I didn't get to watch the game...

[tower912]

but all I need to know about the results is indicated by traffic on this board.     Mmmmm, sweet silence.   

[Elonsmusk]

Thought it was maybe our best performance of the year.

However, until we string together some victories and make a little noise in March - I don't think you will see a lot of exuberant optimism threads started after winning a January home game against a team we were supposed to beat.

[PGsHeroes32]

but all I need to know about the results is indicated by traffic on this board.     Mmmmm, sweet silence.

Game thread was slow from the outset.

So traffic has at least been consistently down today

[RJax55]

Thought it was maybe our best performance of the year.

However, until we string together some victories and make a little noise in March - I don't think you will see a lot of exuberant optimism threads started after winning a January home game against a team we were supposed to beat.

Team played well, but Xavier missed a ton of shots. They had open looks as well. But, MU battled on the boards as a team, unlike the Providence game.

[IrwinFletcher]

Team played well, but Xavier missed a ton of shots. They had open looks as well. But, MU battled on the boards as a team, unlike the Providence game.

Opponent misses open shots, we are lucky.

We miss open shots, team sucks and Wojo can't coach.

[Loose Cannon]

Opponent misses open shots, we are lucky.

We miss open shots, team sucks and Wojo can't coach.

Yep you see what you see.

[IrwinFletcher]

Thought it was maybe our best performance of the year.

However, until we string together some victories and make a little noise in March - I don't think you will see a lot of exuberant optimism threads started after winning a January home game against a team we were supposed to beat.

I don't get this take.  Why can't you enjoy a great performance by a team that has been hammered for the past two weeks by "fans"?  I mean, if you are going to rip a team, people should come out and compliment these guys for showing up and putting on a great performance.

Instead its, "you guys collapsed last year, I'm not going to cheer you on".

[PGsHeroes32]

Team played well, but Xavier missed a ton of shots. They had open looks as well. But, MU battled on the boards as a team, unlike the Providence game.

X is an awful jump shooting team. They have been all year. So that's kinda the norm.

We mostly limited them to said jump shots and on the other end we abused them down low and on the glass(we do still miss too many layups).

It was pretty impressive overall. We are the far better 3 pt shooting team and they like to play in the paint. We flipped it and still made a better % of 3s as well.

[WhiteTrash]

Opponent misses open shots, we are lucky.

We miss open shots, team sucks and Wojo can't coach.

Okay, I don't 100% agree with this, but if you think about it there is a fair amount of logic in what you posted.

You used extreme verbage to make a point, which I get. ("Wojo can't coach")

[RJax55]

Opponent misses open shots, we are lucky.

We miss open shots, team sucks and Wojo can't coach.

Look, Xavier went 6 of 25 from the arc. They missed a ton of shots. Thats the truth.

unnatural carnal knowledge not everything on this board has to end up a take for or against Wojo.

[mu.n8ball]

we don't see optimism after January home games we're supposed to win, but conversely we do see pessimism after January road games we're supposed to lose.

I don't get it, but I accept that it is what it is I guess.

[RJax55]

X is an awful jump shooting team. They have been all year. So that's kinda the norm.

We mostly limited them to said jump shots and on the other end we abused them down low and on the glass(we do still miss too many layups).

It was pretty impressive overall. We are the far better 3 pt shooting team and they like to play in the paint. We flipped it and still made a better % of 3s as well.

I agree. Xavier came in with a rep of shooting poorly and they did. Credit to MU's effort on the glass.

[MU82]

Thoroughly enjoyed the game.

X can't shoot it this season, but they have a bunch of men on that roster, and we crushed them on the boards, outscored them big in the paint and refused to be bullied.

We came out ready to play, and answered the bell the couple of times X threatened to make it a game.

They pulled within 7 early in the second half and then Markus said, "Enough of that." Soon enough, we were cruising again.

