Xavier vs. St. John's Game Thread - Big East Tournament Quarterfinal (March 8, 2018)

[American X]

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#3 Xavier Musketeers vs. St. John's

March 8, 2018

Game Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

Madison Square Garden | New York, New York

TV: FS1 | Fox Sports Go (https://www.foxsportsgo.com/program/347050/college-basketball-big-east-tournament-first-quarterfinal-teams-tba)

Radio: 700 WLW Listen Live (https://www.iheart.com/live/700wlw-1713/?autoplay=true&pname=15400&campid=header&cid=index.html)

Live Chat (http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=XavierHoops)

Live Stats (http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/tournament.php?tid=562)

[Muskie]

Your faith in me posting a Gamethread from NYC is an inspiration to all.

[muskiefan82]

March 8th of 2017?

[Lloyd Braun]

March 8th of 2017?

A victorious (https://bigeastconf_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/m-baskbl/2016-2017/bet2.htm) day indeed

[dethwing]

On March 8th, 2017, Xavier defeated De Paul in the 7/10 openning round. De Paul has finished in last place 2 years running. In fact, the bottom 3 were identical to last year. (The 8/9 flipped, but it hardly matters since they play each other).

2016 was also the same bottom 3. You have to go back to 2015 (The first year of the 'new' big east) to see a different team in the bottom 3 spots.

[muethibp]

I am deathly afraid of this game if SJU wins.

[muskiefan82]

I'm not, but I don't have to actually play the game

[GIMMFD]

Yeah, I'm 100% watching casually in class to ensure we beat whoever's dicks in. I have full faith in us to pull this out, teams that want to do well in March win these types of games. Mack will have the guys ready, and I think they'll be hungry to prove themselves. It's time to March together boys.

[THRILLHOUSE]

I am deathly afraid of this game if SJU wins.

St John's has no bench, Ponds is dealing with an injury, short turnaround after tonight's game, and Chris Mullin is their coach. They don't scare me.

[muethibp]

St John's has no bench, Ponds is dealing with an injury, short turnaround after tonight's game, and Chris Mullin is their coach. They don't scare me.

Those are good things in our favor, I grant. Particularly the short turnaround and Mullin's involvement.

[Xuperman]

How did Ponds get hurt? Any news on his status?

[GoMuskies]

I love Georgetown +4 tonight.

[flatspat]

How did Ponds get hurt? Any news on his status?

do not know how but he has an abdominal injury

[Xuperman]

None of us here are closet St Johns fans but all this Mullin bashing is a crock of sh!t...No one here knows anything other than he seems to be a unconventional in game coach with no coaching experience but there is no debate he knows this game.....big deal, he gets his team focused and ready on game day AND his players play HARD FOR HIM! He has the locker room and what ever he is doing, his guys are buying into it.

[THRILLHOUSE]

None of us here are closet St Johns fans but all this Mullin bashing is a crock of sh!t...No one here knows anything other than he seems to be a unconventional in game coach with no coaching experience but there is no debate he knows this game.....big deal, he gets his team focused and ready on game day AND his players play HARD FOR HIM! He has the locker room and what ever he is doing, his guys are buying into it.

Excuse me Mr. Mullin, don't you have a game to get ready for?

[D-West & PO-Z]

his guys are buying into it.

Yeah that stellar 37-59 record over the last 3 years, and 12-42 in the BE, shows that buy in!

[THRILLHOUSE]

Yeah that stellar 37-59 record over the last 3 years, and 12-42 in the BE, shows that buy in!

Mullin was robbed! He should've been Coach of the Year!

[Xuperman]

Oh my....reality has been thoroughly reamed!!! Thanks guys, Go Hoyas!!

[GIMMFD]

Wait, we aren't closeted St. John's fans?? Shit what am I going to do with my new Shamorie Ponds jersey now??? Damnit guys, I need memos in writing!!

[Xuperman]

[QUOTE=GIMMFD;615334]Wait, we aren't closeted St. John's fans?? Shit what am I going to do with my new Shamorie Ponds jersey now???/QUOTE]

Get it signed on Thursday

[Xuperman]

I for one, respect the talent in this league

[xu82]

Oh my....reality has been thoroughly reamed!!! Thanks guys, Go Hoyas!!

