BE Tournament Game Thread: Xavier vs. Creighton (March 14, 2019)

[paulxu]

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#4 Seed Xavier University Musketeers (17-14, 9-9 BE) vs. #5 Seed Creighton Blue Jays (18-13, 9-9 BE)

Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:30 PM ET

BIG EAST TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS

Madison Square Garden (19,786) in New York

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

Notes and Stats (https://goxavier.com/news/2019/3/11/mens-basketball-prepares-for-its-thursday-big-east-tournament-opener.aspx?path=mbball)

Television: FS1 with play-by-play from Justin Kutcher and analysis from Jim Jackson. Evan Daniels is the sideline reporter.
Radio: 55KRC-AM, including via iHeart Radio and TuneIn, with play-by-play from XU Hall of Famer and former XU standout Joe Sunderman ('79). Analysis will be provided by Xavier Hall of Famer and XU all-time leading scorer Byron Larkin ('88).SiriusXM Radio: Sirius 133/XM 201 (also on SiriusXM app., channel 964.

Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com. Fan stats at GoXavier.com.

[bobbiemcgee]

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[GoMuskies]

X +2.5

[Xuperman]

What Ballock did to Depaul was criminal. NO excuse that a 6'5" non athletic one trick pony from Kansas can be allowed to come off screens, with space, and get into THAT KIND of rhythm. McDermott WILL attempt to go with the scalding hot hand early, so he has to be denied the ball as much as possible. Hopefully Naji will get the assignment because when he does get loose the shot has to be well contested. That leaves Ty and Zach to deal with Krampelj.

[GoMuskies]

Speaking of Naji, any updates on his health? Hopefully he won't be limited at all. I know those ankles can be tricky.

[drudy23]

Hopefully it's one those "we will keep the other team guessing" things, knowing all along he will be 100% by game time.

Just win.

[Jesuit4Life]

https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/1106230183261102081
Naji will play today.

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[IM4X]

Would love to see our guys work it inside and drive early and often to rack up fouls early. Let’s get to the line often.

[Xville]

anyone else feel jittery and like they are going to vomit? No, just me? Ok :)

[HenryMuto]

WIN !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPgPrtOxvK4

[noteggs]

anyone else feel jittery and like they are going to vomit? No, just me? Ok :)

Glad someone else feels that way! Thought it was me because I gave up beer for Lent.

[GoMuskies]

The Nova game going way over time is less than optimal for my nerves.

[GoMuskies]

Jason Kokrak just finished the fifth hole at TPC Sawgrass, and yet today I prefer my job to his. He's going to miss the Xavier game!

[Xville]

So glad X has the opportunity to play villanova for the third time this year [enter sarcasm] which is essentially a home game for them.

[GoMuskies]

I will be very, very happy if we get the opportunity to play Villanova a third time!

[paulxu]

Jason Kokrak just finished the fifth hole at TPC Sawgrass, and yet today I prefer my job to his. He's going to miss the Xavier game!

Fleetwood opened with a -7.
+2 through 6 ain't gonna get it.

[GoMuskies]

He's too distracted worried about this game, I'm sure.

[GoMuskies]

Looks like 2:42 tip

[Leghorn]

Anybody else having issues getting it on IHeart?

[Xville]

oh goody a bricked goodin three. Scruggs needs to be assertive on the offensive end to keep Q and Naji from shooting so much.

[xu82]

Oh, CRAP! How do they score on that possession?

[scoscox]

we need paul and naji to be studs

[GoMuskies]

Oh, CRAP! How do they score on that possession?

Yeah, that makes me nervous.

[xu82]

That quick 3 from Naji is NOT the answer.....

[klark]

Anybody else having issues getting it on IHeart?

Yes, I am getting Brian Thomas.

[paulxu]

I've seen this movie before. Can someone change the reel?

[xu82]

We need good Naji today!!!

[GoMuskies]

Glad to see we've decided to come out and play like shit.

[kellernr]

Q is such a lazy defender

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[XfansinKy]

Keep this game in the paint and survive!

[xu82]

Keep this game in the paint and survive!

