*****Iowa vs Mich St (BTT) Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

8pm BTN

I expect a dogfight tonight against two evenly matched teams.

I think the hawks fall just a bit short, 74-68 Sparty

 

[hawkjt]

It's Iowa vs MSU nite.
Hawk men go down but hawk women prevail

 

[BrewHawk]

We're a lot better team now than when we lost to them by two in East Lansing.

 

[hawkod]

If we can beat Sparty Ohio State is waiting for us. The fact that we'll be playing our 3rd game in 3 days always looks like a negative, but in this case it might almost be to our advantage after our starters only played an average of 20 minutes each vs Wisconsin. Not as much of a fatigue factor and the familiarity of already playing 2 games in a new arena.

 

[littlez]

We're a lot better team now than when we lost to them by two in East Lansing.

Yes we are. Keep the turnovers around 12-15 tops and we win. If their pressure gets to us it will be a problem.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

If we can beat Sparty Ohio State is waiting for us. The fact that we'll be playing our 3rd game in 3 days always looks like a negative, but in this case it might almost be to our advantage after our starters only played an average of 20 minutes each vs Wisconsin. Not as much of a fatigue factor and the familiarity of already playing 2 games in a new arena.

Iowa has a deep bench and might be the catalyst to playing their best ball of the season. They look like they are on a mission right now.

 

[SCHawkFan]

If the team can get a lead, allowing Jan to spread the minutes out among 10 players, that will help the Hawks when they move on to Friday. Of course, playing time will be dictated by the game's closeness. Go Hawks.

 

[Georgia_Hawk]

McCabe only played 12 mins against MSU last time. If Iowa does a better job breaking the press they can probably get her a few wide open looks. If she hits them, might force MSU to back off the full court press a little.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

8pm BTN

I expect a dogfight tonight against two evenly matched teams.

I think the hawks fall just a bit short, 74-68 Sparty

I think Michigan State needs to return the favor and lose intentionally tonight.

 

[ichawk24]

The 8pm start time is an estimate, depending on the three earlier games. Seems unlikely to start early like last night, but it is possible.

 

[citizenHawk]

Should have beat them way back when our team still didn't even have defined roles and an identity. Hawkeyes know who they are now. Not losing tonight.

 

[Beattheohiostate]

This Iowa team is deep, relentless, and talented. Too bad for MSU they drew Iowa. Sparty cries all the way home after this one.

 

[Hans81]

8pm BTN

I expect a dogfight tonight against two evenly matched teams.

I think the hawks fall just a bit short, 74-68 Sparty

Does anyone know the point spread on this game?

 

[Scott559]

In the first matchup vs MSU Iowa had 23 turnovers, Lucy was 4-17 with 7 turnovers, Syd was 1-6 shooting and Iowa lost by 2. Obviously both teams have evolved since that game but if Syd and Lucy play like they have in the last month and Iowa can cut the turnovers down to the 12-15 range I think they will win.

While MSU’s press caused problems, In that game Iowa had numerous really dumb turnovers in the half court offense, The offense wasn’t cohesive and they were in the midst of trying to force the ball into the post from the wing with poorly executed passes throwing lobs over the fronted post player and MSU sent a 2nd defender behind Iowa’s post. I don’t expect a repeat of that shit show.

 

[cmhawks99]

Can Kylie guard Julia Ayrault & will she. I honestly don’t have much question that she can really, Ayrault, although good, is 6-2 but not terrifically athletic. With that said, she will spend plenty of time inside and I’m not sure if this is where Kylie belongs or not?

Honestly that game pissed me off so much I shut it out, but looking back Olsen was 4–17 and we had 23 turnovers and we let Nyla Hampton go off in the fourth quarter.

We out rebounded them by nine…now again I understand I’ve got my black and gold glasses on and sippin’ the Kool-Aid but there’s a chance we blow them off the floor.

We aren’t even remotely the same team. They won’t even be able to guard us in similar fashion. SA had 4 pts 1-6, Guyton played 8 minutes, Taylor played 12.

 

[cmhawks99]

In the first matchup vs MSU Iowa had 23 turnovers, Lucy was 4-17 with 7 turnovers, Syd was 1-6 shooting and Iowa lost by 2. Obviously both teams have evolved since that game but if Syd and Lucy play like they have in the last month and Iowa can cut the turnovers down to the 12-15 range I think they will win.

While MSU’s press caused problems, In that game Iowa had numerous really dumb turnovers in the half court offense, The offense wasn’t cohesive and they were in the midst of trying to force the ball into the post from the wing with poorly executed passes throwing lobs over the fronted post player and MSU sent a 2nd defender behind Iowa’s post. I don’t expect a repeat of that shit show.

Holy weird timing Batman I literally posted something similar just now without knowing you were also penning something

 

[citizenHawk]

Ah, yes, letting Hampton cook through the lane the entire 4th quarter. That's not happening tonight.

 

[DewHawk]

Only watched MSU once and they beat Iowa early in the year, so have no idea how they match up now. I guess I would guess close game with a late shot to win. No idea which team wins, hopefully Hawks.

 

[BrewHawk]

Iowa wins by 15.

 

[DewHawk]

Iowa wins by 15.

Hope you are right

 

[wondergrape]

Iowa has a deep bench and might be the catalyst to playing their best ball of the season. They look like they are on a mission right now.

As Jan said, the Freshmen shouldered a ton of the burden through December and early January. It's a good problem to have.

 

[BrewHawk]

Hope you are right

Yeah, me too.

Gotta make them pay for the press if they throw it at us.

 

[IACub]

Does anyone know the point spread on this game?

I don't see it on DraftKings or BetMGM.

 

[nu2u]

Iowa wins by 15.

Very optimistic IMO. More likely to come down to a one or two possession game.

Iowa has better shooters/scorers. But MSU is relentless with the full court defensive pressure.

Several more factors could influence the outcome … like 2nd chance points and, of course, officiating.

I foresee a seesaw game for the Hawkeyes. Several stretches of 5-8 point leads evaporated by TOs leading to MSU comebacks, a close game right to the end … Hawks pull ahead at the FT line late in the 4thQ.
Iowa 72
MSU 68

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Does anyone know the point spread on this game?

Iowa -1.5
u150.5

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[QChawks]

Iowa -1.5

crazy that #11 seed is a favored over a #6 MSU team that is also ranked 24th national

Vegas isn't stupid I guess

 

[the24fan]

We're a lot better team now than when we lost to them by two in East Lansing.

This is the correct answer. I think Lucy Olsen is on a mission.
Hawks by 10 plus

 

[RIGHTWINGHAWK]

Will be at the game tonight. Curious if there will be any more bodies in the seats than IA vs Wiscy?

 

[ichawk24]

Today's slate of games is much better than yesterday, I have to think the crowd will be much larger.

 

[conn53victor]

Tonight’s game link.
I flipped on the Washington-Michigan WBB game on Foxsports to check the link for later. Michigan is up by a point at half time. Bluder was sitting with the other analysts sound good and confident. Could become a regular gig.

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[millah_22]

Will be at the game tonight. Curious if there will be any more bodies in the seats than IA vs Wiscy?

Prob not. Maybe more MSU fans than Wisconsin fans.