Offical NCAA Tournament thread

[rocky_warrior]

Loose whistle first half only 9 fouls

To my eyes, that was a big advantage to Loyola.  We'll see if it continues in the 2nd.

[Billy Hoyle]

Agree, Doc.

The contrast between the way Moser's team is setting the tone against one of the best 3 teams in the nation and the way Smart's team was completely discombobulated and outplayed by a small, talent-shy team is striking.

It's much easier to slow down a game than to speed it up. Look at Bucky under Bennett, or Loyola right now. Texas played great D themselves, but made too many mistakes on O.

[Boone]

Krutwig looks like he runs an adult bookstore in Joliet on the side, but he can play

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Krutwig looks like he runs an adult bookstore in Joliet on the side, but he can play

I mean, he is from Tinley Park

[MuggsyB]

I think Loyola missed a huge opportunity.  Big swing at the end of the half.

[MuggsyB]

Krutwig btw was like 200 spots below Theo in the hs rankings.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I mean, he is from Tinley Park

Boone and Space, please dial 911 for me as I am dying of laughter here

[brewcity77]

Is anyone giving Loyola-Chi a chance tomorrow over Illinois?

Didn't see this, but I picked Loyola. This is a terrible matchup for Illinois. I didn't give Illinois much chance of a deep run because they either got a team that is their kryptonite in Loyola or a tough team to play on a short turn-around in the Georgia Tech zone.

[rocky_warrior]

These halftimes are far more bearable when there are multiple games going...

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Krutwig is so crafty in the way he deals with Cockburn.

[MuggsyB]

Kockburn is a huge prob for LU.  Offensively Krutwig  needs stop taking him all the way to the rim.  Face up and take the 10 foot J or floater with confidence.  Loyola will also need to hit some threes this half to have a realistic chance.

[MuggsyB]

They're calling the game differently in the 2nd half.  7 fouls in 8 mins on Loyola.

[rocky_warrior]

Yes, and Loyola can't defend IL without fouling.

[BM1090]

Yes, and Loyola can't defend IL without fouling.

Smart by Illinois to drive relentlessly. The free throw line is the easiest path back into this game.

They are struggling with Loyola's offense, though.

[rocky_warrior]

Agreed, so for IL has show no ability to defend Loyola much at all.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Why Underwood continues to play Curbelo in this game is baffling to me.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Loyola's athletic website has completely crashed lol

[MuggsyB]

Ughh.  That corner triple would have been huge.  Let's go Ramblers!!  Again Krutwig needs to face up vs Kofi, not post and go one on one.

[willie warrior]

They're calling the game differently in the 2nd half.  7 fouls in 8 mins on Loyola.

Definitely. Lots of mugging in first half that the refs are now calling.

[willie warrior]

Dagger by Loyola!!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Gonna be tough for Illinois to come back. The 05 Illini ain't walking through that door.

[MarquetteMike1977]

59-50 Go Loyola!

[MuggsyB]

Dagger by Loyola!!

Not yet.

[willie warrior]

Not yet.

Cockburn slowly removing the dagger by making FTs and gets a basket. Probably not enough time left.

[MuggsyB]

Man....that could have been the dagger if Loyola scored up 11.