Game Thread: NCAA Xavier University v University of Illinois (3/21/2025)

[waggy]

We played some trap in the half court. We didn't get the ball, but I liked it.

[Xavier]

I was begging for it to be 5. Honestly think the game starting to flip. Woulda been huge for that ending sequence to be flipped. Grab some boards and let’s go.

Make fts and close shots, too. We’re getting a ton of them

[American X]

Everyone grow three inches taller at halftime.

They got stops but did not turn them into baskets at the other end, so that math will not work out. It fell like down by a 1000, so down 5 is not so bad, but that 3 was a groin kick.

[Three Point Pete]

Too many missed layups! Aagh.

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[xukeith]

I like Hugely defense better than Zach's. What can X do vs their 7 footer?
X defense needs to be like the last 5-7 minutes of first half for 20 minutes. X will be getting steals, dunks, and rebounds.

[xukeith]

McKnight can get that pull up 7 footer anytime he wants to so do it!

[American X]

I would rather be leading at halftime, but trust Miller over 40 minutes.

[GoMuskies]

We get at least 20 more minutes of Xavier basketball on March 21 in the NCAA Tournament. Reminding myself to relax and enjoy it. Hopefully not in the way Bob Knight described.

[xukeith]

Did I miss somethhing? ESPN, and CBS say score is 40-35.
What happened? I will take 40-35.

[X-band '01]

Thoughts on the game from Charles Barkley:

"Sorry, I was focused on the Bryant-Michigan State game. Bryant up two points as we speak"