 by Red Don

[Tom Jones]

as before, the recipe is 

• secure rebounds - don't let quicker opponents slash into our established space and/or steal the ball off our hands
• no crazy passes - uncatchable lobs into the paint, attempts to floor pass the ball thru two defenders, lazy cross court passes ripe for interception
• no freeze ups when bigs get the ball in the paint near the rim - either put it up or pass it back out - don't get tied up or dance yourself into a traveling call
• make the bunnies. 

[Cazzie22]

In my feeble mind, this is the key game to our season.

[All About the Corn]

We need to go 3-3 down the stretch to even entertain a thought of the NCAA tourney. From here on out we need no bad loses. This game maybe our best chance to get a win against a team ahead of us. If there was a time to play a complete game tonight's the night. 

Edited February 9, 2023 by All About the Corn

[HUD]

Huskers to win by double digits.

[Red Don]

Issie w/2  FTS after TO - Makes both

 

Edited February 10, 2023 by Red Don

[hoop_head]

Bourne is really having some great minutes and that makes me happy. Really working and showing her game which is fun to watch.

[12dozen]

So far, so good.  Everyone got some minutes.  Don't think we have anyone in foul trouble. In good position for the 2nd half.  Anyone expecting Illinois to ramp up some defensive pressure?

[Red Don]

Halftime Stats:   Husker Ladiess lead by 8 (37-29) Largest lead was 12

 

 

[redsteve]

Decent first half overall. They can't slow down Markowski (almost a double double already) and friends, very much inside. They might start double teaming Markowski.       Our three shots are going in pretty well, but will have to keep it up in the second half.  

 

But our guards on defense are getting their lunch handed to them. They're getting beat off the ball with regularity. 

 

Illinois isn't shooting well overall. don't know if they shoot the 3, but so far not so much. If they can pick up their percentages, the game could change.  Expect to see more full court defense by ILL. 

 

It ain't over. They're well coached...so expect some changes by them in second half.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 10, 2023 by redsteve

[Cazzie22]

I like that we are using our post players and that they are being effective.  I like that the sloppy play has been reduced.

 

I don’t like our posts leaving 4 points at the free throw line.

 

We have a huge break if Genesis Bryant is unable to return.

[12dozen]

Good game until the stripes decided to give Illinois some help.  

[Red Don]

 

3rd Qtr Stats. Back to a 3 point game!!!

 

[KarlHessEatMy....]

You just got to laugh. These girls can't go 2 minutes without gasping for air.  Sad. Hope they turn it around

[Bugeaters1]

WTF COLEY?

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[redsteve]

We have died and apparently run out of gas in the 4th

[NUtball]

This team is simply pathetic.

[Red Don]

20-0 Run for Illinois. 

 

Things not looking Good for the Huskers, Momentum is All with Illinois!

 

Edited February 10, 2023 by Red Don

[hskr4life]

Wow-- a 20-0 run.  That won't win you many games.  NIT for this group unless something special happens.

[KarlHessEatMy....]

 

2 n half minutes left with only 1 foul and we just let them run the shot clock out instead of playing hard defense and picking up fouls to get to 4... coach has lost it

 

[Montana_85 F]

Well that was disappointing. 

[fred1212]

I prefer NIT. 

 

Why wish to play a powerhouse and get blown out the first game.  I prefer playing more competitive schools from around the country and giving the team more experiences and seeing more games.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Gamafn]

Amy TO down 8 with 9 seconds left!?  Oh, and last 3 shots were 3-point airballs.  Painful to watch.