Game Thread: Xavier v Seton Hall (February 1, 2020) Big East Conference Game

[paulxu]

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (13-8, 2-6 BIG EAST)
NO. 10/9 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PIRATES (16-4, 8-0 BIG EAST)
SATURDAY, FEB. 1, 2020 AT 11:00 A.M. ET
PRUDENTIAL CENTER (10,481) IN NEWARK, N.J.
Television: FOX national, including FOX 19 in Cincinnati, with play-by-play from Tim Brando and analysis from Donny Marshall.
Radio: 700 WLW-AM with play-by-play from XU Hall of Famer and former Musketeer standout Joe Sunderman ('79). Analysis will be provided by Xavier Hall of Famer and XU all-time leading scorer Byron Larkin ('88). Broadcast is also available via Sirius XM (380) and Internet (970).
Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com and fan stats at GoXavier.com.

[paulxu]

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; / Or close the wall up with our Xavier dead.”

[Xville]

Hall by 20

[JTG]

Funeral services for the Musketeers 19-20 MBB season will be held today in New Jersey at approx. 1pm. Now go try to prove me wrong.

[Lloyd Braun]

The O/U opened at 134

Now up to 139.5

[Xville]

Jason carter starting lol

[Xville]

Well, good start...maybe we can catch the hall looking ahead

[Lloyd Braun]

You can’t convince me otherwise that if it were an 11am game at Cintas we would be losing. Much easier to wake up early on the road.

[GoMuskies]

Of COURSE we've come out pounding Seton Hall on the road. What else did anyone expect?

[X Factor]

What team am I watching?

[Xville]

Think they caught the hall napping....hopefully that lasts two more hours

[XU Fan in DC]

Where have these guys been all year? Keep it up, X!!!

[whopper]

it will tighten but this is sweet. The only game I have never seen not tighten when I thought it would was the semifinal with Villanova over Buddy Heild Oklahoma where the lead kept growing. Steele has to be ready with timeouts and strategy..they could come out pressing after (probably ) made free throws

[GoMuskies]

it will tighten but this is sweet. The only game I have never seen not tighten when I thought it would was the semifinal with Villanova over Buddy Heild Oklahoma where the lead kept growing. Steele has to be ready with timeouts and strategy..they could come out pressing after (probably ) made free throws

#1 St. Joe's in the A-10 QFs.

[Olsingledigit]

Paul has 3 tos

[Olsingledigit]

Great job X. Keep it up.

[stammina0721]

I just don't want them to get comfortable and start chucking up bad threes. So far they have not done that. Let's hope that continues

[fellahmuskie]

I just about fainted when Q hit the pull up. Man, we have an offense if Q and Carter are hitting open mid range shots.

[KFX]

It will get closer. But really hoping X and Coach Steele get this win. We all need it.

[Xville]

Amazing how good the team looks when shots go in

[fellahmuskie]

And now Q hits a layup. Is the world about to end?

[bjf123]

Here we go.


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[XU 23]

Haha what in the world is going on?

[Xville]

And here comes the hall run where we end up only 5-7 up at half

[kellernr]

Scruggs needs to come up with a new move. All he has is the turn around fade away and teams have figured that out. He turns it over everytime he spins into the fade away

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[bjf123]

Still can’t make free throws.


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[bjf123]

And here comes the turnover parade.


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[Olsingledigit]

3-7 from the line

[Xville]

Really weird with how long Scruggs is that he doesnt attack the basket looking to be fouled.

[whopper]

this was to be expected but would be nice to defend shooters without fouling which we have done. Fremantle to Carter would work against Lipscomb but not here sad to say.

[Lloyd Braun]

Really weird with how long Scruggs is that he doesnt attack the basket looking to be fouled.

Not to be sour grapes but he gets fouled so much heading to basket and doesn’t get friendly whistle.

[Lloyd Braun]

Love how they’re crashing the boards.

[KFX]

Carter cannot buy a bucket

[Xville]

What a half....just need one decent half to get a huge freaking win

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Is X one of the worst FT shooting team in the nation?

[bjf123]

Not to be sour grapes but he gets fouled so much heading to basket and doesn’t get friendly whistle.

Was thinking the same thing.


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[Olsingledigit]

Carter cannot buy a bucket

Or a free throw. Are you kidding?

[Lloyd Braun]

Hall reaches so much yet Tandy gets called for ticky tacker. Steele should be all over the refs regardless of score.

[stammina0721]

Naji and Scruggs are getting destroyed inside and can't get a call

[kellernr]

Is X one of the worst FT shooting team in the nation?Might be the worst. Its pathetic

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[Lloyd Braun]

Hall reaches so much yet Tandy gets called for ticky tacker. Steele should be all over the refs regardless of score.

