Game Thread: Xavier v DePaul University (2/3/2024)

[paulxu]

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CINCINNATI --- The Xavier University Musketeers, 11-10 overall and 5-5 in the BIG EAST Conference, will be looking for their second-straight win when they travel to Chicago this weekend for a Saturday night tilt against the DePaul University Blue Demons, 3-18 overall and 0-10 in the BIG EAST. Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CT in Chicago) on FS1 and 700 WLW.
Xavier has played every BIG EAST team so far at least once except DePaul and Marquette. The Musketeers have already played UConn and St. John's twice. XU defeated St. John's 88-77 on Wednesday.

THE MATCHUP

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (11-10, 5-5 BIG EAST)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY BLUE DEMONS (3-18, 0-10 BIG EAST)
SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 2024 AT 9:30 P.M. ET (8:30 CT)
WINTRUST ARENA IN CHICAGO, ILL.

TV, RADIO AND LIVE STATS

Television: FS1 with play-by-play from Chris Vosters and analysis from Dickey Simpkins.
Xavier Radio: 700 WLW-AM with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer Joe Sunderman ('79) and analysis from former Musketeer captain Steve Wolf ('83). XU broadcast is also on the Varsity Network and on SXM.

Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com (http://statbroadcast.com/) and fan stats at GoXavier.com. (https://goxavier.com/)

[drudy23]

Win please.

[X-band '01]

Not a typo for the broadcasters - Byron Larkin is going to Florida for the weekend for his niece's wedding and we'll get a cameo from Steve Wolf alongside Joe Sunderman in his place.

[Xville]

X -13.5. A nice comfortable non stomach churning win would be nice.

[American X]

I am really looking forward to falling asleep on the couch during this game.

[X-band '01]

A couple numbers to chew on:

Xavier was 10-1 against DePaul during Chris Mack's tenure. I think the only win that was not double digits was the 2018 game in Chicago that clinched the outright Big East title for X.

Since Travis took over, X is 6-4 against DePaul. Could easily have been 5-5 if not for a comeback in the BE Tournament last season. That has got to change starting today. Today is supposed to be National Blue Demon Day with their fans (all 500 of them) being prodded to wear blue tonight.

[xukeith]

I would love to see X's defense hold DePaul to under 30 points at halftime.

[X-band '01]

Not only did Seton Hall hold DePaul under 30 at halftime, they held them under 40 for the entire game earlier this week.

[paulxu]

Don't let this be the ultimate trap game. Win big !

[bjf123]

Don't let this be the ultimate trap game. Win big !

Ding! Ding! Ding! ^^^This^^^


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[STL_XUfan]

Due to the nascar race getting moved, Game to start on FS2 at 9:30 and then move to FS1 at 10pm

[xu82]

We are seeing Kathleen Madigan (comedian) at a place near us at 7pm. This is one time I don’t hate the late start.

[noteggs]

Due to the nascar race getting moved, Game to start on FS2 at 9:30 and then move to FS1 at 10pm

Thanks for the update! Definitely alleviated my future stress level. Now can you do that for the game itself?

[Three Point Pete]

Won the first war

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[noteggs]

Looks like DePaul actually has good attendance tonight. Oh wait, they’re wearing X blue

[XU 23]

I think Abou is the new human foul machine.

[bjf123]

Looks like DePaul actually has good attendance tonight. Oh wait, they’re wearing X blue

Does look like a lot of empty seats in the upper level.


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[noteggs]

10-0 scoring run by DePaul not great

[nickgyp]

Olivari and McKnight are playing well; fun to watch.

[Three Point Pete]

Lazar sighting

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[GoMuskies]

Nice half. Good to do what you're supposed to against a bad team.

[Three Point Pete]

14 point lead at the half. Now come out strong from the break and ice this!

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[nickgyp]

DePaul isn’t very good competition but good showing. Liked Lazar’s three but not certain that is the best place for him. Like Claude playing near the basket as his outside shot is MIA.

[noteggs]

Does look like a lot of empty seats in the upper level.


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Of course. If it wasn’t for our fans, it would be typical. Still not sure why Chicago made the decision to put arena on the Southsideish. Correction, I know why but not good for the University. Well except it was financially beneficial.

[xukeith]

Of course. If it wasn’t for our fans, it would be typical. Still not sure why Chicago made the decision to put arena on the Southsideish. Correction, I know why but not good for the University. Well except it was financially beneficial.

Why can’t X blow away this awful team ? Anything less than a 25 point blow out is not too great.

[UCGRAD4X]

Nice shot big guy!

[GoMuskies]

Ref show

[Three Point Pete]

Phantom foul

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[GoMuskies]

Olivari isn't bad.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Olivari isn't bad.

He has the potential, I think, to one day be a pretty good player.

[GoMuskies]

OK, 40 footers at the start of the shot clock are no good.

[Xville]

Q is having an ok night

[Three Point Pete]

Q is channeling his inner Steph Curry

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[GoMuskies]

That was a really shitty stretch.

[XU 23]

Tournament team if we can get the defense consistent, got a lot of shot makers.

[GoMuskies]

Claude is a bit of a mess.

[Xville]

Go 2-0 this upcoming week and we can start talking bubble.

