Marquette vs. Creighton- Our chances of winning

[MUfan12]

They've played at a very high level for a month, and like butt for two months. I can't blame anyone who has lower expectations at this point.

[JakeBarnes]

Agreed, no more small steps.
We need giant leaps.

Definitely no midrange steps

[MU82]

Based on comments over the years, a significant (if not vast) majority of Scoopers consider the success of a season almost exclusively on the NCAA results. I have always been in the minority when this subject comes up, including last year when many posters said they would have had NC State's season than MU's because otherwise dreary season concluded with a run to the Final Four.

Today it is hard to ignore the short term disappointment of the last week. At this time last week MU was a favorite (and probably the top favorite) to win the BE regular season title, something that I would consider by definition to be a successful season. I was also excited about attending the MND game which figured to be a good game in an electric atmosphere.

The two clunker performances have put MU in a long shot position for the league title and another loss today would all but end their chances. The prospects for a high NCAA seed have been greatly diminished too. Instead of a solid shot at a 2 seed, a seed in the 4 or 5 range is looking more realistic unless the shooting slump ends.

Today's game is a pretty pivotal one, if only for the psyche of the players and the fans. But I wouldn't go as far as saying, as one poster has, that it's the most important regular season game of Shaka's tenure.

A win today would make things look a lot brighter, but a loss will shift attention to the next 5 games which most everyone penciled in as sure wins a few weeks ago. The way the team has played, any of those games (except Seton Hall) could be dangerous.

Based on almost everything I read, most Scoopers thought each of Shaka's first three seasons was quite successful, even as they were a disappointed each ended before the Final Four (especially the last 2 years). I put myself in that group. I am extremely grateful for what Shaka and the players have done for our program but, like all college basketball fans, I always want to get to enjoy a deep NCAA Tournament run.

I'd call today's game "important," but I don't know why it would be any more important than any of several other important games of the last few years.

Regardless, I have a good feeling about today's game. I like the way we match up with Creighton, and our guys are overdue for a great game.

We Are Marquette!

[CountryRoads]

Tbh my expectations are pretty low for this one. Though I think we turn it around quick after this one (regardless of W/L today) and win at least our next 5. That should get the vibes going well heading into March. Very excited to see the guys compete today, though.

[GoldenEagles03]

Tbh my expectations are pretty low for this one. Though I think we turn it around quick after this one (regardless of W/L today) and win at least our next 5. That should get the vibes going well heading into March. Very excited to see the guys compete today, though.

I'm making it simple in my head today. I expect a win because we are better. That's it!

[GoldenEagles03]

Game pushed back to 1:15 CT according to the official MU account.

[GB Warrior]

Odds are 50/50, either we win or we don't

[GoldenEagles03]

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888302875945717884?t=irUBLYyzNcrYuCIh4Uz3Sg&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888265436183060526?t=jLKSJDXXAjxBse0V2DiCEA&s=19

https://x.com/karenmotherof2/status/1888252238553862541?t=k5Iaq-Kv8efwGTMsCFwKBQ&s=19

https://x.com/flying_bluejay2/status/1888290250965090745?t=V5dK6K4Ap_Wp03YGHT4RDQ&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888270149506957616?t=trlUC4wJpZBD6fENW44Blg&s=19

Is this normal now a days?

[Uncle Rico]

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888302875945717884?t=irUBLYyzNcrYuCIh4Uz3Sg&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888265436183060526?t=jLKSJDXXAjxBse0V2DiCEA&s=19

https://x.com/karenmotherof2/status/1888252238553862541?t=k5Iaq-Kv8efwGTMsCFwKBQ&s=19

https://x.com/flying_bluejay2/status/1888290250965090745?t=V5dK6K4Ap_Wp03YGHT4RDQ&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888270149506957616?t=trlUC4wJpZBD6fENW44Blg&s=19

Is this normal now a days?

It's a new, greater America

[tower912]

Absolutely.

[willie warrior]

I like Kams afro better. I do not like Jops interior offense at all.

[Newsdreams]

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888302875945717884?t=irUBLYyzNcrYuCIh4Uz3Sg&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888265436183060526?t=jLKSJDXXAjxBse0V2DiCEA&s=19

https://x.com/karenmotherof2/status/1888252238553862541?t=k5Iaq-Kv8efwGTMsCFwKBQ&s=19

https://x.com/flying_bluejay2/status/1888290250965090745?t=V5dK6K4Ap_Wp03YGHT4RDQ&s=19

https://x.com/12otrips/status/1888270149506957616?t=trlUC4wJpZBD6fENW44Blg&s=19

Is this normal now a days?

Yes encouraged now