Right on cue Carter gets mobbed and “travels”

[Xville]

Jason Carter is an effing moron

[kellernr]

White forwards should never dribble the ball up the court.

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[stammina0721]

Freemantle is literally bleeding on his tricep right now on that last board and no call

[xu82]

Or a free throw. Are you kidding?

I think he’s just trying to fit in and be one of the guys.

[bjf123]

Sadly, a 12 point lead isn’t enough.


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[HenryMuto]

I went to go get some food for lunch wasn't even paying attention to this game as I assumed Seton Hall would boat race Xavier today.

When I finally got back home I turned on the game and first score I seen was X up 33-18 and I was wow then I heard it was 30-6 at one point and I was disappointed they blew that big of a lead. You knew Hall would make a run but now the game is within losing distance and to lose a game when up 30-6 would be season crushing to the highest level.

Before the game started we all thought X would lose but to lose now would be awful.

[KabeX]

So if you're on the SH board you're thinking "if we can cut the lead in half or get it under 10" ... um .. well they did. Here I'm thinking how devastating it would be to give this up after such a big lead. And I'm not confident up 12 at the half. And that sucks. But screw it. Play semi-even in the 2nd and we're good.

[KC Muskie]

That look on Steele’s face after carter travelled. It’s like he knows that carter isn’t good but he has no alternative.

[kellernr]

Sadly, a 12 point lead isn’t enough.


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[XUBob]

Why Carter gets meaningful minutes is beyond me. Hell I’d rather see Jones or Hanson at least when they screw up it will be expected.

[IM4X]

Freemantle is literally bleeding on his tricep right now on that last board and no call

There was a whistle with 1.3 or so seconds which I thought was a foul, then all of the sudden everyone started heading to the locker room.

what was that ????!!!!

[Lloyd Braun]

2nd foul on Jones was huge. Would be interested to see the +/- with him

[HenryMuto]

Kentucky is 276-7 when leading by 10+ points at any point in a game under Coach Cal in the last 11 years. I wonder what X's record is in the last 11 years when up 10+.

[Lloyd Braun]

Kentucky is 276-7 when leading by 10+ points at any point in a game under Coach Cal in the last 11 years. I wonder what X's record is in the last 11 years when up 10+.

I really hope all 4 of your teams don’t lose today!

[xu82]

Sadly, a 12 point lead isn’t enough.


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It certainly beats being down by 12 (more along the lines of what I would have expected), so I’ll take it.

[Lloyd Braun]

There was a whistle with 1.3 or so seconds which I thought was a foul, then all of the sudden everyone started heading to the locker room.

what was that ????!!!!

I thought same but when I replayed it the ref waited until the buzzer to blow the whistle and raise his hand. Slowest call ever.

[bleedXblue]

Why does no one single out Scruggs for his TO's. Guy is just not a good ball handler period.

[KFX]

Carter’s plays with zero confidence. Free doing a great job. This is going to get tight. Cmon X.

[KabeX]

We're gonna see how Steele can motivate coming out. You SH is not going to shoot 25/15% in the 2nd. I'm assuming Powell wakes up as he usually does. I can't believe I'm not confident up 12 but I agree it's sure as hell better than down 12.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Might be the worst. Its pathetic

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Xavier is ranked 300/350 in free throws. So you are way wrong!!!! We are not the worst. I believe St. Louis is at 58% we are at 66-68% can’t remember.

[IM4X]

We would be up by 22 if:

Carter could learn to use the backboard.
Carter could handle a pass in the paint
Carter doesn’t travel
Scruggs didn’t dribble into two turnovers
Carter and Scruggs and others could make close to their season average in free throws

[Lloyd Braun]

Come out with energy and get it to 20. Let’s gooooo!

[KabeX]

We're done.

[bourbonman]

That look on Steele’s face after carter travelled. It’s like he knows that carter isn’t good but he has no alternative.

This is pretty much what Steele has had to deal with since he took over The depth is just short from what Mack left behind.

[Lloyd Braun]

Carters travel was BS. You’re telling me Samuel didn’t take him across the arm? I replayed it and it was brutal.

[UCGRAD4X]

Playing with some passion and energy. Also shooting from outside, which helps.

[Lloyd Braun]

Tandy almost runs into Willard. Glad they didn’t call a charge because I would have thrown my beer.

[Lloyd Braun]

One thing that really bugs me is how they don’t fight over top of screens well at all. And when they go under they get drilled from outside.

[UCGRAD4X]

Playing with some passion and energy. Also shooting from outside, which helps.

...all good things...

[bjf123]

And here they come.


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[Xville]

Need to run good sets and stop naji from playing hero ball

[KabeX]

Well we almost won that war.

[Lloyd Braun]

I’m glad Tandy is on Powell so he can go to school for the future. For the present however ... I would prefer not not switch and keep Naji on him. Please.