They didn’t hear you...

[Xville]

x needs to slow the hell down. they are going to get destroyed if they play like this the whole game.

[kellernr]

They didn’t hear you...Scruggs heard shoot 30 ft 3 with 20 on the shot clock

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[paulxu]

Do we have any real plays? Actual plays?
Or is it just one on how many ever are around.

[scoscox]

Creighton going with the foul the shit out of us defensive approach. seems to be working so far

[xu82]

This was almost my first BET, but I have to be up there next week. Seemed extravagant to go back to back weeks, but my wife spends about half her time there now.

[xu82]

Scruggs heard shoot 30 ft 3 with 20 on the shot clock

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Ahhh, you noticed!

Kinda hard to miss.....

[GoMuskies]

OK, let's stop sucking, make a little run and make sure it's at least close at halftime.

[Xville]

if im steele im about to go bobby knight on goodin and tell him to quit effing shooting 3s

[BMoreX]

Go to the paint

[paulxu]

Just doesn't seem to be a lot of energy or sense of urgency. Strange.

[GoMuskies]

if im steele im about to go bobby knight on goodin and tell him to quit effing shooting 3s

I don't mind Goodin shooting some threes, but they need to be the right type of threes. In rhythm later in the shot clock. He's shooting bad threes way too early.

Need Scruggs to hit his open ones.

[xu82]

OK, let's stop sucking, make a little run and make sure it's at least close at halftime.

I get it, it’s like a metaphor for our season. We start slow, then crush them! I’m ready for the rout!

[GoMuskies]

Go to the paint

That seemed to be the focus at first, but Hankins had a very bad first stint in this game.

[profson]

No energy in the building. None on the floor.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

if im steele im about to go bobby knight on goodin and tell him to quit effing shooting 3s

They’re all building a house brick by brick. But Q’s shot especially never looks like it’s going in. Need more Paul and Naj going to the hole.

[xudash]

I love all these kids and that includes Goodin, but he must stop shooting threes!

I noticed in the pregame, while the camera was on him that he missed a 3 and he reacted negatively to it.

Every damn possession counts! He hast to know that he is out there to facilitate and drive. He cannot really answer from deep.

[kellernr]

if im steele im about to go bobby knight on goodin and tell him to quit effing shooting 3s

Scruggs 3pt attempts have looked worse than Qs.


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[bleedXblue]

get the fuc*(^g ball inside first before we jack up 3's

[xu82]

“Imposing our will” = going inside!

[xu82]

Time for the Seniors to make memories that will last a lifetime!

[Xville]

get goodin out of the effing game

[scoscox]

we're getting bad quentin and too much of him

[kellernr]

Let's leave the guy that's been draining 3s wide open for another

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[Xville]

going to get absolutely blown out if we don't start playing differently quickly

[scoscox]

stop taking threes! pound the paint!

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Q never has a plan going to the hole. Man we gotta pick it up.

[xu82]

I THINK 3 seconds a lot, but rarely see the call.

[bjf123]

Can’t let this be a battle of 3 point shooters. We’ll lose every time.


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[MITTENMUSKIE16]

2 offensive fouls on Rique.

[kellernr]

Jones needs to quit bitching. Both fouls hes been hanging on the dudes back.

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[GoMuskies]

Steele finally had enough of Goodin. LOL

[Xville]

Steele finally had enough of Goodin. LOL

about time. Time to make a run with his terrible play on the bench.

[xu82]

SENIOR Time!!!

[XUBob]

Unfortunately seeing too much early season Xavier, looked panicked and uncertain, hoping for a quick reversal of fortune.

[kellernr]

Castlin looks like he wants to try and take over. Great look to find welage

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[xufan2020]

If we can’t get anything out of Scruggs or Q it’s over

[xu82]

Why does it look so much better while Q gets a breather?

[GoMuskies]

about time. Time to make a run with his terrible play on the bench.

-9, +5 split so far.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Why does it look so much better while Q gets a breather?

Idk. But don’t forget. He’s going to be top 5 or whatever in careers assists. Whole lot of good that does right now, ehh?

