Western Kentucky (1/31/09)

[CMJ]

As usual, the Hilltoppers are among the class of the Belt. They also are 9-0 at home(including blowing out UALR by over 20).

This will be a gigantic test.

[chrisfisher]

This game will be broadcast live on FCS Atlantic.

[GreenBat]

This game will be broadcast live on FCS Atlantic.

Channel 617 on Directv. Starts at 7 p.m.

[Green Guy Bass]

Everyone pray real hard.

[CMJ]

Everyone pray real hard.

They have are undefeated at home, beaten Louisville on a nuetral court, and are leading the East by half a game. But I don't think they're are as good as last year.

Then again, I don't believe we are either(despite being arguably more talented) - not by a long shot. I'd give us a punchers chance in this game. We have the horses to run with the Toppers, but who knows if we can. I'd be more confident if we had them at the SuperPit.

Edited January 31, 2009 by CMJ

[KRAM1]

This will be a very tough test, but UNT can win the game If, and it is a very big IF indeed, the team plays hard on BOTH ends of the court, stops those ill-advised bounce passes in the lane, handles pressure, makes its free throws and overcomes questionable coaching moves. Hmmmmmmmm, does look like a tough road game.

Let's hope this is the game that turns the Mean Green season into one to remember and sends them on their way to Hot Springs!

GO MEAN GREEN

[e-bone ver2.awesome]

If our 3s are falling, we will have a chance. If they aren't and we keep shooting, which is usually the case, then it could get ugly.

[chrisfisher]

Here we go... nice start 4-0 Mean Green

[chrisfisher]

I've made several calls to have Johnson take over the point and let White focus on scoring as a 2.... they are trying this out this game... let's see how White does.

[CMJ]

NT 12

WKU 3

Topper timeout

[CMJ]

Now a media TO with 15:23 to go...same score

Edited February 1, 2009 by CMJ

[CMJ]

NT 14

WKU 7

11:58 to go

[chrisfisher]

I don't know what happened. We were dominating in the post and really taking over. Now we are just settling for jump shots... some of the off-balance and crazy looking....

[chrisfisher]

Josh just can't consistently handle the press... Johnson entering the game.

[CMJ]

NT 21

WKU 12

7:51 to go

[chrisfisher]

That Josh 3-point shot looked like the sharp shooter from his freshman year. We REALLY need Josh to find his shot for the upcoming end of the season games and SBC tourny.

[chrisfisher]

Just as I wrote that he missed a 3.

[CMJ]

NT 27

WKU 17

3:59 to go

[chrisfisher]

Johnson nailing the long range 3's.

[chrisfisher]

Tramiel plays so strong at all times... just powers his way to the basket.

[CMJ]

NT 34

WKU 25

Mean Green timeout

[CMJ]

NT 34

WKU 25

Halftime

Fantastic stanza by NT

[Mad Hatter]

Now if we can just play like that for the 2nd half.

Go Mean Green!

[CMJ]

We were helped out alot by the Hilltoppers going 4-12 from the stripe. I don't expect them to continue at a 33% clip.

[chrisfisher]

When we start taking jump shots, WKU catches up us... when Tramiel gets the ball at the post, everything opens up for the guards and/or Tramiel scores.... this is not rocket science, feed our most accurate shooter on the team (Tramiel) and good things happen....

Edited February 1, 2009 by chrisfisher