A10 Semifinals vs. Charlotte

[HomerCecil]

Another crappy first half. We had an 8-point lead early, but end the half tied at 21.

Throwing the ball away again — 14 of Charlotte's 21 points are off XU turnovers. We are also only shooting 29 percent from the field.

Let's hope for a better second half.

[XU-PA]

This looks much like the reg season game vs the 49ers. except with a ton fewer points on both sides. 2 weeks ago XU had a 10 point lead and it whittled down to 3 at the half.

It's certainly not just the building, XU looks like they lost focus as soon as they posted that early lead. Sounds like the last 2 games.

[X-band '01]

They jump out to a 29-21 lead in the first 4 minutes, but Charlotte just won't go away. Aysha Jones hits a jumper and can get a 3-point play following the media timeout.

I hope the Niners wear down because of yesterday's OT game, but they're playing like a team with nothing to lose right now.

[XU-PA]

Ty Moss taking the lead, 10 points in 5 minutes, double their output per minute in the 1st half

I think a big issue was April Phillips going out early with 2 fouls.

And that offensive foul vs speical was pure bull crap

[X-band '01]

31-28 with under 12:00 to go.

With days like today, I'm glad as hell that defense is a calling card for Xavier.

[XU-PA]

Harris, those last 2 plays, showing a bit of swagger, it is her time.

And she was fouled on both of those shots

[X-band '01]

X cannot get over the 8-point hump; Jones hits a 3 and the Niners get another basket off of an XU turnover.

[X-band '01]

Now a 7-0 run by Charlotte; X leads 36-35 at the under-8 media TO.

[XU-PA]

There's April!!!!!!! Bam!

[X-band '01]

47-40 Xavier at the under-4 TO; possible 3-point play coming up.

Hopefully Moss's 3 that put Xavier back up will put them up for good at this point.

[XU-PA]

And that block call tnhat Amber got, it was a block. Notice that the announcers quit carping about it being a bad call after seeing the replay, she sidled in under Amber

[XU-PA]

What a great defensive set after April's missed FT

[X-band '01]

I'm not getting the TV feed, but am following with Mike Schmaltz's broadcast.

Now 49-46 Xavier with about 1:27 to go.

[XU-PA]

Huge,,,, huge steal. Could be the one that saves the game

[X-band '01]

Xavier has the 3-point lead and the ball, but I would worry about either Jones or McCallum getting a 3 on Charlotte's next possession.

[XU-PA]

I'm thinking charlotte is setting up a 3 to force overtime, rather than a quick 2 and a foul

[XU-PA]

yup, bad move by the coach, if it fell she's a genius

[X-band '01]

now THAT rebound should do the trick.

[X-band '01]

51-49 final score; now it's exclusively NCAA-caliber opponents for Xavier from here on out.

[XU-PA]

phew,,,,,,, survival again.

Perhaps that what the A-10 tourney motto is outwit, outplay, survivor upper marlboro.

[XU-PA]

I hope they can break out of this shooting funk.

Saw real flashes of excellence on defense today, few bright spots on the offensive side. Both the 1st and second game they just did enough to make it to the next round. that will not cut it monday. desparate for some scoring from the bench.