Game Thread: Xavier vs. DePaul (February 25, 2020) BE Conference Game

[paulxu]

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (17-10 , 6-8 BIG EAST)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY BLUE DEMONS (14-13, 2-12 BIG EAST)
TUESDAY, FEB. 25, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. ET
CINTAS CENTER (10,224) IN CINCINNATI

TV, RADIO AND LIVE STATS

Television: CBS Sports Network with play-by-play from Andrew Catalon and analysis from Steve Lappas. Jamie Erdahl is the sideline reporter.
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). The broadcast will also be available on Sirius XM (387) and Internet (970).
Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com and fan stats at GoXavier.com.

[UCGRAD4X]

Gonna take down some chubby demons on Fat Tuesday. Leave them on the ash heap which is the basement of the BE before Wednesday.

[X-band '01]

aaay, the pooping demon

[UCGRAD4X]

aaay, the pooping demon

Aren't turds supposed to be tapered on both ends?

[xu koop scoop]

Would like to see Q start tonite in place of Carter (or Free). Scruggs better at the 2. Naji better at the 3. Tandy nice off bench. Q at or near his best would help immensely

[noteggs]

3 possible board predictions after the game.

1) Beat up DePaul and people will say but that’s DePaul (even tho they’re pretty damn good this year).

2) Just get by with win. Steele had trouble adjusting. Why do we play Carter 30 minutes and Q really sucked for those 10 minutes.

3) Get beat and “Fire Travis” thread is on fire for 5 days. Also, it’s Q’s and Carter’s fault.

Me, drinking a cool one (or many) with an an occasional wtf, watching my favorite team for over 35 years, looking forward to a win, and hoping for a great team effort.

[GoMuskies]

I have to go to a work dinner so will not get to watch the game live. No one tell me who wins, please!

[noteggs]

I have to go to a work dinner so will not get to watch the game live. No one tell me who wins, please!

Are you still at 316-555-1212 to send texts?

[Jesuit4Life]

Let's Go X

[AviatorX]

Can't win by too much, need to keep DePaul in the top 75 of NET.

[xu82]

I have to go to a work dinner so will not get to watch the game live. No one tell me who wins, please!

This is important. QUIT!

[xu82]

Nice assist out to Tandy!!! Haha

[xu82]

How did Q get away with that grad of jersey from behind when his guy blew past him?

[XUBison]

So far Steele is a good coach tonight.

[SM#24]

Dontarius James sighting. It’s been Naji taking his minutes.

[XUBison]

Steele is no longer coaching very well.

[AviatorX]

Paul Reed is impressive. Obviously will be an NBA guy, but he really jumps off the screen. Shame he plays for DePaul.

[xu82]

Steele is no longer coaching very well.

Do you think he’s bipolar? :-)

Or maybe his players are up and down? Nah, must be the coach!

[KabeX]

Guess I should be happy with a lead (and I am) but damn what's up with the rebounding? Not all long RBs either - some just not boxing out.

[xudash]

Anyone gob smacked yet?

[xu82]

If you can shoot well, the game is MUCH more fun to watch. Oh, and you just might win more too!

[xavierj]

Need to get that Carter guy off the floor.

[xu82]

With 6 minutes left in the half, we need to hit FT’s! No empty possessions because we are lost at the line.

[KabeX]

If you can shoot well, the game is MUCH more fun to watch. Oh, and you just might win more too!

A wise man once said "Shooting makes up for a myriad of ills".

[noteggs]

Need to get that Carter guy off the floor.

Agree! He sucks...

[SM#24]

Need a good last minute and maybe we can score more points in one half than we did against Villanova for the whole game.

[XUBison]

Well, steele’s coaching sure was up and down in the first half. Good when we were making shots, not so good when we weren’t.

[HenryMuto]

Not really watching this game right now since Kentucky is on but I watched the last minute and they scored we turn it over they scored and we take a crap shot at least we are up 8.

[AviatorX]

You know he will, but Freemantle needs to live in the weight room this offseason.

[KabeX]

Need a good last minute and maybe we can score more points in one half than we did against Villanova for the whole game.
Louder next time. They obviously didn't hear you.

[AviatorX]

Not really watching this game right now since Kentucky is on but I watched the last minute and they scored we turn it over they scored and we take a crap shot at least we are up 8.

Great great post.

[SM#24]

Gonna need to play better in 2nd half. Can’t count on 10 3s. DePaul has more O boards than we have D boards.

[noteggs]

Gonna need to play better in 2nd half. Can’t count on 10 3s. DePaul has more O boards than we have D boards.

