This Just in: Seniors Win Games. MU beats WVU 75-53
Written by: hilltopper91@gmail.com (Kevin Buckley (Hilltopper))
Seniors James and McNeal each played all 40 minutes, while a foul-troubled Matthews saw 25 to lead the Warriors to their first 4-0 Big East start, beating Bob Huggins' West Virginia squad 75-53. The Three Amigos scored 56 of the 75 points for Marquette.
The Warriors had a forgettable first half, and were down 6 early in the 2nd half. At the 16 minute mark, leading scorer Da'Sean Butler, with 16 points, picked up his 4th foul and sat out until the 7 minute mark. 45 seconds later, Butler had his 5th and was gone. -- With Butler in the game, MU and WVU were tied, 35-35. In the 16 minutes with Butler out, Marquette outscored WVU 40-18.
James did an outstanding job on defense while pouring in 17, 6 assists, 1 turnover, in 40 minutes. Not to be outdone, Jerel had a team high 26 points and 7 rebounds, but 6 turnovers. Another pleasant surprise, as a team, Marquette shot 24 for 27 from the charity tripe, with Jimmy Butler at 6-6 and Wes at 7-7.
Marquette has a week off, travels to Providence, then another week off, to play DePaul at the Bradley Center. Probably Jinxing the Team Alert: Marquette has a good shot at going 6-0 to start Big East play.
Official Box Score (http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/mugame17.html)
AP story (http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011009aaa.html)
Game Photos (http://gomarquette.cstv.com/view.gal?id=40707)
Rosiak's Game Story (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37387004.html)
Prosser's Live Blog (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37385239.html)
http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2009/01/this-just-in-seniors-win-games-mu-beats.html
Good Work CS. Thanks for the work you do.