Purdue vs. Minnesota: Predictions & Game Thread
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Let’s go Boilers. Let’s create a 3 way tie at the top of the standings today!!
We hang with them for the first half. In the first 5 minutes of the second half, we jump 12 points ahead. After that they close the lead to 7-5 points but can't quite catch us. Then they begin to foul us and we pull out a 10 point win. 75-65.
The dark side of me thinks that maybe this is an upset-weekend with both leaders going down. Makes me worry a bit.
The dark side of me thinks that maybe this is an upset-weekend with both leaders going down. Makes me worry a bit.
Some thoughts, courtesy of the Journal & Courier:
"- One game after allowing 18 offensive rebounds to Penn State, Purdue now faces a team ranked even higher among Big Ten Conference teams in second chance opportunities. Murphy alone averages 3.4 offensive rebounds per game, and Oturu adds three more. Purdue is fortunate to have a point guard capable of leading it in rebounds (Nojel Eastern), but suffers somewhat from the fact that he so often does.
- (Big Tre) Williams' tour of Big Ten big men continues against Murphy, who is flat-out one of the best defensive rebounders in the country. When Williams played at Penn State he was very good, collecting 10 points on 5 of 6 field goal shooting and five rebounds with a pair of blocks. But he also only played 17 minutes due to foul trouble, pushing his fouls caused per 40 minutes to 7.4. Purdue has other options at the 5, but in some matchups Williams is the best one, and he doesn't do them any good on the bench."
Also, Eric Curry was hurt last year, but he did some damage in his frosh season against the Boilers......it gives the Golden Gophers another formidable presence in the front-court.
I expect another battle and hard fought game....Minnesota looks like a solid tournament team and has been somewhat overlooked outside of conference circles. I wouldn't be surprised if this comes down to the last 5 minutes or so.....and no lock for the Boilers to come out on top. However, I think the Boilers have enough to get this one.
Boiler Up, my friends.
"- One game after allowing 18 offensive rebounds to Penn State, Purdue now faces a team ranked even higher among Big Ten Conference teams in second chance opportunities. Murphy alone averages 3.4 offensive rebounds per game, and Oturu adds three more. Purdue is fortunate to have a point guard capable of leading it in rebounds (Nojel Eastern), but suffers somewhat from the fact that he so often does.
- (Big Tre) Williams' tour of Big Ten big men continues against Murphy, who is flat-out one of the best defensive rebounders in the country. When Williams played at Penn State he was very good, collecting 10 points on 5 of 6 field goal shooting and five rebounds with a pair of blocks. But he also only played 17 minutes due to foul trouble, pushing his fouls caused per 40 minutes to 7.4. Purdue has other options at the 5, but in some matchups Williams is the best one, and he doesn't do them any good on the bench."
Also, Eric Curry was hurt last year, but he did some damage in his frosh season against the Boilers......it gives the Golden Gophers another formidable presence in the front-court.
I expect another battle and hard fought game....Minnesota looks like a solid tournament team and has been somewhat overlooked outside of conference circles. I wouldn't be surprised if this comes down to the last 5 minutes or so.....and no lock for the Boilers to come out on top. However, I think the Boilers have enough to get this one.
Boiler Up, my friends.
If Purdue can grab a 10 point win, helps the NET even more...but at this point of the season I don’t care if Purdue wins by 1.
Watching warmups and Wheeler has barely hit the rim on his outside shots. When he plays as a set shooter, he could be a 40% shooter from behind the arc. He won’t be able to be a player who comes off screens but pairs well with Hunter and Eastern who can pull his defender in help and have a set shot.
Stop! Stop! Stop! I’m nervous enough before our games...especially this one. Man, Ihate being the “hunted” one!
They will be..surely. Just an early Sunday game for a college campus...lol!
Well, the Pollyanna in me says the Team knows it’s theirs for the taking (Conference Title)if they play like they are more than capable and that they are masters of their own fate. The Good Guys win this one!
We better come out strong and get the crowd going early. This will be a tough game. Glad it's at home. BTFU!
I’ve been a tad nervous every game for 42 years. We are Purdue
Grady is doing a phenomenal job helping and cutting off the lane.
Great start.
Great start.
I like the defensive positioning and effort so far....really good start so far for the Boilers.
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