I’m good with the Hoyas winning.....in quadruple OT.

[XU 87]

None of us here are closet St Johns fans but all this Mullin bashing is a crock of sh!t...No one here knows anything other than he seems to be a unconventional in game coach with no coaching experience but there is no debate he knows this game.....

There is plenty of debate as to whether he can COACH this game.

There is also plenty of debate as to whether he knows the college game. Even when SJU beat Duke, the announcer was questioning his offense at the end of the game- "He's basically running an NBA offense of a high ball screen and letting his guy go one on one. I'd like to see him run some more off ball screens or move the ball a bit before he runs a ball screen."

[GIMMFD]

[QUOTE=GIMMFD;615334]Wait, we aren't closeted St. John's fans?? Shit what am I going to do with my new Shamorie Ponds jersey now???/QUOTE]

Get it signed on Thursday

Unfortunately I'm about 2,000 miles away from New York and the tournament, looks like I'll have to catch this one with my trusty laptop.

[Xville]

There is plenty of debate as to whether he can COACH this game.

There is also plenty of debate as to whether he knows the college game. Even when SJU beat Duke, the announcer was questioning his offense at the end of the game- "He's basically running an NBA offense of a high ball screen and letting his guy go one on one. I'd like to see him run some more off ball screens or move the ball a bit before he runs a ball screen."

And yet, they have two wins better than anything X has right now. Not saying that to hate on X or prop Mullin up as the best coach ever, but the bashing of that team and Mullin by some on here is a little ridiculous. Their overall record has improved each year with Mullin and if their second best player had not gotten hurt, they would have won a few.more games.

[D-West & PO-Z]

And yet, they have two wins better than anything X has right now. Not saying that to hate on X or prop Mullin up as the best coach ever, but the bashing of that team and Mullin by some on here is a little ridiculous. Their overall record has improved each year with Mullin and if their second best player had not gotten hurt, they would have won a few.more games.

If anything I think that makes Mullin look even worse. He has a team with talent to beat some of the top teams in the country yet he went 4-14 in the Big East, tied for worst in the league.

[BMoreX]

Looking like it all be St John’s.

[muethibp]

I am deathly afraid of this game if SJU wins.

More now.

[Xville]

If anything I think that makes Mullin look even worse. He has a team with talent to beat some of the top teams in the country yet he went 4-14 in the Big East, tied for worst in the league.

So none of the praise for winning those two games, but all the blame for the losses?

I'm sure it also took quite a bit of adjusting after losing Lovett for the season...take q or jp off this team and I bet x would have had a few more losses as well.

I seem to remember x going on a 6 game losing streak soon after losing Sumner last year

[GIMMFD]

St. John's it is, it'll be nice having some rest opposed to St. John's who have a quick turn around period. Hopefully Ponds doesn't go off for 30-40 like he's capable of. Just have to play some tough defense, and have faith in our boys, excited to begin to the road to San Antonio tomorrow boys!

[xu82]

I think the polite thing to do is have one of our NYC brethren congratulate St John’s on their victory with a couple causes of tequila delivered to their hotel rooms. That should help them get a good nights sleep before an early game tomorrow. Just trying to be a good sport.

[whopper]

In looking at the box scores it is hard to see a trend. Game 1 was routine in first half, then they hit first 11 shots in 2nd half until we came back at end. I remember Kanter making a 3 then getting goaltended to ice it.had 22. Second game Tre 4-16, Macura 3-10 w many turnovers on baseline getting suckered in, Goodin started hitting 3's and kind of a grind it out with St John couple of bad possessions at end. Tomorrow who knows but I think Scruggs and Marshall will be needed to match Ponds and Clark. Cant see Tre and JP going 7-26. I will be there from Conn. I hope to see Tyrique and Kaiser contribute but with Mack it is truly up to them, no guaranteed minutes. We should be able to get them in foul trouble with their short rotation

[D-West & PO-Z]

So none of the praise for winning those two games, but all the blame for the losses?

I'm sure it also took quite a bit of adjusting after losing Lovett for the season...take q or jp off this team and I bet x would have had a few more losses as well.

