Marquette Post Game Thread

[HuskyHawk]

Credit where due. The guys stepped up. Played harder, made some shots and some really huge plays in other phases of the game. Rebounding was epic. The staff also stepped up, the pace in the first half, with shots early in the clock or in transition were critical. That was by design to help shake our shooting woes. I’d be interested in our shooting percentage in the first 15 seconds of the shot clock, vs the last 15.

Plenty of mistakes as well, and I give Hurley credit for realizing that playing fast will mean more mistakes and not overreacting to them. Jackson and others can still do better, but it’s a trade-off we need.

 

[CTBasketball]

Whoever got a shot of tequila at rocking horse after the game you’re welcome. *k Marquette soft * school.

 

[Mr. French]

Brick laying was not in evidence. Just a couple of cold spots.

Biggest factor was we knocked down open looks.

I know they were monsters on the boards and did a lot of stuff well, but those good looks from 3 going down tonight instead of lately they did not, THAT stopped runs and got the W.

Confident shooters makes this team VERY dangerous.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Thought we got Marquette to play our game. We killed them on the boards, they didnt really have an answer for Sanogo and we made shots when we needed them. When this team gets out in transition they look so much better on offense. 87% from free throw line is huge. We give up so many point not making those.

 

[ASweet3781]

Great win. XL with the assist. Big weekend road trip.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Just got home from HCC. Haven't walked out of an arena feeling this good since Houston @ Gampel. Very nice crowd, made noise when we had to and everyone was standing for the critical Jackson steal and 3 ORB possession.

In 2022, there is something weird going on in XL. Crazy bounces in the Creighton game and now Red Panda dropping a cup.

Why was Hawkins sitting for the first 6 minutes of 2H??

 

[Brochacho]

XL was fun tonight. Can't wait for Friday. I think Hurley was A+ tonight.

 

[Waquoit]

My gripe is Polley didn't get the rock in the 2nd half. He was open several times when the pass went elsewhere. And the shot missed.

 

[UconnU]

Like I said previously: we are a bad matchup for Marquette. Unfortunately, Creighton and Villanova are bad matchups for us.

Yea we are. Most teams have to double Lewis and Morsell we have the athletes and the size to play them straight up. They also can’t defend bigs and we have sanogo

 

[karstenkibbe]

Love how Hawkins and Polley combined for 16 points on only eight shots. Both efficient. Sadly though, I think they are our only two options off the bench moving forward. Unfortunately, the Gaffney regression continues. Both turnovers in his four minutes of play were cringeworthy.

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Tonight was a great win!!!

Got tickets for the wife and I for this Sunday's machup against the Johnies. Lets pack the house with UConn fans and do them a favor (attendance has been very poor for Johnies at MSG this year).

Currently here at MSG watching Nova @ St. Johns and the entire upper deck is empty. Covid has definitely somewhat killed the college basketball culture in the region

 

[UconnU]

Love how Hawkins and Polley combined for 16 points on only eight shots. Both efficient. Sadly though, I think they are our only two options off the bench moving forward. Unfortunately, the Gaffney regression continues. Both turnovers in his four minutes of play were cringeworthy.

And we desperately need Gaffney to at least be serviceable as a backup PG. If Cole gets in foul trouble or hurt we’re absolutely screwed. We’ll look like Seton Hall without Aiken.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Solid all around performance from the team. We sweep Marquette. Marquette sweeps Nova. If that Nova game was not already circled it should be.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Just got home from HCC. Haven't walked out of an arena feeling this good since Houston @ Gampel. Very nice crowd, made noise when we had to and everyone was standing for the critical Jackson steal and 3 ORB possession.

In 2022, there is something weird going on in XL. Crazy bounces in the Creighton game and now Red Panda dropping a cup.

Why was Hawkins sitting for the first 6 minutes of 2H??

hurley needs to burn the sage again

 

[Ports21]

XL was fun tonight. Can't wait for Friday. I think Hurley was A+ tonight.

5 mins before tip place was empty. I was thinking oh shit here we go again — but the place filled up decently and was into it for most of the game. It was fun.

 

[Hi-Low]

Only negative really is that our backup PG could only be on floor 4 mins...Dan Hurley realizing can't play him in close games.

Lots of pressure on Cole rest of way.

 

[outlaw]

One of the best civic center crowds in recent memory. Hat tip to the women singing the national anthem who screwed it up and then the crowd cheering her on Mo Cheeks style. Wonderful Mojo.

Hartford had it tonight

Mrs. Edmund Saunders anthem got the building going!!!

 

[UconnU]

Marquette’s board is highly upset about Donny Marshall calling these games. Says he has a massive bias lol.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Side note: Gaffney should be benched. He’s legitimately terrible

lol, welcome to the club

But yeah, there is no way that Diggn's can be worse. Give Diggin's the same minutes but don't put him out there without Martin and/or Jackson

 

[Waquoit]

Marquette’s board is highly upset about Donny Marshall calling these games. Says he has a massive bias lol.

I loved that one time Al McGuire did a UConn game!

 

[Waquoit]

I'm not giving up on Gaff. He was at the scorers table around the 13 minute mark in the 2nd half. My eyes went back to the game and when the whistle blew he was gone.

 

[LIuconn]

are they still funneling everyone thru one or two entrances? Why is it so empty 5 min prior to tip

 

[UConnRock]

So Hurley knows how to coach now? And the amateur athletes know how to play now? And the ebbs and flows of a CBB season happen now? Asking for a friend

Amazing how wonderful Hurley coaches when Hawkins, Polley and Cole make 3 pointers and Whaley and Sanogo don’t get into foul trouble in the 1st 5 minutes

 

[CTBasketball]

Red Panda shows up we take care of business, it’s that’s simple.

 

[mauconnfan]

My gripe is Polley didn't get the rock in the 2nd half. He was open several times when the pass went elsewhere. And the shot

Waq I am afraid to say something similar because it’s a good win. But I am disappointed that neither Polley or Hawkins got looks in the 2nd half after warm first halves. I mean a focus should be to run something to get them looks. I’m sure Shaka made it tough as well but hot shooters need looks!

 

[uconnfan68]

Love how Hawkins and Polley combined for 16 points on only eight shots. Both efficient. Sadly though, I think they are our only two options off the bench moving forward. Unfortunately, the Gaffney regression continues. Both turnovers in his four minutes of play were cringeworthy.

Add in the missed layup that Sanogo saved with a tip-in. Kid just needs to get under control. Do what you can, not more.

 

[F101Voodoo]

5 mins before tip place was empty. I was thinking oh here we go again — but the place filled up decently and was into it for most of the game. It was fun.

For people who actually still work 6:30 is a un-good time.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Waq I am afraid to say something similar because it’s a good win. But I am disappointed that neither Polley or Hawkins got looks in the 2nd half after warm first halves. I mean a focus should be to run something to get them looks. I’m sure Shaka made it tough as well but hot shooters need looks!

I mentioned this in @RichZ Thoughtz thread.

Jackson had a nice drive and kick out to Cole in the corner for an open 3. Ball was halfway down but popped out. Jackson is the only UConn player who can penetrate and kick. When Cole penetrates he's looking to shoot or make an interior pass. Martin isn't passing to anyone once he starts his drive.

In the halfcourt, Polley and Hawkins are only getting shots if the weave and screens get them open. Better coaches know how to mitigate that.

 

[Waquoit]

Jackson had a nice drive and kick out to Cole in the corner for an open 3.

That was the one that should have went to Polley, he was equally as open on the other side. Tyler had look of a guy that was going 5-7 from 3 tonight.

 

[jibsey]

30 (15&15) rebounds for 2 players? Wow.