Tough day at the office.
Too careless with the basketball, too few assists, plenty of open looks but not enough hoops.
MU kept Diallo in check but could not stop Pipkins. The Warriors made that guy look like Scottie Pippen.
No one likes a losing streak at this time of year, but the team has four games remaining to right the ship before the Big East Tournament.
The Warriors faced a team desperate to stay on the bubble. Providence's NET number is not good and its Quad 1 record still needs enhancing before it can breathe easily about its NCAA chances. Even with today's win, there is no guarantee that the Friars make the Dance, with games at Villanova and home games against Xavier and DePaul. While the Friars can enjoy their season sweep of MU, they are not out of the woods.
Other than the losing streak, its road record is now 3-6. The team needs wins in those two road games. MU's potential seeding in the Big Dance will drop based on the losing streak, it is not in danger of missing the Big Dance.
Enjoy the roller coaster ride, fellas. This time of year is why we watch hoops.
Keep the faith!
Go Warriors!