Big East Conference Results/ NCAA/NIT/CBI

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I do not want to be on the receiving end of a Nova 3 game losing streak at the Pavilion.

[wadesworld]

Playing Nova when they're playing bad? Totally cool with me. Also playing Nova with a 1.5 game cushion? Totally cool with me.

[NickelDimer]

Nova looks good when they're hitting 3s. When they're not they're pretty mediocre. There's absolutely zero doubt who the best team in the conference is

[NickelDimer]

Playing Nova when they're playing bad? Totally cool with me. Also playing Nova with a 1.5 game cushion? Totally cool with me.

Exactly. I'd rather face Nova lacking confidence. They beat X handily today and I'd be less confident Wednesday

[muguru]

Nova looks good when they're hitting 3s. When they're not they're pretty mediocre. There's absolutely zero doubt who the best team in the conference is

+1000

[geps]

Bigger question is what about Xavier? 1 game out of 3rd place, back from the dead and still play the Johnnies twice. I think they're better than Seton Hall but they'd still have to win BE tourney to get in the Dance.

[Johnny B]

Kinda disappointing.. no top 25 match up on Wednesday. Only.one in conference this year

[MUMountin]

Bigger question is what about Xavier? 1 game out of 3rd place, back from the dead and still play the Johnnies twice. I think they're better than Seton Hall but they'd still have to win BE tourney to get in the Dance.

It'll be interesting to see what this does to their NET ranking.  Currently sitting at 90, should jump close to the top 75 cut off to make the away win against them at Q1 win.

Between them, Gtown and Providence, hope that at least 1-2 of them fight their way above that mark.  Providence, dropped 8 places to 81 after our convincing defeat yesterday, but all three could end up right around that 75 cutoff.

[geps]

What if Xavier sweeps the Johnnies? Not that unlikely now. Could wreck more havoc on BE tourney bids.

[willie warrior]

Bigger question is what about Xavier? 1 game out of 3rd place, back from the dead and still play the Johnnies twice. I think they're better than Seton Hall but they'd still have to win BE tourney to get in the Dance.

Love to see them whup the Johnnies---both games.

[MomofMUltiples]

What if Xavier sweeps the Johnnies? Not that unlikely now. Could wreck more havoc on BE tourney bids.

As long as we keep winning, our seed will take care of itself.  Would love to see half the BEast in the tourney, but MU owns its own destiny.

[wadesworld]

As long as we keep winning, our seed will take care of itself.  Would love to see half the BEast in the tourney, but MU owns its own destiny.

Moms know best.

[Jay Bee]

Pretty much boils down to how well Nova is shooting the 3 ball, @inA?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

What if Xavier sweeps the Johnnies? Not that unlikely now. Could wreck more havoc on BE tourney bids.

St Johns and Hall are in at 9-9. Johnnies just need 1 more win. Hall needs to steal one from MU or Nova at home and take care of Georgetown.

Butler and even Georgetown still have a shot as well. 5 bids still possible.

[Herman Cain]

Big East Net Rankings as of games of Saturday February 23. As expected Providence home loss dropped them down.
New Old
17   18   Marquette   
27   27   Villanova   
47   49   St. John's (NY)   
49   50   Butler   
53   57   Creighton   
63   64   Seton Hall   
73   70   Georgetown   
81   73   Providence   
90   89   Xavier   
110   111   DePaul   

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I've never bought into the "they're on a losing streak, they'll be pissed and play really well." Sure it happens, but I think for every time it does happen, there's another team on a losing streak whose losing streak continues because they didn't play well. And for every one of those, there's another team that plays normal.

[Jay Bee]

I've never bought into the "they're on a losing streak, they'll be pissed and play really well." Sure it happens, but I think for every time it does happen, there's another team on a losing streak whose losing streak continues because they didn't play well. And for every one of those, there's another team that plays normal.

Yep... another cliche weak on the evidence...

[Johnny B]

I've never bought into the "they're on a losing streak, they'll be pissed and play really well." Sure it happens, but I think for every time it does happen, there's another team on a losing streak whose losing streak continues because they didn't play well. And for every one of those, there's another team that plays normal.

Yes it is utter nonsense. Roll my eyes every time people on here spout this junk. Oh they lost at home. They will play better now. Oh they want a signature win. They will play better now. Oh they lost 4 straight they will play better now. Just silliness. I can just say "nova lost three straight. They are broken vulnerable and now they face the best team in the league. They're screwed".. bears the Same weight as the other comments. It all means essentially NOTHING

[MUfanatic45]

Thing with Nova is they lost these 3 games on the road. They are now coming home where they haven't lost in league play. Someone said it was their senior day too. But not sure on that since they do have another home game.

[YoungMUFan4]

Thing with Nova is they lost these 3 games on the road. They are now coming home where they haven't lost in league play. Someone said it was their senior day too. But not sure on that since they do have another home game.

Last one at the on-campus arena.  Their final home game is at the Wells Fargo Center.

[Jay Bee]

"It's senior day! I'm gonna try harder today!!!" --- No one

[Herman Cain]

Glad to see Travis Steele  and X get a quality win.

I believe Steele has done a very good job in his first year. He was able to pick up 3 serviceable Grad transfers to help the key returners hold the fort this year.

X has an impressive 5 man recruiting class coming in next year .  Other than the grad transfers, the rest of the key players will be returning as juniors and seniors. They should be well on their way back next season.


 

[Nukem2]

Losing streak...senior day...whatever.  Nova is gonna be prepared and jacked.  Gotta play the game.

[MUfanatic45]

"It's senior day! I'm gonna try harder today!!!" --- No one

Yeah because the psyche of 18-22 year olds is cut and dry.

LMAO

[Herman Cain]

X is agitating to win the BET.
https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/2019/2/24/18238942/xavier-v-villanova-takeaways-from-tape-delay-final-recap-big-east-basketball