I fully expect our guys to handle their business.
Well X Uuuuse me. Tee time will supercede the game. Plus, I have had crap luck with Peacock. More of a Peacuck for me when attempting to watch MU hoops live this season.
Quote from: tower912 on March 12, 2025, 09:05:40 PMWell X Uuuuse me. Tee time will supercede the game. Plus, I have had crap luck with Peacock. More of a Peacuck for me when attempting g to watch MU hoops live thos season.
I'm going to have to watch on my laptop and go into work at 5.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2025, 09:07:59 PMI'm going to have to watch on my laptop and go into work at 5.
You still have to go to work, weak!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2025, 09:01:30 PMI fully expect our guys to handle their business.
How do they handle it? Game being on the 'cock.
They better get some good sea mammal protein
It is just asinine to think that anyone, including Marquette, should be concerned with Xavier.
Should be an easy win. It's unfathomable that MU is only a 2 point favorite.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2025, 11:08:42 PMIt is just asinine to think that anyone, including Marquette, should be concerned with Xavier.
Should be an easy win. It's unfathomable that MU is only a 2 point favorite.
Xavier is a threat from outside. That alone can win them games. Then you have to acknowledge that even with 3 point threats, their best player is a post player in Freemantle. They are a tough matchup.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2025, 11:08:42 PMIt is just asinine to think that anyone, including Marquette, should be concerned with Xavier.
Should be an easy win. It's unfathomable that MU is only a 2 point favorite.
Says nobody other than Muggsy.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2025, 11:08:42 PMIt is just asinine to think that anyone, including Marquette, should be concerned with Xavier.
Should be an easy win. It's unfathomable that MU is only a 2 point favorite.
Marquette has one more win than Xavier this season. Marquette hasn't beaten anyone of note since 1/3. Xavier beat Marquette at home. Xavier has won 7 straight games. Marquette has lost 6 of their last 10. There is a real chance we get our doors blown off.
Xavier +2.5 feels generous.
Quote from: MU82 on March 13, 2025, 01:12:27 AMSays nobody other than Muggsy.
Somebody recognized the sarcasm.
X has won 7 straight but besides beating Creighton they've been feasting on the bottom four of the BE. They'll be motivated though since this game should decide their NCAA fate.
Quote from: Superfan on March 13, 2025, 07:22:30 AMX has won 7 straight but besides beating Creighton they've been feasting on the bottom four of the BE. They'll be motivated though since this game should decide their NCAA fate.
Hmmm oddly familiar.
This is a loss. After we lose today and next week Thursday, it's officially Jet Watch time
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 13, 2025, 06:26:45 AMMarquette has one more win than Xavier this season. Marquette hasn't beaten anyone of note since 1/3. Xavier beat Marquette at home. Xavier has won 7 straight games. Marquette has lost 6 of their last 10. There is a real chance we get our doors blown off.
Xavier +2.5 feels generous.
I'd be very surprised if we get our doors blown off the way the team has been playing of late unless they are mentally checked out. I don't think the seniors let that happen. Will be interesting to find out.
With 9 points scored tonight, Kam Jones would pass Jerel McNeal for second on the all-time scoring list.
As was pointed out over a month ago, the biggest difference between MU and Xavier in conference play is that XU played most of its most difficult conference games in the first half of the conference season while MU had them in the back half.
Throw in the games that XU played without Fremantle (including the first MU game) and the teams have almost eerily similar conference performances.
I said then that I expected a rubber match between the teams in MU's first BET game and that if it happened the game would be viewed as a tossup.
And here we are.
I wonder if MU will have any physical limitations.
Both Jones and Ross were hobbling after the tumbles they took in the OT on Saturday and Mitchell is always dealing with something.
If the game isn't going well, Shaka might decide to let the younger players finish it out like he did in last year's BET final.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on March 13, 2025, 08:26:00 AMI'd be very surprised if we get our doors blown off the way the team has been playing of late unless they are mentally checked out. I don't think the seniors let that happen. Will be interesting to find out.
I've learned to never expect anything. ;D
Bongs start in 5 minutes
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2025, 08:39:34 AMI wonder if MU will have any physical limitations.
Both Jones and Ross were hobbling after the tumbles they took in the OT on Saturday and Mitchell is always dealing with something.
If the game isn't going well, Shaka might decide to let the younger players finish it out like he did in last year's BET final.
Personally, I'd like to see Parham, Lowery and Owens all play 20min+ today. I don't think our starters can make it through 3 big east wars in 72 hours anyway. If we win today, then go all out in semis and play starters max min.
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 13, 2025, 08:54:54 AMBongs start in 5 minutes
I've been high since 4AM. Some of us are true Warriors
I am typically pretty optimistic when it comes to MU hoops, but given the trends of the two teams, the number of shooters they have, and the fact they sit on Kam's left hand better than most teams, I am anxious about this game. X is on a roll, feeling confident and this game is their ticket to the tourney. I will be very impressed if MU can bounce back from two extremely hard fought but heartbreaking losses and play our best game. Hoping desperately for a win for this group to get some positive vibes back, but nervous about this one.
In terms of Xs and Os, our best chance against them is a lot of pressure and forcing turnovers. We don't seem to be doing that as much lately for some reason and if I recall correctly we lost the turnover battle to X in the game we lost. Freemantle was out the game we won. Tough matchup, but we have to earn it.
I realize X is on a roll - won 7 straight. But those wins were: PC 2x, Butler 2x, DePaul and Seton Hall. Their only impressive win was home against Creighton.
Quote from: StillWarriors on March 13, 2025, 09:01:35 AMTough matchup, but we have to earn it.
