Gophers at Iowa State

[Scott M]

Had a chance to go down to Iowa State today, visit a friend and catch the game but just didn't want to be driving all night to do it.

The game isn't on TV, but I plan to check on the halftime score in a little while.

[Scott M]

32-28 at the half.

I guess Iowa State got Adam Haluska's less desirable sibling Sean. He's highly inefficient (28.3 minutes per game, 0.7 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, 2.0 turnovers per game, 0.7 steals per game, 0.067 field goal percentage)

The first half summary from the stat book is Tollackson must be going to work in the middle. He's got 14, but he's giving up 17 to a freshman named Craig Brackins.

Not much from the bench (2 points).

Would like to see this team make some adjustments and build up a respectable lead in the second half. I think I've seen this team win about 4-5 road games in the last 2 years so they need to lay the foundation for this season right now.

[Scott M]

McKenzie really heated up the second half. Gotta finish them off.

57-53 with 3:38 left. Tollackson has 4 fouls

[schweady]

2-0.

The story could be McKenzie's 5 threes and 20 points. What a second half. Seems like the groin is healed up. Tollakson playing well the final 6 minutes with 4 fouls didn't hurt much, either, with the two see-sawing for the team points lead during the half.

Following it on foxsports' web site rots. STUPID BIGTENNETWORK. Even so, you could sense Tubby's presence, with good things following his timeouts.

[Scott M]

Gophers win. Strong finish by the team by not giving up big plays, pulling down D boards, and hitting your bonus free throws.

68-58 Final.

"Charmin Soft" Coleman....10 pts

Tollackson....21

McKenzie off the bench...20, mostly in the 2nd half...including 5/9 3 PTers

Rest of team....17

Lots of big minutes for the freshman to learn from and 71% team FT%

We'll take the win. Next game is Saturday and I'll be there.

[Willy]

Even only 2 games into the season and you can already feel the Tubby effect. Team plays alot tougher, better hustle. Iowa State is not a good team, but last year this game on the road was a loss. Heck, they lost at home.