1st Half Thoughts: Cats still full of turkey
In Northwestern’s first game since the Thanksgiving break, the team is coming off a little sluggish. The effects of the tryptophan must not have worn off quite yet.
The Wildcats certainly seem capable of pulling away and winning this one easily through the first nine minutes of the first half, but they have not done it yet. NU is shooting 38.5 percent from the floor and holds an 11-10 lead.
Granted, the Highlanders are not doing much better. UC Riverside has made as many field goals as NU, but taken one less shot.
The Cats are rushing a little bit through their offense and need to remain patient. They have looked to get the ball in the post to freshman Kyle Rowley and junior Kevin Coble a little bit and have found some success. NU has struggle dwhen the team settles for quick 3-pointers.
Overall, the Cats need to slow the ball down on offense and pick up the intensity a little bit on defense. UC Riverside is cutting well in the gaps of NU’s 2-3 zone, but other than that do not look like they will be able to keep up in this one.