We have to deserve to win. Otherwise, Muggsy will declare that we deserved to lose, and he will adamantly defend his authority to do so. ::)
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 13, 2025, 08:54:54 AMBongs start in 5 minutes
My prayers for you started in 6
Expecting Xavier all out effort for hopes of a tourney bid. This feels concerning given the trajectory of both teams right now. Lunardi has Marq as an 8 playing 9 seed Arkansas, need to get off that line...find your shot Kam!
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 13, 2025, 06:26:45 AMThere is a real chance we get our doors blown off.
Xavier +2.5 feels generous.
Could that happen? Anything's possible. But based on how the team has looked since the Nova game, even with some tough losses, it's absurd to think something like that is likely.
Xavier has won however many straight, but if we go back to the last four games only, Marquette has actually performed better (like the best team in the conference actually).
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 13, 2025, 08:43:39 AMI've learned to never expect anything. ;D
I expect things, but I've learned never to take anything for granted.
Quote from: MUeng on March 13, 2025, 09:24:11 AMExpecting Xavier all out effort for hopes of a tourney bid. This feels concerning given the trajectory of both teams right now. Lunardi has Marq as an 8 playing 9 seed Arkansas, need to get off that line...find your shot Kam!
8 seeds suck. So do 9's.
I think to have any real success in ncaa tournament; we need to get out of the 8/9 seed. That means beating Xavier today.
This is not a meaningless game. We have to show that we can beat a good team. If we can't beat X today, how can anyone expect to win a game next week.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on March 13, 2025, 09:49:09 AMXavier has won however many straight, but if we go back to the last four games only, Marquette has actually performed better (like the best team in the conference actually).
I think these metrics lose a lot of their significance when you apply them to such a small sample of games.
One of the things that concerns me, and several others on this board, is that MU has lost several games that were tight in the final minutes.
You can't expect blowouts like against Seton Hall and Providence in tournament games, so a team has to be able to finish out close ones. MU hasn't been good at this lately.
One very specific concern is identifying who you'd want at the foul line in the last minute while trying to protect a small lead.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2025, 11:08:42 PMIt is just asinine to think that anyone, including Marquette, should be concerned with Xavier.
Should be an easy win. It's unfathomable that MU is only a 2 point favorite.
have you seen Marquette lately? It's not shocking their only a 2 point favorite.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on March 13, 2025, 09:49:09 AMXavier has won however many straight, but if we go back to the last four games only, Marquette has actually performed better (like the best team in the conference actually).
Im glad we can say we performed like the best team in the conference while going 2-2 in that stretch and falling to around a 7 seed.
Lets hang a banner!
Quote from: #UnleashSean on March 13, 2025, 11:50:03 AMhave you seen Marquette lately? It's not shocking their only a 2 point favorite.
Hook, line, sinker.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2025, 11:34:29 AMI think these metrics lose a lot of their significance when you apply them to such a small sample of games.
One of the things that concerns me, and several others on this board, is that MU has lost several games that were tight in the final minutes.
You can't expect blowouts like against Seton Hall and Providence in tournament games, so a team has to be able to finish out close ones. MU hasn't been good at this lately.
One very specific concern is identifying who you'd want at the foul line in the last minute while trying to protect a small lead.
Unlike some of the imagined horrors some Scoopers float out there, the concern that Marquette has had trouble closing out games against good teams is legit IMHO. Hopefully, we play so well today that we win by a lot, but I'm realistic enough to know that's not likely; so hopefully we make the plays at winning time - including hitting FTs - that let us win a close one.
As for the metrics ... what's enough games? 5 games? 7? 10? 20? I've been saying that we're playing pretty well now, so I do get a tiny bit of satisfaction that the metrics agree with that.
None of it really matters, though, because now our heroes get a chance to show how well they're actually playing - on the court, not in the metrics. I'm still hopeful of getting to the second weekend, but I acknowledge that I'm one of the board's bigger optimists.
We Are Marquette!
Quote from: Big Papi on March 13, 2025, 10:56:20 AMI think to have any real success in ncaa tournament; we need to get out of the 8/9 seed. That means beating Xavier today.
This is not a meaningless game. We have to show that we can beat a good team. If we can't beat X today, how can anyone expect to win a game next week.
Yep. Would be a bad sign to lose. I think they pull it off and give St Johns another run for their money. Go MU!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 13, 2025, 11:54:46 AMHook, line, sinker.
To be fair, it was a very scoopy post, and the sarcasm felt too real.
MU ML, Kam over 19.5 points, Ben over 7.5 points. Let's do it.
LFG!!!!
We can do this!!!
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 01:26:03 PMMU ML, Kam over 19.5 points, Ben over 7.5 points. Let's do it.
I wanna see Ben finally become the better version of Steve Novak he absolutely can be
Got wasted & sinned nothing left for me to do
Let's goooooooo MU!
Cmon Kam. No need for that shot early in the clock.
Silly foul by Kam there. Why??
What in the world from jones. Guys are launching first chance they get
I don't like any of our offensive possessions so far. All low percentage shots.
Completely out of control 4 straight possessions. Whatever happened to rudimentary poise?
Need to calm down. Move the ball. Let's Gooo Marquette!!
This team is a disaster
Its all the same stuff aside from a couple quick 3s.
Since then 8-0 run. Horrible possessions. X shooting wide open. Classic dumb foul by Kam. While he again bricks his 3
Its every single game vs a decent team
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 01:44:04 PMCompletely out of control 4 straight possessions. Whatever happened to rudimentary poise?
That has been gone for 2+ months
Quote from: CTWarrior on March 13, 2025, 01:43:47 PMI don't like any of our offensive possessions so far.
Forcing and quick launches off the bounce. Why? Idiotic. Move the fking basketball.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 01:44:48 PMThis team is a disaster
Its all the same stuff aside from a couple quick 3s.
