*****Minnesota vs Iowa Game Thread*****

Burghawk87

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We’re on the women’s basketball board, buddy
Hey, it’s only the forth time I’ve picked them to lose this year (Iowa St, UConn, UCLA).

I don’t like the matchup, especially without McCabe.

I hope I’m wrong 😉

5pm on the ‘Cock or NBCSN (YTTV)

Iowa (16-2, 7-0) heads east to tackle Maryland (17-3, 5-3). The Terps are coming off a beatdown by UCLA and have have lost two of their last three.

The Hawks are feeling pretty good right now after the big win over Sparty, although they haven’t looked nearly the same on the road.

for that reason I think the ladies fall tonight 77-69

8pm on the ‘Cock

The Hawkeyes (18-2, 9-0) travel west carrying their 8 game winning streak to battle USC (11-9, 3-6).

The Trojans have had a rough season so far without their star JuJu Watkins. Although they have lost many close games to the leagues top teams and I expect tonight to be no different.

USC is not a great scoring team they try and win on the defensive side, giving up an only 59 points a game. As with all Iowa games, good ball handing and reducing turnovers will be very important.

This should be a grind it out type of game. In the end I think the hawks have too much offensive to slow down and win 73-66.
K women's board only. These you?
 
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Hawkfan_08*

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Minnesota is so well coached on our low post play. We have no shooters in the game. A little frustrated by the inability to make changes. Unfortunately Strem is off bad. You have to roll with Wright who has to start taking more initiative, Deal who can actually shoot, Houston, Heiden and maybe Levin? I have no idea... someone who will shoot.
 

Sett1997

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Just had a chance to take a look. What is going on?


Awkward Fly On The Wall GIF by Amanda Cee Media


Confused Little Girl GIF
 

Tippett1

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When they played with pace in the first quarter, they got the 8 point lead. Then they went back to pounding it inside with little to no success. Since they haven't played at that place much, they probably ran out of gas. Plus, their defense has been horrendous.
 

Hawkeye1984

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Jan has to address shot selection. The 15 to 20 foot jumper is the worst shot in basketball, so why are the players still encouraged to take it as if it were a high percentage look.
 

whynot?

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That's not the point. She IS capable of going off. Better to let Kylie play 30+ minutes and rack up those ridiculous crappy passes and get stuffed going to the rim most of the time.
Exactly, this is the first time this year Jan is being played. Sit your best 2 because they may get in foul trouble while your team is totally disorganized! Put deal and Heiden in the game!