[whopper]

Powell is trying to bully Tandy, coming from behind to try to tip, flopping. Hope KyKy can hold up

[KabeX]

Need to run good sets and stop naji from playing hero ball
yep. would help to get #3 on Gill. Not much offense but 7'2 is 7'2.

[Blue Blooded-05]

If you would have told me before the game that we’d have a 9 point lead in the 2nd half, I would have been real pumped. Yet, here we are and I don’t feel good about this at all...

[Lloyd Braun]

Good Naji

[UCGRAD4X]

Good Naji

Yes, Travis needs to sub the good Naji for the not-so-good Naji more often and sooner.

[UCGRAD4X]

Steel needs to coach them up here about breaking the press.

[Lloyd Braun]

I would rest Naji like Willard is with Powell. With the under 12 TO you gain a few minutes of rest. We will likely need Good Naji to win

[xu82]

If you would have told me before the game that we’d have a 9 point lead in the 2nd half, I would have been real pumped. Yet, here we are and I don’t feel good about this at all...

I’d feel a lot better if the early game on Saturday was the first team to 55 wins. As it is, there is WAY too much time left.

[Xville]

And q and Carter do something stupid...shocking. glad to see both of them out there at the same time.

[kellernr]

Looks like lazy pass goodin is back

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[Lloyd Braun]

I sweat Steele is Willard 2.0.

Hopefully that doesn’t mean we freak out in the last 2 minutes

[Xville]

Why is carter out there again in clutch time. Hes the complete opposite of clutch....go small...4 out 1 in

[IM4X]

Wish Moore would do more on offense than shoot an occasional 3... he seems afraid to drive. It makes him a serious liability in that end.

[KabeX]

Need to keep this lead. Don't want this to come down to FT's

[Lloyd Braun]

Nova Creighton should be a good game once this is done.

[Xville]

What the f lineup is this...tandy should get time here

[HenryMuto]

Free throws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Already cost X the Marquette game and now in danger in this one because of so many missed FT's

[Lloyd Braun]

What the f lineup is this...tandy should get time here

Tandy has been terrible on D.... and that’s an understatement

[KabeX]

Well he's got to be in now.

[IM4X]

That is total bs by Q... twice

1 ... the pass
2... no hustle to help after

[KabeX]

so much for maintaining that lead

[Lloyd Braun]

Carter should realize they are going to call him for a foul regardless. Might as well foul him

[X Factor]

Good hustle Goodin...what a joke from our senior leader.

[Xville]

Having q and carter out there is effing insane. Again Steele is a fucking moron in clutch time.

[fellahmuskie]

Watching the replay was shocking. How does he just stand there and expect Carter to get the ball?

[bjf123]

We’re going to lose this game at the FT line, too.



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[fellahmuskie]

Tyrique!!

[KabeX]

This will wind up one of SH's greatest comebacks of all time

[KFX]

Carter is a stiff. He’s passing up shots because of low confidence and making poor decisions

[kellernr]

Laziest fucking passer on the team is Q. Why is he still getting more minutes than Tandy? Q and Tandybare a wash on D but on offense Tandy is much better. This goes back to last game when Steele sat Tandy and freemantle for almost 8 straight minutes and didnt switch the lineups until it was too late

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[Xville]

Thank gawd for tyrique!!! Go get em big fella!

[kellernr]

Carter is a stiff. He’s passing up shots because of low confidence and making poor decisionsStill got him for another year too.

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[Xville]

Finally Steele gets a clue and brings tandy in.

[Lloyd Braun]

If Tandy makes both of these I celebrate with another beer.

[fellahmuskie]

KyKy with the clutch free throws. So glad Steele yanked Q right after that last turnover.

[Xville]

Damn last thing I want to see is McKnight hurt. That doesn't look good

[kellernr]

Why does no one single out Scruggs for his TO's. Guy is just not a good ball handler period.I think Steele needs to eliminate the PG title. Seems whoever is the starting PG plays like complete shit.

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[Lloyd Braun]

Refs hate Carter so much it’s crazy. Frankly I’m not crazy about him either.

[IM4X]

I love Jones. Good guy. An absolute stud who steps up when his team needs him.

He is going to be a huge loss next year!!!!

[kellernr]

Can we start a fund that allows Jones mom to come to every game? The guy plays lights out when she is in attendance

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[UCGRAD4X]

Wide open Tandy

[Xville]

That's why you have tandy in games...glad to see Steele woke the f up.

[fellahmuskie]

The turnovers never stop. Imagine if we could clean those up and the free throws.

[IM4X]

Think that might be 13 turnovers for Paul... at least it feels that way.

[Lloyd Braun]

Myles Hanson is on his game too I might add.