[kellernr]

Why does it look so much better while Q gets a breather?Because the other guards scan the court looking for an open guy. Castlin looked like a pg bringing it up, driving in and kicking it welage for a 3

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[BMoreX]

Better war, keep it up.

[xufan2020]

Why does it look so much better while Q gets a breather?
Doesn’t fit very well with this group it’s strange, disappointing

[GoMuskies]

Let's get Q back in there now and have him be "Good Q". We need Good Q to win this game.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Q at the scorer’s table. Why.

[Xville]

Let's get Q back in there now and have him be "Good Q". We need Good Q to win this game.

we need no Q...then we would win the game.

ugh coming back in...what the hell for

[xu82]

Doesn’t fit very well with this group it’s strange, disappointing

I’ll give him all the credit in the world for good play in the past. It’s just confusing to me. Because we lost the Big Dogs does he think he’s IT and presses?

[HenryMuto]

First lead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Xville]

why naji why...stupid shot

[xu82]

Great hustle by Q. Have to be fair!

[Xville]

Great hustle by Q. Have to be fair!

true...great hustle there. Let's win this last four minute war and go into halftime feeling good.

[GoMuskies]

Hankins is killing it. That stupid fucking shot by Naji was a killer.

[scoscox]

Naji doesn't have his endurance back yet

[scoscox]

Hankins is killing it. That stupid fucking shot by Naji was a killer.

Hankins is eating krampelj alive

[xudash]

Great hustle by Q. Have to be fair!

Yep. True that.

I hope the law of averages starts to kick in with three point shooting for both teams.

[xu82]

Hankins is killing it. That stupid fucking shot by Naji was a killer.

So.....is killing good, or bad?

[GoMuskies]

Good. Very, very good.

Except when it's bad. Then very bad.

[dethwing]

Second Lead!!!!!!!

[xu82]

I love Hankins! I may get my hair cut like his!

[X Factor]

Our guards have to play a lot better

[paulxu]

Our season is no longer a lifetime.

It's one fing game. Got to win it.

[xu82]

Is Welage Eddie Haskell’s grandson?

[GoMuskies]

Goodin makes me angry.

[kellernr]

Scruggs is a turnover machine today. Needs to get his head right at halftime


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[KabeX]

Qqqqqq!!!

[xu82]

Q is my favorite player EVER!

[scoscox]

I love when good q does good q things!!!!!!

[xudash]

How do we feel about Q now!

[HenryMuto]

What a finish to the end of the 1st half going coast to coast for the score at the buzzer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was down 22-13 and go on a 23-7 run to end the half!!!!!!!!

[GoMuskies]

Good Q arrived!

[Xville]

Hell of a couple of plays by q there..hell of a play. That's the way you freaking lead this team, not threes...get to the rim.

Hell of a turnaround after the first 10ish minutes.

[jhelmes37]

HOW ARE WE UP 7 RIGHT NOW HOLY CRAP.

I hope this means they keep doing what they're doing.

Quentin with a slow down drive and going to the rack at the end?

THANK YOU SIR MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?

20 MORE MINUTES, LET'S GO BOYS.

[scoscox]

Defense has been great. they're getting nothing at the rim. keep it up!

[profson]

From 15 rows up you can see Naji is doing everything he can but he does not have the explosion on the bounce or the leap and it is limiting his movement on D. Doing terrific given that.

[xufan2020]

Hell yeah q, that’s my pg!

[BMoreX]

Great end to the half.

[paulxu]

:jumpforjoy:

[xudash]

Gentlemen, I want you to think about all those games this year where we came out at the beginning of the second-half and crapped the bed.

This is not that team!

Let's see them keep their intensity and put this one away.

[bjf123]

Hankins is a shot blocking machine.


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[X Factor]

Great finish to the half!

[GoMuskies]

We get the ball first to start the second half. A score on that possession would set the tone.

[xu82]

Gentlemen, I want you to think about all those games this year where we came out at the beginning of the second-half and crapped the bed.

This is not that team!

Let's see them keep their intensity and put this one away.

