First Half Thoughts: Faster pace favors Cats
Northwestern and Marquette are locked into a tight battle through the first part of hte first half. Both teams have taken turns in the lead as they have both looked to push the ball. Right now NU leads 16-12 with 11:38 to go.
At first it led to some sloppy play. The teams have combined for 12 turnovers — the Wildcats forcing eight. NU has taken advantage of Marquette’s mistakes scoring eight points off turnovers.
The offense is starting to find its rhythm as the Cats have gotten the ball to Amy Jaeschke more. Jaeschke has only two points, but her presence is being felt on the court. The Golden Eagles have decided to double her when she catches the ball and she has found some open teammates for midrange jumpers.
Marquette is starting to get some shots off after they struggled protecting the ball and handling NU’s press. The Cats will have to keep the pressure up and continue to force turnovers to stay ahead in this game.
They have done a good job containing scoring threat Krystal Ellis. Ellis has only hit one shot and scored three points so far.
