Iowa (16-7) vs. Nebraska (16-7) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

 

[Cazzie22]

Two teams moving in opposite directions.

[Tom Jones]

yes, in opposite directions. this is a chance to find out how much deterioration there has been.  We lost to a couple very talented teams who beat us with quickness.  Iowa doesn't have as big an advantage in that aspect and it is, after all, a team we recently beat.  If we lose decisively, I foresee the losing streak persisting the next few games and the odds against post season play getting smaller and smaller.  

 

I hope that Hargrove and Bozan get playing time - their stars have faded in the last few games. 

[Bugeaters1]

Officials:

Felicia Grinter, Kevin Pethtel, Roy Gulbeyan

[mwm89]

Obviously NU needs to get back on track with a "feel good" win against an Iowa team that seems to be finding their way.  Hopefully everyone is feeling better health-wise for NU so we can compete at our best.  I had the opportunity to see them last Thurs. against UM at the Vault up close and personal, and did not afterwards log in to opine on the matter.  Hopefully we play a whole lot better tonight!  GBR!  

[Cazzie22]

Going to be a long night if offense stays this stagnant.  Iowa looks confident and determined. 

[Cazzie22]

Just now, Cazzie22 said:

Going to be a long night if offense stays this stagnant.  Iowa looks confident and determined. 

Prince is getting eaten alive by Olson.

[longtimefan]

So far we look terrible on offense and defense. So sad.

[Bugeaters1]

12 minutes ago, longtimefan said:

So far we look terrible on offense and defense. So sad.

But yet only down 3.

[Cazzie22]

Moriarity has to defend Olsen but she appears out of it on offense.  Pressure just kills our guards.  Thankfully the officials have put Iowa’s post players in foul trouble.  Rimdal had some success but, she goes to the bench.

[Neb Nets]

I predict NU settles in, finds its rhythm and makes a move in the 2nd. 
Without C Clark, Iowa is not a noticeably more talented team than Nebraska. They’re just not. 

[mwm89]

Olsen has as many points as Nebraska does as a team. Fortunately we're getting points at the line because offensive execution is suspect at best.

[Cazzie22]

Free throws are our only offense.

[Cazzie22]

Olsen is the best player on the floor.

[longtimefan]

Moriarty drives me nuts when she has wide open 3s and she drives into traffic and gets nothing usually a turnover

[mwm89]

Iowa takes Britt Prince out of our offense yet Olsen scores frequently.

[Bugeaters1]

The ball was still in her hand when the light goes off.

 

[Cazzie22]

Geez, Iowa gets through our screens and we get pinned.  Thankfully Rimdal showed up to play.  Iowa will get their posts back.  We have to handle pressure defense better.

[Neb Nets]

…And another 3 by McCabe. 
 

Nice whiff on recruiting that one, Coach Amy. 

[Cazzie22]

Iowa is so much quicker and playing so much harder.  We play in slow motion.  

[longtimefan]

We're making too many turnovers and getting out hustled.

[Cazzie22]

It’s disgusting to watch Iowa out hustle us.

[Neb Nets]

54 minutes ago, Neb Nets said:

I predict NU settles in, finds its rhythm and makes a move in the 2nd. 
Without C Clark, Iowa is not a noticeably more talented team than Nebraska. They’re just not. 

This post aged well, Nets 

[Neb Nets]

7 minutes ago, longtimefan said:

We're making too many turnovers and getting out hustled.

I can’t believe we’re only down 8 points. Feels like we should be down by over 15. 

[Cazzie22]

We are down 12.  I give credit to Iowa.  They are clearly playing better.