[X Factor]

Scruggs and Goodin have 9 combined turnovers...just stupid stuff.

[Xville]

That's 4 for paul. We have 17 but 12 of them are q, carter and paul. Rest have played just fine.

[KabeX]

That was a really good one by Donyell - "Ky Ky gonna make you pay pay". We're stealin that one.

[whopper]

you are correct but he is a good player..the big east requires great players but he is our guy. I want to look at that offensive foul again after game as I did not see an obvious clear out.
Refs hate Carter so much it’s crazy. Frankly I’m not crazy about him either.

[coasterville95]

I think credit for this goes to the Cincinnati area I’m I watch party at 3 points today.

First game this season I watched at 3 points and looks what happens.

PS: thanks to the Xavier alumni association for providing the Holtmans donuts and buying everybody’s first beer.


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[UCGRAD4X]

Think that might be 13 turnovers for Paul... at least it feels that way.

And just when we should be running a little clock - attack a clogged lane.

[Muskie in dayton]

So I’ve been off the grid. I open the ESPN app to check the score and we’re up by 12. Holy shit! Then I come to this board and it sounds like we’re losing by 12... wtf

[xavierj]

Scruggs and Goodin have 9 combined turnovers...just stupid stuff.

I agree but some of the travel calls on Scruggs have been suspect.

[kellernr]

I agree but some of the travel calls on Scruggs have been suspect.They call it on him everytime. You would think he would know that by now

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[Lloyd Braun]

So I’ve been off the grid. I open the ESPN app to check the score and we’re up by 12. Holy shit! Then I come to this board and it sounds like we’re losing by 12... wtf

Because they should be winning by 40 and they could still lose this game!

[paulxu]

Perhaps we should have more layup drills.
And FT practice.

[Xville]

Tandy is going to be so effing amazing.

[X Factor]

KyKY!! Ballgame!!

[fellahmuskie]

Tandy, wow!

[whopper]

Damn Carter is a little unlucky and squirrelly but he actually played well today . KyKy is the real deal. Thanks Tyrique, Naj, Paul and even Q(for a while). Best game of year and not even a second choice. Add Zach and Bryce. Every game is a new game now..the players are so positive compared to 30 years ago when upsets were rare due to lack of belief

[Blue Blooded-05]

Big win, Muskies! Let it be the start of something great!

[UCGRAD4X]

Has a corner just been turned?

[Lloyd Braun]

I took the over 135.... garbage time layup wins it!

11am road games are great!!!!

Nice win... Jones was a mans man.

[HenryMuto]

Great great win today and total unexpected and I am super happy about the win but..............

This makes the loss to Marquette that much more painful a game that X should won.

If X had beat Marquette this win today would have actually likely put X into the tournament (at this time).

I am totally shocked they could go on the road and beat a Seton Hall team that has been red hot but where has this been all year ? This is the team I expected to see all year long. Sure they wouldn't do this every game but they should been winning those home games they lost.

Well if anything this breaths life back into X's chances for a tournament bid but damn needed that Marquette game so bad now.

[bourbonman]

Feels good.

[Xville]

Wow what a freaking win...I thought they'd go 1-1 this week but not like this lol. Tyrique, naji and tandy with great riffing games. Now let's go on a bit of run...win 2 next week!

[KabeX]

Played em dead even in the 2nd. This team has been frustrating this season but you gotta hand it all of them, coaches too. Now build on this.

[Lloyd Braun]

Would you rather have the win at home against Marquette or the road win today against Hall? Obviously both wins would be nice but today was much needed

[KabeX]

Powell was off today but Naji was the big reason why. We also had much, much better shot selection. And of course we destroyed them on the boards. All of that = good things. Keep it going.

[chico]

Would you rather have the win at home against Marquette or the road win today against Hall? Obviously both wins would be nice but today was much needed

Obviously this one. Road win against a top 10 team. This lets the team know when they give the effort they can beat any team in this conference. A Marquette win doesn't do that.

[novachap]

Congrats! Heck of a win. And... thank you!

[IM4X]

Absolutely must have more layup drills.
And FT practice.

Fixed it for you. It’s not even funny.

Good to see rebounding improve - Jones for President!!!!

[GreatWhiteNorth]

WTF, in a good way. This is our best win this season, vs a #10 team, AWAY! Just imagine what if we can shoot normal FTs. Congrats. to coach Steele and the team. Hope we turned the season around right here.

[UCGRAD4X]

Obviously this one. Road win against a top 10 team. This lets the team know when they give the effort they can beat any team in this conference. A Marquette win doesn't do that.

Statement win come selection Sunday (finally).

