ISU 74-72 WVU

[Cyclonesince78]

Nader stepped up exactly when we needed it. Those last 4 free throws..money

 

[AMarner32]

I'll go out on a limb and say that's the only game in Monte's ISU career that he will foul out.

Careful, he's still got 5 more matchups with WVU in his career.

 

[andybernard]

When they showed the replay of Thomas getting trapped at mid court and calling a timeout, the replay showed he clearly just whacked MT's forearm. no foul.

Aaaand I have a feeling that happened more often than not.

 

[JellyBean]

Hate that style, but got the W

 

[Psyclone Brian]

STATS

 

[ianoconnor]

It sure is nice when guys like Hogue or Nader step up with 15+ when our top guys struggle a bit.

 

[RandomFan]

I must have been watching a different game than you. There were some missed/bad calls, but equally for both teams, imo.

I didn't think the refs had any impact on the outcome.

I agree with you. There was actually a stretch of about 3 straight close calls that I thought we were lucky to get. One of which was a no-call that would have been Monte's 4th foul.

Either way, great win!

 

[MIClone]

Help, my wife threw away my post it note. Where can I stream the post game?

I wonder if our wives are related.

 

[inCyteful]

STATS

Swat McKay with 5 blocks

I could get used to that

 

[Rural]

A dirty little secret was revealed in this game, we are physical, difference between this and the other "physical" games was we made a few shots (50%) and were clutch at the line for the most part.

 

[DRCHIRO]

They were in the double bonus with 12 minutes to go!
Officiating was inconsistent. Seemed like they would let them play and then call tik tak fouls. Can't really complain though.
Such a gratifying win in a slugfest on the road.

 

[huntt26]

It sure is nice when guys like Hogue or Nader step up with 15+ when our top guys struggle a bit.

DEPTH >>>>> DERPTH

 

[mywayorcyway]

I hate watching games we play at WVU, and this one the most frustrating one since they joined the Big XII. They do play tenacious D, but they also slap, bump, push and go over the back with contact the entire game. Like holding in the NFL, if the refs called every foul that actually occurred it would be impossible to watch.

Happy to get out of there with a W, and glad we don't have to go back for another year.

 

[zmanzbo]

Bomb ***! Intense game. Great win!

 

[Cyclonefan89]

The Y Country 101.3 link I usually use isn't working.

http://v6.player.abacast.net/816

Thank you sir.

EDIT actually can hear the post game radio on this sketchy link

 

[BoxsterCy]

Considering who we were playing I was expecting more blood. No bleeding and no flagrant fouls. Surprised me.

 

[cyclones500]

I think this was Hoibergs best job of game coaching I have seen. That zone the last 5 minutes was perfect.

That zone was stellar, especially under circumstances. We HAD to have at least Niang or Morris on the court, but couldn't risk both with the foul trouble. It seemed to keep WVa just enough off balance, too.

 

[CyCloned]

Just think how many boos there will be in Hilton if the game there is officiated like tonights? Didn't help to have Paul J. out there hobbling down the court.

 

[cyclones500]

When Morris fouled out, I thought, "We're toast." But found a way to win it.

WVU suddenly going cold from FT line helped, even if ISU wasn't securing the rebounds (and meanwhile, Nader sank four straight, Niang 1 of 2).

 

[CRcyclone6]

Considering who we were playing I was expecting more blood. No bleeding and no flagrant fouls. Surprised me.

Yeah. I thought Naz was going to get hammered on his break away layup.