NIT Game Thread: Xavier v. Toledo March 20,2019

[paulxu]

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kBAAAOSwqfNXkU44/s-l300.jpg VS. http://www.utoledo.edu/mascot/images/Breakdancing.png

No. 3 Seed Xavier University Musketeers (18-15)
No. 6 Seed Toledo Rockets (25-7)
Wednesday March 20,2019 7:00 PM ET
NIT First Round
Cintas Center (10,224) Cincinnati, OH

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

Notes and Stats (https://goxavier.com/news/2019/3/18/mens-basketball-faces-off-with-toledo-on-wednesday-at-cintas-center.aspx?path=mbball)

Television: ESPN3 with Jim Barbar and Rob Kennedy.
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).

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

[paulxu]

Bump. Don't want this disappearing down the rabbit hole.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I will be there!

[GoMuskies]

Last I saw, the line was X -7. Did not wager.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Arnt two of Toledo starters out? If that’s the case x wins easily. Honestly if X plays like it’s thr NCAA tournament they will win the whole thing. Thuggins is in the CBI with a 14 win record.

[X-band '01]

Yep - both of the Jacksons are out for Toledo. Willie Jackson suffered a concussion during pregame warmups against Northern Illinois and Marreon Jackson had a torn labrum late in that game.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Last I saw, the line was X -7. Did not wager.

My book has it at -6. I'm rolling with X. Toledo has a rash of injuries and X has played very well (all things considered) down the stretch. If a team that gets nothing from Naji and Q can take Nova to OT on a neutral court, said team can cover 6 at home against Toledo. Of course, there is always the threat that X just doesn't care...but I have faith in the grad transfers.

[XUOHTX]

DirecTV Now package doesn't include access to ESPN3. Cool.

[xu82]

DirecTV Now package doesn't include access to ESPN3. Cool.

Now? Does DirecTV? ESPN3 is not anything I’ve ever witnessed, so tonight sucks. All these damn channels? WHY?

[Jesuit4Life]

ESPN3 link: http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=eb78585a-30ff-4168-ad49-39fb740f0f74 | TV providers list (http://www.espn.com/espn3/affList)

If you do not have access to ESPN3 through your TV provider, you can find a stream here...
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Streams usually begin shortly before tipoff but ultimately it is up to whoever is running it. Some sites use the same stream so you may need to click around.

http://wiz1.net/channel58?61612516
https://www.reddit.com/r/ncaaBBallStreams/comments/b3i5xd/game_thread_xavier_vs_toledo_0700_pm_edt/

[xu82]

ESPN3 link: http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=eb78585a-30ff-4168-ad49-39fb740f0f74 | TV providers list (http://www.espn.com/espn3/affList)

If you do not have access to ESPN3 through your TV provider, you can find a stream here...
Before visiting any of these sites, here are a few guidelines:
First, make sure you have updated anti-virus software. Avast, AVG, and Microsoft Security Essentials all are free options.
Then, get AdBlock (https://adblockplus.org), uBlock (https://www.ublock.org), or a comparable ad blocker for your browser. You may also need Anti-Adblock Killer (https://reek.github.io/anti-adblock-killer) depending on your stream.
DON'T install any software (plugins, add-ons, codecs, etc) from these sites. And DON'T disable your ad blocker - if you get a message instructing you to do so, either use AAK or find a different stream.
Streams usually begin shortly before tipoff but ultimately it is up to whoever is running it. Some sites use the same stream so you may need to click around.

http://wiz1.net/channel58?61612516
https://www.reddit.com/r/ncaaBBallStreams/comments/b3i5xd/game_thread_xavier_vs_toledo_0700_pm_edt/

Thank you, GENUINELY! One question....was that Mandarin, Latin or Arabic you were speaking above?

[Jesuit4Life]

Thank you, GENUINELY! One question....was that Mandarin, Latin or Arabic you were speaking above?Ha, not quite. As long as you got it working on ESPN3, you don't have to worry about my gibberish.

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[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Q should be allowed to use the regular season three point line. oof.

[bjf123]

Couple of airball 3s by both teams. Guess they’re forgetting its a little farther back tonight.


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[xu82]

Q should be allowed to use the regular season three point line. oof.

Maybe the block/charge arc under the basket?

I wonder if the other channels will give me some glimpses?

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Castlin not shy tonight, lol.

[bjf123]

Pretty ugly play by both squads so far.


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[Grizzx12]

Pretty ugly play by both squads so far.


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Agreed. I don't mind them changing some rules up for the NIT but this 3 point line makes no sense. To me it seems like all shots around the three are hesitated and slowing down the game.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Agreed. I don't mind them changing some rules up for the NIT but this 3 point line makes no sense. To me it seems like all shots around the three are hesitated and slowing down the game.

