3 keys to beating Northwestern on the road and how to watch Saturday’s game
Jan 27, 2023 - 10:43 PM
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Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats
Record: 14-5 (5-3)
KenPom Rank: 45
Northwestern is currently sporting a winning conference record. But are they really that good? Does it matter?
KEYS TO A GOPHER WIN
Ball Movement - The Indiana game saw much better ball movement by the Gophers. Less isolation, more offense that gets good looks for their scorers.
No scoring droughts - NOw this is probably because we just aren’t very good offensively, but there have been too many games when the Gopher offense does several minutes without a field goal. Even in their Ohio State win, they didn’t score for the final 5+ minutes. Need some consistent scoring please.
Perimeter defense - Bou Boui and Chase Audige are talented guards who are combining for about 30 points per game. Defending these two is critical.
PREDICTION
I can’t actually predict a Gopher win, and likely won’t for the rest of the season. But this is one of their better opportunities.
Minnesota - 67
Northwestern - 71
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