Game 9 Richmond Wednesday 12/6 @ 7pm

[BrockLesnar]

We really need to stop going under screens. Getting burned by the step back 3s

Actually, going under the screens worked tonight. We held King to 20.That kid can get to the rim and make any shot. Closing up the lane kept him in human numbers. He would have easily got 30 with an open lane. Getting the best player accounted for always keeps you in games.

[Neighbor]

Well that was fun. Although Hutty didn't score many points he had a great game. He was in position almost 100%.

[Wxcpanther]

Well that was fun. Although Hutty didn't score many points he had a great game. He was in position almost 100%.

Hutty had a bunch of easy looks tonight that are typically money and just didn't fall tonight. It happens. Guys played good, not great tonight, but did have great energy. As I have been saying literally all season, "RELAX!"

[unipanthers8907]

Richmond opened as a 1.5 point favorite. Line has moved to UNI as a 2.5 point favorite...??? I don't gamble, but I may have to call up some of the Iowa State football players and have them place a bet for me. Not sure how UNI can be considered a favorite right now sitting at 1-6 vs. D1 competition

And this is exactly why I don't gamble lol

[achrist70]

Our defense overall was much improved, especially in the second half. We have to be able to defend without fouling, but some of that is what Richmond was doing and I give them credit for continually attacking and drawing the fouls. In the second half I thought we did a much better job of getting to the shooters. I thought we also did a nice job changing how we defended their post players, and didn't give them the same look all of the time. I also think it is noticeable that when we get a stop on defense our offense has more energy and we are more successful, I've said that for a couple of years. I also don't think Cole played as bad as some thought, he made mistakes but also did somethings very well, I think we all wish he would be more consistent. I was happy how Drew played when called upon his drive to the hoop lit a fire under the crowd, I know they are two completely different players but kind of reminded me of how Adam Rodenberg was ready when called upon to play in 2010. I would like to see more consistency out of Mike, he has the tools, he just can't figure out which one to use. I think both freshmen are starting to figure it out, and I love the way RJ plays with the ball. I really hope that this confident Trey continues, and I really hope that Bowen is out of his slump and is feeling closer to 100%.

[unipanthers8907]

Yes, the defense in the 2nd half was much improved (other than the fouling, which again I think is more of a credit to Richmond, but still an area to improve upon). Did a much better job getting to shooters. If we can defend like that consistently (with less fouls), and Bowen gets back to being Bowen, and everyone else keeps playing like they have been then I may have some renewed optimism for the rest of the season. Just hoping that defense continues and wasn't a blip.

[sivert]

Drew's pump fake and drive was awesome. I think everyone cheers for him because of his contributions over the last couple years.
But that play was awesome. He was overmatched on D by the big scary guy, but he slowed him down enough for the double-team.

Bigelow and King are both significant 3pt threats. They shot well, but it wasn't a killer-3 night. That's progress.

This team needs to do that and make a lot of 3s. Bowen needs to keep healing. Trey is 15-27 (.556) from 3 so far, which makes him the no.4 3pt shooter nationally (25 or more 3s attempted). (no.20 of 10 or more attempted).

[UNIAlum95]

Much better effort last night. Still had a lot of chances to put them away with open looks that didn't fall but our hustle was much better.

I won't dig out the get ready for Campbell to be on the bench more quotes from the offseason but what a break out year he is having. I think BC said it's because he doesn't do all of the emotional stuff on the court people think he's not working hard. He's really elevated his game and if he can keep up the 3pt shot with his ability to hit the inside the arc 2, he's a difficult player to guard.

Have to like seeing Bowen have a few more shots fall and even attacking the rim on a few occasions. Let's hope that's the step he needs to get back into his all conference form.

Loved what coach said about Drew last night. Said he always plays 100%. Even after they told him that Pock was going to be ahead of him he said whatever you need from me coach. Was awesome to see his energy when he hit the court. He knew that with Hut and Cole in foul trouble we needed a little lift and he did it. Coach thought he had played 10 minutes and when JW told him it was 5 (actually 6) he said he just had that kind of impact on the court.

[PantherAlum09]

This was a really solid and much needed win. Bowen looked a little better last night. It's still weird seeing him miss open 3's by such a large margin. Hutty's size inside is going to be so big for us this year. I really wish Wes was healthy to give us one more post. Cole and Hutty did a great job playing with foul trouble in the second half. Trey was huge. I love the way he's playing this year. He has just been so solid and consistent.

I'd be lying if I told you I didn't think we were heading down a similar path after that first half, but the defense was so much better in that second half. I love the way Hutson defended Quinn, and the guys did a much better job pressuring the ball at the perimeter. We have to keep playing like that second half, in order for us to make some noise in conference. The potential is there for sure.

[kochrab]

I think we all would agree that we need a string of a few wins to take a collective breathe together

[BCPanther]

I think we all would agree that we need a string of a few wins to take a collective breathe together

That's why Saturday is so big. Get that W and come home for 2 buy games, though Prairie View is 110 in the NET as of today, and get some momentum rolling into an NIU game that is way tougher than when it was scheduled and league play. If we can be 6-6 headed to Springfield, it's game on.

[BrockLesnar]

Actually, I think we have four before the Bears and would be 7-6. Tough games the rest of the way. We'll see.

[QCPanther05]

I think we all would agree that we need a string of a few wins to take a collective breathe together

We’re literally in last place lol

[kochrab]

We’re literally in last place lol

That's why we need a string of games. I didn't say how many. All of them are fine by me.