Personally, with so many games in so few days, I think we should remember that these are STUDENT/athletes and call this one now.

[xu82]

Hell yeah q, that’s my pg!


He’s not YOUR, pg, he’s MY pg!

(Until he launches a quick 3...and of course only if it doesn’t go in.)

[KabeX]

They made 6 3s - 35%. We're crap from 3 but crushing them on the boards as expected. AND ONLY 4 TOs. If they stay at @ 35% from 3 and we limit TOs we will win. Damn, am I a brilliant basketball mind or what?

[KabeX]

Mind our P's and Q's and we'll be just fine.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Great last couple wars. Start out the 2nd half strong and put this one away. Showed up 15 minutes late to class, in my jersey, and plan to do nothing but watch the 2nd half.

[xudash]

Personally, with so many games in so few days, I think we should remember that these are STUDENT/athletes and call this one now.

Very considerate thought on your part. I couldn't agree more! We should allow the Birds to forfeit right now

[KabeX]

QQQQQQ again!

[xu82]

Very considerate thought on your part. I couldn't agree more! We should allow the Birds to forfeit right now

I’m like that.....

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Good Q to end and start the half. Lets go.

[GoMuskies]

Nice start! Hankins is a monster today, too!

[kellernr]

Nice start! Hankins is a monster today, too!

Wish jones would show up


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[GoMuskies]

Where has this Kyle Castlin been? Amazing.

[xufan2020]

Castlin wants this bad

[scoscox]

these refs aren't calling anything.

tyrique needs to get going or just ride with hankins

[GoMuskies]

I don't like their offense heating up, because I don't think our current rate of offense is sustainable. We're going to win on the defensive end.

[Xville]

Keep the pedal down...come on boys!

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

shots not falling right now. Gotta find a way to manufacturer some easy buckets.

[bjf123]

Not liking this.


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[XfansinKy]

Get it back to the fooking big boys!

[Xville]

Playing like dick again

[kellernr]

Get it back to the fooking big boys!

Get it to Hankins. Jones can stay on the bench


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[jhelmes37]

We knew they would punch back.

Absorb it, regroup, and let's do this.

[BMoreX]

Just get a basket, stop the run.

[kellernr]

How the hell does good in make that floater he threw straight up.


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[GoMuskies]

OK, we knew Creighton was going to make their run. Let's limit it and then make our own.

[HenryMuto]

12 point lead...............all but gone.

Sure looked like a 2 there by Creighton not a 3.

[Xville]

Ugh

[jhelmes37]

12 point lead...............all but gone.

Sure looked like a 2 there by Creighton not a 3.

Had to be

[scoscox]

we need naji and paul to be the man right now. go get some buckets

[GoMuskies]

we need naji and paul to be the man right now. go get some buckets

Not sure I want either of them shooting a jumper at this point. I guess Paul, because we know he's very capable. Naji has taken some wild ones today.

[paulxu]

We've gone 6 minutes without a basket.

Let's go !!

[scoscox]

we really need to see something go down.

[XU 23]

Can’t make a shot.

[xu82]

I hate to have to win at the FT line, but I hate to lose more!

[scoscox]

tyrique is struggling

[xu82]

We’re better with Hankins on the floor. Two gigs is fine, but Hankins is key.

[xu82]

Can’t complain about that D!!!

[kellernr]

Scruggs shots selection is awful


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[KabeX]

Next PF and we're shooting. Need to pound it inside. Can't play timid now. Go do it!

[Xville]

1 point in 7 minutes

[paulxu]

8 minutes. No baskets.

How about an inside shot/draw a foul?

[xu82]

First make wins???

[GoMuskies]

Scruggs is playing like shit.

[paulxu]

2 more wars.

Just win this damn thing.

[HenryMuto]

What has happened to the ball movement ? They have not got a good look at the basket in like 5 minutes the offense is too slow in getting going and throwing up so bad bad shots.

[xudash]

Points would be nice right about now.

[KabeX]

8 minutes. No baskets.

How about an inside shot/draw a foul?
Excellent thought - they heard ya.

[jhelmes37]

Can’t complain about that D!!!