Since then 8-0 run. Horrible possessions. X shooting wide open. Classic dumb foul by Kam. While he again bricks his 3
Its every single game vs a decent team
When we win this game, keep the same attitude
Our offensive issues are one thing, but we are supposed to be a good defense. They are getting any shot they want on us. Wide open looks from 3 will be our end to this tournament if they keep allowing those.
I was told we were playing like the best team in the conference. This looks more like wojo and the road show.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2025, 01:46:17 PMOur offensive issues are one thing, but we are supposed to be a good defense. They are getting any shot they want on us. Wide open looks from 3 will be our end to this tournament if they keep allowing those.
Exactly.
A really rough start for Kam on both ends. Picks up a cheap foul because he doesn't move his feet and cover the strong hand. MU getting burned gambling again.
All loose balls and deflections so far we've created have bounced the right way for X.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 01:45:47 PMWhen we win this game, keep the same attitude
This is what's been said every game for 2 months against decent teams and the same results happen
And X might not even make the tournament so we are being generous counting them
Let's go now! Wake up!!
Great move from Jop there.
Jop becoming our best player in the final hour
Thatta boy RP.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 01:48:38 PMJop becoming our best player in the final hour
Very happy to see Jop going out strong. Playing his best ball.
Got a break there.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 01:47:08 PMAll loose balls and deflections so far we've created have bounced the right way for X.
Even the announcers mentioned the "fortuitous bounces" for X.
They are getting whatever they want on offense every possession and are struggling to run O ourselves
Getting killed off the bounce. All strong hand vertical drives.
Kam looks brutal jfc
Jop and Zaide seem locked in. Rest of the team not yet.
Wasted time-out.
MOVE THE BASKETBALL.
Kam is being doubled, move it immediately.
We are gettin' bullied. Props to Xavier for showing up with the intensity they need.
We gotta find it, man.
Holy Hell.
What has happened to Mitchell on offense?
what is Stevie doing 🤣🤣🤣
Missed gimme and then chucks a 3 in transition hahaha.
He has been disappointing
What are we even doing?!?! Stevie still missing bunnies
Has great hustle to get ball back. Then launches a 3?!?!?!?
We are about to get boat raced.
Stevie jacking pull-up threes 5 seconds into the clock ain't it.
How many times this season has our opponent hit a contested three to beat the shot clock?
Thatta boy Zaide.
Run offense through Zaide and Jop
Terrifying thought a month ago. But they have the pulses.
Zaide is so solid, man. He's gonna be good.
Stewie
Another nice play by Zaide after Stevie missed Royce.
Kam 3s are still essentially a turnover. The wildest shooting decline I have ever seen.
Dang Zaide will be a good one. He's quickly making a push for Stevie and Chase's minutes.
Stevie missed that chippie because he was looking for contact immediately in lieu of just finishing a bunny.
Nice little run, good time out by Xavier.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 01:56:51 PMZaide is so solid, man. He's gonna be good.
Agree. We are starting to see more confidence from him off the bounce. That first step is explosive. Great to see him incorporate jump stop into his drives/playing off two feet.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 01:57:49 PMStevie missed that chippie because he was looking for contact immediately in lieu of just finishing a bunny.
I hear you, but I love the take, I love the three after the steal, love the aggressiveness. He's busting his ass
We have to get Chase going on the offensive end and hopefully Kam can find his shot.
Good mins from ZL.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 01:57:35 PMDang Zaide will be a good one.
Big time strength and take
Glad they found parham on the second try. Stevie missed him. Ok. Keep up this intensity! Let's Goooo!
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on March 13, 2025, 01:58:38 PMI hear you, but I love the take, I love the three after the steal, love the aggressiveness. He's busting his ass
No doubt. No problem with the effort. It's about rudimentary focus from all of our guys.
We have not got a bad whistle so far.
Surprised to see DO.
Damarius bailed out there
Wow
Lucky break there, Owens out of control
Get Ross going.
On cue.
Jesus Fk.
Defense better the last 5 minutes.
Our offense is a little bit of a mess.
Kam 2 fouls. Both bad decisions on his part.
Whew, lucky break that foul should have been on Kam
Our ball.
I thought Freemantle had a moving screens that possession.
Defense has settled down big tiem
Offense still mostly a mess but the D is helping to create opportunities.
Just cannot seem to make the open triple. Frustrating as fk.
Zaide needs to be in Stevie's spot to win this.
Unless Stevie somehow figures it out. He looks awful.
I just really wonder what we do offensively at practice
Program definitely needs 3 point shooters. Right now we have 3 point brick layers
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2025, 02:05:45 PMZaide needs to be in Stevie's spot to win this.
Unless Stevie somehow figures it out. He looks awful.
He's all over the place offensely. I don't understand why he's in such a rush and he's not seeing the floor.
Wow..that was an UGLY possession. We seem sped up on both ends - a little too frenetic.
Man. These guys need to move on offense. Too manny standing around.
Move the ball.... Whip it around to find the open guy. Let's Go Marquette!
7/20, 2/9 from 3. Dang!
Ww can also attack this team downhill. It doesn't have to be herky jerky. Fking attack. They have no shot blocker.
That's how Kam should attack. Go right at them.
Fouls piling up now
Tough call on Jop there.
Not a foul on Joplin if you were to ask Sully. ;D
Great defense by David. Nothing else you can do there.
Refs reward aggressiveness
Program definitely needs 3 point shooters. Right now we have 3 point brick layers
Stevie is a liability at the moment. I think it could change. But he cannot be playing in this game right now 🤣😭🤣
That's a weak trap. Fk.
DISASTER
Stevie wide open miss....again
Then yet another foul on D for us for the 3 pt play
Back down 7 to a team not in the tournament. Broken team.
Program definitely needs 3 point shooters. Right now we have 3 point brick layers
Ross fouled 3 times.
