Runnin' up that Hall...

[tower912]

Someone made a deal with God
1. Smart use of the bench.  Get them plenty of run against the Pirates.
2.  More pick and roll action tonight with Ben, Royce, and Caedin.  Less pick and pop. 
3.  Stevie starting the second half led to a huge collective exhale.
4.  Caedin showed initiative. He didn't make any passive plays. You will finish those one day, young man.
5.  DO with some of those glimpses I mentioned.
6.  Yeah, it was against shootin' hell,but how about some credit for the defense?
7. Joplin took the night off.  OK. Wasn't needed.  Show up against Dixon.
8. The kind of game MU needed after a week off.  Everybody but Joplin had their moments.
9.  With just enough sloppiness to give scoop apoplexy and keep the players humble.
10... with no problems...

[wadesworld]

Offense looks much better when players move off the ball and the ball moves. Shooters step into shots more confidently and cutters find open space for easy buckets.

Took care of business against a bad team. Hopefully the shooting carries forward.

[Shaka Shart]

Marquette covered, so congratulations to Afro wielding Kam Jones on Hair of the Game, brought to you by Hims Natural Male Enhancement.

[PointWarrior]

Looks like they may be able to hold off Xavier for the 4th best team in the BEast.

[MuggsyB]

We did a much better job with the drive and kick tonight as well as guys cutting to the rim.  We also rebounded the ball well. 

[Shooter McGavin]

I'm just glad Addae-wusu wasn't the X factor ATL thought he was.  Phew!

[DoctorV]

Team looked more assertive and aggressive, more confident in what they were doing and wanted to do.

Ben and Chase especially looked like they had a confident pep in their step.

Kam shot more confidently and it looked better, he looked more comfortable, now it just needs to fall.

The bench was collectively the best it's been all season, only other game it was perhaps better was when Parham and Owens looked like future hall of famers at Iowa St.
Let's get that back.

The defense was great.

***Not sure if it was internal changes or the competition, but likely a combination of both.
Overall good stuff

[TSmith34, Inc.]

The last half-dozen games or so, Zaide is really coming into his own offensively. The D was there even his freshman year, but now he looks so smooth on offense as well.

[muwarrior69]

Someone made a deal with God
1. Smart use of the bench.  Get them plenty of run against the Pirates.
2.  More pick and roll action tonight with Ben, Royce, and Caedin.  Less pick and pop. 
3.  Stevie starting the second half led to a huge collective exhale.
4.  Caedin showed initiative. He didn't make any passive plays. You will finish those one day, young man.
5.  DO with some of those glimpses I mentioned.
6.  Yeah, it was against shootin' hell,but how about some credit for the defense?
7. Joplin took the night off.  OK. Wasn't needed.  Show up against Dixon.
8. The kind of game MU needed after a week off.  Everybody but Joplin had their moments.
9.  With just enough sloppiness to give scoop apoplexy and keep the players humble.
10... with no problems...

11. We beat the spread?

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Thought it would be some variation on "...and we'll beat Seton when the evening comes."

[Newsdreams]

Someone made a deal with God
1. Smart use of the bench.  Get them plenty of run against the Pirates.
2.  More pick and roll action tonight with Ben, Royce, and Caedin.  Less pick and pop. 
3.  Stevie starting the second half led to a huge collective exhale.
4.  Caedin showed initiative. He didn't make any passive plays. You will finish those one day, young man.
5.  DO with some of those glimpses I mentioned.
6.  Yeah, it was against shootin' hell,but how about some credit for the defense?
7. Joplin took the night off.  OK. Wasn't needed.  Show up against Dixon.
8. The kind of game MU needed after a week off.  Everybody but Joplin had their moments.
9.  With just enough sloppiness to give scoop apoplexy and keep the players humble.
10... with no problems...

Kate Bush, hey

[TVDirector]

There in sec 119 tonight-
MU looked pretty crisp most of the game despite some lapses and in/out looks.
The Hall? How could they have beaten UConn?  Mailed it in much of the game. Coach H almost seemed disinterested.
Good effort by the new guys- lots of minutes with plenty of effort.
Caedin had his moments, but his ball handling at clocks end?  Yeesh. 
Crowd was there in form, not substance- not much drama after MU scored first basket.
Good rehab type of W. 

[Shaka Shart]

11. We beat the spread?

Yes, that's why Kam won the award

[MuggsyB]

What is out record when we score 70 or more?  I thought I heard Laapas say something but my sound was way down.  Ty. 

[BM1090]

The last half-dozen games or so, Zaide is really coming into his own offensively. The D was there even his freshman year, but now he looks so smooth on offense as well.

He's definitely taken a jump

[DoctorV]

What is out record when we score 70 or more?  I thought I heard Laapas say something but my sound was way down.  Ty. 

1-5 scoring under 70 (beat DePaul 68-58)

19-1 scoring 70 or more (loss to Iowa St 81-70)

[MuggsyB]

1-5 scoring under 70 (beat DePaul 68-58)

19-1 scoring 70 or more (loss to Iowa St 81-70)

Ty.  It would be nice if we can get to the line more consistently. 

[GoldenEagles03]

These are 2 confident dudes. Well spoken, believe in themselves, trust in their process. I think we're in great hands. Good stuff.

[Newsdreams]

Ty.  It would be nice if we can get to the line more consistently. 

No matta other factors matta more

[MU82]

Great energy from the team just about all night. It helps when 3s go in ... although maybe the great energy had something to do with the 3s going in.

Might have been Gold's best game of the season, and it definitely was his best game in a LONG time. In addition to 10 points and 6 rebounds, he was superb at challenging shots without fouling.

Chase had been in a bit of a funk; not sure why - maybe injuries. But he really was intense and sharp tonight. We need that every game from him.

Kam is thisclose to being the All-American we saw the first half of the year.

Strong showings from Parham, Owens, Lowery and Norman. Owens was especially good - seemed very confident and smooth.

Seton Hall really sucked. I think our guys had something to do with that, but the Pirates Arrrr bad. Their win over UConn will go down as the craziest result of this entire college basketball season.

Over/under was 135.5. Anderson's bucket helped the teams combine for 136. Walk-On Power!

[1SE]

11) it was a buy game in February

[tower912]

The team looked rested, not rusty.  Maybe they just needed a break.
MU played Seton Hall in Milwaukee after SHU won their super bowl.   Holloway said they practiced horribly, as everyone was banged up.
The looks of unbridled glee were great to see. Owens, Ben.

20-6, 11-4, 95-36.

[Uncle Rico]

I refuse to give them any credit

[tower912]

MU did lose the turnover, blocked shot, and FT% battles.   

[Shooter McGavin]

Love Zaides easy athleticism.  Glad Owens had a game and his athleticism is impressive as well.  Great that Ben broke out but that first layup attempt showed that his right leg is not 100%.  Glad Tre contributed on offense.  He does finish drives well.  Either gets fouled or makes the layup.  Good hesitation and plays off two feet. Some guys have a knack for that and it is a necessary trait for an under the rim player. Agree with 82, Kam is about a centimeter away from booking threes again. I liked the confidence in the pulls last night.  Many in and out.  Don't love Stevie's wrist injury.  Need to tape the left wrist and hope it doesn't affect him too much.  I still cringe every time Jop dribbles. Great game to get some of the cob webs out.

I think they take Villanova again.