That's what she said.

[GoMuskies]

In the bonus? If so, Q HAS to get these FTs. HAS to!

[scoscox]

the liberty jingle is hella annoying

[paulxu]

Q and Naj are 0-9 on 3's.

Welage is 1-1.

?????

[xu82]

Q couldn’t be bothered to even raise an arm on that shot

[scoscox]

need to focus. didn't look like a goal tend, but woof the defense. travis needs to earn his salary here down the stretch.

[XU 23]

That was a bad call.

[kellernr]

Time for Scruggs to sit.


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[KabeX]

Good timeout. Reset the mindset. Would be good if Naji could return to 1st half Naji.

[Xville]

Ugh....I feel nauseous

[GoMuskies]

We are playing really stupid.

[scoscox]

Q and Naj are 0-9 on 3's.

Welage is 1-1.

?????

yea we need to see some shots go down. look like we're shooting nervously on the big stage

[GoMuskies]

That was a bad call.

Maybe, but it was a really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really stupid decision to block that shot.

[xu82]

Hankins for MVP!

[xu82]

Stupid effing Naji!!!

[Strange Brew]

Another bad call,

[BMoreX]

Naji didn't touch him

[GoMuskies]

Sit Naji!

[scoscox]

Come on Paul

[xu82]

And again, Naji! Play within yourself!

[KabeX]

Bucket please

[KabeX]

Thank you Mr. McSpanky

[xu82]

Hankins be Da MAN!

[HenryMuto]

The big fella!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoMuskies]

Hankins and Castlin are studs.

[GoMuskies]

One stop right here and we will be tough to beat.

[KabeX]

Rather be up 5 than down 5 at this point. Make em work.

[xu82]

One stop right here and we will be tough to beat.

Nice, one stop at a time....

[Xville]

Go to hanky panky...they cant stop him

[jhelmes37]

Time to close, baby.

[xu82]

YUGE bucket by my MVP!

[xu82]

Naji slow UNDER the screen for a 3 point basket

[xu82]

Why did we decide not to guard him????

[HenryMuto]

Was up 7 and at the line for a FT with 2:20 left..........now tie game with 50 seconds left.

They hit 3 straight shots including 2 3's and we miss 2 out of 3 FT's.

[kellernr]

Alexander walked on that shot. Bullshit


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[xudash]

We are going to win this game. That flu three was all the luck in the crate and had left.

[KabeX]

Need to score in @ 10 - 12 sec to get 2 for 1. I don't want them shooting a 3 to win.

[GoMuskies]

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck

[mistabeecee41]

naji has carried us during this run but boyyyyy there have been some headscratchers from him during the last 2 wars

[xu82]

Is anyone else a little sick to their stomach?

[HenryMuto]

Had it all the way..................

[KabeX]

Just like I drew it up! BALLGAME

[xu82]

Q then Naji miss, Hankins tips in. BUT WE WIN!

ALL IS FORGIVEN!!!

[Xville]

Yes hanky panky!!!!!

[HenryMuto]

Is anyone else a little sick to their stomach?

I was until that horn just went off. I thought for sure they were going to call a foul on that 3 point shot for a second there.

[GoMuskies]

Hankins and fucking Castlin. Studs.

[GoMuskies]

Q, Marshall, Scruggs and Jones were all fucking awful in the second half and we won. Unbelievable.

[xavierj]

Q, Marshall, Scruggs and Jones were all fucking awful in the second half and we won. Unbelievable.

Q was not awful. Great defense and had some great passes. Block by Castlin was huge and clean.

[xu82]

Not a work of art, but a great game!

(Since, you know....we won!)

[whopper]

incredible and Creighton very indecisive at end.ever Ballock 3 was a flubbed play

[paulxu]

F Nova.

[scoscox]

remember when we weren't good on defense?

[xavierj]

Q with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and zero turnovers. Plus great defense. Could have used some shots to fall but also hit two big free throws late.

[GoMuskies]

W was not awful. Great defense and had some great passes. Block by Castlin was huge and clean.

