Pur-didn't stop the triple double

[warriorchick]

I thought that when your team beats a top 10 team the students are supposed to storm the court.

I guess Marquette students aren't as passionate as the UW students who stormed the court after the Badgers' win over Arizona last week. 🙄

Because we act like we've been there before.  And we have. Quite a few times n the last 4 years, as a matter of fact.

[wisblue]

We're not really doing this again are we?

I'm not going to stop ridiculing Badger fans when they act like their team has never won a big game before.

[wisblue]

Because we act like we've been there before.  And we have. Quite a few times n the last 4 years, as a matter of fact.

I should have flown the sarcasm flag higher. I thought the eye rolling was enough of a clue.

[The Sultan]

I'm not going to stop ridiculing Badger fans when they act like their team has never won a big game before.

Students can rush the court for whatever reason. Its hardly worth ridiculing them at all.

Because we act like we've been there before.  And we have. Quite a few times n the last 4 years, as a matter of fact.

UW has been there plenty of times. No need to get haughty over it.

[muwarrior69]

My favorite part of the evening was when Rafferty asked Kam if he knew who Dwyane Wade was.

Kam : "Of course"

Kam should have said "Isn't he that guy who donated a few million to Marquette"?

Actually, my favorite part was at the beginning of the game when the audio went out for the announcers, and I could actually watch the game.

[Scoop Snoop]

I should have flown the sarcasm flag higher. I thought the eye rolling was enough of a clue.

I caught that. Now when UCONN comes to the Fiserv...Hell yes, storm the court after we win. If for no other reason, just to piss off Hurley.

[pbiflyer]

Actually, my favorite part was at the beginning of the game when the audio went out for the announcers, and I could actually watch the game.

That was very cool. There should be an option to listen to a game especially a high-level game without commentators.

Watching in real time, I thought the refs were horrible in the second half. Re-watching it this morning confirms my original thought.

[The Sultan]

Actually, my favorite part was at the beginning of the game when the audio went out for the announcers, and I could actually watch the game.

You can't watch the game with announcers? Does their voices make you go blind?

[Newsdreams]

So much to like about the game tonight! Kam, what a player, ditto for Stevie.
I want to be mad at Joplin and Ben for their performance on the offensive end but aside from missing shots (which I think will get better)I thought they did a great job. Chase looks like a Kam in waiting..Freshman are progressing and what about Sean Jones?? Good day for MU!!! Almost forgot, someone said earlier that the defense looked Havocy, I agree!!! Ring Out Ahoya!!!

Ben was 3-6 from 3...

[BubbaWilliams]

Actually, my favorite part was at the beginning of the game when the audio went out for the announcers, and I could actually watch the game.

I thought Joplin hitting that 3 left Raftery and Bennetti speechless. /s

Great defensive effort by the Jopwagon. His shot wasn't falling and he still found a way to be effective on O and D.

Best line of the night from Raff, "Marquette is so good defensively, they steal your mouth guards."

[WarriorFan]

One of the most complete games I've seen from MU in ages.  Probably since the D Wade era. 

Shaka game planned the win perfectly.  Purdue's offense is a little predictable, and the passing lanes are vulnerable.  In most situations their guards only have two passing options.  Easy to jump the lanes.  Guys must have watched tons of video on this, and then executed it perfectly. 

Kam really let the game come to him.  Didn't force anything.  I'm struggling to find a comp for his style and efficiency.  Painter said something like "he waits to kill you". 

Highest pressure shot of the year so far?  Stevie's 3 at the end... for the triple double. 

[CountryRoads]

You can't watch the game with announcers? Does their voices make you go blind?

Hearing only the sounds of the arena was actually a nice experience. Raf is a legend, and it was just bad timing, but literally the first thing out of his mouth when the sound came back on was when Loyer bumped into a guy and lost the ball out of bounds and he says "You have to call a foul there." Anyway, Benetti and Raf are a great team. Benetti's voice is incredible when used in those Extended Cut videos MU does. Very movie like.

[dgies9156]

Because we act like we've been there before.  And we have. Quite a few times n the last 4 years, as a matter of fact.

Thanks Chick!

You're absolutely right. That and we're savings our energy for early April.

[Zog from Margo]

I thought it was interesting that MU outrebounded Purdue last night. It was only by one but kind of surprise based on MU's glass results in recent years and Purdue's size.

Another reason Shaka's teams have been so fun to watch is that they take care of the ball. MU had only 6 TOs compared to Purdue's 15. That is getting it done on both ends of the floor.

[PGsHeroes32]

Marquette up to 13 in KenPom after slipping to 24 following their loss to George Mason.  10th on defense.  Early season caveats and all...

His best team at VCU finished the year 6th in defense.  23rd was his next best at VCU.  Last year, Marquette finished 17th in defense

Correction:

It was the CMU loss that sunk us. Losing to George Mason we rose in Kenpom

[The Sultan]

I thought it was interesting that MU outrebounded Purdue last night. It was only by one but kind of surprise based on MU's glass results in recent years and Purdue's size.

It is really an odd stat because Marquette actually missed more shots than Purdue did. (33 v. 30)  And Marquette only had one more offensive rebound than Purdue.

But the rebounding difference was almost entirely about their missed free throws. Marquette only missed one, and it was the first of a two shot foul, while Purdue missed six.

[THRILLHO]

Shaka game planned the win perfectly.  Purdue's offense is a little predictable, and the passing lanes are vulnerable.  In most situations their guards only have two passing options.  Easy to jump the lanes.  Guys must have watched tons of video on this, and then executed it perfectly. 

Yeah, there were multiple times where two different defenders anticipated the pass and either one of them would have gotten it.

[PGsHeroes32]

https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1859080769580285986

Goofy Goodman coming around

[Dish]

I traded texts with Benetti this morning, he was very complimentary of all things MU (crowd/Shaka/team).

[swoopem]

I thought Joplin hitting that 3 left Raftery and Bennetti speechless. /s

Great defensive effort by the Jopwagon. His shot wasn't falling and he still found a way to be effective on O and D.

Best line of the night from Raff, "Marquette is so good defensively, they steal your mouth guards."

I also liked Bennetti calling Stevie "the human crowbar" great nickname

[wadesworld]

Worth pointing out: Wisconsin beats #9 Arizona (chokers) on Peacock and storms the court. Marquette just unnatural carnal knowledgeing dog walked #6 Purdue on national television, business as usual in Milwaukee. Bigger fish to fry. Prime time program. #MUBB

Viper and I will be storming the court if we beat the RED, though.  Do it for Viper, no more crap from his in laws, at least this year.

[Scoop Snoop]

Viper and I will be storming the court if we beat the RED, though.  Do it for Viper, no more crap from his in laws, at least this year.

If? IF?? When. I;m gonna book a flight to Milwaukee just so this old man can shuffle onto the court with you guys after the W.

[wadesworld]

But also, it's no wonder why UW says we're little brother.  Beat Purdue and all we can think about is how we react to a top 10 win vs. how Wisconsin reacts to a top 10 win.  Who cares?

Just storm the court with me if we beat RED.

[MUfan12]

But also, it's no wonder why UW says we're little brother.  Beat Purdue and all we can think about is how we react to a top 10 win vs. how Wisconsin reacts to a top 10 win.  Who cares?

Yeah it's weird behavior. I hate them as much as the next guy, but not as much as I love this MU team. Focus on us.

[BubbaWilliams]

I also liked Bennetti calling Stevie "the human crowbar" great nickname

Funny, because Raftery usually is the one referencing bars in Milwaukee.
What a great night. We were the only good game on TV, had a great broadcast team, and whooped up on Purdue.