Olesani was the key

[hwks1]

Obviously Marble pretty much singlehanded, kept Iowa in the game but, Olaseni effort was key.

8-9ft, 11reb and 4blk

 

[biasedHAWKEYE]

Olaseni was the difference at the end of regulation/in OT, absolutely.

 

[Johnnyhawkeye]

Great team win, we have enough talent to win games without the same players stepping up every single night. I have a feeling Uthoff contributes tomorrow in a bigger way since he sat the majority of the 2nd half.

 

[1hawkeye1]

Agree. Double double for GO.

I searched and searched for the thread where I argued with someone that Gabe would push woody for minutes. That user said I was crazy.

Well let me just say this: Woody 11 minutes, 2pts, 1 rebound, 5 fouls
Gabe 29 minutes 10 pts, 4 blocks, 11 rebounds

FACT

 

[Stanzi]

I do feel like he should be starting over Woodbury. I've definitely been disappointed in the lack of improvement from Woodbury. You can't blame it on freshman inexperience anymore.

 

[jacktheknife]

If this is how Gabe plays when he is confident, then boost his confidence and have his start.

 

[Sirhouseman]

He was absolutely clutch from the line.

 

[Seth53]

If the "Woody starts and GO off the bench" rotation is working for wins, no reason to change that chemistry.

 

[Herkyalert]

Just another example of Iowa's depth. Woody fouls out, and Gabe steps in and plays very well.

 

[sportstalent]

Agree. Double double for GO.

I searched and searched for the thread where I argued with someone that Gabe would push woody for minutes. That user said I was crazy.

Well let me just say this: Woody 11 minutes, 2pts, 1 rebound, 5 fouls
Gabe 29 minutes 10 pts, 4 blocks, 11 rebounds

FACT

I am excited that Gabe played well tonight. I am still not going to sit Woody after one completely awful game and one exceptional game.

Gabe made a huge difference when most of Iowa's roster was invisible, notice I said most because not too many played well tonight until Marble got hurt actually. Gabe played well most of the night, but could have had 20 if he could make a follow-up shot.

 

[BigD]

To be fair to Woody at least two fouls were BS. Nice game for Gabe.

 

[BigD]

Watching Tennessee vrs UTEP game. UTEP does a very nice job of getting the ball low in the offensive post.

 

[StatelineHawk]

To be fair to Woody at least two fouls were BS. Nice game for Gabe.

At least 2 of them were BS.

 

[PhotoHawk]

Having the ability to leave one of your bigs in at the end of games is crucial so let's hope Gabe can keep it up and Woody continues to improve at the stripe.

 

[OUTofTOWNHAWK]

Woody, Gabe and BAsabe all played very poorly for the first 30 mins. Gabe and McCabe brought it home. If Iowa boxed out they would have won by 20. BigmanFACT

 

[OUTofTOWNHAWK]

Also those refs did not like woody one bit.

 

[tksirius]

To be fair to Woody at least two fouls were BS. Nice game for Gabe.

True. 2 of those were absolutely horrible calls. They made a lot of horrible calls though.

 

[boarhawk]

Clemons had 7 assists McCabe had some clutch shooting . Was a little concerned with utoff not looking for his shot a little more

 

[HawkPrdatr40]

I do feel like he should be starting over Woodbury. I've definitely been disappointed in the lack of improvement from Woodbury. You can't blame it on freshman inexperience anymore.

Without question.. Gabe should be starting!!!

 

[UncleHawk]

Without question.. Gabe should be starting!!!

If he has a few more games like this one he will be starting. But let's let them play it out before making the change.