SWSiouxMN Posted November 14, 2014 Posted November 14, 2014 The season gets underway tomorrow as UND travels down to take on UNI. Synopsis on UNI (predicted 2nd in MVC) UNI didn't have a typical year last year, finishing around .500. However, don't expect this again from Coach Jacobson and crew. Expectations are high once again in Cedar Falls to challenge Wichita State for the conference crown. They have the players to run a high octane offense that can stroke it from beyond the arc (ESPN has them as one of the top team in the nation for shooting 3's). The defense was the biggest issue for them last year, so if they can clear that up and shoot well, they could make some noise this year in the MVC and potentially in the NCAAs. Players to Watch: #10 Seth Tuttle (SR) Forward 6'8 One of the best post players in the MVC, rebounds extremely well and shoots at a high percentage. Excellent free throw shooter and if you give him the shot he will take a 3 every now and then. We will have our hands full with this guy #5 Matt Bohannon (JR) Guard 6'4 This man has one job... and he does his job quite well. He can shoot the 3. Have to keep his open looks to a minimum #1 Deon Mitchell (SR) Guard 6'1 Stud Point Guard for Jacobson. Can beat you a number of different ways off and on the dribble. He is a little weak from the line. Sneaky rebound guy, not afraid to mix it up every once and a while. Keys to the game: 1) Be ready to handle UNI's Pressure: They play a pressure defense so Hooker, Tyler, De Rouen need to handle the rock and not be careless. Keeping the turnovers to around 12 or less will help keep UND in this game 2) Efficient offense from UND: UND cannot have many empty possessions, so they need to make every possession count and make sure to find the open man. Make the extra pass. 3) Perimeter D: Contest UNI from the 3 point line. Make them work for every 3 they get. Communication when running man or zone will be critical to make sure there is no breakdown for the open 3. UNI will make us pay for every look they get. 4) Limit 2nd chance points: Rebound the ball. Put bodies on the man and be aggressive on the defensive boards. Limit the chances Tuttle gets on the O-Boards The Call: Some say this could the best team we play all year. I disagree and think the Gophers hold that distinction. This is going to be a very hard game for UND to win. Everything needs to go exactly right for this squad with a bunch of new parts to have a chance. But this is basketball and anything can happen. I think UND surprises people by playing well and giving fans hope that this so call gelling period will be less than previously thought. However, UNI has enough experience and talent to get Jacobson his all time winning mark at UNI UNI 74 UND 62 Quote
hoops44 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Estan out with hamstring, Geno has back pain??? Vegas has UNI a 21 point fav Quote
nodak651 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Estan out with hamstring, Geno has back pain??? Vegas has UNI a 21 point fav 5 dimes is 22 now. Think we cover? Quote
nodak651 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Disappointing to hear about Estan. Have been looking forward to finally seeing him play. Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 MVC is generally pretty good. Definitely a step above what the big sky or summit. Doesn't mean und CAN'T win though. Take some solace in my fellow students got kicked by Texas tonight Quote
hoops44 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 5 dimes is 22 now. Think we cover? 22 about right , small lean to UNI Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 Cashman is playing, so his shirt lifted 13-9 UND 12:28 1st Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 15-9 UND 11:48 1st Balanced scoring and hitting 3 pointers. But UNI already in bonus Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 UNI with a mini run, UND calls TO 15-14 UND 9:31 1st Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for the scoring updates - Sounds encouraging so far Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 UND 24 UNI 21 2:55 1st Foul Trouble Cashman 3 Calc 2 Nash 2 De Rouen 2 Quote
SiouxVolley Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 UND behind by two at halftime 31-29 Quote
SiouxVolley Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 UNI pulling away with 13 min left to go UND down by 8. Quote
sioux2013 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Did not see the game but 4 assists for the entire game. Did we not move or pass the ball? Quote
ArtVandalay Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 That is more than a respectable showing. UNI is a good, veteran MVC team. We shot 35% from field and lost our starting big early. Didn't have Stefan or Tyler and UNI was at full force. A lot of positives to take from this game. 1 Quote
SiouxVolley Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 With Carson Shanks eligible after the 1st semester, UNDs frontcourt depth, rebounding, ability to spread fouls around, and defense should only improve. I honestly thought this was going to be a rout, due in part to lack time to gel. 1 Quote
bincitysioux Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Didn't see or listen to the game, but just looking over the stats seems like a good showing despite shooting just 35% and being without 3 guys that figure to be contributors during conference play (Tyler, Stefan, and Shanks)..... Quote
bincitysioux Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 Ben Jacobson signed a 10 year contract at UNI today for the second time. Quote
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