I seem to remember x going on a 6 game losing streak soon after losing Sumner last year

Apples and oranges when comparing to X who has a coach who has built up quite a bit of cachet. If Mullin had some more previous success then he'd probably get some more leeway for that injury. He now has over three years 1 win, 7 wins, and 4 wins in the Big East. Not a whole lot of credit due his way imo.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Playing in MSG, St. John’s will have home court advantage, but they do not have much rest before playing us at noon. I trust we will be ready. Go X!

[KabeX]

Both games against the Johnnies this season were riddled with turnovers. We actually shot pretty well against them at home but had 16 TOs. They play 5 guys with 2 others providing breathers. That's it. Late game. Quick turnaround. Take care of the ball while pounding it inside. Wear them out. Survive. Advance. Easy. Why am I so worried then?

[Xuperman]

Aren't we due for a blowout? These guys can score but can't see them doing much defensively against us. Owens is too frail in the paint and will be schooled all afternoon.

[KabeX]

I'd sure like a blowout. I think it'll be close in the first half. We might even be down (I hope not). My fear is they go crazy from 3. I still say pound them inside, wear them out and foul them out. We are deeper and more rested. Oh and also #1 seed. X gonna do what X does (hopefully). Have not seen a line yet. I'm guess 4 - 5 but we'll see.

[KabeX]

Line just came out. X -6. O/U 151 1/2.

[xuwin]

A noon game on Thursday just doesn't seem right. I hope the energy is there.

[GoMuskies]

Line just came out. X -6. O/U 151 1/2.

Dropped to X -5.5 (-105). I took us. Had to. I think we are about tied at half and pull away in the last ten minutes. Win by 13.

[KabeX]

Dropped to X -5.5 (-105). I took us. Had to. I think we are about tied at half and pull away in the last ten minutes. Win by 13.

I like that line of thinking (except for being tied at the half). Just win baby.

[chico]

Dropped to X -5.5 (-105). I took us. Had to. I think we are about tied at half and pull away in the last ten minutes. Win by 13.

I like the bet. Also like the over at 151.5.

What sports book do you use? Closed my account last year but was thinking of opening one at a new place because of the bonus money they give new members.

[GoMuskies]

betonline.ag. PM me, and we can probably earn each other $100.

[KabeX]

Line up to 6.5 now. I'm no expert (far from it) but I wonder how much action there is on these games. Regardless, that has to be a good sign. Vegas is usually smarter than we average Joes.

[UCGRAD4X]

Three issues about this game that concern me:

1st, the Jonnies are such a wild-card kind of team. Beating Villy and the Pukies in one week shows what they can do when they are on. They may think this is going to be the next goliath they knock down with their little sling shot. I just hope this is not one of their ON days.

2nd, they've got everything to play for. Their only 'chance to dance' is to win out. And that means, first and foremost (for our concern especially) noon today.

3rd - as others have mentioned, playing on their home floor - which makes it more likely they are jacked for the game and come out with big stones in their little sling shot.

What negates all that however is, WE ARE XU....and they are NOT...and our STONES are bigger.

[Muskie]

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[drudy23]

Solid.

[xu82]

Bad time to find a leak dripping onto the court!

[letskeepitreal]

Yeah I hope that leak doesn’t effect the whole tournament.

[GoMuskies]

We're given timeouts for a reason.

[GoMuskies]

JP looks fantastic so far.

O'Mara, on the other hand....

[mistabeecee41]

JP looks fantastic so far.

O'Mara, on the other hand....

Tre also having another one of his "am i still a freshman?" starts to the game

[GoMuskies]

Might want to guard that Simon guy.

[X Factor]

Why would Tre even attempt that entry pass?

[GoMuskies]

Why would Tre even attempt that entry pass?

To give JP the chance to make that steal and set him up for that easy three. They're playing chess out there!

[letskeepitreal]

We are getting production out of Keiser.

[GoMuskies]

We are getting production out of Keiser.

That Gates 3 was huge. Need to get him going.

[X Factor]

Another terrible pass by Trevon

[letskeepitreal]

Yeah Trevon is trying to assist rather than score and it’s not working.

