Game Thread: Northwestern vs. DePaul

[Hungry Jack]

We had 3 first years out there and gave up the 7-0 run

 

[IMC Cat]

Our freshman are shooting a combined 1-9

 

[HawkCat]

Kropp might not be ready. See a lot of hunger

As much as Kropp and West looked ripped in their preseason photos, they still look skinny on the court.

 

[TheC]

Kropp might not be ready. See a lot of hunger

I thought Bennerman was the better recruit . Not sure why he's redshirting

 

[freewillie07]

I can’t believe we are shooting 60% from the field And losing

 

[cat inkansas]

I can’t believe we are shooting 60% from the field And losing

Green is not good on defense.

 

[TheC]

These refs are really ruining this game

 

[HawkCat]

These refs are really ruining this game

Absolutely.

 

[TheC]

Nick gets grabbed on every cut, but they call that **** on us

 

[IMC Cat]

Gelo is giving us some good minutes

 

[zbag51]

These refs are really ruining this game

It’s insane. Literally every 2 seconds

 

[IMC Cat]

... Does a Mullins and West backcourt make sense right now??

 

[TheC]

Every ******* trip these refs are calling something. Just stop!

 

[TheC]

Singleton stepping up!

 

[Hungry Jack]

Great sequence for Singleton

 

[BenoitNU]

Ignore, my bad. 63 percent from line. But feels like 46!

 

[Purple Pete]

Singleton getting clobbered on layups. No Call.

 

[TheC]

Ignore my bad

Mullens went 1 for 4 on crunch time free throws. That's just not playable.

 

[cat inkansas]

... Does a Mullins and West backcourt make sense right now??

Maybe West could do some homework. At home.

 

[TheC]

Are you kidding ref!? That’s not a foul!

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Mullins and Gelo generated a ton of plus defensive plays. Page is a BEAST.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Are you kidding ref!? That’s not a foul!

Yeah, the refs saw that he fell, so there "must" have been contact.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Page kept that play alive

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Yeah, the refs saw that he fell, so there "must" have been contact.

Good thing they're calling it both ways, though! Say what you want about the refs, but they haven't been one-sided.

 

[freewillie07]

Escaped. Onward.

 

[TheC]

Too close on that shot.

I'm exhausted!

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Whew. I'll take it

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Good thing they're calling it both ways, though! Say what you want about the refs, but they haven't been one-sided.

Horrible, ticky tacky, and inconsistent but I agree it went both ways

 

[jne381]

That was an exciting game!

 

[prez77]

Bench has some serious work to do.

 

[hdhntr1]

These refs are a joke!!!!

Why do you insult jokes like that

 

[hdhntr1]

I thought Bennerman was the better recruit . Not sure why he's redshirting

Because physically he is not ready for the position

 

[freewillie07]

Bench has some serious work to do.

I was told we could run 10+ deep

 

[hdhntr1]

That was an exciting game!

Depaul is a lot better than people think.

 

[hdhntr1]

I was told we could run 10+ deep

We had to tonight with all the foul calls. 26 called on us (22 on them)

 

[cat inkansas]

Mullins and Gelo generated a ton of plus defensive plays. Page is a BEAST.

Thought Gelo really stepped up in the second half. Battled for those Boards

 

[HawkCat]

Just a few night ago, I was touting how deep we are. Perhaps not. Nick is Nick (thankfully). Page is a beast. Reid is solid. We need Singleton to stay on the court. Everyone else is hit or miss.

 

[freewillie07]

Just a few night ago, I was touting how deep we are. Perhaps not. Nick is Nick (thankfully). Page is a beast. Reid is solid. We need Singleton to stay on the court. Everyone else is hit or miss.

It’s ok. I think a lot of people got ahead of themselves. West Lot Pirates basically suggested we have an NBA roster on our bench with their fawning. This was a wake-up call game. Good to get the win however possible.

 

[BenoitNU]

Because physically he is not ready for the position

Yeah, we don’t have a real backup center this year. Going to need Kropp (not a center but plays one on tv) to play a LOT better. Singleton will also help down low—he’s so tough and really confident. Made two big plays down the stretch. So excited to see him play this year. Will be so important to our success.

 

[Catmandoo78]

Depaul is a lot better than people think.

I really don’t think that’s true…