SWSiouxMN Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 To say the exhibition didn't go as well as UND wanted would be a bit of an understatement but behind 28 points from Mitchell Sueker, UND survived with a 68-64 win over Mayville State. Now the season starts for real on Tuesday Night when they host the Milwaukee Panthers of the Horizon League, who is being hyped up because of a decision made by one of the top incoming freshmen in America. About the Panthers: There are certain dates that you always remember, but for Panther fans, May 12th, 2021 certainly is one of them. That was the day that one of the best recruits in the 2021 class spurred all the Power 5 programs and stated, I am going to stay home and play for UW-Milwaukee! Sure, it helps that it happens to be the coaches son and all but.... its still a pretty big deal. For a program looking for a jumpstart, it couldn't have come at a better time. While Milwaukee made some progress with a 10-12 record last year, they still are struggling to gain some traction in the Horizon. With a program still looking for success they haven't had since the days of Bruce Pearl and Rob Jeter (who, btw is building a program in Western Illinois). There is reason to be excited for a breakthrough. While adding Baldwin Jr is a big deal, this squad already has some players with high levels of potential. They have transfers from San Francisco, Boston College, and UTEP that are ready to have big impacts for their new squad. Also... this is a HUGE squad. Two 7 footers (Kane and Bol), two players at 6'10 and a 6'9 player that will all get significant minutes. With all of this... the expectations are high. Old Friend Scott Nagy and Wright State still run the conference, but there is zero reason why Milwaukee can't challenge them. If they can't that... then it might be time to ask some questions. About Patrick Baldwin: (5th season: 47-70 overall record, 26-45 record Horizon) The former Northwestern guard entered his 5th year and has high expectations to deliver. So far, there hasn't been a lot to write about. Still looking for the first winning season in both conference and overall record. He has the horses, it is time to cash in. Can Coach Baldwin push all the right buttons to make this talented squad go? Key Player: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (6'10" 215 lb Freshman) Lets not kid ourselves here, this is the guy to watch. He could have played anywhere in the nation and could have easily be playing for one of the 4 teams that are playing at the Garden on Tuesday. However, he decided to stay home and play his 1 and only season with his dad. This is a guy that can do it all, but his experience his is shooting. He will be a mismatch on the court for UND. It is not often that you should go to a game just to watch an opposing player, but this is the exception to the rule. Series History: This will be the 7th meeting against the two squad. UND leads the all time series 4-2 and is 2-0 at home. Milwaukee won the last one in 2019, 79-70. Keys: 1) Defending Baldwin: How UND decides to defend him will be interesting. Do they live with him going off and guarding the rest? Or do they limit him and have others beat you 2) Outside Shooting: This needs to be the stat that UND needs to win if they are going to have a chance. They have to hit their 3s 3) Avoid the droughts: Cannot have those moments where they go 5-6 minutes without making a shot. Efficient offense is needed for a full 40 The Call: After a less than stellar exhibition, the way to get people to forget is to start the season off with a win. UND is going to be challenged with a talented team and hopefully they have learned from their exhibition. UND is going to have to hit some shots and come out of the gate swinging. Sueker, Mathews, and T are going to have to be huge against the Panther bigs and whoever is matched up against Baldwin... embrace the challenge. This will be a tough one for UND to win, but they need to make steps in the right direction with an overhauled roster. I see this being a 6 point Milwaukee win. A win would really give the team a shot in the arm after a disappointing exhibition. A blowout would only continue the bad feelings. 76-70 Panthers. *Nevertheless: College basketball is BACK! Tomorrow will be nothing more than a holiday for me. Game is on Bally Sports North! If you have a chance to get out to the game, highly would recommend heading out. Don't get too many potential lottery picks that come to the Betty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Great write up as always. I will be there, hard to pass up seeing a potential lottery pick. Hoping UND can show more than they did against Mayville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 so who guards the first round pick tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Any other way to watch than Ballys? I don't get that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I hope we can forget the mayville and come out smoking. Hopefully we are much better tonight. Have a few players hit some threes. I don’t know how we match up against all their height? Looking forward to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, UND1983 said: Any other way to watch than Ballys? I don't get that Aren't all games on ESPN+ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Starters Nero Panoam Igbanugo T Sueker *Panoam starting instead of Norman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Lets go! I'm ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Ethan 3! 3-2 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 6-3 Panthers sorry for lack of updates. Watching women as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Mathews 6-5 Panthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forksandspoons Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Missing a lot of bunnies so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Media 9-5 Milwaukee 13:52 to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 ESPN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Bruns giving UND some good minutes 15-8 Panthers at the under 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Sueker 18-10 Panthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 T got the elbow inside and got called for the offensive foul 23-10 Panthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I think Bruns will be a good scorer this year. It's me or do a lot of UND shoot with a flat arc from 3 land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGood Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Bruns will be good. Rest of the team….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 I think when he gets up to speed Mathews will be good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forksandspoons Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Shooting under 20% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Just now, forksandspoons said: Shooting under 20% Missing a lot of good looks. It isn't bad offense for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGood Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said: I think when he gets up to speed Mathews will be good as well. I agree. He’s battling hard inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Norman 3 27-19 Panthers 5-0 UND run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodak78 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I like Bruns, Matthews and Howard. Baker won an academy on the 3 point foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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