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#11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
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Author:  JCT [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Gentile Arena, Chicago

In Loyola’s last time out against Northern Iowa, the Panthers were ranked #23 and coming off a tough three point loss at Evansville to start the conference season 0-1. They beat Loyola 67-58 in Cedar Falls to begin their current 13-game winning streak that finds them at 24-2, 13-1 MVC, and ranked #11 in the nation. UNI’s closest call since then was a one-point win at Illinois State, where they came back from a 12-point deficit in the middle of the second half to win on missed ISU free throws and a cold-blooded three pointer with :06 left.

UNI has had some trouble playing Loyola in Chicago, losing last year in OT 93-87, and in their previous trip to Chicago in 2006-07. Their last win at Loyola was on Dec. 4, 2004, when UNI was also en route to a 20-plus win season and an NCAA tournament bid.

The Panthers will start Seth Tuttle, Jeremy Morgan, Deon Mitchell, Marvin Singleton, and Matt Bohannon. As remaining games fall off the schedule, Tuttle is playing with a fire in his belly to make the last two months of his senior season something very special. He has been named MVC Player of the Week the past two weeks. Over his last five games, he’s averaging 21.0 ppg, and 3.6 assists on 69% field goal and 70% three point shooting; UNI has won their last five games by an average of 14.4 points. Mitchell has scored in double figures the past two games, and ranks tops in the league in three point percentage in conference play at 60%. UNI’s extremely deep and talented bench is playing their best ball of the season, knowing and embracing their various roles, and adding exactly what’s needed to defeat team after team with systematic precision.

In conference play through 14 games, UNI leads the league in scoring defense, field goal percentage, field goal percent allowed, three point field goal percentage, and defense on three point field goals—a nearly unbeatable combination of excellence on offense and defense, particularly when they control the game tempo. They’re also tops in rebounds allowed to their opponents, and rank third in rebounding margin.

Loyola’s last win against a ranked team was a Feb. 15, 2009 win over #15 Butler in Indianapolis. Wednesday’s game will be Loyola’s fifth game this season versus a ranked opponent (Michigan State, and two times each against UNI and WSU)-- the most for Loyola in one season since 1984-85. If Loyola happens to play UNI or WSU again in the MVC tournament, it will tie the 1978-79 season for the last time the Ramblers faced six ranked opponents in a season.

In order to beat UNI for the third time in a row in Chicago, the Ramblers will have to play slightly better than in their 67-58 loss in Cedar Falls earlier in early January. In that game, the Ramblers outrebounded the Panthers, hit nine three pointers, and limited UNI to less than 30% three point shooting. The difference was 19 Rambler turnovers and 19 Rambler fouls that sent UNI to the free throw line 27 times. In both of UNI’s losses and their close call at Illinois State, Panther opponents forced more turnovers than they committed, and limited UNI’s trips to the free throw line. If Loyola can walk the fine line of dictating tempo, playing great defense on the perimeter, keeping the Panthers off the line, taking care of the ball, and creating high percentage shots on offense, they have a chance to keep the game close enough for an upset at crunch time. The difficulty of balancing all those things together for 40 minutes to have a chance to beat them is why these guys are ranked #11 in the country.

Loyola game notes: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loy ... 217aaa.pdf

Northern Iowa game notes: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loy ... a_niwa.pdf

TV/Streaming video, Audio: http://www.loyolaramblers.com/collegesp ... dia=488395

Vegas odds: Northern Iowa by 8.5
Author:  swellafelon [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Where is the embedded team name pun?

Maybe you can work in an Inspector Clouseau/Pink Panther reference.
Author:  JCT [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Panthers have clawed their way to the top of the conference. The one hairball in the conference season was the opening day loss at Evansville. When Tuttle gets his paws on a ball down low, he ususally scores. UNI won by a whisker at Illinois State.
Author:  goramblers2011 [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Looks like ESPN3 will be broadcasting the game:

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/conversat ... =400586465
Author:  swellafelon [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015

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Inspector Swella: Facts, JCT, nothing matters but the facts. Without them, the science of basketball prognostication would be nothing but a guessing game.

Now the facts about this matchup are as follows:

In conference play through 14 games, UNI leads the league in scoring defense. FACT!