[mistabeecee41]

i am not looking forward to the moment when we're only up 2 with 6 minutes left against the 16 seed. i just don't understand how we continue to play down to the level of our competition

[D-West & PO-Z]

i am not looking forward to the moment when we're only up 2 with 6 minutes left against the 16 seed. i just don't understand how we continue to play down to the level of our competition

I mean we are up 7 in the first half with a 6 point spread against a team playing at home.

[D-West & PO-Z]

They just showed the 4/5 matchup as Butler vs Seton Hall.

[GoMuskies]

So so first half. Trevon could have given us a nice,comfortable lead if he'd have shot well. That miracle 3 by St. John's or it's 7.

Overall, I'll take it.

[Michigan Muskie]

So so first half. Trevon could have given us a nice,comfortable lead if he'd have shot well. That miracle 3 by St. John's or it's 7.

Overall, I'll take it.

Not to mention an unlikely 3 from the big floppy-hair dude. Of course, Ponds has only 4, but then again, Tre hasn't hit his stride either. Thinking the Johnnies will wear down in the second half.

[Xville]

Yeah with the way we shot that half, I feel pretty comfortable with a win here.

[bjf123]

Not to mention an unlikely 3 from the big floppy-hair dude. Of course, Ponds has only 4, but then again, Tre hasn't hit his stride either. Thinking the Johnnies will wear down in the second half.

Hope you’re right!


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[paulxu]

Gates is 3-3 goday. Hope he keeps it up and we get him some shots.

Hah, Red Panda!

[letskeepitreal]

I thought Red Panda retiring. Isn’t that her out there?

[Michigan Muskie]

Gates is 3-3 goday. Hope he keeps it up and we get him some shots.

Hah, Red Panda!

Seeing Kaiser snap the strings and throw down a dunk makes me happy. This would be a great time for his offense to come back to life. Wouldn't object if the same thing happens to Naji.

[Three Point Pete]

Yeah with the way we shot that half, I feel pretty comfortable with a win here.Shooting sucked! 36%

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[SemajParlor]

Would love to see the shooting splits of Tre catch and shoot coming off screen at top of key as opposed to off the dribble or on the wing. When he comes off on a curl at the top it's automatic.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We've got it going now!

[paulxu]

Kaiser still hitting!

[DexterBailey84]

Lmao, that 3 was just sooooo fucking JP ......gets run over under the hoop and calmly gets up and sticks it right up their collective asses.

onions. just onions.

[xavierj]

They aren’t messing around. Enjoy or not..

[Michigan Muskie]

Big Sean can't put the biscuit in the basket today. Really off his game around the rim which is unusual for him this year.

[letskeepitreal]

Yeah it looks now that we’re exerting our dominance over them. No defensive lapses and we should be ok. Keiser is playing really well today.

[mistabeecee41]

Big Sean can't put the biscuit in the basket today. Really off his game around the rim which is unusual for him this year.

agreed. especially disappointing because i think that Alibegabvovovovcodhddhvich has been on him during all of his misses

[Michigan Muskie]

Nice to see you again, Tre. You're welcome here any time.

[Muskie]

I really enjoy the St John’s defense they matched up Tre with #10. I’ll try not to be too critical of St John’s most significant Alum.


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[xavierj]

This team is fun to watch. Good stuff.

[GoMuskies]

This second half has been fun.

[letskeepitreal]

JP is really really pesky. One of my faves.

[GoMuskies]

We're going to win, but it looks like Xavier is keen to make the cover interesting.

[mistabeecee41]

We're going to win, but it looks like Xavier is keen to make the cover interesting.

love how we're not taking our foot off of the pedal, but those were a rough couple of plays after breaking the press

[GoMuskies]

Who do we want tomorrow? I want Providence.

[THRILLHOUSE]

St John's has no bench, Ponds is dealing with an injury, short turnaround after tonight's game, and Chris Mullin is their coach. They don't scare me.

Told ya.

[GoMuskies]

That noon start after a night game is borderline unfair. I'm in favor of it!

[xavierj]

Wow again they are good. Enjoy if you can.

[Michigan Muskie]

We're going to win, but it looks like Xavier is keen to make the cover interesting.

