*****Maryland vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

6pm BTN
Iowa -5.5
O/U 151.5

Maryland (11-8, 3-5) comes to Iowa city one spot behind the hawks in the league standings and losers of last two games. Both teams are 6-4 in last 10 games.

Iowa has been better at home (8-2) and Maryland has struggled on the road (2-4). Although Maryland plays better defense and rebounds well.

I like hawks 83-75 tonight

 

[Buffalo43]

Must win tonight

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that we win this game.

Thank you.

 

[QChawks]

for the degenerate's

 

[HawkHoops80]

for the degenerate's

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If the game gets into the 150+ total range, that bodes really well for Iowa. Maryland simply does not have the horses for this to turn into a track meet. Against KenPom top 150 teams this year, Maryland is averaging about 62 ppg. Iowa is averaging 78 in those games.

 

[intrepodor]

If the game gets into the 150+ total range, that bodes really well for Iowa. Maryland simply does not have the horses for this to turn into a track meet. Against KenPom top 150 teams this year, Maryland is averaging about 62 ppg. Iowa is averaging 78 in those games.

Iowa defense will prevail.

 

[hawkjt]

Big game for momentum.
A win can put Hawks in a tie for 5th.
If we somehow got on one of those mid-season Fran-runs we could do damage the next 7 games.
Then we get wisky, Illini x2, @Nw...tough.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Everyone needs to be on task and hitting shots. If Patrick plays, he needs to step up his game also.
With Dembele out we need everyone to focus on rebounding all the time.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Everyone needs to be on task and hitting shots. If Patrick plays, he needs to step up his game also.
With Dembele out we need everyone to focus on rebounding all the time.

I didn't know Dembele was out. Is he injured?

Another big game for both teams, who both want to get invited to the dance. Maryland has a few very talented players, so Iowa will need to play well to win. Should be an interesting match up for Freeman, going against the Terp's center. Home court should help a lot.

 

[QChawks]

 

[icwesthawk]

I didn't know Dembele was out. Is he injured?

Turned his ankle last game, never returned. Think it was posted that he is out this game and that Patrick might be back

 

[texas twister]

Iowa plays better without Patrick. He is a poor shooter, poor rebounder, and poor defender.

 

[ttreger]

Iowa plays better without Patrick. He is a poor shooter, poor rebounder, and poor defender.

Patrick's career has been a huge disappointment. Thought he had tools to be a difference maker.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

I can't blame Patrick for how he plays, given his medical issues. He has some talent. I just wish his dad (and mom) would see that he could be more effective as a spark off the bench. I can't see how any of the starters over the past couple of games should sit down, so Patrick can start. They are still weak around the basket, but subbing Patrick definitely is not going to make that better.

 

[kceasthawk]

I can't blame Patrick for how he plays, given his medical issues. He has some talent. I just wish his dad (and mom) would see that he could be more effective as a spark off the bench. I can't see how any of the starters over the past couple of games should sit down, so Patrick can start. They are still weak around the basket, but subbing Patrick definitely is not going to make that better.

True, but the biggest problem with starting Pmac is it causing players to shift into positions they just aren't suited for.....Starting Pmac and PS together creates issues as neither can play post defense and neither can really play on the perimeter, especially on defense...

 

[Franisdaman]

I didn't know Dembele was out. Is he injured?

Turned his ankle last game, never returned. Think it was posted that he is out this game and that Patrick might be back

 

[Fan In Black]

I'm going to get thru an entire game not saying or thinking the P word

 

[Hendy hawk]

I didn't know Dembele was out. Is he injured?

Another big game for both teams, who both want to get invited to the dance. Maryland has a few very talented players, so Iowa will need to play well to win. Should be an interesting match up for Freeman, going against the Terp's center. Home court should help a lot.

Gazette said he turned his ankle and was out this morning.

 

[markfromj]

Must win tonight

“Must” if we want what?

 

[Underscore2]

“Must” if we want what?

Protect home court, help to get back on track to bubble range, prevent the net from tanking. I didn’t have any issues putting the phrase in context.

 

[hawk88rph by]

I think the fans should do the "You can't see me" for Mr Reese

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

I think the fans should do the "You can't see me" for Mr Reese

Reese is extremely talented, and the match up with Freeman will be very important to the outcome, especially with Dembele out. We need Freeman on the court most of the game. Young is one of the better guards in the B1G, and I assume he and Tony will battle. It is usually good for Tony to have a challenge. Donta Scott is the other Terp I worry about. Seems like he has been playing for a decade. I am not sure who takes on that challenge, but without Dembele, I don't see a good alternative.

Terps have been lousy on the road for the last couple of years. We need that to continue.

 

[longliveCS40]

Must win tonight

This.

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[markfromj]

This.

Ok. I’ll ask you: “Must” if we want what?

 

[HawkLogic]

Reese is extremely talented, and the match up with Freeman will be very important to the outcome, especially with Dembele out. We need Freeman on the court most of the game. Young is one of the better guards in the B1G, and I assume he and Tony will battle. It is usually good for Tony to have a challenge. Donta Scott is the other Terp I worry about. Seems like he has been playing for a decade. I am not sure who takes on that challenge, but without Dembele, I don't see a good alternative.

Terps have been lousy on the road for the last couple of years. We need that to continue.

Well that is true about missing Dembele for post defense. Only hope is Freeman stays out of foul trouble.

Maybe Krikke can outscore Dontae Scott, Krikke won't be doing it by lock down defense.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Ok. I’ll ask you: “Must” if we want what?

 

[HawkLogic]

Ok. I’ll ask you: “Must” if we want what?

Its a must win if we don't want to be a mediocre B1G team.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Screen roll with Perk and Freeman for 2.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Steal with good team d leads to Perk jam!

 

[NevadaHawk]

Sweet move Freeman

 

[Moral]

Perk is really coming alive recently.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Perk in the lane with pop up jumper for 2. Iowa leads 6-3.

 

[KcTo]

Perkins looking better in that PG role

 

[NevadaHawk]

Terps turning the ball over

 

[IowaMeatMan]

Go Hawks!

 

[hawkirugged17]

Good, strong take by Dix. Missed it.

 

[justinjdry]

Heh heh he said "Dix inside". Heh heh heh

 

[Hawksbyamillion]

Terps turning the ball over

Credit that defense

 

[hawkirugged17]

Foul number one on Freeman.