Purdue Game

[mugrad_89]

Marquette wore Kansas down last nite - if they can play at the same pace today and pressure their guards, like their chances.

[94Warrior]

MU looked gassed also. Kolek especially did in 2nd half

Umm, no.  In the game I watched, we ran Kansas out of the gym, throwing fresh body after fresh body at them.  Sean Jones' ⭐️ is exploding before our eyes. 

That's the thing, if the BEPOY has needs a breather or Kam gets in foul trouble, we bring in Sean and Chase and lose absolutely nothing!!!   Let's go!

[FairWeatherEagle]

From ESPN:  The Golden Eagles will be the first team since Loyola Chicago in 1972 to play the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the AP Top 25 on consecutive days and 10th overall. The Ramblers are the only team to win both games, doing so in the 1963 NCAA tournament by beating No. 2 Duke on March 22 and No. 1 Cincinnati on March 23.

You got to give Loyola credit....they have their stamp on college basketball in permanent ink.  Of course Kansas, Dule, UCLA, others and I would say Marquette has also.

[PointWarrior]

Why is this game so early today?

[StillWarriors]

Agree, we have to use our depth to create a frenetic game that is too fast for Edey. Have to imagine dragging a large 7'3" body around for 3 games in 3 days is a chore. It was interesting to hear Kolek talk about the UCLA game being sort of a revenge game given the loss two years ago. I think it really bothered these guys that they let it slip away at Purdue last year. These guys are feeling it right now. I think we will need to shoot better from 3 than we did last night, but I like our chances. MU didn't head to Hawaii for vacation. That much is clear.

[StillAWarrior]

I just hope it isn't a foul-filled slog like the Purdue game yesterday.

I'd like to think that the tournament organizers drove those three referees straight to the airport after the game -- not even stopping to let them change clothes.

[rgoode57]

The energy and intensity the guys brought to the Kansas game was unbelievable. As Jay Bilas pointed out, MU controlled the game on both ends of the court and Had Kansas reacting to them throughout the game. That kind of effort takes a lot out of you - physically and emotionally. Will be a challenge to do it two games in a row, but hopefully they find a way to do it.

[Uncle Rico]

Just wish Shaka could beat Big Ten teams

[Markusquette]

And Bona isn't far behind those two.

Oso is the true bona killa

[The Sultan]

Why is this game so early today?

It's all for television. They are putting the 3rd and championship games on ESPN which then has an NBA double header following. The 5th and 7th games are on ESPN 2 I think.

[StillAWarrior]

I'll be watching with my daughter who graduated from Purdue in May. I'll leave the shades open so she can see what's going on. If things are going well, I may even crack the window so she can hear the play-by-play.

[warriorfred]

MU looked gassed also. Kolek especially did in 2nd half

Have to agree with this.  With five minutes left in the game it looked like the 13th round of a heavyweight fight.  I would love to see the defensive intensity tonight, but that is a tall order in less than 24 hours.

[Shooter McGavin]

What the odds makers don't know is I'm wearing the same MU tshirt, MU socks and underwear (the underwear is not MU branded) that I have worn the last three days. This tactic is the reason they won the big east tournament last year and I am sure it is going to work today as well.

Ha!  Nice!

[Shooter McGavin]

Agree, we have to use our depth to create a frenetic game that is too fast for Edey. Have to imagine dragging a large 7'3" body around for 3 games in 3 days is a chore. It was interesting to hear Kolek talk about the UCLA game being sort of a revenge game given the loss two years ago. I think it really bothered these guys that they let it slip away at Purdue last year. These guys are feeling it right now. I think we will need to shoot better from 3 than we did last night, but I like our chances. MU didn't head to Hawaii for vacation. That much is clear.

This whole pre conference season is the Shaka/MU revenge tour.  UCLA, Kansas in many respects, Purdue, Texas, Wisconsin, etc.  Shaka is steely eyed and so is the team about their mission.  That will include the NCAA tournament as well me thinks. 

[cheebs09]

Have to agree with this.  With five minutes left in the game it looked like the 13th round of a heavyweight fight.  I would love to see the defensive intensity tonight, but that is a tall order in less than 24 hours.

I was honestly shocked how early Self pulled his guys, especially with how tired we looked.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Third game in a row with physical match-ups for both teams. MU still hasn't found its shooting here and the legs have to be tired. Purdue loves to slog and Edey will get the calls. MU's bench is an advantage as our intensity actually picks up.  Need a hot Kam but I suspect this will be a grinder.

[Goose]

Solid points, Dr. B.. I do not think they will be denied today. Enjoy the game!

[StillWarriors]

Edey will certainly get his share of put-backs and inside buckets. Eager to see MU push it up the other way and score in transition off of their made baskets though. MU has been great at that and it seems to really demoralize opponents when we score within 6 seconds of them scoring. I believe MU's speed will overwhelm them eventually. If Purdue can make it a half court game we will have issues, particularly given their rim protection and the fact no one has been able to shoot well in that gym.

Depth and speed will carry the day. MU wins.

[real chili 83]

I'll be watching with my daughter who graduated from Purdue in May. I'll leave the shades open so she can see what's going on. If things are going well, I may even crack the window so she can hear the play-by-play.

Lol

[Mr. Nielsen]

Why is this game so early today?

It's been that way for a couple of years now. ESPN pays tons for the NBA rights, so they are not giving up their doubleheader. They don't want the Maui Championship in primetime on ESPN2.