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[Daniel]

Team had an off game.  Tough time for it. But such a thrill all year.  Proud of what they did and the excitement they brought back to Marquette basketball.   

[PointWarrior]

Turnovers, storyline of the game. A positive all year that reversed in our worst showing of the year, almost all unforced.

Don't know what percentage his hand vs. mental was, but unfortunately this one is squarely on TK after an amazing year.

51-49

[MUCam]

Be honest - Tyler's thumb didn't cause the turnovers.  He was complete sh*t.  I say that as someone who loves him as a player.   

Be honest - frustration with a significant issue could cause pressing and other mental issues.

Not saying it was the cause, but it certainly isn't an outlandish theory.

[MUEng92]

Unforced turnovers at that.  Most didn't even require effort by MSU. They just collected them rather than made great defensive plays

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Izzo cries to the officials better than any coach.

Officials are 0.0% responsible for this loss.

[Uncle Rico]

Officials are 0.0% responsible for this loss.

Yup.  Turnovers.  Simple as that.  No great coaching strategy

[Silent Verbal]

Officials are 0.0% responsible for this loss.

Agreed.  We got a pretty generous whistle today.  This is on MU.

[tower912]

Not true.  OMax hit a shot and was fouled.  He went to the line and missed, keeping deficit at 1.  Still had our chances.

There is always a chance.  But, in my head, that made the ending inevitable.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Yup.  Turnovers.  Simple as that.  No great coaching strategy

This.

[mugrad_89]

Officials are 0.0% responsible for this loss.

Both are true - Izzo was in whine mode all game, but this loss was on us - the only really bad call was the missed goaltend.

[cheebs09]

Yup.  Turnovers.  Simple as that.  No great coaching strategy

I do think MSU's defense took us out of our rhythm and contributed to the turnovers. We never really got into a flow and we're pressing.

[CountryRoads]

There is always a chance.  But, in my head, that made the ending inevitable.

Completely agree. I said make two we have a chance, miss one we lose. Also felt the same way about Oso's And1.

[Shooter McGavin]

Kolek is probably hurt more than we thought and we unfortunately picked the wrong time to play our worst game of the season.

Yep.  Great season though.  We should be loaded for bear next year.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Nothing but gratitude. Thank you to this team and board for the ride. Cannot wait until next year.

Marquette Basketball is back.  We Are Marquette!

[LAZER]

Be honest - Tyler's thumb didn't cause the turnovers.  He was complete sh*t.  I say that as someone who loves him as a player.   

Agreed. It was hard to watch.

[FartyEightHours]

Need one or two more pieces.  Another post player and guard would be big.

[Herman Cain]

The game didn't work out as planned for MU.

Will need to make some adjustments for next season in order to compete in these kind of games.

Kids at this level need to be able to use their non-dominant hand. Makes defensive strategy harder when drives can go in both directions. Would have everyone work on that at a minimum.

[Uncle Rico]

I do think MSU's defense took us out of our rhythm and contributed to the turnovers. We never really got into a flow and we're pressing.

What they did defensively was no different than what other teams tried doing to Marquette.  There wasn't some magic scheme

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Be honest - frustration with a significant issue could cause pressing and other mental issues.

Not saying it was the cause, but it certainly isn't an outlandish theory.

And holy unnatural carnal knowledge was TK pressing out there.

But he wasn't the only one turning it over, his just stuck out the most, along with what were effectively two live ball turnovers on his blocks.

[PointWarrior]

Officials are 0.0% responsible for this loss.

Did I say officials are responsible?

Can you disagree that Izzo cries the most ?

[MU24]

Looking forward to next year. Kolek was clearly not anywhere close to himself. Needed him to win and he couldnt get what he needed to contribute.

Think about the magic from this year from a team that if everyone comes back, is gonna be even more special.


Fans upset about this have every right to be, but experienced teams rule in March.

[Dish]

Roller coaster emotional game, thought MU would get blown out, fought back to get it to the half, came out on fire to start the second. MU really could have taken control of that game with a few scores during their drought. MSU was equally cold most of that same stretch.

Always sucks when a terrific season ends.

[Goose]

MU played tight today and did not take control of the game when they took the lead. It is unfortunate and an opportunity was missed.

[BCHoopster]

Then I need to rethink it.

If Oso leaves plus the other two, a transfer forward could step in and start.
Somebody who can shoot with consistency and rebound. Am I asking for to much?

[PointWarrior]

Biggest positive of the day - "nolonger" is no longer.