#12 Central Michigan vs #5 Iowa - 3/21/21

[nwhoopfan]

CMU within 6.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Brand new ball game

 

[JordyG]

CMU is using grit and savvy to pull themselves closer. Again, I just think Iowa's size will just wear them down and be too much at the end.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Iowa is Ranked Dead Last in Team Defense. They are a dangerous team because of their Team Offense, but IMO not a threat to win the National Championship because of their Team Defense. A team doesn't want to get into a shootout against Iowa.

 

[loonsD]

One of the craziest stats I've ever seen! The disparity in pace between teams who play fast is so gigantic that one of the top scoring teams in the country also allows the most points.

 

[JonathanXIV]

First time watching Iowa for any length of time. Astonished at their poor defense. Almost no one in a defensive stance, really lazy switching, no awareness of where the ball is. Can't play good teams with such a lack of defensive effort.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Clark quiet this half, but Warnock is taking over.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Kelly has managed to go a long time w/out picking up another foul.

 

[loonsD]

It puts a lot of pressure on teams who aren't used to scoring 80+ in a game. Important to note that it doesn't mean those teams aren't capable.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Mostly a good quarter for CMU, but now the deficit is more than it was at halftime.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Iowa has 4 starters in double figures, Clark not having to carry the scoring load.

 

[nwhoopfan]

65-52 thru Q3.

 

[GoCardinal]

Could be wrong, but I don’t see Kentucky having a hard time with Iowa assuming the Wildcats take care of their first round matchup.

 

[loonsD]

Entertaining game so far. Iowa has kept a good lead throughout so CMU needs to make a run.

 

[loonsD]

Could be wrong, but I don’t see Kentucky having a hard time with Iowa assuming the Wildcats take care of their first round matchup.

Huh

 

[nwhoopfan]

Could be wrong, but I don’t see Kentucky having a hard time with Iowa assuming the Wildcats take care of their first round matchup.

This has been an uncharacteristic game for Czinano. Normally she's much more of a factor.

 

[eebmg]

Could be wrong, but I don’t see Kentucky having a hard time with Iowa assuming the Wildcats take care of their first round matchup.

What has KY shown?

 

[nwhoopfan]

Kelly hasn't scored for a while. CMU looks just about out of gas.


Czinano is 6-12 and has missed several shots that are automatic for her.

 

[GoCardinal]

What has KY shown?

And what has Iowa shown? Who on Iowa is capable of defending Howard? Kentucky also has defense. Something Iowa isn’t used to playing against.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Uh oh. Sue Bird just said Caitlin Clark is the most exciting player in college basketball.

 

[nwhoopfan]

18 point lead sliced to 12. Iowa getting kinda lazy, gave up a bunch of O boards that led to a 3 and bad exchange near half court between guards led to a breakaway layup.

 

[loonsD]

18 point lead sliced to 12. Iowa getting kinda lazy, gave up a bunch of O boards that led to a 3 and bad exchange near half court between guards led to a breakaway layup.

Yep. Game isn't over and you can't get that complacent.

 

[ScottCT]

Uh oh. Sue Bird just said Caitlin Clark is the most exciting player in college basketball.

I don't mind that. She didn't say she was the best which is what matters.

 

[eebmg]

Uh oh. Sue Bird just said Caitlin Clark is the most exciting player in college basketball.

Her quote on ESPN is Paige is the best but Caitlin is the most exciting.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Her quote on ESPN is Paige is the best but Caitlin is the most exciting.

I didn't see the quote. This was her via zoom or whatever that is called.