SOTG

[mviale]

Just embarrassing for Jae.  Love that the refs called it.

[PJDunn]

It showed a complete lack of class.  I expect that crap from Louisville, Memphis State, Cincinnati, etc.  Not MU.

He did, however, have a fantastic game.  

[GGGG]

Yes, including get T'd up and 5 turnovers. Davante abused Dieng. Outscored his guy by 8 pts and Dieng had his way on the glass offensively when Jamil was in.

STOG(Stud of game) that would be the guy who halted all rallies with a 3pt play.

You must be the most negative person out here.  Every post in the game thread is negative, and Jae has probably his best all around game of the year, providing the leadership that everyone wants him to provide, and you nitpick.

The guy shot 50% overall and 2/6 from 3...and you are bitching about his shooting?

[mviale]

DG 7-7 on the free throws.  Money every time

[UticaBusBarn]

Basketball, as we all know, is a game of runs. Everytime Louisville started one of their run, Davante Gardner killed it off with three point plays ... and one floater. Some of the shots he put into the basket were incredible.

[DCWarriors04]

split it between them...both of them were key today.

[GGGG]

split it between them...both of them were key today.

I would be supportive of that...for DG's little floater alone.

[mileskishnish72]

The Ox always seemed to be the guy who made the play when we needed it - the floater, the follow, he's a pisser!

[PGsHeroes32]

You must be the most negative person out here.  Every post in the game thread is negative, and Jae has probably his best all around game of the year, providing the leadership that everyone wants him to provide, and you nitpick.

The guy shot 50% overall and 2/6 from 3...and you are bitching about his shooting?

Im providing support to why Davante was STOG. He didnt turn it over, fouled out their big time shot blocker and HALTED EVERY RALLY. MADE HIS FREE THROWS. I guess I need to use caps considering Davante had success in all departments where ppl usually bitch after games.

[DCWarriors04]

sounds like Buzz may have found his aircraft carrier in Gardner...if he keeps improving like this every year, can't even begin to imagine what he'll be like his senior year.

[314warrior]

Jae - despite some ill advised shots and the T.  He played 37 minutes of intense basketball and brought home a double double.  DG played great in his 18 minutes, but I'd go with Jae.

[WarriorHal]

1. D.G,

1 (a). Jae (throat slash was idiotic -- I know he's excited and emotional, but score three and then immediately give the opponent a chance to score 5; Louisville didn't need the help)

[GGGG]

Im providing support to why Davante was STOG. He didnt turn it over, fouled out their big time shot blocker and HALTED EVERY RALLY. MADE HIS FREE THROWS. I guess I need to use caps considering Davante had success in all departments where ppl usually bitch after games.

He only played 18 minutes and limited on the defensive end of the floor.  And not to be nitpicky but Dieng fouled Jae twice and Jamil once if memory recalls.  DG wasn't the only one to foul him out.

[Hoopaloop]

Buzz is the stud of the game.  We came out horrible (again), but he kept the guys in the game.  Good win over another so-so team.  Hard to see Louisville making the NCAA tournament this year when you see who they have left on their schedule.

2-4 in conference play and easily could see them finish 8-10 which will keep them out of the NCAAs.  9-9 might not do it either.  At Seton Hall, at WVU, Syracuse twice = 4 losses probably.  Can they beat UCONN at home or Cincinnati on the road?  They're going to have to.

Good win by MU

[wojosdojo]

We take DJO for granted. At least put him in your top 3.

[314warrior]

Ox gets the nod.  Top of class in sportsmanship and number of nicknames. 

[mrr1981]

We take DJO for granted. At least put him in your top 3.

FWIW, the headline on ESPN reads "Johnson-Odom leads Marquette past Louisville"

But I vote Gardner.  Huge three-point play after huge three-point play. 

[noblewarrior]

I love the way Buzz used DG today... 17 pts in 18 mins.  Kept him fresh and viable when in the game.  Crowder had a more all around impact on the game therefore he gets my nod as SOTG.  I thought everyone played their role perfect today minus the first 5 mins or so.  The boys played well and the coaches coached well today.

[PGsHeroes32]

We take DJO for granted. At least put him in your top 3.

This is true but hes also the one hyped by ESPN and announcers like crazy so it evens out. Guys like Jae, Todd and Ox dont have the national name

[marquette09]

OX, the three point plays were huge. 

[AZWarrior]

How about a split SOTG...Jae showed senior leadership today and Gardner was key out there in the second half in stopping their rallies.

SOUNDS LIKE A PHOTOSHOP SPECIAL.

[DomJamesToTheBasket]

Totally SICK what DG did in just 18 minutes.  The guy gets more "And one's" than I have seen at MU in a very long time.

[chapman]

Totally SICK what DG did in just 18 minutes.  The guy gets more "And one's" than I have seen at MU in a very long time.

It takes a very special player to have the strength and skill to draw the foul, find a way get the ball in the hoop, then knock down the free throw.

[tower912]

1. Jae  2.  DG   3.  DJO

[DrDestiny911]

DG no question