Bailey has become a nice all-around player. Very good rebounder in traffic. Loved seeing him driving the baseline for a dunk instead of settling for the 3.

McEwen swished a couple of 3s -- loved seeing that.

Theo and Jayce combined for 15 boards against a physical front line. I think there will be times we miss Morrow's physical play and 5 fouls, but thankfully this wasn't one of those times.

A few sloppy turnovers, including an uncharacteristic 4 by Symir, but otherwise just a nice response by Wojo's guys to score a much-needed W.

[Herman Cain]

Team played well . In particular we rebounded well.  Would like to see us build off this win.

[Oldgym]

Fun game.  Credit to Wojo for going into the paint early.  Markus was Markus, including driving into double teams (but 35 pts).  Brendan keeps getting better.  Koby looking more comfortable.  Killed X on the boards.  I don't know what Theo has to do to stop getting cheap whistles, but even without Ed and Greg, nobody fouled out.  Somehow.

Hardly a turning point game, but it beats the sh*t out of 1-4.

[WhoaJoe2020]

but all I need to know about the results is indicated by traffic on this board.     Mmmmm, sweet silence.

Let me try.

1. Marquette played like a team that has been reading comments on scoop for the last four days.
2. Everybody not named Markus also contributed offensively.
3. Bully ball by our bigs.  ( A little alliteration aina. )
4. Up tempo offense. Sloppy at times, superb at others. Transition threes.
5. Physical defense and rebounding.(see point no.3)
6. Symir is gonna be really good...... when he settles the hell down.
7. Brendan might be better than Joey.
8. Do I really have to bother mentioning Markus?????  OK, he was great.
9. No let down in intensity.
10. Truly a tremendous team triumph( yeah alliteration is fun )

[WhiteTrash]

we don't see optimism after January home games we're supposed to win, but conversely we do see pessimism after January road games we're supposed to lose.

I don't get it, but I accept that it is what it is I guess.

Dude, this is sports at every level. I don't know how you don't get this unless you're new to sports. Have you heard the term "this is a no win game"?. High level teams are held to a higher standard by fans and media. Let's hope MU does not fall out of that category.

Also, if certain players didn't transfer we would have been favored at SH.

[MuMark]

They took a ton of 3s late trying to catch up.......for most of the game they tried to score in the paint and MUs defense was up to the challenge.

Xavier is a much better shooting team from 2 then we are......tonight not so much.

[cheebs09]

Very solid win. They imposed their will tonight and were on a mission. Georgetown must beat Creighton at home, so that won't be an easy one. Really need to string together some wins here.

[mu.n8ball]

Dude, this is sports at every level. I don't know how you don't get this unless you're new to sports. Have you heard the term "this is a no win game"?. High level teams are held to a higher standard by fans and media. Let's hope MU does not fall out of that category.

Also, if certain players didn't transfer we would have been favored at SH.

not new. but I grew up as a fan of the Chargers and Padres. maybe that made me less "rabid" in comparison to other fan bases. every win was a gift, and the losses were opportunities for growth. I don't think either type of fan is better than the other tho. it's just how I am. hope I'm still welcome to lurk.

[WhoaJoe2020]

we don't see optimism after January home games we're supposed to win, but conversely we do see pessimism after January road games we're supposed to lose.

I don't get it, but I accept that it is what it is I guess.

Thanks Captain Obvious Observation.

Just kidding. I wholeheartedly agree. I am as perplexed as you are. People just love to bitch I guess.

[connie]

Well done.

[mileskishnish72]

Let's see if this can carry over to a productive day on the road.
Will be there Sat. rooting these Warriors on.

[Loose Cannon]

Thanks Captain Obvious Observation.

Just kidding. I wholeheartedly agree. I am as perplexed as you are. People just love to bitch I guess.

There is an old saying "The more you complain, the more God lets you Live."

[WhoaJoe2020]

There is an old saying "The more you complain, the more God lets you Live."

Some on this board are looking at immortality