Fair enough. Those awful rocks he threw up the last two possessions colored my immediate perception.

[BMoreX]

KING MCSPANKY!

What a game.

[xavierj]

Fair enough. Those awful rocks he threw up the last two possessions colored my immediate perception.

I get that. But if he doesn’t turn the ball over, and plays defense, he gives them a great change to win.

[paulxu]

We went 9 minutes without a bucket.
Then Zach made 6 and Kyle 1.

Zach Hankins won this game.

[GoMuskies]

We went 9 minutes without a bucket.
Then Zach made 6 and Kyle 1.

Zach Hankins won this game.

Zach was a stud on both ends of the floor.

[bjf123]

Y’all can thank my cats for that win. Had Elsie sitting in my lap as we built the nice lead. She got down and Tabby took her place and we couldn’t score. I put her on the floor and we started scoring again. You’re welcome.


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[Xville]

Whew...survive and advance. Find some way to beat nova tomorrow!

[whopper]

I am speechless. I will go tomorrow from Connecticut. Tickets on Stubhub for 100..can I just go down with 100 cash and get a ticket? I have not done this in years..

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Zach Fucking Hankins. Xavier Legend.

[Xville]

1 down, 2 to go

[xu82]

Whew...survive and advance. Find some way to beat nova tomorrow!

AMEN! What time is the game tomorrow?

[GoMuskies]

AMEN! What time is the game tomorrow?

6:30

[paulxu]

8 minutes. No baskets.

How about an inside shot/draw a foul?

Thank you Zach!

[xu82]

Zach Fucking Hankins. Xavier Legend.


The guy is my MVP. I have felt all along that GO and Paul should get their hair cut just like Hankins.

[Blue Blooded-05]

G McD had 2 timeouts in his pocket on that last possession. Took both of them to his grave.

Bold strategy, Cotton.

[Xville]

Friday night in the garden....got to get there one of these years...heard it's like nothing else.

[noteggs]

Nothing like going old school and listening to Byron and Joe on the radio for a X win! Wow what a game!

[XUBison]

Y’all can thank my cats for that win. Had Elsie sitting in my lap as we built the nice lead. She got down and Tabby took her place and we couldn’t score. I put her on the floor and we started scoring again. You’re welcome.


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I hate cats, but thanks, I guess?

[xu 89]

Nothing like going old school and listening to Byron and Joe on the radio for a X win! Wow what a game!

yeah, me too. listening at work. that last Creighton possession seemed like it took forever! Byron and Joe are the absolute best.

[bjf123]

yeah, me too. listening at work. that last Creighton possession seemed like it took forever! Byron and Joe are the absolute best.

I can’t get 55KRC at work so I took the afternoon off and watched from home. Would love to hear their call of Zach’s tip and Kyle’s block.


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[xu82]

6:30

Thanks, now I’m wishing I’d gone to NYC this week instead of next. Glad it’s later in the day to reduce my beverage consumption a bit! I’m a nervous poster....and drinker.

[muethibp]

Friday night in the garden....got to get there one of these years...heard it's like nothing else.

It's an incredible atmosphere. Even though I have plans literally all weekend, I just priced plane tickets. :laugh:

[paulxu]

With the sell outs going on at the Gardens, the BE should once again lead all conferences in average attendance in conference tournaments.

[xudash]

With the sell outs going on at the Gardens, the BE should once again lead all conferences in average attendance in conference tournaments.

I was wondering how the BET was doing with attendance this year so far.

Looked fairly full last night, and today looks solid so far.

So, are they technically sold out today?

[Muskie]

I am speechless. I will go tomorrow from Connecticut. Tickets on Stubhub for 100..can I just go down with 100 cash and get a ticket? I have not done this in years..
I would buy the ticket online. There are too many fake tickets and counterfeit bills being handed back as change outside MSG. Jealous that you're close enough to make the trip.

[stammina0721]

Hankins said he came to X to play in the tournament ... Hankins would be the kind of player to really mess up a higher seeded team next week if we pull off the miracle

[UCGRAD4X]

Hankins said he came to X to play in the tournament ... Hankins would be the kind of player to really mess up a higher seeded team next week if we pull off the miracle

May all Hanky's hopes and wishes come true.