[whopper]

the sad thing about Marquette is that for 6 minutes McWeen played better than Marcus could have played and would have ended the game with 2 pos if Howard had played. Also Anim would not have sniped the live ball turnovers that turned the game around

[xavierj]

9 games left. 4 at home and 5 on the road. If they win the home games and steal some more on the road they will be in the tourney. Could win all on the road if they lock in and play like they are capable. I know Butler but you stop Baldwin you beat them in my opinion.

[IM4X]

Powell was off today but Naji was the big reason why. We also had much, much better shot selection. And of course we destroyed them on the boards. All of that = good things. Keep it going.

Agree- like the positive energy coming from your posts- Yes- Let’s keep this going.

[chico]

Can somebody start a Go Fund Me so that Jones's mom can attend the rest of the games this season?

[paulxu]

The domination of the #10 team was something.
Out rebounded them 51-22.
Shot a good percentage from the floor, including 3's.
Just think of how good this team has the potential to be if the correct 2 things that ARE fixable.
We had 18 TO's, they had 6. And we shot an anemic 45% from the FT line.

Hopefully they have turned the corner, and this game provides much needed confidence.

[whopper]

Powell was off today but Naji was the big reason why. We also had much, much better shot selection. And of course we destroyed them on the boards. All of that = good things. Keep it going.
He was trying to bait Naj into fouling on but he did not bite

[Olsingledigit]

Kudos to the coaches and to the players. Great effort.

[fellahmuskie]

DePaul on Tuesday is huge. Win that and we get Providence at home next Saturday with a chance for some serious momentum. Then a game against our biggest conference rival.

I hope this team is locked in vs. the Blue Demons. Battle of the two biggest underachievers in conference so far.

[Xville]

Today showed why naji has the potential to make an nba roster and powell is a g league player.

[Lloyd Braun]

Today showed why naji has the potential to make an nba roster and powell is a g league player.

This will continue to fall on deaf ears and be misinterpreted as Naji>Powell.

[OTRMUSKIE]

DePaul on Tuesday is huge. Win that and we get Providence at home next Saturday with a chance for some serious momentum. Then a game against our biggest conference rival.

I hope this team is locked in vs. the Blue Demons. Battle of the two biggest underachievers in conference so far.

DePaul is def not underachieving. They are playing very good ball. That will be a very very very hard game.

[bjf123]

He was trying to bait Naj into fouling on but he did not bite

Yep. A couple of times, he even bumped Naji back with a head to the chest, but Naji held strong.


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[fellahmuskie]

DePaul is def not underachieving. They are playing very good ball. That will be a very very very hard game.

How is DePaul not underachieving in conference after the way they started the season? Two losses to SJU and twice have given games away vs. Seton Hall and Providence.

[Xville]

This will continue to fall on deaf ears and be misinterpreted as Naji>Powell.

True but oh well. I also dont really like powell's attitude...I have seen him play a lot outside of just against x, and he is one of those guys who thinks hes a lot better than he actually is. One thing about him, he does celebrate himself after every shot he makes, so I guess that makes him nba ready.

[bleedXblue]

True but oh well. I also dont really like powell's attitude...I have seen him play a lot outside of just against x, and he is one of those guys who thinks hes a lot better than he actually is. One thing about him, he does celebrate himself after every shot he makes, so I guess that makes him nba ready.

So does Tyrique.......just sayin

[KabeX]

Yep. A couple of times, he even bumped Naji back with a head to the chest, but Naji held strong.


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Y he played very tough and smart D today. Smart Naji = all Big East and a real shot at playing in the show. Need to keep that going.

[kellernr]

DePaul is def not underachieving. They are playing very good ball. That will be a very very very hard game.They play great defense. Need to limit the turnovers against them

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[IM4X]

He was trying to bait Naj into fouling on but he did not bite

Yes. That was so encouraging to see. Naji guarded him well. Played smart. Great defense by Naji!

[SM#24]

Never underestimate the man in the street...glad to see the team finally listened to this board.

[UCGRAD4X]

Yep. A couple of times, he even bumped Naji back with a head to the chest, but Naji held strong.


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Yeah, saw that and wondered why that was not a foul.

My first guess was it's Powell.

[XU 23]

The first page of this game thread is a pretty funny read.

[xukeith]

So I’ve been off the grid. I open the ESPN app to check the score and we’re up by 12. Holy shit! Then I come to this board and it sounds like we’re losing by 12... wtf

Lots of drama queens here. It is middle school somewhere.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Never underestimate the man in the street...glad to see the team finally listened to this board.

When do our checks come in the mail? I would assume the same time Travis gets his checks? How much do you think we will get?

[noteggs]

Couple things stood out

1. out rebounding them by 29! (51-22).
2. shot 54% on a team that was 6th in defense according to Kenpom
3. SH had missed 37 shots with 0 second chance shots

Well done fellas!

