Game Thread: Xavier v DePaul University (2/18/2023)

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CINCINNATI --- The Xavier University Musketeers, 19-7 overall and 11-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, host the DePaul University Blue Demons on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Cintas Center. The Musketeers are looking to avenge a one-point loss to DePaul in Chicago on Jan. 18.

Xavier, which is shooting for its 20th win, is also looking to bounce back from back-to-back tough BIG EAST road losses by a combined three points.

THE MATCHUP

NO. 16/16 XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (19-7, 11-4 BIG EAST)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY BLUE DEMONS (9-17, 3-12 BIG EAST)
SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2023 AT 4:00 P.M. ET
AT CINTAS CENTER IN CINCINNATI, OHIO
TV, RADIO & LIVE STATS

Television: CBS Sports Network with play by-play from Andrew Catalon and analysis from Steve Lappas.
Xavier Radio: 700 WLW with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer Joe Sunderman ('79) and analysis from XU all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer Byron Larkin ('88). XU broadcast also available on Sirius XM 85 or 204 and 967 on the SXM App.
Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com (http://statbroadcast.com/) and fan stats at GoXavier.com. (https://goxavier.com/)

[GoMuskies]

A repeat fo the St. John's game from two weeks ago would be great. TIA Muskies!

[UCGRAD4X]

in Alanta tomorrow visiting a friend - suggestions on watching the game - not on spectrum

[paulxu]

Sports bar.

[JEHARDI]

A repeat fo the St. John's game from two weeks ago would be great. TIA Muskies!

Go to the Battery where the Braves play, a bunch of bars that will put the game on for you.

[HenryMuto]

Just Win

[X-band '01]

Adam Baum reporting that Desmond Claude's availability will be a gametime decision.

Translation: We ain't letting DePaul know. Yet.

[HenryMuto]

Ok this weekend is going great for me only need X not to screw it up now !

Kentucky has won by 12 vs a top 10 team
Cleveland State has won by 18
Kent State has won by 27

Now just need X to get a win they should get.

[GoMuskies]

Add Kent to the list.

[SkyWalker]

I expect huge ratings for X/DePaul with Merrimack vs Sacred Heart as the lead in.

[HenryMuto]

Jones grabbing the rim was after Nunge blocked that shot I don't think that should been a goal tend but damn him why he grab the rim it sucks that should gone OT and I am confident we would won.

[Three Point Pete]

It's time to step up and play! Go X!

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[xu82]

in Alanta tomorrow visiting a friend - suggestions on watching the game - not on spectrum

Come on by!!!

Are you downtown?

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner.

[HenryMuto]

JFC was up 12-4 now losing 13-12

[Xville]

Add Kent to the list.

Lol enter or get near the top 25 and it just gets added lol. Maybe Toledo or Florida Atlantic are also on the list, along with Alabama

[HenryMuto]

Boum boom boom

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[HenryMuto]

Kunkel is on fire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HenryMuto]

Sigh with the turnovers

[Three Point Pete]

Yeah, Tandy was open and alone, but doesn't inspire confidence, so a TO to Jerome


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[HenryMuto]

Not loving the turnovers but sure loving all these 3 bombs going down

[Xville]

Looks like this one will be a stress free one after all. Thank gawd.

[nickgyp]

Nice assist Tandy to Nunge

[HenryMuto]

Clear Hook and Hold

[xu82]

Clear Hook and Hold

That could have ended badly if he fell wrong.

[xukeith]

Now Tandy hurt?

[noteggs]

Should not count on Hunter’s 3 pt percentage

[nickgyp]

I think Hunter has shot his final three of the year….

[noteggs]

Didn’t Tandy miss a lot of games with foot injury last year?

[noteggs]

Something I never thought I would hear, wife yells down “are we winning?” BTW she’s a Dayton grad. I’m confused.

[bjf123]

BTW she’s a Dayton grad.

Well, there’s your problem! [emoji6]


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[xu82]

Something I never thought I would hear, wife yells down “are we winning?” BTW she’s a Dayton grad. I’m confused.

Does she have you locked in the basement again?

THIS is MY kind of game!

[nickgyp]

Hunter has been impressive. Whudda thunk after last year? A James Farresque turnaround.

[noteggs]

Being greedy here, let’s not give our adjusted defense here. Nice to be worried about this vs outcome.

[X Factor]

Miles with a bullet off the backboard, but at least he got fouled.

[HenryMuto]

Great job only 6 turnovers. Hard to believe we can lose to freaking DePaul I know was on the road but JFC home court don't mean 25 pts difference.

[X Factor]

Does Cesare ever try to grab the rebound or does he think he's playing volleyball?

[X Factor]

Miles is going to foul out in 5 minutes.