Especially since they seem to align with mine.

[noteggs]

Who would’ve thought we’d have 7 guys who could lead us to victory this year. Just took a little while to figure that out.

[stammina0721]

Man at this point I just gotta say Buck Futler. We would be a legitimate case at large choice now if not for that game

[paulxu]

I was wondering how the BET was doing with attendance this year so far.

Looked fairly full last night, and today looks solid so far.

So, are they technically sold out today?

Some place I saw it was sold out. Trying to find it now.

[CincyXavierFella]

Watched the XU vs Creighton game at Delicio’s on campus.
Hankins height and agility really paid off. Clutch rebounds and spin moves inside we’re huge since Tyrique just could not fight off the collapsing 2-3 guys on him.

Terrific effort Muskies. Now let’s Roll Some Thunder On Villanova and The Suit.

[CincyXavierFella]

Last year’s BIG EAST Tournament had the highest tournament attendance levels since the league reconfigured in 2013-14, with three of the five sessions selling out. With an average attendance of 18,790 fans, the 2018 BIG EAST Tournament filled Madison Square Garden to 95 percent of its college basketball capacity, surpassing the tournament attendance figures of all of the major basketball conferences.

[UCGRAD4X]

Man at this point I just gotta say Buck Futler. We would be a legitimate case at large choice now if not for that game

How the hell did we lose to those B*TF*CK*RS who couldn't get past the play-in game?

Just to make the comeback more spectacular, is my answer.

Musketeer = Phoenix

(Not to be confused with Tuscon where the coaches future is in doubt)

https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/regardless-of-sean-miller-s-future-which-arizona-wildcat-players/article_f558783a-4600-11e9-8398-5fad6688078c.html (https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/regardless-of-sean-miller-s-future-which-arizona-wildcat-players/article_f558783a-4600-11e9-8398-5fad6688078c.html)

[stammina0721]

If anything let's hope a little WCC collusion exists and Nova just wants to go home and rest.

Opportunity for another first... This is our chance to actually win the season series vs Nova. In Steele I trust.

[GIMMFD]

If anything let's hope a little WCC collusion exists and Nova just wants to go home and rest.

Opportunity for another first... This is our chance to actually win the season series vs Nova. In Steele I trust.

Would be absolutely huge for us, but I don't see Jay Wright as the type to not have his team focused. We could definitely pull it off again, if we can play the type of defense on Boothe and Pascall as we did at home, there's no reason we couldn't win that game again. Keep the turnovers low, hit shots, and play smart. It's nice to have Castlin emerge and become more of a threat, and Hankins had a huge game as well. Those transfers definitely taste the NCAA Tournament, I'm hoping the ball continues to roll.

[xudash]

Would be absolutely huge for us, but I don't see Jay Wright as the type to not have his team focused. We could definitely pull it off again, if we can play the type of defense on Boothe and Pascall as we did at home, there's no reason we couldn't win that game again. Keep the turnovers low, hit shots, and play smart. It's nice to have Castlin emerge and become more of a threat, and Hankins had a huge game as well. Those transfers definitely taste the NCAA Tournament, I'm hoping the ball continues to roll.

We've been like a car, missing on a cylinder or two all year. Sometimes having enough horsepower to win and other times not.

Imagine, starting tomorrow, if our three transfers continue playing at a high level while Paul and Naji, in particular, wake fully up, and Q takes a few less 3 attempts.

[noteggs]

From a Shannon tweet

He said the near-tears were "just because I've got to take it all in, realize where I came from and what I just did. Definitely have to stay humble though and get on to the next game," Hankins said. 2/2

Ok that’s awesome!

[CincyXavierFella]

2nd Half: Xavier went scoreless for about 9 Minutes... That’s Fricking amazing and we won after losing a 12 point lead.

[CincyXavierFella]

I agree. And when Welage is in the game he should be the guy shooting 3s, not Q Goodin. Welage shoots 45% on 3s. 80% free throws and 42% shooting overall.