Toooooo many fouls
Our D is in the blender...X is creating so many good looks.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 13, 2025, 02:13:11 PMProgram definitely needs 3 point shooters. Right now we have 3 point brick layers
Willie do you know what a Lemon Party is?
Caedin forced to play, wonderful
Wow. Caedin.
Defense sucks. They are getting a layup or dunk almost every trip
Maybe that gets Kam going.
Nvm. D is back to terrible.
Gt cooked every possession and if there's a miss, Freemantle rebounds it.
Can't shoot, can't defend - but they will turn it on any minute.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 13, 2025, 02:14:13 PMDefense sucks. They are getting a layup or dunk almost every trip
Willie do you know what a Rusty Trombone is?
Gotta d up.
Sorry, but we look every bit the part of an 8 or 9 seed.
Hamilton so soft at the rim
Our defense is dreadful
Caedin is BAD
Like play small or something cause he stinks
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:12:59 PMDISASTER
Stevie wide open miss....again
Then yet another foul on D for us for the 3 pt play
Back down 7 to a team not in the tournament. Broken team.
Which team looks a tourney team - likely equal records, equal conference team, one beat the other 2/3 and playing way better at the end of the season. It does not work this way but if Marquette ends up losing, Xavier belongs in more than they do. But 3 good wins in December will carry Marquette.
They are scoring literally every possession.
Just a shell of a team
I've seen enough of this BS zone...they are absolutely dicing it up.
Basically free path for X to the hoop right now.
MU's D is terrible.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 02:15:56 PMSorry, but we look every bit the part of an 8 or 9 seed.
8 or 9?
Play in game maybe.
X is a bubble team and they look better than us.
Defense is pathetic.
How many GD uncontested shots at the tin are we going to give up?
We just don't have the intensity
Defense goes in the tank without Jop and Ben. Caedin and Royce just aren't there yet.
Wow.
Chase, ZL, and Kam can get to the rim at will. But right now we aren't stopping the ball.
X is better. MU will play hard, keep it within 10, but X is just a better team.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:16:42 PMCaedin is BAD
Like play small or something cause he stinks
Damn if only someone could've seen the lack of quality bigs coming
Quote from: MattyWarrior on March 13, 2025, 02:18:16 PMWe just don't have the intensity
Disagree. Plenty of intensity from the top six. The depth just isn't ready.
Defense sucks. They are getting a layup or dunk almost every trip
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 02:14:04 PMWow. Caedin.
Sorry he is not a D1 player.
Not a fan of the Caedin insertion frankly.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 02:18:20 PMDefense goes in the tank without Jop and Ben. Caedin and Royce just aren't there yet.
Caedin is better suited for a mid major.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 13, 2025, 02:19:01 PMDefense sucks. They are getting a layup or dunk almost every tripSorry he is not a D1 player.
What other confirmed scholarship offers did Hamilton have? On the weekly radio show, they asked him why he chose MU and I kid you not he said "because they offered me."
Our D isn't forcing TOs any more. DIdnt vs Uconn, SJU or Today and we are getting cooked.
We can drive on these guys but will probably go back to shooting 3s anyways.
Quote from: Viper on March 13, 2025, 02:19:37 PMCaedin is better suited for a mid major.
Time will tell, but I don't see as much upside in him compared to the other underclassmen. That's for sure.
Is Tre sick?
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 13, 2025, 02:17:49 PMMU's D is terrible.
Looks like none of our guys are on the same page - worse so in zone - but man to man hasn't been great either.
Thatta boy Jop.
But will we ever get a stop??
Another wide open 3
Team essentially quit on the season a month ago. Its very very familiar to those couple Wojo years.
Giving up this many points is a real problem.
How many layups is Marquette going to miss?
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 02:21:14 PMIs Tre sick?
He's Hamilton level bad.
But right now Stevie is almost Norman on offense so might be worth a look
Get back to the fking game. Inexcusable.
wait to next year if you want to see BAD No Bigs and no knockdown shooters
Its laughable the type of wide open 3s we make every single game.
If X stays this hot yeah it's not going to go well.
Just go home
This team has quit.
Its every single game.
RP getting completely abused.
And X can't miss right now.
Tough stretch
Chase HAS to LEARN to stay under control when he drives!
One team peaking and the other struggling
Can't win if you can't make layups and bunnies.
60% from 2 and 50% from 3 for X...just brutal.
Meanwhile we've had 3 3 pointers from Jop and Royce that did everything but go in.
Looking forward to the optimists telling us we can beat a 9-seed and a 1-seed to reach the S16 after this one.
Jop has to finish that but he was getting held literally the whole way to the hoop.
We are poorly coached in first halves. Have been all season. But it is now just stupid
I'm still optimistic.
ANother missed chip shot
Maybe we'll get lucky and fall to a 10 seed to avoid the 8/9.
But hey we have played so much better the last few weeks.
We can't make layups. Yuck.
Cant stop then from scoring. Yuck.
Jesus..they practically tackled Jop on the drive and no freaking call
We also have a propensity to panic when things aren't going our way.
When was the last good game MU played on defense? Honestly can't remember.
IDK why I keep tuning into these games, it's so frustrating!
We're not getting a bad whistle but the refs have been beyond inconsistent.
X raining open 3s
We are biffing every lay up and missing every open 3.
Just a brutal offensive team that has shown no desire to improve clear issues.
Need to execute here.
Out of control layup >>> midrange
Good sequence by Tre
Quote from: Viper on March 13, 2025, 02:18:31 PMX is better. MU will play hard, keep it within 10, but X is just a better team.
This is an accurate assessment. We are not as good as today's opponent. We blew opportunities throughout the season to avoid this buzzsaw of a matchup.