I think you've seen it work for Toledo. In theory, when you have guys who can stretch the floor, it makes the defense defend further out, and gives more operating room to the post and slashers. I think Toledo has been able to take advantage of this.

It doesn't make any sense for us, though. Teams can just pack it in even further.

[bjf123]

The change on fouls is interesting.


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[xukeith]

Their zone is really bothering X. X just passes the ball around the perimeter. What is with them not having 2 starters? Yikes, X looks poor.

[skyking]

Shooting 34%. We can't finish inside?

[atljar]

Clunk. Clunk. Brick Brick Brick Clunk Brick Clinck Brick

[Cincypunk.org]

Got ESPN on my Roku and able to watch that way. Real choppy feed though.

[skyking]

Tied, at half, against Toledo? "What a revolton development this is". (For us old timers.)

[bjf123]

Well that was a really bad half of basketball. We should be dominating Toledo,


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[skyking]

Got ESPN on my Roku and able to watch that way. Real choppy feed though.

ESPN app is working fine.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

2-14. Stop shooting unless your name is Elias or Welage. (Paul has been cold from deep the past couple games.)

[stammina0721]

Naji is just painful to watch right now. It's like the ankle injury scrambled his brains

[bjf123]

Got ESPN on my Roku and able to watch that way. Real choppy feed though.

I’ve got it via the ESPN app on my Apple TV. Pretty delayed though compared to tweets from Shannon.


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[mistabeecee41]

2-14. Stop shooting unless your name is Elias or Welage. (Paul has been cold from deep the past couple games.)

did you forget he almost won us the nova game?

[Jesuit4Life]

Got ESPN on my Roku and able to watch that way. Real choppy feed though.Also watching on Roku but feed isn't choppy. Maybe try restarting your Roku or exiting the ESPN app.

And yeah, it's going to be delayed a minute or two if you're following on Twitter.

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[MITTENMUSKIE16]

did you forget he almost won us the nova game?

I didn’t forget that he’s 0-8 and 0-6 today.

[GIMMFD]

I watched like the last 10 minutes while I was eating, and I've decided I just want to study instead at this rate, that was painful on the eyes. How did any other team just not run a zone against us? Jeeze.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

did you forget he almost won us the nova game?

Buddy... I’m a huge Paul guy. Our most consistent player all year. Certified killer. Love him. He’s 6-26 in his last 3.5 games from three. So...

[KabeX]

I'm watching at the DFW Sky Club. But this is kinda like watching your brother kiss your sister.

[skyking]

We have the height, we don't shoot the 3 well, the 3 line is almost two feet further back, and we shoot more 3s than a team reliant on threes?

[bjf123]

Stopping shooting from 3!!!!


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[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Please stretch this lead.

[IM4X]

Okay... just got back and got a chance to check the score... only to see that X is in a close one and Naji, Scruggs and Q are 1-12 from 3.

Just beautiful. Keep chucking up the threes boys when you know you are having an off night.

[xu82]

The internet is telling me things are looking up......55-38?

[IM4X]

The internet is telling me things are looking up......55-38?

Good to hear.

[bjf123]

Don’t you know, the internet is never wrong! 62-44 now.


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[coasterville95]

I cracked open a Team Fiona from Listermann brewing during the second half. Then the team came to life.

Thanks Woods bar!


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[skyking]

Let's shoot some more 3s.

[xu82]

Don’t you know, the internet is never wrong! 62-44 now.


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I am a french model!

[xu82]

Let's shoot some more 3s.


We should be handicapped and get 4-5/each after moving back.

[xu82]

Hoping the next round is on REAL TV!

[noteggs]

Naji has been a beast on the boards - 17 so far

[coasterville95]

Bench cleared. It’s senior night 2

Standing ovation all around. Sending the team off right.

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[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Eli is the quickest guy on the team, at least laterally. Maybe that’s not saying a ton, but you can tell when he’s playing defense

[noteggs]

Naji now 20 points and 21 boards! Well done young man!

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Great second half.

[coasterville95]

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[XU 23]

Survive and advance!!!!!

[stammina0721]

Naji now 20 points and 21 boards! Well done young man!

Big improvement in second half

[stammina0721]

I got a question. If Xavier wins at Texas does that count as a 20 win season in the record books? Or is that only regular season and conference tournaments

[Jesuit4Life]

https://twitter.com/EiserXUSports/status/1108530352019120129

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[whopper]

Alabama lost so beat Texas and another game at Cintas.

