Will we beat Wisconsin next season?

[MUHoopsfan6]

I had a conversation yesterday with a co-worker who likes Marquette but loves the Badgers.  We were talking about how Bo has owned the series between the 2 schools in recent history.  I told him we got them next season.  What do you all think?  Am I nuts to think we are going to win at the Kohl next season?

[4everwarriors]

No, yes you're nuts.

[jmayer1]

I had a conversation yesterday with a co-worker who likes Marquette but loves the Badgers.  We were talking about how Bo has owned the series between the 2 schools in recent history.  I told him we got them next season.  What do you all think?  Am I nuts to think we are going to win at the Kohl next season?

I wan't aware 5 and 9 point wins in the last 2 meetings, a 2-2 record in the last 4 meetings, or his 6-4 record overall meant Bo was owning MU. However, I think it will be a tough task, as usual, to win at UW next year. Much depends on how much the other guys, particularly Brusier and Gasser, step up around Taylor but I could easily see MU winning that game. Aside from Taylor, it appears MU will be the more talented team, but Bo's teams usually outplay what they appear to be on paper.

[bilsu]

Depends on whether we have a guard who can cover Taylor. Hold Taylor in check and hope they do not shoot well from three. Look at Butler game. Butler did a good job on Taylor and Wisconsin for the most part shot poorly. I think the size differential is smaller than it was in the past. Still have deal with home crowd and referees.

[Nukem2]

WI wins in triple OT when Ed Hightower calls Junior for charging as a secondary defender takes the charge after sliding over into the new 3 foot arc under the hoop thius negating MU's winning basket....

[Pakuni]

Magic 8 Ball says ....

[whodem]

Probably not, but it's possible.

[leever]

Probably not, but it's possible.

Are you sure about this?

[GGGG]

Some Badger fans think they may have the potential to be better next year.  The problem with this year's team is that it was WAY too dependent on the 3 point shot, and their forward floated too much on the perimeter.  They are going to be able to start forwards who are actually bangers in Brusewitz and Berrgeren, and a couple sophomores who can put the ball in the basket coming off the bench in Brust and Dukan.

[We R Final Four]

If Hightower is reffing the game there is no chance that we win.  We didn't play great last time we were there, however Hightower assured the victory.  Even the Becky fans around me were laughing.

You don't win 95+% ( I don't have stats in front of me, so save comment here) of your home games without some help. 

[brewcity77]

On paper, I think we have the better team. But they're almost impossible to beat in that building. I'd give us 50/50 odds, which are better than we get there most years. But then again, I was probably 80% confident we'd win last year, and we saw how that turned out, so take what I say with a grain of salt regarding Becky.

[Stretchdeltsig]

YES, we will win.  Surprised at the little faith of the Warrior fans on this blog.

[MUfan12]

YES, we will win.  Surprised at the little faith of the Warrior fans on this blog.

I've seen too many times where MU has been better and still lost in that building. As someone said, there's a reason UW wins so many games at home. Fully expecting MU to be good enough to win but get jobbed.

[whodem]

Are you sure about this?

Yeah, I'd give the Warriors about a 30% shot of winning. It's tough to win there, and I don't like our chances.

[bilsu]

Some Badger fans think they may have the potential to be better next year.  The problem with this year's team is that it was WAY too dependent on the 3 point shot, and their forward floated too much on the perimeter.  They are going to be able to start forwards who are actually bangers in Brusewitz and Berrgeren, and a couple sophomores who can put the ball in the basket coming off the bench in Brust and Dukan.

Maybe Brust and Dukan will contribute next year, but last year the two walk ons were playing ahead of them. The three point shooting ability of Leuer and Nankivil kept the lane open for Taylor to drive. I think UW will be much easier to defend next year.

[GGGG]

Valentyn and who?  Who was the second walk-on?

[NersEllenson]

The answer to the question is:  Yes.

And it will become more and more the norm so long as Buzz continues on at Marquette.

[ChicosBailBonds]

The answer to the question is:  Yes.

And it will become more and more the norm so long as Buzz continues on at Marquette.

You said MU would beat UW this year at MU (as did I and many others).  Why should we believe you now?

Buzz has never won a game at the Kohl and that can be said about a lot of good coaches.  Very difficult place to play.

[NCMUFan]

Prior to this year we had never beat Syracuse while a member of the BEAST.  However, we beat Syracuse twice this year.  Hence, while not easy, we could beat the Badgers at the Kohl. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

Prior to this year we had never beat Syracuse while a member of the BEAST.  However, we beat Syracuse twice this year.  Hence, while not easy, we could beat the Badgers at the Kohl. 

Yes, of course, it's sports.  Anything can happen.  Prior to this year we had never not beaten UW-hyphen Milwaukee by less than double digit points. 

I'd love to go on a beatdown of Bucky for the next decade, but history has shown it will, indeed, be a difficult task.  They have beaten us at our place far more frequently than we have taken care of them at the Kohl.

Deane never won at the Kohl (though he did win the last game ever at the Field House), Crean won there only once I believe.  Buzz has yet to do it.  It's not just a MU thing, they have a remarkable record over there, almost boarding on the ridiculous.  I believe they are 185-17 there, 92% winners.  Pretty incredible considering this isn't a team like Memphis or Gonzaga playing at home in a weak conference.  They are doing this against heavyweight teams.

[GGGG]

Part of it is that they are a jump shooting team, and such teams tend to play better at home.  And it is a very loud place.  In fact, when I went to the MU game there in 2009, I was surprised how loud it got in there. 

I know we want to write it off to officiating, but that's not really the case.

[drewm88]

Marquette 96
Wisconsin 42

JFB leads all scorers with 40.

[Aughnanure]

Marquette 96
Wisconsin 42

JFB leads all scorers with 40.

Ooooh....I think someone is about to disappoint you.

[Nukem2]

Part of it is that they are a jump shooting team, and such teams tend to play better at home.  And it is a very loud place.  In fact, when I went to the MU game there in 2009, I was surprised how loud it got in there. 

I know we want to write it off to officiating, but that's not really the case.

Yes, but in the true spirit of rivaly there has to be conspiracy theory.   

[HouWarrior]

I dream of the day when a thread like this will be titled, instead,
Will Wisconsin be able to beat us next season?