SWSiouxMN Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 UND got a key victory at home over Weber, now they must turn the page and take on an ISU team that they have never lost to since joining the Big Sky ISU was picked as one of the top teams in the Big Sky and with Big Sky POY candidate Ethan Telfair leading the charge, why wouldn't they? Well things haven't gone their way so far. They have gotten off to a rough start in conference play. Although they did notch a road win last night over UNC last night. Telfair and his backcourt buddy Brandon Boyd will be another nice challenge for the UND guards, they are looking to finally break through against UND and end this long streak. UND has a softer part of their schedule coming up and has an opportunity to pile up some wins going into the month of February. However, they cannot become overconfident. They must continue their high level of play. *Stats: Last 3 games for Geno: 27 ppg, 61.3 FG%, 62.5 3 %, 81.4 FT% 4.7 APG, 3.7 RPG Other games: MSU (3-4) @ PSU (4-2). This is a big game for both squads, PSU got a big home win over the Griz and is looking to push itself to the top of the standings. MSU is looking to their 3rd win in a row to get back into the race for a 1st round bye. NAU (1-5) @ Idaho (3-3). Idaho looking to make it 3 in a row before traveling to Montana next week, looking to right the ship and climb back towards the top. NAU just trying to get things going. SUU (2-4) @ EWU (4-2). Reality setting in for SUU, who has now lost 4 in a row. EWU looking to keep their surprising start going before a big road swing in Montana next week Weber (4-1) @ UNC (3-4) Weber looking to bounce back after a tough loss to UND. UNC falling back to earth a little bit as well Mont (5-2) @ SAC (2-4) The Griz dropped a surprising game against PSU on the road and looking to bounce back and stay near the top of the standings. SAC looking to make it a rare 0-2 road swing for the Griz and get back into the mix. The call: UND must avoid the potential let-down game after an emotional victory at home. I wouldn't be shocked if UND got off to a slow start because of it. With that said however, I look for Geno and Hooker to outplay Telfair and Boyd and UND's frontcourt to get back some of their lost confidence from the last couple of games. I say UND wins comfortably and get ready for the SUU/NAU road swing. UND 79-64 *Notes: With 17 points, Quinton Hooker will reach 1500 career points Quote
GDPritch Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 14 hours ago, Kab said: More fun watching bb than hockey Yah, at least bb team can win at home. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 Just avoid the let-down game and all will be good. Defend the home court Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Is this supposed to be a trap game? We are flat and the d is not sharp like it was against Weber. Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Idaho St is on fire early. Just no energy on UND. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 wake up guys. too fast on offense and slow on D. They'll get it together Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Fouls are slowing the game down. Can't seem to get a big run going. ISU 30 UND 24 4:35 left Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Big 3 for Hooker, Bengals lead down to 3. Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Bernstein makes the Bengals lead 1. 32-31 ISU. Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 UND leads 33-32!!! 2:00 left Hooker with a steal and layup. 35-32 Hawks 1:51 left. 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 9-0 run by the Hawks Crowd back in the game. Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Halftime ISU 36 UND 35 ISU had a 15 point lead early by going 4-5 from 3 point range. UND chipped it down, took the lead then lost it. Should be an interesting second half. ISU doesn't look like a 3 win team. Quote
Kab Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Shanks really hurts this team how many fn moving screens does he need to get before he figures it out every game thenmisses what should be a dunk Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Just seems like a very sloppy play early on, almost like a "we beat Weber now lets cakewalk ISU" attitude and its biting them in the butt. Quote
darell1976 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 7-0 run to start the second half for UND. 42-36 UND. Timeout ISU. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Baldwin killing it but he doesn't look like a "D1" player 1 Quote
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