A Trip to DeKalb for NIU Basketball-- Part 11: Game Goes to Overtime, We Leave Early for Lord Stanley's

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

During the second half, both teams traded hot runs, but with just 5:38 remaining, NIU had a nine point lead, making us feel somewhat confident, but all of a sudden, we couldn't buy a basket and they couldn't miss one.  The Chippewas had a 15-2 run and took a four point lead with 2:40 remaining.  We then  started the intentional fouls.

Our star player, Eugene German had just a few points in the first half, but exploded to finish at 23 for the game.

I hate when colleges started fouling in close games, so we decided to get a jump on the crowd and leave early for downtown, but found the game broadcast on the local station and got to listen to the Voice of the Huskies, Bill Baker as the game went into overtime.  All that fouling paid of for a change.

Bill Baker has been doing Huskie football and basketball games for 40 years.  I love listening to him.

When we got downtown, we actually found a parking space behind Lord Stanley's and listened to the overtime.

So, Who Won?   Next.  --RoadTime