[HenryMuto]

If anyone got that -14 line they have to be pissed on the 30 footer to cut it to 14

[GoMuskies]

A repeat of the St. John's game from two weeks ago would be great. TIA Muskies!

Appreciate it guys!

[noteggs]

Miles with a bullet off the backboard, but at least he got fouled.

Amazing how he still doesn’t have some feel around the rim

[GoMuskies]

I don't think any of the walkons are going to earn scholarships.

[noteggs]

I know he went through a major health ordeal last year, but not giving up on Tucker at this point. Of course, we had to call out the MASH unit today.

[RoseyMuskie]

I know he went through a major health ordeal last year, but not giving up on Tucker at this point. Of course, we had to call out the MASH unit today.

On the plus side, he seemed explosive. Appears to have a good first step. Not sure it wasn’t just the byproduct of situation, though.

Think he puts way too much arc on his shot, though.

[XUGRAD80]

With Nova coming in 3 days from now, I’m very happy that they could give the starters a blow the last 5-6 minutes. Hopefully Claude will be back for that game. Thankfully Nova has just as quick a turnaround and they have to travel on top of it. Providence is going to be a tough game to win, but I think that they can get the others if they can get past Nova on Tuesday. Good win today!

[Strange Brew]

I don't think any of the walkons are going to earn scholarships.

You’re a dick and they are not on an athletic ride.

[Strange Brew]

20 F’ing wins!

Love it’! Saw a lot of crazy stuff from Hunter and Kunks and it. Was. Awesome!

It’s going to fun to watch these boys become men.

Let’s go X!

[xu82]

I don't think any of the walkons are going to earn scholarships.

A couple will be feared at the Y, however.


I kid, I kid! This is an elite level of college basketball. They work their tails off, and I love to see them get minutes. They’ve earned it.

[Strange Brew]

A couple will be feared at the Y, however.


I kid, I kid! This is an elite level of college basketball. They work their tails off, and I love to see them get minutes. They’ve earned it.

Thank you Y champion..

Sorry 82, that was not directed at you. Mea Culpa.

[GoMuskies]

You’re a dick and they are not on an athletic ride.

Probably. And the part about them being walkons likely gave the rest away.

[Strange Brew]

Probably. And the part about them being walkons likely gave the rest away.

You’re seriously upset about walk ons?

Have your ever played on a team?

It was awesome that they played. Sean knows how to bond a team. I’m sorry you never wore the X on your chest.

[GoMuskies]

I'm not at all upset about walkons.

[Strange Brew]

I don't think any of the walkons are going to earn scholarships.

Really?

What, what exactly GO did you do to earn your way into X?

[GoMuskies]

I applied

[Strange Brew]

I applied

Well, good for you. Have you ever dunked a ball? Scored a TD? Thrown a no no. I could go on but I love that the walk ons got some court time and your comment was frankly, stupid.

You applied, so did they. The difference is they are more athletic than you’ll ever be.

[GoMuskies]

Maybe

[Strange Brew]

Maybe

:) don’t shit on your bench. You never know when they’ll surprise you…

[xu82]

Well, not to mention……..

[Strange Brew]

That was one of the better X games in a while.

It was an absolute clinic. I enjoyed it and I’m crazy for Hunter and Kunks.

Well done boys, well done.

[Strange Brew]

Well, not to mention……..

Not to mention what professor?

[Strange Brew]

That was one of the better X games in a while.

It was an absolute clinic. I enjoyed it and I’m crazy to see what Hunter and Kunks do.

Well done boys, well done.

Sorry for the double post. Good luck.

[Strange Brew]

Maybe

I have no words for this…

[IM4X]

I love that the walk ons got some court time

You applied, so did they. The difference is they are more athletic than you’ll ever be.

Let me start by making it clear that I am always happy to see a hard working walk-on receive a scholarship.

Now on to the part about athleticism. I have no clue how athletic GOMUSKIES is, but I wouldn’t be completely shocked if we found out he was once at least as athletic as some of those walk-ons on the current X roster. The level of athleticism we’ve seen from the walk-ons this season doesn’t exactly match the level we’ve seen in the past. Heck, when I was a Freshman at X, a buddy of mine made the team as a walk-on and I can tell you he was a bit more athletic than most (if not all) of those fellas. Even a few years ago, X had some pretty athletic walk-ons - sadly they may have gotten even less playing time than the current walk-ons.

Still, it’s always fun watching the non-scholarship players get in a game with the hope that one of them will throw down an impressive dunk or at least hit a few from beyond the arc.

[Strange Brew]

Let me start by making it clear that I am always happy to see a hard working walk-on receive a scholarship.