We miss every open corner three. It's the easiest shot from distance in basketball, and we are one of the few teams in the sport that cannot make it. It's quite infuriating. This game is far from over, but there's not much hope. We are an awful shooting team, and in the post season that spells doom.
So many of MU's shots seem more like hopes, not actual shots taken w/confidence.
:(
We are not as good as today's opponent. We blew opportunities throughout the season to avoid this buzzsaw of a matchup.
We miss every open corner three. It's the easiest shot from distance in basketball, and we are one of the few teams in the sport that cannot make it. It's quite infuriating. This game is far from over, but the team hasn't given us much reason for hope on either end. We are an awful shooting team, and in the post season that spells doom.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 02:27:39 PMOut of control layup >>> midrange
This is the crux of the which is a lower FG% shot - I'd argue a wild drive is a worse shot than a clean midrange. Been so many times Jop has had no choice but to shoot a midrange at end of shot clock and he converts - I'd argue at a higher percentage than his at the time percentage.
1 Turnover
5 made 3s
Still down 10. Our defense phucking sucks!
Big hole. And I think X gets ball first. Let's Go Marquette!
Very disappointing 1H. Fouls have killed us. If we can force any turns we've got big probs.
When things didn't go well in wojo years things just snowballed. This is the first season with some adversity under Shaka and results look similar, can't right the ship
I think we'll make a run in second half. We were not competitive with Gold and Jop sitting.
Quote from: warriors141 on March 13, 2025, 02:31:35 PMWhen things didn't go well in wojo years things just snowballed. This is the first season with some adversity under Shaka and results look similar, can't right the ship
Great call. It's about how you respond. Need to see some response!
Defense when they double gives there team to many layups, just man up!
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 02:30:22 PMThis is the crux of the which is a lower FG% shot - I'd argue a wild drive is a worse shot than a clean midrange. Been so many times Jop has had no choice but to shoot a midrange at end of shot clock and he converts - I'd argue at a higher percentage than his at the time percentage.
I agree but don't mention a midrange jumper. You will get ostracized around here. You should never, ever shoot a mid-range jumper. Ever!
I don't read this thread very often. Do people always lose their minds like this? Comical and sad at the same time.
This sh*ts on f'n peacock??
Our traps have been horrifically ineffective.
Have another half to right the ship.
Quote from: BCHoopster on March 13, 2025, 02:33:02 PMDefense when they double gives there team to many layups, just man up!
Good point.
X getting out of our double teams pretty easily leading to simple buckets for them. We are just flat out getting beat. No way to sugarcoat it. Hope we can turn it around in the second half.
Quote from: drbob on March 13, 2025, 02:23:36 PMwait to next year if you want to see BAD No Bigs and no knockdown shooters
Who are the bigs and knockdown shooters this year?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:27:33 PMX raining open 3s
We are biffing every lay up and missing every open 3.
Just a brutal offensive team that has shown no desire to improve clear issues.
The one thing I do agree with you offensively is the absurdity of all the missed shots inside 6 feet. If we're going to preach shots from the paint, everyone other than Kam and Jop need to get way better at them. Everyone is so rushed other than those two. Take your time, find a shot you're comfortable with. Throwing the ball at the rim doesn't make it a good shot no matter how close you are. I'd rather see Jop short and mid range fades than that crap.
Quote from: 83ENG on March 13, 2025, 02:33:27 PMI don't read this thread very often. Do people always lose their minds like this? Comical and sad at the same time.
Careful, heard it may be contagious. Hand sanitizer and face mask recommended.
Feels like we need to change things up. Something on the defense end to get some turnovers because our offense is brutal. Full court, half court traps, something to get X out of rhythm on the offensive end.
Another 💩 performance. I should have made a macro for this last half of the season. Do not feel bad about giving up on watching the second half and going back to work.
Prediction - they will go down by 14-16, make a great rally to cut it to 3 or less, and then lose with mental mistakes or missed free throws down the stretch.
I hate to think about next season if it's a mix of these returnees and incoming hs recruits. Based on how this season has trended (beating Md,UW and Purdue seems like years ago), I don't see how Shaka can't go portaling. (And before I get harpooned...yeah, I know. Shaka ain't goin' to the portal.)
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 02:27:12 PMWe're not getting a bad whistle but the refs have been beyond inconsistent.
The ref blame is not the answer as usual. The usual is live or die by the three and it is not working again. MU is 5 for 15, on pace for another game over 30 three attempts.
The other usual is the aggressive defense, leading to reaching fouls and bump body fouls on layups. The doubling teaming has resulted in X making outstanding passes to the open man when doubled, leading to baskets. Again, same as every game. Kam, Joplin and Gold all have three and it will be nightmare if they pick up early number 3.
X has 11 assists already, MU has 5. Shaka has some major adjustments to consider, game still in reach, long way to go.
Gold MIA. Must be shin splints ::)
Quote from: nyg on March 13, 2025, 02:36:30 PMThe ref blame is not the answer as usual. The usual is live or die by the three and it is not working again. MU is 5 for 15, on pace for another game over 30 three attempts.
The other usual is the aggressive defense, leading to reaching fouls and bump body fouls on layups. The doubling teaming has resulted in X making outstanding passes to the open man when doubled, leading to baskets. Again, same as every game. Kam, Joplin and Gold all have three and it will be nightmare if they pick up early number 3.
X has 11 assists already, MU has 5. Shaka has some major adjustments to consider, game still in reach, long way to go.
It's not blame. Refs have called it equally. They've just got like 10 calls wrong and it's funny to watch how bad they are. Zero blame on the refs for how we're playing today.
I've said it many times: When Stevie doesn't have a major positive impact on the game, we don't win. His defense leading to offense combined with him making those toughness plays on the glass or what have you.
Not worried. Second half team. 8-)
Let's see what Shaka can make of this. Another comeback just short?