[xubrew]

If we play like that in every game for the rest of the year we will win it all!!

[IM4X]

Couple things stood out

1. out rebounding them by 29! (51-22).
2. shot 54% on a team that was 6th in defense according to Kenpom
3. SH had missed 37 shots with 0 second chance shots

Well done fellas!


Love-love-love those stats!!!!

[X-band '01]

DePaul on Tuesday is huge. Win that and we get Providence at home next Saturday with a chance for some serious momentum. Then a game against our biggest conference rival.

I hope this team is locked in vs. the Blue Demons. Battle of the two biggest underachievers in conference so far.


DePaul is def not underachieving. They are playing very good ball. That will be a very very very hard game.


How is DePaul not underachieving in conference after the way they started the season? Two losses to SJU and twice have given games away vs. Seton Hall and Providence.

Definitely owe DePaul one after taking what was the low-point loss of last season. They've only played 2 games in conference play that didn't come down to the closing seconds - one was a blowout win against Butler at home and one was a blowout loss at home against Creighton. I thought that was the Bluejays' best performance this season, but then they had their own big roadkill at Nova today.

One thing Xavier did right today was completely make Seton Hall a one-and-done team today. No second chance points whatsoever for the Pirates, even though they won the FT and turnover battles. Then again, did anyone notice they made their first half run when Tyrique got into foul trouble?

[bjf123]

One question about our inbounding after SH made a basket. If we know they’re going to press, why do we take so long to try to get the ball in play? It seems like we’re just giving them time to setup their pressure.


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[xukeith]

Starting the game out hot and converting inside is a great reason why X won today ( 30 - 6 run) .
Is that the recipe? It can't happen every game, can it? I hope so. Proud of X has they kept Seton Hall at bay as they tried to shoot themselves back into the game.

IF X plays this top 20 defense here on out, X might reach a 9-9 record. Might..

[xukeith]

I guess the team that played Marquette and Seton Hall, will win or increase the probability of winning. Need 6 more. It will be a tough eye of a needle to thread.

[94GRAD]

hall by 20
Wrong!


funeral services for the musketeers 19-20 mbb season will be held today in new jersey at approx. 1pm. Now go try to prove me wrong.
Wrong!


sadly, a 12 point lead isn’t enough.


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Wrong!


we're done.
Wrong!


this will wind up one of sh's greatest comebacks of all time
Wrong!

[Xuperman]

Hall by 20

Xville has to be the most non consistent poster on this board....guaranteed to go as the wind blows. Silly expected neg in game posts and mostly just troll like when things are rocky for true believers. Not sure why this irritates me.

[94GRAD]

Xville has to be the most consistent neg poster on this board. Silly expected in game posts and mostly just troll like for true believers. Not sure why this irritates me.

Kabex would like to speak with you

[Xuperman]

Kabex would like to speak with you

LOL, You are as good as they come as a TRUE X fan. You always call em' as you see em'.

Just In case no one has told you lately...you're KICK ASS.
:homer:

[Lloyd Braun]

One question about our inbounding after SH made a basket. If we know they’re going to press, why do we take so long to try to get the ball in play? It seems like we’re just giving them time to setup their pressure.


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Running clock, end game quicker when up double digits.

[Xville]

Xuperman is a better fan than me...dont worry about me and just post about your nonsense ft attempt legacy that you think xavier has.

[Xuperman]

Xuperman is a better fan than me...dont worry about me and just post about your nonsense ft attempt legacy that you think xavier has.

Nice try to deflect but I guess your style is not for everyone. Anyone who choses to take notice, knows you are a habitual whiner...especially in your prolific irritating negative game thread posts. So no issue exposing your track record when the situation dictates. You're the prototypical fair weather fan, and that tends to grate on some. I may be over sensitive to your style BUT, In the wake of a phenomenal W, please FAN ON as you see fit.
:bash:

[bjf123]

Running clock, end game quicker when up double digits.

I know that’s part of it, but it seems to lead to too many turnovers that can let them back in the game.


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[OTRMUSKIE]

Zero assist by Q, is that correct? He did only play 16 mins which I think he perfect for him right now. If these guys can just focus on winning as a team and not individual effort they will go on a winning streak. What they did today was how they need to play rest of way

[Xuperman]

Zero assist by Q, is that correct? He did only play 16 mins which I think he perfect for him right now. If these guys can just focus on winning as a team and not individual effort they will go on a winning streak. What they did today was how they need to play rest of way

IF...IF Q can mentally handle a non-starter role, he will be a major piece in any forward success. He looked willing/eager to adapt to that role today. But all of us know that the JELLY is about to flow regardless....LET'S GO X!!!!

