WIU at Northern Kentucky
6 PM (Central) on ESPN+
The NKU Norse are 2-1 so far with wins over DII Wheeling (82-54) and Eastern Michigan (74-73) and a loss to UNC Greensboro (70-69).
Last season they went 14-11 overall, 11-7 in the Horizon League, and lost to Oakland in the 2nd round of the Horizon League tournament.
They play in the Horizon League currently, but have been mentioned as a possible invitee to the MVC. They're located in the Cincinnati metro area and play in the beautiful 8,424-seat BB&T Arena.
2021 - at Northern Kentucky
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- sealhall74
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Looking at stats and rosters, I think we match up pretty well with them, maybe even a little size advantage.
My 2 cents is this: Pearson will get his fair share of boards and then some. Would love to see him be a little more authoritative with the ball on offense, getting to point where he averages 10 to 12 per game. A consistent inside scoring threat should open up things on the perimeter so things really click. How good would life be if we had a dual personality and could pound it into the paint or nail a lot of 3s from the perimeter depending on the opponent? Sweet AF. I think we have the size to do it.
BTW, statistics link on main athletic site still pointing to last year stats although latest are available if you click around enough to find them. Ah, those damn little things.
My 2 cents is this: Pearson will get his fair share of boards and then some. Would love to see him be a little more authoritative with the ball on offense, getting to point where he averages 10 to 12 per game. A consistent inside scoring threat should open up things on the perimeter so things really click. How good would life be if we had a dual personality and could pound it into the paint or nail a lot of 3s from the perimeter depending on the opponent? Sweet AF. I think we have the size to do it.
BTW, statistics link on main athletic site still pointing to last year stats although latest are available if you click around enough to find them. Ah, those damn little things.
Embrace the pace of the race.
- sealhall74
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Man, their zone causing us all kinds of problems and they hitting some shots from deep.
Embrace the pace of the race.
- sealhall74
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I would a throw a zone at them. 1-5 they are quicker and more athletic.
Embrace the pace of the race.
- sealhall74
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Pretty ugly half for us. Game still well within reach with some needed adjustments. We mishandled some bunnies in the paint.
Embrace the pace of the race.
- Neckfansince71
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Just a bit out of sink at this point. My comment at halftime would be, "take a breath" and relax for a moment.
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- sealhall74
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Nice comeback to start the 2nd half.
Embrace the pace of the race.