Quote from: Boone on March 13, 2025, 02:37:25 PMGold MIA. Must be shin splints ::)
He is ignored in our offense
Can Red Panda hoop?
Terrible possession.
So some guy in the restroom asked me why Marquette U is not in Marquette, Michigan? I'm feeling back in the late 80s and comments on the Weather Channel map.
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on March 13, 2025, 02:44:10 PMHe is ignored in our offense
clearly, Gold is weight room allergic
Let's go now. We got a stop!
Kam is an embarrassment at the line. 58% in conference play. It'd be very hard to do worse than he has this year.
If they make that there's nothing you can do.
They seriously need to ditch the double teams on defense. They are getting burned every single time.
Does the BE get 5 ncaa bids?
What was that csll?
Boat raced
This is a lifeless team. Out of the half same thing
Kam at the line is oen of the more pathetic things Ive seen. Star player guard where you actually wish we could decline
Keep chucking and pray they go in!
I gotta be honest. I don't know that I have ever seen a collapse from a team before quite like this. Its almost like we lost a starter or something the way we have fallen off the map.
Ist really good drive and kick.
We are legitimately not even trying on defense.
Great stretch on O, still down 10.
They're unconscious right now. Hasn't been bad defense.
It's early, but this team can end with 4 losses in a row. That may be a record for a team that was in the top 10 for a good portion of the season. And the future is not bright.
How many just beat the shot clock threes can possibly go in against one team?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 02:52:29 PMThey're unconscious right now. Hasn't been bad defense.
Feel like I have heard that a time or two this season.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 02:52:29 PMThey're unconscious right now. Hasn't been bad defense.
If Conwell's gonna make shots like that, no one's beating them.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 02:52:29 PMThey're unconscious right now. Hasn't been bad defense.
What in the world are you talking about. This is worse defense than the Wojo years
They are getting any and every shot they want
So would you rather have the great first half of the season nonconf+ like us....or the up and down with a great finish like Xavier.
Game not over, I'm still hoping to flip the script....but I wonder? . I'll l take our team over X and am satisfied that this what it is. But sure would like a great finish to the year....still time.
Quote from: Warrior of Law on March 13, 2025, 02:53:01 PMIt's early, but this team can end with 4 losses in a row. That may be a record for a team that was in the top 10 for a good portion of the season. And the future is not bright.
Feel free to jump off the bandwagon at any time. 👀
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:54:02 PMWhat in the world are you talking about. This is worse defense than the Wojo years
They are getting any and every shot they want
That's wrong. Conwell made 3 contested J's.
Give me Zaide the rest of the game..gotta feeling.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:54:02 PMWhat in the world are you talking about. This is worse defense than the Wojo years
They are getting any and every shot they want
This half....? mid range contested pull up, step back three, out of rhythm NBA three are the last three shots they made.
The first half was terrible for sure.
6 of the 8 players Xavier have played are 5th year seniors. Times have changed
Thatta boy RP.
Finally a cutter
Let's get to the real tourney hey?
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 13, 2025, 02:57:43 PMLet's get to the real tourney hey?
Hey? We will magical turn on the switch and play better.
Oh wait, I've been told we are playing better.
Yikes.
That little sequence hurt..cut to 5 and right back to 9 in a minute.
Where is our lock down D
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on March 13, 2025, 02:57:05 PM6 of the 8 players Xavier have played are 5th year seniors. Times have changed
XU has 8 5th/6th year players on their roster.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 02:59:48 PMThat little sequence hurt..cut to 5 and right back to 9 in a minute.
It's not easy when you dig yourself into these big holes.
Conwell has 25pts on 9-12 shots. Gotta force someone else to beat us.
Quote from: MattyWarrior on March 13, 2025, 03:00:32 PMWhere is our lock down D
That's been missing since December.
Let's go now.
Parham has passed Gold.
Quote from: Big Papi on March 13, 2025, 02:59:28 PMHey? We will magical turn on the switch and play better.
Oh wait, I've been told we are playing better.
Yikes.
stranger things have happened
Chase ross calling for the ball while standing out of bounds under the hoop is a new low.
LFG!!!
CMON BOYS
Here is our run
Now time to see if we can close one out for once in the final 10
Let's go Marquette!
Attack these fkers!!!
Hey hey hey! There's some life yet!
Stevie and Chase have tunnel vision in transition. Not sure I've ever seen either pass.
Defense has reappeared. About damn time.
Now keep it up.
Have to keep forcing TOs. X giving it up a bit this half
Stewie
Force someone other than Conwell to beat us. And relentlessly attack.
Another 3 that was right on target that rolls out from Zaide.
Parham with a couple of big makes.
Kam orchestrating the O...but..it all comes down to the other end..gotta get some stops.
It's a shame our guys have given up on the season.
Xavier's gonna punch back off of this time out. We need to keep close for the next few minutes.
Let's Go Marquette! No let up!
Let's go!
Dammit. Beautiful moves but Kam has to finish. Refocus.
Ughh.
We need the TV timeout
Boy some stupid decisions
That's bshite. And Freemantle clearly traveled on 3 possessions earlier.
Jesus
We have got to get over the hump just 1 time.
Fight back and instantly blowing chances per usual
Quote from: Fred Garvin on March 13, 2025, 03:12:30 PMBoy some stupid decisions
True. Gotta be smarter. Poise
+ Execution. Have to use our heads, we didn't.
As soon as we get an opportunity at some separation, we blow a layup and allow a Xavier run. This is a fun game to watch, but it's unnerving at the same time.
So close on those finishes. Need to find a way.
Need to focus on defense again. Lucky we are not down 8 plus with the missed dunk and wide open 3.
Not sure about the concern for next year. MU has played better with Parham and Lowery in the game, IMO. Ross is also playing well.
We need to finish one.
