UConn is good.

[tower912]

1.  Heal quickly and completely, Tyler.
2.  Clingan vs Edey in a national semifinal with MU on the other side of the bracket would be fun to watch. 
3.   Can't have two starters disappear for a half and one for the entire game and expect to beat that team. 
4.   The only hope was to make it rain from 3 and keep UConn from doing the same. 
5.   Rebounding.    But that is known.    UConn is relentless on the O boards. 
6.  I really like UConn's off ball screening.    Creates post up space.    Creates cuts to the rim.    Created space for Karaban and Spencer. 
7.  UConn does not help on defense.   They didn't with Kolek playing.   They do not leave 3 pt shooters.
8.  Tre Norman produces and takes minutes from Ross.
9.  Stevie gets two strong offensive rebounds and makes two poor decisions.    Out of character.  But his motor continues even when things look oblique.
10.  If MU had shot their season average from the free throw line.... it would not have changed the outcome, but it wouldn't have been as frustrating. 
11.  Not sure Joplin dribbling was the play call.    Certainly not the right one. 
12.   No quit, though.   A trademark of this team is their heart and fight.   Hat tip to Shaka and the culture he has created. 
13.  Beat Xavier

[Herman Cain]

The Other Team Had Better Players. 

[ski44]

What a $hit Spencer is. Chirps the crowd on the way out...

[tower912]

Spencer earned the right.    One way to stop him.   

[WellsstreetWanderer]

No quit in the boys. Tre was a bright spot

[chicagowarrior]

f#CK Spencer...hope they get knocked out early

[wadesworld]

UCONN is that good. Seemed like they win a large majority of 50/50 balls.

Going to need someone not expected to be on the roster (Kolek Shakaing the world or a transfer) to run the point next year. If Kolek leaves and our point is on the roster, feels bubbly. Need someone who can break down the defense and be relied on to get things moving.

[MUEng92]

Joplin is good at 3 pt shooting.  Joplin's is terrible at dribbling.  What play should we run down 5 to the number 2 team in the nation?

Of course, clear out for Joplin to dribble in an attempt to get a 2 point shot.

[ATWizJr]

Free throws matter. We could have been down 2 instead of 5 at the end which would've changed our strategy. Great effort though by our guys. Eff PukeConn.

[PGsHeroes32]

1.  Heal quickly and completely, Tyler.
2.  Clingan vs Edey in a national semifinal with MU on the other side of the bracket would be fun to watch. 
3.   Can't have two starters disappear for a half and one for the entire game and expect to beat that team. 
4.   The only hope was to make it rain from 3 and keep UConn from doing the same. 
5.   Rebounding.    But that is known.    UConn is relentless on the O boards. 
6.  I really like UConn's off ball screening.    Creates post up space.    Creates cuts to the rim.    Created space for Karaban and Spencer. 
7.  UConn does not help on defense.   They didn't with Kolek playing.   They do not leave 3 pt shooters.
8.  Tre Norman produces and takes minutes from Ross.
9.  Stevie gets two strong offensive rebounds and makes two poor decisions.    Out of character.  But his motor continues even when things look oblique.
10.  If MU had shot their season average from the free throw line.... it would not have changed the outcome, but it wouldn't have been as frustrating. 
11.  Not sure Joplin dribbling was the play call.    Certainly not the right one. 
12.   No quit, though.   A trademark of this team is their heart and fight.   Hat tip to Shaka and the culture he has created. 
13.  Beat Xavier

Low blow on the timing of this

[MuggsyB]

They're very good but we beat ourselves when we had a legitimate chance.  I'm also wondering if we'd be better off having Stevie run the Point for stretches when Tyko is out.  Kam looked complete gassed to me.  It's not a secret that we need Kolek to be healthy. 

[ATL MU Warrior]

If you are expecting a barely used frosh PG to look like the answer against two top 10 teams I think you're fucking nuts.

[MuggsyB]

Joplin is good at 3 pt shooting.  Joplin's is terrible at dribbling.  What play should we run down 5 to the number 2 team in the nation?

Of course, clear out for Joplin to dribble in an attempt to get a 2 point shot.

We had the ball with about 30 secs left down 5.  Needless to say that wasn't good both before and after the time-out. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Down 5 with 24 seconds left it takes needing a near miracle to tie/win.

But that does not mean you have to draw up the play that is a literal miracle if it works.

[Newsdreams]

I blame Muggsy & Goose for jinxing MU

[warriors141]

disappointing end to reg season here with injuries and results. need to pull out the win at xavier

[CountryRoads]

Can't fault the effort. We were missing a first team all american. On to the next.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Joplin is good at 3 pt shooting.  Joplin's is terrible at dribbling.  What play should we run down 5 to the number 2 team in the nation?

Of course, clear out for Joplin to dribble in an attempt to get a 2 point shot.

If you seriously think Jop dribbling into the lane was the call you should delete your account and never post here again.

[Lennys Tap]

Joplin is good at 3 pt shooting.  Joplin's is terrible at dribbling.  What play should we run down 5 to the number 2 team in the nation?

Of course, clear out for Joplin to dribble in an attempt to get a 2 point shot.

You can't honestly believe that was the play called.

Beat me to it, Vander

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Down 5 with 24 seconds left it takes needing a near miracle to tie/win.

But that does not mean you have to draw up the play that is a literal miracle if it works.

Come on, dude.

Blows my mind how many think that play call was for Jop.

[wadesworld]

If you are expecting a barely used frosh PG to look like the answer against two top 10 teams I think you're unnatural carnal knowledgeing nuts.

I wasn't. I've been saying since the Sean Jones injury that we'd need a transfer point guard next year.

[Tyler COLEk]

If you seriously think Jop dribbling into the lane was the call you should delete your account and never post here again.

Half the game thread thought so lol.

I can forgive Jop for the physical mistake leading to the turnover, but I cannot forgive him for missing that three at the buzzer to cost MU a cover.

[Johnny B]

A lot more deflated than I would have thought. The uncertainty of Tyler doubles the sting of this loss: and the uncertainty of these next couple games and tanking to a 4 seed triples the sting. Anyone got a silver lining. :0

[nyg]

Stevie made some offensive errors by driving too much and bit on Spencer's shot fakes twice, but what a player he is.  The hustle is just completely insane and adds such energy for the team. 

I also believe his play tonight on the defensive side should have him as BE Defensive Player of Year. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

A lot more deflated than I would have thought. The uncertainty of Tyler doubles the sting of this loss: and the uncertainty of these next couple games and tanking to a 4 seed triples the sting. Anyone got a silver lining. :0

We're not sinking to a 4 seed in the BET or the Big Dance and Tyler will be back.

Feel better?