[Xville]

Nice try to deflect but I guess your style is not for everyone. Anyone who choses to take notice, knows you are a habitual whiner...especially in your prolific irritating negative game thread posts. So no issue exposing your track record when the situation dictates. You're the prototypical fair weather fan, and that tends to grate on some. I may be over sensitive to your style BUT, In the wake of a phenomenal W, please FAN ON as you see fit.
:bash:

Lol. You're so tough. Go start another ft attempt thread

[Three Point Pete]

Wrong!


Wrong!


Wrong!


Wrong!


Wrong!I love it when they're wrong!

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[muskienick]

Did it ever occur to the geniuses who were critical of our coaching staff for starting Jason Carter to make four starters in the lineup who were 6'7 or larger? Do those same geniuses realize that the Hall has 3-4 guys who are 7'2"? And finally, did the geniuses realize that we had a 51-20-something rebound win over Seton Hall? Did it ever occur to the geniuses that without that rebound disparity (especially on the offensive boards) we would have had NO CHANCE of defeating Seton Hall today? And remember, it was the point guard position (Q and Paul) who lead our team in turnovers --- not our 4 big guys!

I heartily agree, however, that something must be done to cut down on the number of turnovers and missed free throws. Anybody have a magic wand we can give Travis as a belated birthday gift?

[noteggs]

Think Freemantle got knocked into next Tuesday.

Now it feels like the run from last year!

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1223772829478531083?s=12

[JTG]

Funeral services for the Musketeers 19-20 MBB season will be held today in New Jersey at approx. 1pm. Now go try to prove me wrong.

Well that post didn't age well, but I'll gladly be wrong. Now show me again. Today proved you can do it. Now will you continue to do it.

[xu82]

I saw that coming!



You believe me, right?

[AviatorX]

IF...IF Q can mentally handle a non-starter role, he will be a major piece in any forward success. He looked willing/eager to adapt to that role today. But all of us know that the JELLY is about to flow regardless....LET'S GO X!!!!

How is this an if? Q has handled everything completely in stride, despite what this board may have invented.

[Xuperman]

How is this an if? Q has handled everything completely in stride, despite what this board may have invented.

Because there has to be a mental adjustment after starting over 100 games. It's entirely possible he may not start again. If that's the case, it has to be a blow to the ego to some extent. Just hope he embraces the 6th man role because he can be a very effective weapon off the bench if he doesn't hit any snags mentally.

I personally loved Scruggs starting at point, with Naj at 6'7" slotted at the 2....that is gonna give everybody fits!

[Xuperman]

And what's the downside in starting ZFree? I mean it's pretty obvious he's gonna give max effort and has no real liability you can point to. I am hoping today's starting lineup is what we see going forward.

BTW, his 3 ball looks pretty damn good and he shoots it with confidence. With Tandy's fine stroke and Marshall's recent surge from distance, along with Q and Moore showing signs of life from the arc, we may surprise and have a very formidable 3 point roster down the stretch!

[AviatorX]

Because there has to be a mental adjustment after starting over 100 games. It's entirely possible he may not start again. If that's the case, it has to be a blow to the ego to some extent. Just hope he embraces the 6th man role because he can be a very effective weapon off the bench if he doesn't hit any snags mentally.

I personally loved Scruggs starting at point, with Naj at 6'7" slotted at the 2....that is gonna give everybody fits!

Did you miss the last 4 games? This has been the starting lineup.

[Xuperman]

Did you miss the last 4 games? This has been the starting lineup.

I saw today's game because of the unique starting time, but yeah, no TV lately. I have been getting by with some radio and this message board. Thought Q only missed 1 game due to the "injury".

[AviatorX]

I saw today's game because of the unique starting time, but yeah, no TV lately. I have been getting by with some radio and this message board. Thought Q only missed 1 game due to the "injury".

Q missed Georgetown and at Creighton. Per Steele, before Q tweaked his knee in the Georgetown shoot around, he had already been informed he wouldn't be in the starting lineup. Scruggs/Naji/Carter/Freemantle/Jones have started the last four.

[bobbiemcgee]

Think Freemantle got knocked into next Tuesday.

Now it feels like the run from last year!

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1223772829478531083?s=12

Did my heart good

[Xavgrad08]

Kudos to Steele and the players on a big win. The team showed a lot of character by responding positively after the Marquette loss.

[xukeith]

Think Freemantle got knocked into next Tuesday.

Now it feels like the run from last year!

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1223772829478531083?s=12

It will be a run only if X beats DePaul. Then it will be a run if X then wins the next game.

[xukeith]

Because there has to be a mental adjustment after starting over 100 games. It's entirely possible he may not start again. If that's the case, it has to be a blow to the ego to some extent. Just hope he embraces the 6th man role because he can be a very effective weapon off the bench if he doesn't hit any snags mentally.

