Huskers Dominate the Sun Devils!
Nebraska dominated the Sun Devils today 62-47 with a mix of strong defense, clock management, and ball control. Things looked bleak early on when ASU forced 4 quick turnovers and turned it into a 17-10 lead. A timeout by Doc Sadler quickly regrouped the Huskers and they used the clock to their advantage in moving the ball around and picking their shots. Nebraska had just 9 total turnovers and forced 19 in a slow paced game that was designed to keep ASU cold and not allow them to run, which is what they wanted to do.
Ade Dagunduro led the way with 15 points 5 boards and 4 assists followed by 14 apiece for Maric and Ryan Anderson. Nebraska shot 45% compared to 42% for ASU. The Huskers held ASU’s top two scorers to 8 points each. James Hardin never really seemed comfortable and was held way below his season average of 20.6 points a game. The defense pressured Jeff Pendergraph into 5 turnovers and when he did get the ball he seemed rattled and did not make very good decisions.
We were promised 94 feet and today that’s exactly what we got! Great game HUSKERS!
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm
@Brad
Thanks for posting this. I’m a little suprised that Dr. Tom continues to up-stage the Basketball team. Isn’t he the Athletic Director? Last time I checked Basketball was an athletic event at the University of Nebraska.
December 2nd, 2007 at 4:25 pm
@ED
Let’s not forget what pays the bills!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
A great way to start a great day. I know I should consider the source of the post but How is TO upstaging a basketball team that about 20 other people care about?
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:54 pm
@ Count
Just short of 8,000 at today’s game is a few more than 20. And the game was on National TV.
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:54 pm
@ Count
Just short of 8,000 at today’s game is a few more than 20. And the game was on National TV.
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Thanks Ed. if weren’t for you…and the fact that i watched it I wouldn’t have known it was TV. Answer honestly are you one of those BRB nutters?
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:10 pm
What the hell is a BRB nutter??
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:52 pm
It was a great way to start the day!!
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:28 am
@Ed
I dont think Tom is upstaging anything. He is not the only person in the athletic dept. Football does pay the bills and the football program is what was in a depserate situation and needed Toms attention. He was brought back to restore football and I am sure he has several other athletic dept members dedicated solely to NU basketball.
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:55 am
I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE PROGRESS THIS YOUNG SQUAD MAKES COME LATE JANUARY AND EARLY FEBRUARY. DOC SADLER CAN AND SHOULD, BARRING ANY BIG INJURIES, HAVE THIS TEAM PLAYING FOR SEED POSITION IN THE BIG DANCE.