Now on to the part about athleticism. I have no clue how athletic GOMUSKIES is, but I wouldn’t be completely shocked if we found out he was once at least as athletic as some of those walk-ons on the current X roster. The level of athleticism we’ve seen from the walk-ons this season doesn’t exactly match the level we’ve seen in the past. Heck, when I was a Freshman at X, a buddy of mine made the team as a walk-on and I can tell you he was a bit more athletic than most (if not all) of those fellas. Even a few years ago, X had some pretty athletic walk-ons - sadly they may have gotten even less playing time than the current walk-ons.

Still, it’s always fun watching the non-scholarship players get in a game with the hope that one of them will throw down an impressive dunk or at least hit a few from beyond the arc.

Never poop (I’m a gentlemen and I’ll leave it at that) and I’ll leave it it that. Some of of you turds think it’s impressive to touch a net. You have know idea how cool it is to see the walk-ns at this level.

I’m pretty sure you should just cheer like X people and not critici a 19-22 walk on. That’s frankly, total.bullshit it’s not like the kid isn’t taking all of those classes practicing like his future depended.

[Strange Brew]

[QUOTE=Strange Brew;753839]Never poop (I’m a gentlemen and I’ll leave it at that) and I’ll leave it it that. Some of of you turds think it’s impressive to touch a net. You have know idea how cool it is to see the walk-ns at this level.

I’m pretty sure you should just cheer like X people and not critical of a 19-22 walk on. That’s frankly, total. bullshit it’s not like the kid isn’t taking all of those classes and practicing like his future depended on it. (You d bags).

I’m going to let this stand.

And that kid who flipped Nudge needs a 5 min maj

Total garbage..Clean it up Depaul.

[IM4X]

Never poop (I’m a gentlemen and I’ll leave it at that) and I’ll leave it it that. Some of of you turds think it’s impressive to touch a net. You have know idea how cool it is to see the walk-ns at this level.

I’m pretty sure you should just cheer like X people and not critici a 19-22 walk on. That’s frankly, total.bullshit it’s not like the kid isn’t taking all of those classes practicing like his future depended.

This turd’s intent wasn’t to make the walk-one look bad. Not sure why you are taking this all so personally. I have a feeling GoMiskies initial comment about the walk-one not getting a scholarship was a bit more tongue-in-cheek (about the struggles they happened to be having during this particular night on the court) and not the meaner spirited take that “none of them actually deserves a scholarship.” At least that’s how I took his comment.

No question the walk-ons work their tails off, earn their stripes in practice and also provide enjoyment for the fans. They are clearly the best non-scholarship candidates available. Sometimes a walk-on selected can be more on the athletic side and sometimes he may be a decent athletes but it’s really his shooting ability or maybe his tenacity that really helped him get chosen. The same goes for the scholarship players. Some are a little more athletic than others and some may be better shooters or maybe they have more tenacity and grit.

I was not suggesting that they didn’t have talent - just that this season they “collectively” look to be a little less “athletic” than walk-ons from some other rosters. Maybe they are good at scoring or really solid at playing defense against the scholarship players.

So yeah- they certainly deserve our support and the one who works the hardest all season or contributes the most or maybe even has the most talent of the group deserves to get a scholarship. I love that part of D1 college sports. I just don’t get how you thought I was being disrespectful with my comments.

[XUGRAD80]

I took his comment as tongue-in-cheek too. I don't think that it was anything other than an observation that none of them looked particularly talented enough to warrant regular playing time. There have been a few walk-ons that did earn some regular playing time in the past, but that's certainly not normal at this level of college BB. No harm, no foul. DePaul kept their starters in until the end, X cleared the bench. DePaul scored some points and X didn't. Big deal.

I do think that everyone here should (and does) respect the efforts and talents of the walk-ons, and all of the other Xavier athletes that toil and compete in relative obscurity. Juggling school and athletics, along with the rest of what life throws at you during those years, is not easy. As has been said, "If it was easy everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great."

[Xville]

You’re a dick and they are not on an athletic ride.

Someone have a little too much of grandpas cough medicine last night? Yikes. Did go shoot your dog once? Think I’m understanding now why you think lou is ok

[Strange Brew]

Someone have a little too much of grandpas cough medicine last night? Yikes. Did go shoot your dog once? Think I’m understanding now why you think lou is ok

No, you’re just mean and not so tip top on the intellectual scale and top notch gaslighting (Lou comment) to boot.

[Xville]

No, you’re just mean and not so tip top on the intellectual scale and top notch gaslighting (Lou comment) to boot.

Says the guy who couldn’t pick up on an obvious tongue in cheek comment and flew off the rails. Ok.

[Strange Brew]

Says the guy who couldn’t pick up on an obvious tongue in cheek comment and flew off the rails. Ok.

Haha, sure thing dude

Edit: it wasn’t tongue in cheek. It was a shitty thing to say.