Head coach Steve Wojciechowski has emphasized defense through the first month of practice.
“Defense has been a big thing,” redshirt junior Ed Morrow Jr. said.
And the team responded to Wojciechowski’s defensive training, forcing 24 turnovers in the team’s 87-44 exhibition win over Carroll University Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum.
“We’re having more fun playing defense,” Morrow said. “As we continue to get the concepts down, we could commit to what coach’s plans are more.”
The Golden Eagles did not waste any time defensively, forcing 18 first-half turnovers. Carroll had three assists before intermission.
Morrow and Wojciechowski both said the defense still needs to improve.