Not unless the spread was 27 1/2.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

SJU are missing their shots.......maybe they are tired, from the game yesterday and our 9 players who can all score.

[X Factor]

Wow, honestly didn't see that coming. Definitely thought X would win, but that was a great game by the Muskies. Season low 7 turnovers! If Xavier takes care of the ball like that, gonna be very hard to beat.

[paulxu]

Mack smoking 'em in post game interview.

[xavierj]

Love Chris. Guy is intense. Backs his guys. Win the whole fin thing!

[muethibp]

That noon start after a night game is borderline unfair. I'm in favor of it!

Made a huge difference. You could see SJU hit the wall.

[muethibp]

Doubt it was on tv but there was a modest scrum in the handshake line. I sure hope nothing comes of that.

[mistabeecee41]

Doubt it was on tv but there was a modest scrum in the handshake line. I sure hope nothing comes of that.

Ahmed started shit with Jones.
Then Ahmed started shit with Kaiser.
Then Ahmed started shit with Tre.

Pegues stepped in and saved the day as our guys were laughing at the scrub

[xavierj]

Made a huge difference. You could see SJU hit the wall.

What at tip off? Guys always looking for an excuse. It’s ok to be happy

[xavierj]

Doubt it was on tv but there was a modest scrum in the handshake line. I sure hope nothing comes of that.

Not when the other team instigates.. you seem to want to. No?

[KFX]

What was Chris referring to, in the post game? He said the FS1 guys said that ...... something about paying attention to detail??? and who tf said it??

Someone fill me in. Thanks.

Great game. I love this team

[Jesuit4Life]

https://twitter.com/XavierGameday/status/971824253099155457?s=19

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[xavierj]

Doubt it was on tv but there was a modest scrum in the handshake line. I sure hope nothing comes of that.

You have to be the biggest douche in the history of Xavier hoops, without looking back.

[muethibp]

What at tip off? Guys always looking for an excuse. It’s ok to be happy

What a bizarre post. You must have forgotten when they had X down 5 halfway through the first half. Them hanging around and then being overwhelmed in the second half is exactly what you’d expect when a worse team played last night. And there’s nothing to apologize for re that. Winning 15 BE games carries with it advantages. This was one of them.

[xavierj]

Made a huge difference. You could see SJU hit the wall.

And get crushed? No?

[muethibp]

You have to be the biggest douche in the history of Xavier hoops, without looking back.

What are you even talking about? I’m at the game, I couldn’t see what happened, and I hoped that none of our guys did anything that would get them suspended. What is the problem with that?

[X Factor]

What at tip off? Guys always looking for an excuse. It’s ok to be happy

I think Xavier taking care of the ball and only turning over 7 times really made the biggest difference. Four of these turnovers came from Trevon. I'll say it again, if Xavier can take care of the ball like that throughout the postseason, I like our chances against anyone.

[xavierj]

What a bizarre post. You must have forgotten when they had X down 5 halfway through thhug? e first half. Them hanging around and then being overwhelmed in the second half is exactly what you’d expect when a worse team played last night. And there’s nothing to apologize for re that. Winning 15 BE games carries with it advantages. This was one of them.

Huh?

[Caf]

and it appears we have a scrum after the game between XAVIERJ and MUETHIBP.

[Michigan Muskie]

and it appears we have a scrum after the game between XAVIERJ and MUETHIBP.

I think we're encountering technical difficulties and it's resulting in some misdirected barbs.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Who do we want tomorrow? I want Providence.

I am with you. Dont really want to see Foster again.

[xavierj]

What are you even talking about? I’m at the game, I couldn’t see what happened, and I hoped that none of our guys did anything that would get them suspended. What is the problem with that?

You can go with your day. No one will be suspended. Enjoy
New York!

[muethibp]

You can go with your day. No one will be suspended. Enjoy
New York!

Fist bump

[mistabeecee41]

What was Chris referring to, in the post game? He said the FS1 guys said that ...... something about paying attention to detail??? and who tf said it??

Someone fill me in. Thanks.

Great game. I love this team

https://twitter.com/PJHuster/status/971829526111182849

[KabeX]

All I know is I'm still in 226 row 4 victory beer in hand watching our next victim play. Ahhh.