I personally loved Scruggs starting at point, with Naj at 6'7" slotted at the 2....that is gonna give everybody fits!

I bet Q loves teammates and will do everything to win

[EastCoastXman]

I was at the game and clearly that start we had put the 12k fans on mute. They can get really loud when they made those 2 runs at us in 2nd half but we did have the response. First time in a while that I saw fans heading to the exits with 2 minutes to play.

KyKy's rim run at 7' Gill for the and 1 and his spot up 3 down the stretch knocked the wind out of their sails. Loved that he attacked the big guys.

At 8 minute TO they announce the burger challenge that if X misses 2 free throws, free burgers for the entire arena at a local burger joint. Naji had been fouled and came out of the TO and missed the first shot. Big time pressure when the whole place was yelling and he canned the 2nd. Place also went home hungry today!

[bjf123]

At 8 minute TO they announce the burger challenge that if X misses 2 free throws, free burgers for the entire arena at a local burger joint. Naji had been fouled and came out of the TO and missed the first shot. Big time pressure when the whole place was yelling and he canned the 2nd. Place also went home hungry today!

Good thing they didn’t have something like that at the Marquette game. The local burger joint would’ve been in big trouble.


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[X-band '01]

At 8 minute TO they announce the burger challenge that if X misses 2 free throws, free burgers for the entire arena at a local burger joint. Naji had been fouled and came out of the TO and missed the first shot. Big time pressure when the whole place was yelling and he canned the 2nd. Place also went home hungry today!

They did the same thing at Wake Forest with Chick-Fil-A as the sponsor. Tyrique Jones stoned them once in the final 8 minutes but ended up giving everyone in attendance a free sando later in the game.

[xudash]

"Today we didn't beat Xavier. We didn't let Xavier beat Xavier. We played together as a team. We rebounded the hell outta the ball. Mr. Tyrique Jones had an unbelievable game. It's on to the next one now."


That is a quote from Naji Marshall. It doesn’t require an explanation or comment, other than I’ll note that it appears to acknowledge the level of play - lack thereof - to date on the part of the players.

[Xville]

Pretty good insight by Naji there. Win 2 this week and that puts them in good position for the stretch run.

9 games left; 4 home 5 away....win 3 each and go dancing

[xudash]

Yes.

And I acknowledge that Travis Steele still has a way to go. But I remain convinced that he is solid for the future.

[noteggs]

Kyky drive step, then pull back ankle breaker on Rhoden was sick! May have been discussed, but needs repeating.

[whopper]

quickest move by X guard since Sumner and against Gill! so he beat 2 good defenders
Kyky drive step, then pull back ankle breaker on Rhoden was sick! May have been discussed, but needs repeating.

[KabeX]

Kabex would like to speak with you

Sometimes a healthy dose of reverse psychology works. Man I'm glad it did this time. Onward.

[sgarcia]

I was at the game and clearly that start we had put the 12k fans on mute. They can get really loud when they made those 2 runs at us in 2nd half but we did have the response. First time in a while that I saw fans heading to the exits with 2 minutes to play.

KyKy's rim run at 7' Gill for the and 1 and his spot up 3 down the stretch knocked the wind out of their sails. Loved that he attacked the big guys.

At 8 minute TO they announce the burger challenge that if X misses 2 free throws, free burgers for the entire arena at a local burger joint. Naji had been fouled and came out of the TO and missed the first shot. Big time pressure when the whole place was yelling and he canned the 2nd. Place also went home hungry today!

When Mamu missed both of his free throws I asked the fans around me if I get a free burger for that.

[Masterofreality]

Sorry, folks. Been really busy the last 3 days, but I'm here.

Of course, we're all overjoyed with the win, outstanding job to come back mentally strong after a kick to the balls vs, Marquette. But....

Yes, we came out strong and Seton Hall slept walked through the first 12 minutes. Not to say that we didn't earn that 24 point lead, however we shot 11-15 in that span. Shooting 70% is not going to happen very often, Combine that with The Hall missing everything and there's the ballgame. The fact is, though that The Hall outscored us 56-44 over the last 28 minutes. Yeah, you may chalk it up to us coasting or whatever, but the point is that there will be no other game this year where the first 12 minutes goes like that and we didn't play them even the rest of the way despite what I saw with no loss of effort.
Before I am fully back in, I need to see consistent effort game to game from the whole group. We absolutely need to win these next two and play and coach well. Absolutely. I hate losing to Butler, but I'll accept it if we play hard and smart. After that, a loss to Nova is acceptable (painful) but then other than that game we need to run the table.
Has this group learned all of its lessons? Film at Eleven...

[SM#24]

We had our run (30-6 to start), they had their run (17-5 to finish 1st half). We played them even in the 2nd half; including out scoring them by 5 in the last 7 minutes.