Still an outside shot

[proudopete]

With Michigan losing we are two games out of first. A five way tie is still possible at 15-5

Michigan’s still plays Maryland, Illinois and MSU again.
MSU still plays Wisconsin, Maryland and Michigan again.
Wisconsin plays Oregon and MSU

So we need Wisconsin to lose to MSU, Michigan to lose to Maryland and Illinois and MSU to lose to Maryland and Michigan.

That’s a lot so specific things that need to happen but there is a chance if we win out to share the title.

 

[Gman544]

I don’t know about all that, but I know if Purdue could play defense like MSU did tonight, they might have a shot at winning out.

 

[qazplm]

I think the immediate goal is top four seed for the tournament. We don't want to play extra games right before the NCAA tournament. We definitely need as much rest as possible.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

I don’t know about all that, but I know if Purdue could play defense like MSU did tonight, they might have a shot at winning out.

MSU has made excellent second half adjustments vs Illinois, Purdue and now Michigan. I’m not sure what they’re doing differently, but in those last 3 games, they have been great on the defensive side in the second half.

 

[DrEss]

MSU has made excellent second half adjustments vs Illinois, Purdue and now Michigan. I’m not sure what they’re doing differently, but in those last 3 games, they have been great on the defensive side in the second half.

In his post game interview, Izzo was somewhat pleased by only being down 4 at the half. He thought they didn’t do anything right in that half. Mainly, he stated, MSU reduced their 9 first half TO’s to 2.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

MSU has made excellent second half adjustments vs Illinois, Purdue and now Michigan. I’m not sure what they’re doing differently, but in those last 3 games, they have been great on the defensive side in the second half.

They are really solid defensively and on the glass - have to also keep them out of transition.

Next two games will be really interesting - @ Maryland and hosting Wisconsin. It should be particularly noteworthy in how well they defend the Badgers. Just a hunch - that game could get a little physical.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I think the immediate goal is top four seed for the tournament. We don't want to play extra games right before the NCAA tournament. We definitely need as much rest as possible.

CMP wasn’t exactly outraged when we bowed out early in the B1G last year. Think he agrees.

 

[PaBoiler78]

I think the immediate goal is top four seed for the tournament. We don't want to play extra games right before the NCAA tournament. We definitely need as much rest as possible.

totally agree w/ this

 

[Boiler Buck]

Oregon beat Wisky in OT....gives them 5 losses

 

[proudopete]

Oregon beat W in OT....gives them 5 losses

It’s happening

 

[DrEss]

Thankfully, O made enough of their FTs at the end. Purdue needs to play 40 minutes and beat IU tomorrow.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Thankfully, O made enough of their FTs at the end. Purdue needs to play 40 minutes and beat IU tomorrow.

Yes but IU is on a lot of bubbles and their season is shot so they are going to come out fighting.

If there is anything to see from our 3 game skid is mentally being soft. Constantly complaining about missed calls and not being physical.

Regardless of how we play in the first half, we have to come out on fire in the second which is something we haven’t done lately. Smith should be focused on scoring and worry about the assists second.

 

[DrEss]

Yes but IU is on a lot of bubbles and their season is shot so they are going to come out fighting.

If there is anything to see from our 3 game skid is mentally being soft. Constantly complaining about missed calls and not being physical.

Regardless of how we play in the first half, we have to come out on fire in the second which is something we haven’t done lately. Smith should be focused on scoring and worry about the assists second.

Yep, playing 40 minutes is the key. Purdue has lead at the half in all of the three recent losses. Hopefully, we do not run out of gas in the 2nd half tomorrow.

 

[northside100]

Yes but IU is on a lot of bubbles and their season is shot so they are going to come out fighting.

If there is anything to see from our 3 game skid is mentally being soft. Constantly complaining about missed calls and not being physical.

Regardless of how we play in the first half, we have to come out on fire in the second which is something we haven’t done lately. Smith should be focused on scoring and worry about the assists second.

Love this post. I enjoy looking at scenarios as a fan but this team just needs to come out and take it to IU.