Agree and thought the same. Can’t rely on 3’s for 2nd.

[bjf123]

Need Tyrique to come alive and get his double double.


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[KabeX]

Really missing JP and his killer attitude right now.

[xudash]

Did you see the look on Travis Steele’s face, going into that timeout?

Please don’t tell me those two turnovers we’re on the coach.

[noteggs]

The one thing I can’t stand about the new Xavier basketball app is the 20 minute delay on reporting

[xu82]

This is less fun than it used to be......

[xu82]

A wise man once said "Shooting makes up for a myriad of ills".

Ironically, our shooting often makes me ill......

[KabeX]

Ironically, our shooting often makes me ill......

So does our f'in lackluster offensive attitude. It's ... well ... offensive!

[RoseyMuskie]

Team is getting out-hustled and out-worked. It all started with that inexcusable inbounds snafu.

[xavierj]

Xavier is in trouble. DePaul has more talent and they let them back in. Buckle up

[SM#24]

Big shock, another grind it out game to the finish.

[xavierj]

Can someone tell Q to tuck his effing shirt in when he comes in? Act like you care

[xudash]

Lopez is playing great - for us.

[RoseyMuskie]

Tandy’s ability to throttle up and down is something to watch.

[xudash]

Can someone tell Q to tuck his effing shirt in when he comes in? Act like you care

I noticed that, too. Not a good luck.

[X Factor]

Lopez is playing great - for us.

:lol::lol:

[XUBison]

Lopez is playing great - for us.

like Gooden does, for the other team.

[KabeX]

30 - 15 RB adv for DP. You gotta be kidding me. 13 Offensive. And it's not like they're shooting awful. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot boys?

[KabeX]

I'm ready for Lappas to shut his trappas

[AviatorX]

Wow Steve Lappas is terrible. These CBS Sports Network productions should be reserved for A10/MWC games.

[xudash]

He must not like us very much.

[paulxu]

It seems that Carter is better from outside the big arc, than inside the little arc.

[RoseyMuskie]

Goodin has played a nice second half. Has stuck to his role.

[xu82]

Goodin has played a nice second half. Has stuck to his role.

Seems he thought his role should be different as a senior. Nope, just keep doing what you do well. Not the other stuff.

[HenryMuto]

Much needed win tonight.

[paulxu]

We'd probably have a really great record if we shot 48% from 3 each game.

Glad for the W. Keep it up Muskies !

[xukeith]

X looked horrible tonight. X better play out of their minds these next 3 games

[KabeX]

I'll take it. I think Butler is the most important remaining game since it's at home but a GT roadkill just about seals the deal IMO. But just win em all so we can enjoy selection Sun.

[Blue Blooded-05]

By my count, Dave Leitao is 1-12 in his career vs Xavier losing by an average score of 78-66

[xukeith]

Agree

[GIMMFD]

I'll take it. I think Butler is the most important remaining game since it's at home but a GT roadkill just about seals the deal IMO. But just win em all so we can enjoy selection Sun.

Yeah I'm with ya on that, it didn't have to be pretty tonight, just a good win. Insane to see them hit 48% from 3 however.

[KabeX]

Yeah I'm with ya on that, it didn't have to be pretty tonight, just a good win. Insane to see them hit 48% from 3 however.

Y, save some of that for Buck Futler.

[whopper]

nice to see double figures from both freshmen and a nice game from Carter and Goodin. Fremantle can play offense well but for some reason does not inspire fear in his opponent on defense. I may go to Providence (which most think is a guaranteed loss) and try to be a good luck charge

[paulxu]

I couldn't see the game. A friend texted and asked why some students had Navy hats on. Any ideas?

[bjf123]

I couldn't see the game. A friend texted and asked why some students had Navy hats on. Any ideas?

There was a hat giveaway to the students. Not sure why.


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[KabeX]

Can't win by too much, need to keep DePaul in the top 75 of NET.
That Wake loss looking a little less bad tonight.

[xu82]

nice to see double figures from both freshmen and a nice game from Carter and Goodin. Fremantle can play offense well but for some reason does not inspire fear in his opponent on defense. I may go to Providence (which most think is a guaranteed loss) and try to be a good luck charge

For a Frosh, Freemantle gets a lot of blocks around the rim. He’ll keep getting better, I’m sure. He can also hit the deep ball, and that makes him special. Love the young guys.

[Juice]

For a Frosh, Freemantle gets a lot of blocks around the rim. He’ll keep getting better, I’m sure. He can also hit the deep ball, and that makes him special. Love the young guys.

His block percentage is 3.9 which ranks him 251st in the country (which is good).

