TigerFan
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03-17-24 10:57 PM - Post#365650
Here's a new thread with the correct date of the game. I guess they took pity on UNLV having to fly out from Vegas so scheduled the game for Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
I can't help but immediately think of the Tigers strong win over a very tough UNLV team in the first round of the NCAA tournament in 1998 with Mitch at the guard spot. UNLV was on a roll having just stormed through its conference tournament to grab the aq spot as a #12 seed against the #5 seeded and Top-10 ranked Tigers. UNLV got off to a fast start but the Tigers sharpened up and won going away before a heart breaking second round loss to Michigan State.
Go Tigers!
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mmp629
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Re: Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-17-24 11:33 PM - Post#365653
In response to TigerFan
Just ordered tickets - should be fun!
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TigerFan
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03-17-24 11:43 PM - Post#365655
In response to mmp629
Me too. Kind of bummed that I wasn't able to score my regular season tickets, though. My seats were blocked off on the website--what's up with that?
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mmp629
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03-20-24 01:00 AM - Post#365900
In response to TigerFan
I think the game may be sold out - is that really possible?
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TigerFan
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03-20-24 09:45 AM - Post#365904
In response to mmp629
I think they wanted to fill the 100 level before selling seats upstairs so the ticket page may have made it seem like it was a sellout but there are plenty of seats left in 200 level.
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mmp629
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03-20-24 04:43 PM - Post#365917
In response to TigerFan
That makes way more sense!
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SecS3
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03-20-24 04:48 PM - Post#365918
In response to mmp629
Might make more sense but I don't like it. Called yesterday morning and they had already sold my normal season ticket to someone else. You'd think they'd at least give us a day to claim it.
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mmp629
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03-20-24 07:07 PM - Post#365923
In response to SecS3
I couldn't get our regular seats and I ordered on Sunday night.
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penn nation
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Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-20-24 08:01 PM - Post#365928
In response to mmp629
You know who is doing the commentary, so that triggers an automatic mute button from me.
Also, Kevin Kruger is an absolute spitting image of his dad.
Edited by penn nation on 03-20-24 08:03 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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penn nation
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Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-20-24 08:15 PM - Post#365929
In response to penn nation
Some of those Princeton missed 3s will go in later in the game.
UNLV clearly having its way inside, Princeton doubled immediately but UNLV good at finding the open man. Latest defensive installment was a zone to try to negate this, but UNLV guards are finding ways to get to the hoop, both in the half court and on numerous fast breaks off of turnovers.
Edited by penn nation on 03-20-24 08:15 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 08:19 PM - Post#365930
In response to penn nation
Princeton able to find better shots inside of late, down by 2 with 10:26 to play in the first stanza.
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SRP
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03-20-24 08:20 PM - Post#365931
In response to penn nation
Some guys are playing who had few minutes this year. MH taking a developmental approach to this game.
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SRP
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03-20-24 08:24 PM - Post#365932
In response to SRP
Lee and Martini heating up.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 08:25 PM - Post#365933
In response to SRP
That was a nice block by Lee there. Been much tougher for UNLV to get good shot opportunities of late, looked like they had one there but Lee shut it down.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 08:29 PM - Post#365934
In response to SRP
Lee and Martini heating up.
On one hand, UNLV has done an excellent job shutting Lee down from scoring, just nothing there for him. So he's contributing in other ways like feeding others and then making steals and blocks on the other end.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 08:35 PM - Post#365935
In response to penn nation
Now Princeton with the inside game. UNLV defenders getting caught on Princeton cuts to the hoop, what a surprise.
Boone on UNLV is open all night long from inside. The doubles are either coming too late or not at all or he finds the open shooter.
Fun game to watch.
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gokinsmen
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Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-20-24 08:42 PM - Post#365936
In response to penn nation
38-36 lead. Bad start, bad finish, good in the middle.
Hard to gauge this game - both teams want to win but have "asterisks."
Kalib Boone is out for UNLV while MH is playing a lot of deep bench guys, mostly to our detriment. Hicke has had some nice moments. Collins not yet ready for primetime.
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SRP
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03-20-24 08:43 PM - Post#365937
In response to penn nation
Up two at the half, both teams playing loose and hard. Rebels are certainly physical but seem surprised each time a Tiger shows any athleticism.
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gokinsmen
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Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-20-24 08:46 PM - Post#365938
In response to SRP
Obviously, our guys are feeling incredibly low after the ILT upset, so I understand if they lose against a good team, even at home.
But I also love watching this team play, so I want them to keep the season going. Would show some nice resilience to bounce back after a heartbreaker. Hope the crowd can will them to victory in the 2nd half.
Meanwhile, Tosan had a nice first half but Cade Cunningham decided he's going to shoot into a triple-team every possession in the 3Q. Game looked winnable until your "star" decides to stat pad for himself and bricks everything.
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penn nation
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Re: Tigers to host UNLV on 3/20 as NIT #2 seed
03-20-24 08:48 PM - Post#365939
In response to gokinsmen
UNLV also missing its best defender who is attending to a family issue.
Regardless, fun to watch. It has been fairly easy for both teams to get good shots.
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