First-half thread for NU vs. Merrimack

[lou v]

It's going to be a sparse crowd, as expected, tonight. We're less than 10 minutes to tip and there might 1,500-2,000 people here right now.

I know next to nothing about Merrimack. I'm just hoping the Cats take care of business.

 

[EagerFan]

Lets get it on!

 

[mekCat]

Spencer Gaines Loop Nance Young are the starters

 

[Wildcatfootball12]

Is there any way to watch this (outside of being physically there) ?

 

[lou v]

Spencer Gaines Loop Nance Young are the starters

Interesting starting five: No "true" point guard, no Turner. Though I suspect Collins will use these early games to experiment with A LOT of lineups.

 

[mekCat]

BTN+

 

[mekCat]

They're getting a lot of open looks for 3s. Made two.

 

[EagerFan]

Sloppy play so far, too many guys drifting off shooters in the corners.

 

[mekCat]

And they go up 2. Defense not good

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Gonna be a loooooooooong season

 

[TheC]

How is it that both of our major sports programs have regressed so far? This performance is pathetic.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

It seems the two teams are evenly matched tonight. It could come down to the wire.

How exciting!!!

 

[TheC]

Our first 3 pointer. Finally

 

[EagerFan]

Lots of cats playing like freshmen tonight. Merrimack is not good.

 

[TheC]

Are we playing Merrimack or Michigan? Because I remember the days we used to play tight, back and forth games with teams like Michigan. This is ridiculous.

 

[mekCat]

Bad D. Say no more

 

[LansingCat_rivals315357]

Player coaching opportunities at halftime. Young and Jones need to learn how to go straight up. Spencer Taylor and gaines need to show some leadership. Cats pull away in the second half.

 

[olsh]

Had us going 0-20 in conference this year. Scared that might have been optimistic.

We'll get better, right??? Right??

 

[SimpsonElmwood]

Defense has been bad and the turnovers a close second. Cats will win by at least 15.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Are we playing Merrimack or Michigan? Because I remember the days we used to play tight, back and forth games with teams like Michigan. This is ridiculous.

Hey, Merrimack made the Division II NCAA Tournament the last three seasons! In all seriousness, that is good experience for them and I'm sure the team has good chemistry. We know the 'Cats are in full rebuild mode this season and Merrimack is dangerous as the more experienced team.

 

[TheC]

After this lousy football season, I don't know if I can take an ugly basketball season too. NU needs to either relax its ridiculous admissions so we can get some actual Power5 level athletes or just accept these declining performances and empty stands.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

After this lousy football season, I don't know if I can take an ugly basketball season too. NU needs to either relax its ridiculous admissions so we can get some actual Power5 level athletes or just accept these declining performances and empty stands.

Oh come on, TheC, the lows just make you appreciate the highs that much more!

 

[TheC]

Oh come on, TheC, the lows just make you appreciate the highs that much more!

You mean the high.

 

[olsh]

Hey, Merrimack made the Division II NCAA Tournament the last three seasons! In all seriousness, that is good experience for them and I'm sure the team has good chemistry. We know the 'Cats are in full rebuild mode this season and Merrimack is dangerous as the more experienced team.

I cannot argue any of this, which is the most embarrassing thing I have ever read about a Power 5 basketball program.

 

[NJCat]

Merrimack is not good.

Good enough......

 

[IGNORE]

Had us going 0-20 in conference this year. Scared that might have been optimistic.

We'll get better, right??? Right??

where’s @mikewebb68 ? I’m ready to take his bet.

 

[NJCat]

where’s @mikewebb68 ? I’m ready to take his bet.

Mike is smarter than the rest of us. He saw this coming and bailed out early.