[Section 200]

Great crowd, fun game! Would be fun to get another game at home

[xu82]

Great crowd, fun game! Would be fun to get another game at home

While I’d obviously rather be playing in the NCAA’s, that is a pretty cool part of this. Now, if only we could get on real TV.

[noteggs]

Big improvement in second half

Absolutely and why we play in this tournament

[paulxu]

Welage 2-2 from 3.

Not bothered by the deeper line.

[Jesuit4Life]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be7GvKEBvxU

ESPN3 Replay (http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=f4560f63-e575-4976-bc83-15c92660a696)

[xu82]

Welage 2-2 from 3.

Not bothered by the deeper line.

Maybe some of the other attempts might have been shared with the guy who is actually good at it???

[Lloyd Braun]

Maybe some of the other attempts might have been shared with the guy who is actually good at it???

If it’s hasn’t happened in the first 34 games I can’t imagine it will happen anytime soon!

[X-band '01]

Xavier now announcing that gametime against Texas will be 4 PM EDT on Sunday.

[GoMuskies]

Xavier now announcing that gametime against Texas will be 4 PM EDT on Sunday.

8 hour drive. Darn it. A bit out of range for an NIT game.

[xu82]

8 hour drive. Darn it. A bit out of range for an NIT game.

Simple answer there - drive twice as fast!

[Lloyd Braun]

8 hour drive. Darn it. A bit out of range for an NIT game.

What IS the range? I’m good for 90 mins. 2 hours for 2nd round if it’s a weekend.

[Nigel Tufnel]

8 hour drive. Darn it. A bit out of range for an NIT game.

Between this and the fire Steele thread......you are killing me.

[whopper]

Maybe some of the other attempts might have been shared with the guy who is actually good at it??? I have noticed many of his shots are a yard or so behind the line anyway.

[noteggs]

Please be on ESPN 2 or something!

[Lloyd Braun]

Please be on ESPN 2 or something!

I think I saw ESPN

[GoMuskies]

What IS the range? I’m good for 90 mins. 2 hours for 2nd round if it’s a weekend.

I might have driven to Dallas, which is more like 5.5 hours. I live in Wichita, so I'm not sad about finding a reason to spend a weekend in Dallas!

[Jesuit4Life]

I think I saw ESPNYep, thankfully no streaming needed.

https://twitter.com/XavierMBB/status/1108554351956643842

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[noteggs]

Oh thank goodness and tried everything to get the game! Complete cluster tonight with my wife starring at me in disbelief as I sat in my car listening to the game.

[IM4X]

Let’s get 20 wins

[usfldan]

Please be on ESPN 2 or something!

They were trying to fit four games on three networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) into most of the windows to get them in on Tuesday and Wednesday, so one game in each window was relegated to ESPN3. It looks like everything from here on out will be on a real network.

[IM4X]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be7GvKEBvxU

ESPN3 Replay (http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=f4560f63-e575-4976-bc83-15c92660a696)

Nice highlight video.

My sincere thanks to you and the leprechaun cameraman who shot all the footage.

[GIMMFD]

Wow, actually did study at half time, and checked the score and was pleasantly surprised. Glad to see them get a win under their feet and not flame out early in the NIT, at least they are still putting in effort, prolonged the season at least one more game, I bet the travel for the NIT is exhausting though, having to fly out to Austin immediately after a win, I hope we get a win against Texas and move on to another game at Cintas! That would be awesome!

[paulxu]

Interesting. Marshall, Goodin and Scruggs were 5-21 on 3's.

They got all of them on that video.

[bleedXblue]

Pace of 1st half was slow and deliberate. Once we decided to change the tempo of the game, we exploded. I think a faster pace is better for this team. Especially Q who seems to shoot it better when we play faster.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I loved the press. We got a couple steals off that.

[X-band '01]

Loved the press when Xavier was the pressing team, but they still looked rattled a bit when Toledo pressed late in the game themselves. For a brief moment I thought they might have added Dontarius James into the game a minute early.

[novachap]

Holy crap! what a stat line by Marshall....

[D-West & PO-Z]

Holy crap! what a stat line by Marshall....

Yeah when I left the game I literally had NO idea he had that many rebounds. I knew he scored a lot but just didnt realized he racked up that many boards.

Added some good assist and steal numbers as well.

[UCGRAD4X]

Yeah when I left the game I literally had NO idea he had that many rebounds. I knew he scored a lot but just didnt realized he racked up that many boards.

Added some good assist and steal numbers as well.
Agreed. Saw him grab a bunch, but 21!

Naji = Silent Assassin!

[throwbackmuskie]

I think he had like 9 with 6 minutes to go in the first half.