[Caf]

All I know is I'm still in 226 row 4 victory beer in hand watching our next victim play. Ahhh.

On behalf of all the people watching in offices, live it up. I'm jealous as hell

[D-West & PO-Z]

On behalf of all the people watching in offices, live it up. I'm jealous as hell

Ugh, same

[stammina0721]

So is it wrong that I put the Xavier game on the white screen while my students were doing their classwork today lol

[paulxu]

Sounded as if someone on FS1 show yesterday may have said Xavier wasn't paying attention to detail, and that might cost us the game.

He was advising them that he does pay attention to detail.

[sirthought]

Great win for XU. Happy that Gates is seeing the ball go in early. We'll need him to feel confident these next games. Pleased with the freshmen and Goodin was really working to set plays well. Seemed like our guards were rebounding stronger than our bigs.

[KFX]

Sounded as if someone on FS1 show yesterday may have said Xavier wasn't paying attention to detail, and that might cost us the game.

He was advising them that he does pay attention to detail.



Thanks to you and Mr. Bee Cee above. Go X!

May come up for the game tomorrow night!

[markchal]

Gates is our X factor. If he's scoring 10+, we're going to be very very hard to defeat.

[Muskeagle]

Lmao, that 3 was just sooooo fucking JP ......gets run over under the hoop and calmly gets up and sticks it right up their collective asses.

onions. just onions.

I thought the SAME thing. He gets laid out. No complaint....just gets up and nails the effing three his man's face. STONE COLD!

[X-band '01]

Looks like Xavier found the blueprint to contain Ponds today. Gotta be nice to have the rest of the night to watch the remaining games anxiety-free.

[X-band '01]

Oh Johnnies:

Dana O'Neil: Big East checking security footage to see if reports that St. John's players tried to enter the Xavier locker room are true (https://twitter.com/DanaONeilWriter/status/971841727299510272)

[drudy23]

Gates is our X factor. If he's scoring 10+, we're going to be very very hard to defeat.

This...most important piece to get to the F4.

[GIMMFD]

That was fun, we should do that again at 6:30 tomorrow. It was nice to see us keep our foot on the gas throughout the entire game for once rather than letting up and letting a team back in it. Kaiser hopefully got some confidence from that amazing performance he put up, truly can make us unstoppable if he hits.

[stammina0721]

You have to be the biggest douche in the history of Xavier hoops, without looking back.

Is this why I am green again? I must have been passed up lol

[X-ceptional]

#GratuitousDunk

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[GIMMFD]

#GratuitousDunk

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I want to rep you but the man is keeping me down, hilarious

[X-ceptional]

Also, not toooo many college point guards out there doing it like this:

https://i.imgur.com/IwaVzG3.gif

[RoseyMuskie]

I apologize if mentioned in the middle of the thread, but I’m happy Mack took a jab at FS1. Not only for last night, but for the narrative created by Kutcher and Jackson at halftime. They felt St. John’s should be pleased with the score given Ponds shooting percentage. Completely ignored that Bluiett was struggling just as much, and X was winning with a poor 1H shooting performance from Tre.

[paulxu]

That #13 has the perfect Ole' defense.

[letskeepitreal]

Anyone know where to see the postgame interviews?

[X-ceptional]

Xavier presser here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFgE6nPay80

[MauriceX]

A few interesting stats from today's game:

With 9:34 left in the first half, SJU made a 3 pointer to go up 22-17. From that point forward, Xavier outscored SJU 71-38.

In the final 30 minutes, Xavier held SJU scoreless for 3+ minutes 4 different times, including the last 3:35 of the game. While each individual stretch isn't that impressive, the fours stretches add up to almost 15 minutes of scoreless streaks in the 30 minute window.

[GIMMFD]

A few interesting stats from today's game:

With 9:34 left in the first half, SJU made a 3 pointer to go up 22-17. From that point forward, Xavier outscored SJU 71-38.

In the final 30 minutes, Xavier held SJU scoreless for 3+ minutes 4 different times, including the last 3:35 of the game. While each individual stretch isn't that impressive, the fours stretches add up to almost 15 minutes of scoreless streaks in the 30 minute window.

