Iowa v Indiana Game thread

[big10fan]

Thanks to tweeter I finally figured out that the game tips off at 3 on the deuce (ESPN 2).

Any predictions? Can our beloved Hawks carry some momentum into this game? Looks like Indy has found a groove, we're going to have to step it up if we plan on hanging with them this time around. With Brommer questionable, the boys will have to stay out of foul trouble.

No game chat still? I know Spank is in the boonies and didn't think he'd be able to keep it up.

 

[storminspank]

I wont be able to host the chat or participate in this thread, but you guys have fun.

I do plan on being in Iowa City for the UM and the PU games, though, if all works out.

I did not get a preview/predictions up either.

Quick and Dirty -
Indiana is playing out of their mind lately. Beat a couple very good teams. Doing it without their top 3 scorers. Iowa destroyed them in Iowa City and Watford had the bulk of their points (now injured). If Hawks can contain Hulls from the outside, I think they can get their first and likely only roadie win today. Worried about how well Indiana has played lately - they are stepping up on heart and effort alone. The crowd will be rocking in Assembly Hall too, so that will be tough for Iowa. They need to get a lead in this one and keep it to take out the crowd. Iowa does have more talent than Indiana with their injuries - but, again, Indiana has beaten better teams than Iowa with this lineup.

I think Basabe goes crazy in this one - 24 pts, 14 rebs. Cartwright adds 16 pts, 9 assists

Iowa 73 - Indiana 68

First and only road win in the Big Ten for Iowa.

 

[big10fan]

I just can't pick the Hawks to lose, so I'd go with something very similar to your prediction and go with...
Iowa 78 - Indiana 73

 

[bud2380]

Indiana has played very well at home, but it's truly a mystery. They have some talent, but only on the bench with injuries. There is very little talent on that team that is currently healthy. If Iowa plays solid D like they did against MSU, we should win by 10 points.

 

[jocohawk]

Just left his guy on the 3 ughhh

 

[bcl20]

The atmosphere is as if this is a game for the Big Ten title. It has me excited even if it is the other team's crowd making it so. Hope it brings the best out of the team and we can win this.

 

[Hawke]

I hope the Hawks quiet the crowd down.

 

[CAARHawk]

Occasional score help?

 

[Hawke]

14-16 bad guys 12.21 left

 

[Hawknole]

Brommer's keeping Indy in this one.

/facepalm

 

[patmyne]

I called bank for him

 

[spliff45]

Brommer's not having his best game

 

[Hawke]

21-21 9 minutesleft

 

[Hawke]

nice D there

 

[nwiahawks]

Where are all the Iowa coaches? Looks like only Fran, Speraw and Bowen on bench.

 

[spliff45]

Where are all the Iowa coaches? Looks like only Fran, Speraw and Bowen on bench.

Heard there was a couple out recruiting. I didn't know if it was true or not.

 

[Hawke]

Heard there was a couple out recruiting. I didn't know if it was true or not.

That's right, they're out recruiting the same type of recruits Lick got.

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

IMO that was pretty poor effort by May on that ball going out of bounds..

 

[1013Hawk]

Why can't we find #1 for Indiana!? He is killing us, one man!

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

Cartwright is a going to be awesome next year as that kid is improving game in and game out.