UNI leads the league in field goal percentage. FACT!

UNI leads the league in field goal percent allowed. FACT!

UNI leads the league in three point field goal percentage. FACT!

UNI leads the league in defense on three point field goals. FACT!

They’re also tops in rebounds allowed to their opponents, and rank third in rebounding margin. FACT!

Finally, Loyola’s last win against a ranked team was a Feb. 15, 2009. FACT!

Now then, JCT, what is the inescapable conclusion?

JCT: UNI will beat Loyola.

Inspector Swella: What? You idiot. That's impossible!

Loyola will beat UNI 69-66.

JCT: How do you know that?

Inspector Swella: Instinct.
Author:  brot4britu [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Fact !! Swella hit it out of the Cricket Field !!( Geo Sanders' sport you know )!!

Fact !! Those Movies were probably the funniest I have EVER seen--The first three anyway

Fact !! Magnifique , SWELLA ! as mostly always !!

Fact !! Our guys WILL show up, weather an opening blitz try by Panthers and make a game of it

Fact !! A good large crowd helps !! But will they come ???

Fact !! Longshot was prettier than Elke--Was I not the lucky one ???? You betcha !!

FACT !! Another day brightener by Swella !!

MAYBE --An upset brewing ??

GO RAMBLERS !!
Author:  25yearstreak [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
Brot:
Unfortunately an artic blast is sweeping in for Wednesday and Thursday. With night time temps at minus ten and day time high of plus five, there will be ample excuses for the faint of heart to miss a great game. I will be there with The Calculator Lady. We made the trek to Bradley Sunday and had a great time.
Wish you could have made it into Chi town this season. Maybe next.
Author:  ahunte1 [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
25yearstreak wrote:
Brot:
Unfortunately an artic blast is sweeping in for Wednesday and Thursday. With night time temps at minus ten and day time high of plus five, there will be ample excuses for the faint of heart to miss a great game. I will be there with The Calculator Lady. We made the trek to Bradley Sunday and had a great time.
Wish you could have made it into Chi town this season. Maybe next.


Judging by the seat maps on the ticketing website, it looks like 1.) there are still 200-300 lower bowl seats left (a ton of them in Go's section -- but I'm sure it's just a coincidence), and 2.) very few upper deck sideline tickets have been sold. Sad.
Author:  GoRamblers [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
ahunte1 wrote:
25yearstreak wrote:
Brot:
Unfortunately an artic blast is sweeping in for Wednesday and Thursday. With night time temps at minus ten and day time high of plus five, there will be ample excuses for the faint of heart to miss a great game. I will be there with The Calculator Lady. We made the trek to Bradley Sunday and had a great time.
Wish you could have made it into Chi town this season. Maybe next.


Judging by the seat maps on the ticketing website, it looks like 1.) there are still 200-300 lower bowl seats left (a ton of them in Go's section -- but I'm sure it's just a coincidence), and 2.) very few upper deck sideline tickets have been sold. Sad.


Well, they can rest assured that I won't be in attendance tomorrow...I've got Hawks tickets. So, they can buy with confidence now!
Author:  BigJoe1963 [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: #11 Northern Iowa Preview and Game Thread-- 2/18/2015
GoRamblers wrote:
ahunte1 wrote:
25yearstreak wrote:
Brot:
Unfortunately an artic blast is sweeping in for Wednesday and Thursday. With night time temps at minus ten and day time high of plus five, there will be ample excuses for the faint of heart to miss a great game. I will be there with The Calculator Lady. We made the trek to Bradley Sunday and had a great time.
Wish you could have made it into Chi town this season. Maybe next.


Judging by the seat maps on the ticketing website, it looks like 1.) there are still 200-300 lower bowl seats left (a ton of them in Go's section -- but I'm sure it's just a coincidence), and 2.) very few upper deck sideline tickets have been sold. Sad.


Well, they can rest assured that I won't be in attendance tomorrow...I've got Hawks tickets. So, they can buy with confidence now!


We do get shit about attendance from the rest of the league, but how often does this phrase get uttered on any other teams's message board in reference to any other professional team? Much less a Stanley Cup Champion caliber team. We could switch spots with UNI right now and I would guess tomorrow might still not be a sell out due this factor among others.
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