I was proud of the defensive performance as a whole to be honest, held Ponds in check, kept them to only 60 in a gym they're used to, still let a couple open threes happen, but for the most part looked a lot sharper as a whole. It's not like St. John's doesn't have talent, so it's a promising sign if we can be tough in March defensively, but on the other hand they did help us out by missing a few bunnies, and some poor shot selection from time to time.

[xu82]

I was proud of the defensive performance as a whole to be honest, held Ponds in check, kept them to only 60 in a gym they're used to, still let a couple open threes happen, but for the most part looked a lot sharper as a whole. It's not like St. John's doesn't have talent, so it's a promising sign if we can be tough in March defensively, but on the other hand they did help us out by missing a few bunnies, and some poor shot selection from time to time.

On the bright side, we will soon see teams who don’t have as much experience when we pull our 1-3-1 out of the bag. Every little trick helps.

[whopper]

I was expecting St Johns to have a home court advantage but the cheers and visuals(X Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hats ) were probably 10-1 over St Johns. St Johns is a commuter school but has an NYC pedigree even thought X is 700 miles today hands down was the crowd favorite. It may be different against Providence but I bet we are at least at that level

[xu82]

I think it will help if some of our stranded travelers can make it there.

But very glad to hear that report!

[UCGRAD4X]

I was a bit surprised how loud the "Let's Go Muskies" could be heard on the TV.

It was sweet!

[UCGRAD4X]

Thrilled overall, obviously. But I was a bit disappointed with the lack of scoring on the inside for most of the game (I.e. the infamous 3 headed monster). Mainly because I thought that would be the key to the game. Shows you what I know.

[markchal]

On the bright side, we will soon see teams who don’t have as much experience when we pull our 1-3-1 out of the bag. Every little trick helps.

Didn't we like rarely use this though? Not sure how effective Scruggs/Naji/Kanter would be in it given we used it a fraction as much as we have the last two seasons.

[xudash]

https://nypost.com/2018/03/08/its-desperately-time-for-st-johns-to-be-great-again/

[xu82]

Didn't we like rarely use this though? Not sure how effective Scruggs/Naji/Kanter would be in it given we used it a fraction as much as we have the last two seasons.

I think part of why we rarely used it is BE teams knew it too well. I bet it comes out a bit in the NCAA Dance where’s it takes an adjustment. Naji is the new long and pesky JP at the top going forward, I’d bet.

[American X]

J.P. Macura was On Deem all around. Moment - get leveled in paint then casually roll out to arc to drill a 3.

Nice to see March Trevon in the second half.

Hope that was the opening act of March Kai$$$er.

Hope O'Mara got the shanks out of his system.

Chris Paul is jealous of the Shruggs fastbreak pass to Q.

Kanter's bank shot was the best shot ever.

I will take 10 more of those Q jams every game.

[Michigan Muskie]

J.P. Macura was On Deem.

Nice to see March Trevon in the second half.

Hope that was the opening act of March Kai$$$er.

Hope O'Mara got the shanks out of his system.

Chris Paul is jealous of the Shruggs fastbreak pass to Q.

Now if Naji can channel his inner February, this team is unstoppable.

[Muskie]

I was expecting St Johns to have a home court advantage but the cheers and visuals(X Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hats ) were probably 10-1 over St Johns. St Johns is a commuter school but has an NYC pedigree even thought X is 700 miles today hands down was the crowd favorite. It may be different against Providence but I bet we are at least at that level

The place was full of St. John’s fans for the Georgetown game. My guess is many of them had to work or didn’t love the prospects against the #1 seed.


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[Cheesehead]

they knew an ass whooping was coming...

[smileyy]

The place was full of St. John’s fans for the Georgetown game. My guess is many of them had to work or didn’t love the prospects against the #1 seed.

That'd be surprising considering how well they played Xavier in the two regular season matchups

[smileyy]

I will take 10 more of those Q jams every game.

Man is it ever nice to have big strong guards like that. Running 6'3" and 6'4" guys out there who can dunk on a blow-by and rebound is necessary to play in the Big East.

I for one am looking forward to our Paul Scruggs/Quentin Goodin overlords next year (not that I'm looking ahead)