[Xavier]

I know it’s the same story every night. But my goodness, we just don’t run anything to get bigs a look in the post. I think Sean said after one of the Q3 losses that he’s ready to live and die with the guards. That’s fine with me, wins most games in college. But also nice to get some easier buckets from a big here and there too lol

[Three Point Pete]

Why are half of our FG attempts from 3 pt. range?

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[XU 23]

Quincy scores 36 points and still manages to get benched in the 2nd half, LOL

[XU 23]

41 points… unbelievable. Who was the last X player to score 40+ in a game?

[GoMuskies]

40!

[muskiefan82]

41 points… unbelievable. Who was the last X player to score 40+ in a game?

Trevon I think hit 40 once

[noteggs]

Q was amazing! Except for that 40 and Sean took him out.

[noteggs]

Unfortunately interior D still needs a lot of work. Oh well win is a win.

[Xville]

T-4 now in conference. A top three finish really isn’t out of the question

[X-band '01]

Quincy scores 36 points and still manages to get benched in the 2nd half, LOL

Even when you're doing that, you'll still get punished for taking a fucked up shot. Lazar also took one and promptly got benched.

But it was nice to see Q put up a career night against an Oliver Purnell-inspired defense. On to Nova.

[XUGRAD80]

Didn’t read the whole thread, so this might have been mentioned……the lookin on the X huddle in the 2nd half was very interesting IMO. Miller basically called out O for taking that 40 footer and reminded everyone that they are playing for X and not themselves. Don’t take f-uped shots! Move, cut hard, and share the ball! If you do that, you will get good open shots and the TEAM will score! Even up 20 and the game in hand he wasn’t about to let them revert to street ball.

Also very interesting, and I’m sure will be pointed out to the team…..they are now 11-1 when they have 17 or more assists. 1-9 when they don’t.

The Nova game is next. Time to get some revenge.

[X-band '01]

Unfortunately interior D still needs a lot of work. Oh well win is a win.

Matt Stainbrook was in the house last night. Maybe Sean reached out to him for a few pointers.

Or maybe an Uber to O'Hare.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Didn’t read the whole thread, so this might have been mentioned……the lookin on the X huddle in the 2nd half was very interesting IMO. Miller basically called out O for taking that 40 footer and reminded everyone that they are playing for X and not themselves. Don’t take f-uped shots! Move, cut hard, and share the ball! If you do that, you will get good open shots and the TEAM will score! Even up 20 and the game in hand he wasn’t about to let them revert to street ball.

Also very interesting, and I’m sure will be pointed out to the team…..they are now 11-1 when they have 17 or more assists. 1-9 when they don’t.

The Nova game is next. Time to get some revenge.

I noticed it also and think that it is really great coaching. Up fourteen but game not yet in hand. Miller could have let it go; many coaches would. But he wanted to make a point and it was a great one. "You're playing for Xavier". Loved it.

[drudy23]

Didn’t read the whole thread, so this might have been mentioned……the lookin on the X huddle in the 2nd half was very interesting IMO. Miller basically called out O for taking that 40 footer and reminded everyone that they are playing for X and not themselves. Don’t take f-uped shots! Move, cut hard, and share the ball! If you do that, you will get good open shots and the TEAM will score! Even up 20 and the game in hand he wasn’t about to let them revert to street ball.

Also very interesting, and I’m sure will be pointed out to the team…..they are now 11-1 when they have 17 or more assists. 1-9 when they don’t.

The Nova game is next. Time to get some revenge.

I had no issue with Q's shot - it was a heat check. It was worth it to get yelled at, every baller does it, it's what makes them a baller.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

I had no issue with Q's shot - it was a heat check. It was worth it to get yelled at, every baller does it, it's what makes them a baller.

I'll have to review the tape, but I think the shot in question was a long three attempt by Lazar early in the shot clock followed by a Tre Green turnover. Quincy seems to have the perpetual green light and if so, that is justified. It is key to what makes him so good.

[drudy23]

I'll have to review the tape, but I think the shot in question was a long three attempt by Lazar early in the shot clock followed by a Tre Green turnover. Quincy seems to have the perpetual green light and if so, that is justified. It is key to what makes him so good.

Ah - I thought you meant Q's 35 footer. Keep firing Q!!!

[American X]

Do Olivari's stats against DePaul count for BE Player of the Week or are they ignored?

[GoMuskies]

Do Olivari's stats against DePaul count for BE Player of the Week or are they ignored?

I believe they count, but there is a complicated discounting factor. I wouldn't swear to it, but I believe last night's effort counts for 27.87654 points against an actual basketball team.

[SkyWalker]

I believe they count, but there is a complicated discounting factor. I wouldn't swear to it, but I believe last night's effort counts for 27.87654 points against an actual basketball team.

Q was listed in KP as the top line of the night.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

I believe they count, but there is a complicated discounting factor. I wouldn't swear to it, but I believe last night's effort counts for 27.87654 points against an actual basketball team.

Your math is slightly off. If you go back and review your calculations, there is a logarithmic function associated with the square root of the ratio of conference home wins to conference road losses. That part you got right but I think you neglected to take the reciprocal of that function into account in your computation. Not a bad estimate though.

[noteggs]

Funny post JJF!

I know many are aware, but Q also led the team in rebounds with 10. Double double to cap off his excellent night.