Xavier game thread

[JD]

I like them far better than double digit deficits.

What's up with Duane? Sounds like he can't buy a bucket.

Not making the bunnies tonight, just needs to stick to D

[Lighthouse 84]

Let's keep it up boys. Can NOT let the feet off their throats!!

Can we keep the intensity?  Hopefully WOJO makes sure they know they are fighting to dance.

[DJO's Jaw]

Duane needs to calm down. Seems like he's really forcing his drives.

[Lighthouse 84]

That's a make up call

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Rowsey travelled but you call it 3 seconds late?

[muguru]

Okay, time to change the mojo...NO ONE here talk about a lead diminishing in the 2nd half(if that happens), just post as if it were a normal game. Let's see if that works.

[DJO's Jaw]

Usually the make up call doesn't come on the same possession 

[cheebs09]

We must lead the nation on travels after the catch over the last few years.

[jsglow]

Solid half. FiNISH this!

[Smokin' Jae]

I like them far better than double digit deficits.

What's up with Duane? Sounds like he can't buy a bucket.

Missed a couple easy ones and had a few uncalled for drives. Like his aggresiveness and he's playing great D.

[MattyWarrior]

Crowd made that call

[MUBigDance]

One more half ... up by 13, win by 26....know what I mean

[MarquetteDano]

Really happy with the defense. JJJ causing havoc without losing his man. Heldt great help D.

[nyg]

Duane with three missed layups on drives so far.  Not good.

Heldt has hands of stone, but the ball keeps coming off his hands into MU player, weird.  Maybe a good sign.  Has two blocks I believe and only ONE foul, Luke also.

JJJ lots of minutes and good defense.  Bluitt basically non factor, just shut Macura down.

Up 15, then the turnovers........four travel calls in last five minutes.  But 13 is very nice and I believe MU gets ball at half. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Duane with three missed layups on drives so far.  Not good.

Heldt has hands of stone, but the ball keeps coming off his hands into MU player, weird.  Maybe a good sign.  Has two blocks I believe and only ONE foul, Luke also.

JJJ lots of minutes and good defense.  Bluitt basically non factor, just shut Macura down.

Up 15, then the turnovers........four travel calls in last five minutes.  But 13 is very nice and I believe MU gets ball at half.

Yes, should be MU's ball to start the 2nd.

[brewcity77]

Good first half. Sounds like the defense was very solid. Big plays by Heldt, JJ, Fish, and others. I have watched it all season and still can't believe how good a three point shooting team we are. We've been such an abysmal team beyond the arc since DJO & Jae left. Amazing change in our shooting culture.

Great start, let's punch this ticket tonight.

[jsglow]

Let's give some credit to Du, Haanif and JJJ at the defense end.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

These announcers are much better than the clowns from Saturday.

[Da 'Lanche]

About the most complete half of basketball on BOTH sides of the ball all season.  Way to go boys!  They look confident and loose...maybe a credit to the coaches prep with them after a tough loss.  Everyone contributing.  I like Sam's newfound short game.  KR, AR and MH just deadly from outside.   Jjj looks solid all around.

Defense being executed well except for a few possessions.

Let's bring this one home!

[CTWarrior]

Hated that last possession before the half.  Don't stand at halfcourt and dribble, just run your stuff.

Minor complaint in an all around very good half.  Defense was very good.

[jsglow]

X:  -5.0 halftime wager

Just moved .5 in our favor!

[rocky_warrior]

We must lead the nation on travels after the catch over the last few years.

Actually, surprised refs don't call it on MU more.  They boys travel after the catch all the time.

[Herman Cain]

Lets keep the momentum up for the second half. 

[jsglow]

MUST play to win. At some point X will think about DePaul. No letting up.

[muwarrior69]

I really get nervous when we have the lead.