Western Kentucky (1/2/20)

[CMJ]

Seems as though we play WKU on the road 75% of the time.  Feels like they beat us 90% of the time no matter where we play.

Huge game to start league action.

 

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

If we win, it will be the first time in nearly 8 years: https://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/western-kentucky-university/51

Powerhouse program, though. Most have them as a top-25 program of all time. They recently got 5-star recruits two years in a row which is pretty incredible for a mid-major. Even short-handed, this would be a big momentum building win for us if we can pull it off.

[BillySee58]

This is as good a shot as we’ve had at them in a while. Even though we had them at home last year, we just weren’t good enough offensively to really have a shot. We’re playing well and are road tested, and probably have more depth than them at the moment. Without Bassey if we can just keep their shooters like Savage and Justice under control from deep, I really like our chances.

Reese likely gets Hollingsworth, as he usually gets the other teams’ top perimeter scorer. He has done great this year in that role.

[GrandGreen]

I think NT has the better team, but beating WKU at their house will be a big challenge.  

[Shark84]

We play good defense and that travels but don't know if we will be able to score enough. Go Mean Green!

[DeepGreen]

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Why is it that we never play WKU in Denton?  At least we get TV exposure.

TV: ESPNU

[CMJ]

14 hours ago, DeepGreen said:

Why is it that we never play WKU in Denton?  At least we get TV exposure.

TV: ESPNU

We did play them in Denton last season.

[Andrew]

Time to get the first conference win of the season and string a run. 

[CMJ]

WKU 9 ------- NT 8

 

 

15:30 to go

 

Entertaining start.  Both teams playing a fun to watch style.

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by CMJ

[CMJ]

NT 18 ------- WKU 13

 

 

11:28 to go

 

Geu is dominating!

[bstnsportsfan3]

Dang Geu with 12 pts! Dominating down low!

Edited January 3, 2020 by bstnsportsfan3

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

Destroy those wankers 

[bstnsportsfan3]

WKU without Bassey is not intimidating at all. 

[CMJ]

NT 28 ------- WKU 17

 

 

7:46 to go

 

We had a great run going.  You know they're gonna make a run back - just gotta withstand it.  Looking very good so far.

[bstnsportsfan3]

1 minute ago, CMJ said:

NT 28 ------- WKU 17

 

 

7:46 to go

 

We had a great run going.  You know they're gonna make a run back - just gotta withstand it.  Looking very good so far.

6-0 run for WKU.

[CMJ]

NT 38 ------- WKU 28

 

 

3:02 to go

 

Geu carrying us with 16.

[CMJ]

NT 42 ------- WKU 32

 

 

Halftime

 

Considering our lack of success in Diddle historically, I'm thrilled to be up double figures at the break.

Edited January 3, 2020 by CMJ

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

Deng is a dog. WKU are pretty toothless against our defense. Really hope they can keep it up

[CMJ]

NT 49 ------- WKU 46

 

 

15:39 to go

 

Action packed four minutes.  Lead ballooned up to 15, but the the Toppers fought back.

[Pavlovs Eagle]

These camera angles are brutal... Blowing post halftime leads like we do. 😓

[CMJ]

WKU 61 ------- NT 57

 

 

11:59 to go

 

No lead is ever safe in Diddle, I swear.

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

The wheels are falling off the bus. What else is new with this team? 

[greenminer]

Just now, UNT Texas Hooligan said:

The wheels are falling off the bus. What else is new with this team? 

Business as usual for us in Diddle.

[Greendylan]

This is one of the worst second half meltdowns I have seen from this team--and I have seen a lot of them over the years.

[CMJ]

Par for the course in Diddle.