ND vs. Princeton (Round of 64)

[TNation 0]

Anyone else worried about this matchup?

 

I think Princeton will keep it close, but Irish will pull away late.

 

ND wins, 65-58

[irishrb 0]

I'm not too worried about it. I do think it will be a close game, but I am fully confident that ND's more athletic, more experienced, and overall better team, will prevail at the end.

I will be curious to see if Colson is limited at all with his ankle. I know Brey said it was pretty swollen for a couple days. He also said he was good to go, but I'm sure it's not going to be 100%.

[dangeruss 6]

Anyone else worried about this matchup?

 

I think Princeton will keep it close, but Irish will pull away late.

 

ND wins, 65-58

I agree. the last two years ND has not played well in the 1st round.

 

ND wins 71-61

[ndomer4 532]

5 vs 12 games are always scary, these games are usually close so I am expecting a close one no doubt.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Matt Ryan showing some promise for next year. Could, fill in for Vasturia.

[irishrush 60]

YEs - he is looking good with some extended minutes.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

YEs - he is looking good with some extended minutes.

 

Again, VJ we will miss for sure. But, if Rex and Ryan score more next year could be another tourney year. PS hopefully Geben plays more minutes as well.

[dangeruss 6]

is it me or has NDs free throw shooting hit a slump since the end of the season.

[dangeruss 6]

matt Farrell drives me crazy. he's the Everett golston of the bball team, talented player who makes plays as long as you can live with the turnovers.

[tneun89 978]

matt Farrell drives me crazy. he's the Everett golston of the bball team, talented player who makes plays as long as you can live with the turnovers.

 

I agree - he plays out of control at certain points. Can't afford to turn the ball over right now, and I think he's turned the ball over three times this half. Glad Brey is sitting him for a bit. But we'll need him - his offense is the reason we have been up all game.

 

Bonzie better start hitting his FTs.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

is it me or has NDs free throw shooting hit a slump since the end of the season.

 

It dropped about 3 percent. Bonzie was the main reason.

[tneun89 978]

Beachem and Vasturia have been AWFUL. Shooting a combined 4-18.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

I didn't know Princetons D was as good as Virginias?

[dangeruss 6]

im getting nervous.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Beachem and Vasturia have been AWFUL. Shooting a combined 4-18.

 

The, reason why I'm not worried for next year. Steve, has been awful in the second half.

[BrianKellyWasNotTheMan 12]

Where, is Geben or Ryan? Brey, drives me nuts smh.

[tneun89 978]

They just look lethargic. No movement on offense at all. I know they wanted the extra day off because of the ACC tourney, now I see why.

[ColinKSU 18]

Jeeze. They dodged an absolutely *massive* bullet. That kid had as good a look as you could ask for, and he bricked.

[EddieAngel 508]

SO FREAKING STRESSFUL. If that keeps up I won't survive the tournament.

[dangeruss 6]

free throws nearly cost ND this game. what is it with ND not bringing their "A" game in round one, this is the 3rd year in a row they struggled in the opening game.