The Wildcats might need to take a long look at their defensive strategy after last night’s loss. Their 85-66 defeat on the road against No. 16 Michigan marked the second time in a row that Northwestern attempted to neutralize their opponent’s big man, only to give up a costly barrage of threes.
While Iowa’s terrific three-point shooting was understandable, Michigan’s left the ‘Cats scratching their heads. The Wolverines came into this game shooting 35% as a team from three, yet shot 44% from deep against the Wildcats, including 53% in the first half.
“[Michigan] really shot it great, nine threes in the first half,” said head coach Chris Collins.