***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT NORTHWESTERN IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

[TwistingMyMelon]

Well, that was just wonderful! Conference win on the road.

What a great day from Reynolds and his scoring partner Grove! But, a team effort once again and great job on the boards.

 

[JZABR]

I absolutely love this team and coach. Are we NCAA bound, not likely. Are we going to finish in the top half of the league? Probably not. But missing 3 key guys, we play a fun brand of basketball, we pass well, the coach maximizes guys who are limited in some ways. Excited for the future!! Good win

You get more out of a shorter rotation with an offense like this instead of "go make offense for yourself" ball

 

[Bad Gopher]

What a game!

Asuma making both free throws was

 

[Married@SiebertField]

Somehow; some way; we’ve got to find Tyson another year of eligibility 🐿…

 

[Married@SiebertField]

Fun week coming at the Barn with WHI? on Tuesday and Eric the Muss on Friday.

 

[everybody knows my name]

I'm prepared for a rebuilding year with this cobbled-together roster, but this team is fun to watch and easy to love. Lots of love for Niko.

 

[Gilthorp57]

You get more out of a shorter rotation with an offense like this instead of "go make offense for yourself" ball

I like this much better than dribble until the ball bleeds of the previous regimes.

 

[BarnBurner]

Congratulations Gophers. Niko, just recruit hard and you will win. What a refreshing brand of basketball.

 

[DietCokeFan]

Would be nice if we can get Omot back to give some minutes.

 

[FinnGopher]

The last 4 minutes showed a great gut check by the Gophers. Down 5 with 4 to go and ending with a 6 point win, on the road. Clutch playmaking and making freethrows. Niko's offense is a pleasure to watch.

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

25 assists on 28 baskets!!!!

 

[BTChamp]

They showed a clip of the last Gopher win in NW. They fired 2 coaches in between then.

 

[upnorthkid]

22/26 from the line as well

 

[GringaGopher]

Caught the last 5 minutes. Previously, if the game came down to FT’s it would likely be a L. Tyson is such a difference maker but the supporting cast is improving. Hope these trends continue. It has been awhile since our team showed big improvements during the course of a season

 

[BTChamp]

I'm eating crow after bashing Langston Reynolds and last game. Today he was definitely part of the win. Perfect free throws, wait, did I just say perfect free throws?

 

[Gophers7633]

Basically two mid range jumpers. Most of the 3's were wide open. Ironically the most difficult 3 we made (Tyson). Smart, well coached offensive basketball.

 

[jblass]

I have to admit Reynolds had a great overall game today. Let’s hope that carries over to Tuesday’s game against Iowa. If he does and the rest of the team plays like they did today we have a chance against the Hawks. I love how they never gave up today.

 

[golf]

None of us are under any illusions regarding this team. But if there was somehow a stat for "getting the most out of available talent", Gophs would be right at the top of that stat. Would feel the same way had we lost.

 

[Minnesconsin fan]

Martinelli looks like the kind of guy who'd steal your car.

but his best friend would be the cop's son so they would just give him a ride home and tell him not to do it again.

 

[book]

Bring on IOWA!!!!!!

 

[Zeppelin Gopher]

That was just a very fun game and great win.

Exciting for the upcoming 3 game Barn homestand!!

 

[howeda7]

Those backdoor cuts are so fun to watch unfold

Good coaching and functional offense. What a concept.

 

[SplitDecision]

It really was a terrific road win, as is any in the BigTen! Was great to see a Gopher team make FTs down the stretch.
A few too many turnovers, and Langston gathered himself on D after getting schooled by Martinelli in first half to record a really solid game. Its becoming clear that Asuma has trouble getting to the rim through contact. MN needs him to never get stuck giving up his dribble down near the box. Better to dribble thru baseline and keep working the ball around. JCJ commits too many useless fouls. (He got hosed by ref on sideline near end of game! No travel.) Durkin should be able to get more open looks. Niko will get them to learn even though it was a W. Great job! Looking forward to 3 straight home games.

 

[howeda7]

When did Vince Carter join the team? Grove is a dunking machine!

Vanilla Thunder.

 

[howeda7]

6 of 6 from the field

And didn't let himself get fouled. If Northwestern had just tackled him on those dunks...

 

[DarthGopher]

I'm eating crow after bashing Langston Reynolds and last game. Today he was definitely part of the win. Perfect free throws, wait, did I just say perfect free throws?

You did. I thought they were just stories. But today, we all just saw an actual unicorn, and it was magical.

 

[jblass]

That was just a very fun game and great win.

Exciting for the upcoming 3 game Barn homestand!!

Let’s hope the barn is full and rocking. I like our chances against all three after the way we played today.

 

[howeda7]

Somehow; some way; we’ve got to find Tyson another year of eligibility 🐿…

Sue the NCAA as a fan...it'll probably work.

 

[howeda7]

I'm eating crow after bashing Langston Reynolds and last game. Today he was definitely part of the win. Perfect free throws, wait, did I just say perfect free throws?

He missed one, but his FT's were the most shocking part of the game.

 

[bhk3yx]

Martinelli looks like the kind of guy who'd steal your car.

with style though