You have gotta be shitting me.
So ridiculous..Conwell's shot rolls around and goes in..we've had 4 of those roll out.
I really dislike Conwell. 😂
Let's go now!
Give me that 7 seed!!!!!!!
Sounds like an MU crowd.
Stewie
He missed a shot!
Stevie's back!
Finish them!!
That wasn't a foul.
Great quick decisions by Ben two possessions in a row to force rotation and open shots.
Up 4!!!
Jop with big balls shot right there
Holy crap...what in the world kind of tick tack foul was that called on Joplin...I mean that is just crazy..given what they allow to happen both ways all game all Big East season long.
Gotta d up and rebound. Stick to Conwell like a two trillion family of barnacles.
Better ball movement.
MU nation needs a win! Cmon team!
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 03:22:36 PMHoly crap...what in the world kind of tick tack foul was that called on Joplin...I mean that is just crazy..given what they allow to happen both ways all game all Big East season long.
The fouling on each possession is just giving X free points and is killing them.
Win or lose, give Kam credit.
Get the ball out of his hands. Period.
Is this Conwell's career high in points?
Buckle up. Even if we get stops
We got a lot of 1 and 1s coming our way
Chase!!!
Jop!!!
JOPPP!!!!!
FINISH!!!!!
Jop comimg through BIG!!!!!!!!
Make the throws and finish them.
X with a lot of fouling to do
HOLy crap lets go
FT's matta! Make em for this win!
Of course this game comes down to the free throw line.
Take advantage of this situation! They only have 3 team fouls.
Hold onto the ball for 4 fouls. And then make the free throws.
Boy this is gonna be a process
Someone please tag me in a highlight of the jop 3 then block.
Looks like FT will in fact matter today as well.
🫰🏼for our inbounds
My goodness. Why do we struggle so much with inbounding plays?
What was Chase doing..2 seconds into the play and calls timeout..ffs
Chase as the inbound guy makes me nervous.
Out of time outs and still have to inbound 3 more times
Woof
Set up Jop or Ross for the inbound
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 03:34:56 PMMy goodness. Why do we struggle so much with inbounding plays?
Yes great question
We are a terrible inbounding team, have been all year. We're gonna have to iunbound it 3 more times to win.
GD inbound ineptitude
Whew, that could easily have been an offensive foul.
I don't want Jones fouled here.
Jesus crazy lob
Common Ben
Why is Chase still our inbounder? I would've thought the SJ game showed Shaka enough to change.
OMG that roll
1 in 1 here absolutely sucks with how MU shoots Fts
Missed free one...Gold! Dang it
Barely makes 1/2
This team is unreal on clutch free throws my god.
Now its a free throw battle with conwell
Holy crap, every part of the rim
Way too early with that foul wit 6 left
We should not be fouling up 3. Ever. We struggle to inbound and can't make free throws.
This strategy only works if you can hit fts as a team.
We will probably miss free throws again!! Make me wrong!!!!
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 03:39:56 PMWe should not be fouling up 3. Ever. We struggle to inbound and can't make free throws.
Agree
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 03:39:39 PMWay too early with that foul wit 6 left
Agreed. I was disappointed they did that especially with our issues.
There we go Stevie
Still so much time with Conwell fouled again tho
Hate that fould..make the dude make a tough 3 even though he's bee on a heater
Is this clock operator sleeping. I feel like its not even running.
Lets go!!!!
What a win.
Now use this for next week.
Don't care much about tomorrow just want no injuries
Helped to the win on their missed FT? Haha, love it. Bring on Count Dracula, er, Ricky P!!
Stewie
LFG
Bam! Door slammed.
Now let's take out the Johnnies.
Free throw practice pays off
oh my....
The Rim loves us today
LOL..was the line X +2.5??
Stewie and Chase given the chance at redemption and stepped up to the plate. Proud
It was a heck of a game. But remember Conwell played out of his ass. And we still won.
Great comeback by Warriors. Joplin was big.
Well, thankfully i took the ML and not the -2.5. Lord that is brutal for bettors.
wow what a game - glad these guys get a crack at The Johnnies again tomorrow!
Turn this W into a win streak! Go Marquette!!!
Needed a win like this! Good going Scoop for making it happen!! ;) ;D
Awesome victory!
Go Marquette!
Hallelujah!!!
We beat a good team.
Some clutch free throws at the end.
X a good team. Hope they make the tournament.
Congrats to the guys. I did not think they were going to win this game. A late three off the glass leads to a Xavier back door cover.
Awesome Kam interview lmao
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 03:47:50 PMAwesome Kam interview lmao
He's got such a great personality
For all the games we lost because we were dreadful from 3, it's nice to win one because we were great from 3.
Quote from: CTWarrior on March 13, 2025, 03:49:20 PMFor all the games we lost because we were dreadful from 3, it's nice to win one because we were great from 3.
Amen!!
Shaka a little choked up discussing Stevie.
Great second half by the team and the seniors.
I imagine most of the game thread was absolutely hilarious today?
Now that the teams have played three times I'm sticking with my opinion that they're pretty evenly matched.
Bang
Great second half in a very important game. Confidence should be thru the roof.
Kept the threes going, this time in second half they went in. 9 for 18. They hit, it's a win or close. Joplin's three was a huge boost.
Also 9 assists in second half and only 4 turnovers for the entire game.
Mitchell had five steals, made the free throws to seal it and kudos to Parham, he was fanastic in the comeback.
Best win in a very long time.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 13, 2025, 03:52:37 PMI imagine most of the game thread was absolutely hilarious today?
The little that I read was exactly what you would expect by exactly who you would expect it from. Really disappointing that game threads have become what they have.
Easy win. Nice.
Stevie with one of the more miraculous half turnarounds you will see.
He was legitimately unplayable in the 1st half.
