Did we win or did they lose?

[muwarrior69]

Not trying to diminish this great win. I was wondering in games like this did Nova blow it big time or was it our defense that got us back in the game. Same for the Pitt and Butler games. Did we blow it or were they the better team? I for one have no idea why we won that game. It seems like they got just about every loose ball, rebound and our FT shooting was just awful. By my "eye test" of the game they just got cold and we got hot.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Simple answer.

Nobody cares.

[MU82]

Not trying to diminish this great win. I was wondering in games like this did Nova blow it big time or was it our defense that got us back in the game. Same for the Pitt and Butler games. Did we blow it or were they the better team? I for one have no idea why we won that game. It seems like they got just about every loose ball, rebound and our FT shooting was just awful. By my "eye test" of the game they just got cold and we got hot.

Who cares?

In these situations, it is ALWAYS some of both.

Even if one team generously tries to give away a game, the other has to be willing to accept their opponent's largess.

All of Nova's problems wouldn't have mattered if we hadn't made shots and plays.

[jsglow]

Simple answer.

Nobody cares.

Word.

[GoldenDieners32]

We never got our heads out of the game. We were down by 15 and won against the #1 team. Incredible.

[tower912]

A little of both.  Nova was cold from 3 and kept shooting.  MU's defense confused them.  Offensively, MU hung around until they got hot at the end and seized it.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Sounds like a troll question.  It was beyond question, a great, great win by Marquette. 

[goinUptown]

Not trying to diminish this great win. I was wondering in games like this did Nova blow it big time or was it our defense that got us back in the game. Same for the Pitt and Butler games. Did we blow it or were they the better team? I for one have no idea why we won that game. It seems like they got just about every loose ball, rebound and our FT shooting was just awful. By my "eye test" of the game they just got cold and we got hot.

Man, 'Nova came in the #1 team IN THE NATION.  Havjng a modicum of college Hoops understanding tells me we were only going to win with our A game and something at least in the C range or lower for 'Nova.  Enjoy the victory, my goodness!

[warriorchick]

Coversation at 69's house:

"Dad,  I just got named Valedictorian of my graduating class!"

"Well,  did you really deserve it, or did the smartest kid just do poorly on a couple of tests at the end of the semester?"

[MUBigDance]

Ok ok, given the author enough grief...valedictorian thing funny.

But legit question....and he had the answer...nova cold and we were hot. But more than that...consistent thru the second half. Did not get down when bad calls and missed free throws. Kept banging away at that 11-ish lead all half.

Saying we were hot is a disservice.

As I think of it, MU deserves some props for some very nice basketball.

And yes nova was cold. They were chucking 3s and should have went inside when they missed about their 5th one in a row.

They are better than us ... I don't forget that. Meet again in the BET we will be a serious underdog.

But this time we won. And that's forever.

[JoeSmith1721]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kS_qLzPWVg

[warriorchick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kS_qLzPWVg

Exactly.

[muwarrior69]

Coversation at 69's house:

"Dad,  I just got named Valedictorian of my graduating class!"

"Well,  did you really deserve it, or did the smartest kid just do poorly on a couple of tests at the end of the semester?"

It was the other way around.

[GoldenDieners32]

Did Froling attend the game? because if we did we are undefeated when hes there still

[mu_hilltopper]

I'll answer: Nova lost that game, just like MU has lost many games where we're up 10-15 points and suddenly the engines turn off and either we can't score, or we can't get a stop .. 5 minutes later it's tied and MU looks completely lost after being so dominant.

Repeat last night's game 10 times, I think Nova wins 8 of them.

But .. a W is a W, man.  Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Did Froling attend the game? because if we did we are undefeated when hes there still

Yes.  On Sam's late three I rewound the DVR because there was a shot of the bench going wild and Big Harry Froling was right there.  He was next to Sacar and my family commented on how huge he looks.  Luke is tall, but Harry is Big.

[warriorchick]

It was the other way around.

Well, that certainly explains your attitude.

[MomofMUltiples]

Why does it have to be one or the other?  We won. They lost. It amazes me how scoopers refuse to give our guys credit.  If we're way ahead and lose our lead to barely win (Seton Hall at home), they're terrible because they gave up the lead.  If we have a huge lead and lose (Butler), the sky is falling.  And if they are way down and come back to win (Villanova), it's nothing we did, it's because the other team collapsed.  How can you call yourself a fan?

Enjoy the win.  Enjoy the progress.  Enjoy the joy on the faces of players and students last night.  Remember that this win (and the one last Saturday) puts us in much better shape in the event that we lay and egg at DePaul, or St. John's, or Georgetown.  The probability that we are dancing this year is getting progressively better.  I'm sorry if it ruins your narrative that Wojo sucks and has to go.  Find somewhere else to qvetch.

[Coleman]

Both

[Big Daddy 84]

Well, that certainly explains your attitude.

Yes and he hates Todd Smith already, in a good way.  Todd and him are very close these days.  Lack of effort and motivation not an issue. Team has really welcomed him in.  He at Matt H spend significant time together.  Cam too.  Cam next to Harry is a really fun picture. 

Also Stan's and Wojo's phones lit up last night from messages from a lot of big time recruits.  Coach K also sent a message to Wojo.

Also any bets on which player once he got back to the AL, put his practice gear on and when into the gym?  He loved that the team won, but he knows he did not do his part. No putting his head down, but just back to work?  Only 17.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Yes and he hates Todd Smith already, in a good way.  Todd and him are very close these days.  Lack of effort and motivation not an issue. Team has really welcomed him in.  He at Matt H spend significant time together.  Cam too.  Cam next to Harry is a really fun picture. 

Love it

Also any bets on which player once he got back to the AL, put his practice gear on and when into the gym?  He loved that the team won, but he knows he did not do his part. No putting his head down, but just back to work?  Only 17.

Really love it

Also Stan's and Wojo's phones lit up last night from messages from a lot of big time recruits.  Coach K also sent a message to Wojo.

Absolutely love it!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

As with most games, it was a little of both.

[RushmoreAcademy]

Simple answer.

Nobody cares.

Perfectly put.

[Windyplayer]

Awesome win! But fair question. We were pretty bad for 33 minutes. A miracle that we pulled it out. We are Marquette!

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Agreed that is the way the ball bounces and who cares, its not a beauty contest.  We won the game, they shot poorly, i will take it.  Great job by the players to hang in there.  Read the nova board n even they felt the officiating was beneficial to nova.

Yes fisher n jj are mental marshmallows.  Hopefully rinehart n wilson continue to erase jjjs minutes. His handoff to brunson at 70-70 was classic jjj.  In regards to fisher , raftery referred to him as "psychologically impaired", tomato/tomatoe

Great awesome win for the program.  Wojo, players n fans deserve this after the last 3 yrs. hope joey was watching