Minnesota vs. Northwestern Game Thread

[Catreporter]

I wondered why our students kept cheering when we fouled them

It was for Chick-fila. #24 kept missing free throws and student section at one point was cheering MVP (LOL)

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I was pleased to hear Audige say, when asked about playing in the backcourt with Buie...

"Well, we have struggled in past seasons to work well together"
"But we've been figuring it out" (something like that)
"The first year I was here I was pretty much just looking for my shot"
"And last year I really wasn't myself"
"This year Boo and I have been playing better together"

The numbers bear this out - In past years the team played worse when Buie and Audige were on the court together. Buie and Greer last year - excellent. Audige and Berry quite good. Audige and Buie? not so good together)

So it was encouraging to hear Audige say that. The fact that Audige even acknowledged an issue was great to hear.
This year we play better as a team when Buie and Audige are on the court together.

And that is making a big difference.

The mental progression in both of their games is so apparent. In shot selection, in cohesion team wide and between the two of them, in discipline, in pace, in staying in control, etc. Huge.