16 points and 5 steals. If we ever could get 2 complete halves...just one time hahahaa
The Guardians made the difference! Big difference when Stevie scores! Jop with the shot of the year!
What a win. This team needed a result after battling back from adversity. Massive confidence boost
Zaide Lowery in 19 minutes had 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Played good defense too. I think he makes a big jump next year. Royce Parham with 10 points. Going to need his scoring next season. Looking forward to Sean Jones being the leader next season
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on March 13, 2025, 04:13:55 PMZaide Lowery in 19 minutes had 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Played good defense too. I think he makes a big jump next year. Royce Parham with 10 points. Going to need his scoring next season. Looking forward to Sean Jones being the leader next season
Guys playing better as they get older? Sounds unlikely
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 03:47:50 PMAwesome Kam interview lmao
I'm glad he had the presence of mind to apologize for what slipped out.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2025, 04:17:35 PMI'm glad he had the presence of mind to apologize for what slipped out.
He's good. Anything goes on streaming!
Huh.
Quote from: tower912 on March 13, 2025, 04:22:50 PMHuh.
https://x.com/tammarag/status/1900292656808550518?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Quote from: bradforster on March 13, 2025, 03:47:48 PMCongrats to the guys. I did not think they were going to win this game. A late three off the glass leads to a Xavier back door cover.
yup yup
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 13, 2025, 04:23:58 PMhttps://x.com/tammarag/status/1900292656808550518?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Kam...love it
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on March 13, 2025, 04:13:55 PMZaide Lowery in 19 minutes had 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Played good defense too. I think he makes a big jump next year. Royce Parham with 10 points. Going to need his scoring next season. Looking forward to Sean Jones being the leader next season
Zaide and Royce will be dudes starting next season.
Quote from: Big Papi on March 13, 2025, 03:52:32 PMShaka a little choked up discussing Stevie.
Great second half by the team and the seniors.
Yep - that was awesome. We all know how sincere and bought in Shaka but sh*t like that is beautiful.
Devastating loss
Quote from: Big Papi on March 13, 2025, 03:52:32 PMShaka a little choked up discussing Stevie.
Great second half by the team and the seniors.
Absolutely. Impressive will and senior leadership.
Kam needs to respect fans' rights to process wins and losses in the way they see fit. Bully.
Quote from: tower912 on March 13, 2025, 04:41:47 PMKam needs to respect fans' rights to process eins and losses in the way they see fit. Bully.
Damn straight! I will process my eins anyway I please. How do you process your eins Tower?
Eye zwei to drei my tears and conquer my viers.
Dammit.
Was at the game...looking forward to Sultan's recapping of the best posts from the game thread. Have to imagine they were all fairly tame.
Quote from: Jables1604 on March 13, 2025, 04:54:54 PMWas at the game...looking forward to Sultan's recapping of the best posts from the game thread. Have to imagine they were all fairly tame.
I am really looking forward to the highlights as well. ;D
Quote from: tower912 on March 13, 2025, 04:48:26 PMEye zwei to drei my tears and conquer my viers.
Dammit.
I see you did bongs, excellent
Quote from: tower912 on March 13, 2025, 04:48:26 PMEye zwei to drei my tears and conquer my viers.
Dammit.
Ohmygosh, I know enough Deutsch to cringe at this. ::)
I'd like to think Cam's post game comments were directed at scoop
Quote from: FairWeatherEagle on March 13, 2025, 05:00:08 PMOhmygosh, I know enough Deutsch to cringe at this. ::)
When you typo, you may as well own it.
Quote from: #UnleashSean on March 13, 2025, 03:33:54 PMSomeone please tag me in a highlight of the jop 3 then block.
https://x.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1900283958698664389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1900283958698664389%7Ctwgr%5E62769a4200b08a07c75187b3059fb9563760372a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anonymouseagle.com%2F2025%2F3%2F13%2F24384149%2Fmarquette-golden-eagles-mens-basketball-big-east-tournament-recap-xavier-musketeers-jones-joplin
Congratulations on an impressive win.
Bracketology (https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2025-march-madness-men-field-predictions) - Joe Lunardi, ESPN - updated March 13, 2025
QuoteThursday's bracket math is fairly simple: Four teams are playing for two spots. Xavier and North Carolina -- which face Marquette and Wake Forest, respectively -- sit on the right side of the bubble ...
Marquette 89, Xavier 87 (https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401743879) - ESPN Box Score - March 13, 2025
... and a tip of my hat for the double-knockout - Xavier is now out of the BET and NCAAT. I don't even wish them well in the NIT.
Best of luck to the Warriors going forward!
Just glad MU gets to play another game at MSG this season.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 13, 2025, 02:46:52 PMSo some guy in the restroom asked me why Marquette U is not in Marquette, Michigan? I'm feeling back in the late 80s and comments on the Weather Channel map.
You should've asked him why UConn isn't in northwest Canada.
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on March 13, 2025, 08:22:07 PMYou should've asked him why UConn isn't in northwest Canada.
Well, about that...
This team found something at halftime that has been lacking as of late. Great team effort on both ends of the court and finally figured out how to close out a tight game.
We cannot dig a big hole against SJU. Let's play two solid halves and advance to the finals.
Go Warriors!
Apologies if it was already mentioned, but who was sitting next to DWade tonight?
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on March 13, 2025, 08:42:17 PMThis team found something at halftime that has been lacking as of late. Great team effort on both ends of the court and finally figured out how to close out a tight game.
We cannot dig a big hole against SJU. Let's play two solid halves and advance to the finals.
Go Warriors!
Ya....we've gotta punch first. It would be nice if Benny could yank Zuby from the paint.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 09:24:53 PMYa....we've gotta punch first. It would be nice if Benny could yank Zuby from the paint.
That would be a foul