[GoMuskies]

That Wake loss looking a little less bad tonight.

Dook has had some weird losses this year. Clemson, SF Austin, NC state and now Wake. I think it's safe to say they aren't that great this year.

[KabeX]

Dook has had some weird losses this year. Clemson, SF Austin, NC state and now Wake. I think it's safe to say they aren't that great this year.

Indeed they doooo. And lets not even talk about the Tar Heels (who don't deserve to make the CBI, CBS or whatever TLA tournament). But it's still Doooke and they're still top 10, albeit undeserving. Do we think we would beat them at home? IDK and IDC. Buck Futler and Duck Fuke! Let's Roll!

[mid major]

Indeed they doooo. And lets not even talk about the Tar Heels (who don't deserve to make the CBI, CBS or whatever TLA tournament). But it's still Doooke and they're still top 10, albeit undeserving. Do we think we would beat them at home? IDK and IDC. Buck Futler and Duck Fuke! Let's Roll!

The Heels did beat NC State last night which helps us as the Wolfpack is a bubble team.

[GIMMFD]

For a Frosh, Freemantle gets a lot of blocks around the rim. He’ll keep getting better, I’m sure. He can also hit the deep ball, and that makes him special. Love the young guys.

I also like that he doesn't play with much fear either. Has a lot of heart, and his game has shown improvement throughout the season, not much more you can ask for in terms of development and progression. I think he's going to be damn good in the next few years, he's fun to watch.


Dook has had some weird losses this year. Clemson, SF Austin, NC state and now Wake. I think it's safe to say they aren't that great this year.

Yeah, they haven't lost to teams I'd consider "good," just really confusing, I don't know if they just switch off mentally and think they can coast, but definitely some head scratchers there.

[X-band '01]

Much needed win tonight.

I dunno - Kentucky wasn't in any real trouble against Texas A&M, were they? :biggrin:

[UCGRAD4X]

For a Frosh, Freemantle gets a lot of blocks around the rim. He’ll keep getting better, I’m sure. He can also hit the deep ball, and that makes him special. Love the young guys.

Got abused on the defensive end and the Demons were really all out crashing the boards, I think that was their game plan last night. Made it hard for both big men under the rim last night. It seemed to work out for them but left us a lot of good open looks from outside.

[Xavier]

Freemantle is pretty good with his help defense- probably where he gets most of his blocks. Even as a freshman his man to man D is rough. He gets abused. I know defense is the hardest thing to pick up as a Freshman, I am not too worried about it.

[UCGRAD4X]

Oh, I completely agree on both counts. Freshmen bigs rarely see much playing time. Despite his obvious flaw, the good out weigh the bad (IMHO) which indicates greatness ahead - which will be much needed next year since he will be "The Man in the Middle!"

[Olsingledigit]

Oh, I completely agree on both counts. Freshmen bigs rarely see much playing time. Despite his obvious flaw, the good out weigh the bad (IMHO) which indicates greatness ahead - which will be much needed next year since he will be "The Man in the Middle!"

Don't forget about Deonte Miles. He will have a year of training and practicing with the team and building up his body. He is a true 6'11". During the games he played in Spain he looks to have some real talent. He is very smooth and athletic and he can get out on the break and get up and down the court quickly. I expect him to see a lot of time in the middle and would not be surprised to see him start. I don't know how good Ramsey is or can be, but he is a true big (at least as tall has Free), so he could be a lot of help too.

[Masterofreality]

Nice win last night.

After reviewing the game, Brian O'Connell is truly brutal as an official- FOR BOTH SIDES

It is amazing how that guy interjects himself into calls that should, most of the time never be made, or misses just obvious ones that are right under his nose. But say this for him. Dude is not biased.

He's really an Equal Opportunity Offender. Geeeezzzz!!

[Masterofreality]

I'm ready for Lappas to shut his trappas

It's a tossup as to whether he was a worse coach or now as a commentator.
I just turn the TV down, synch up the Xavier app and listen to guys that know what's up. Joe & Byron.

[Masterofreality]

nice to see double figures from both freshmen and a nice first ten minutes and 3 shots from Carter and some good minutes fromGoodin.

Fixed that for you.

And Carter now has 16 made 3's in 28 games. 3 came last night. We will take it tho.

[GIMMFD]

Fixed that for you.

And Carter now has 16 made 3's in 28 games. 3 came last night. We will take it tho.

I'm with ya on that, if Carter can pour in a couple a game and make the opposition at least respect him from behind the arc it'll end up helping this team out tons, it's when teams can just hang back and congest things that we really end up screwing up, considering the stupid turnovers and what not.