Marquette Post Game Thread

[EnochRoot]

Great win that should keep us top-25.

Let's never talk about those TOs again.

Solo may be our best shooter ever outside of Ray

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[Hunt for 7]

We saw tonight that we can play without Diarra or Mahaney’s on the court. That will be easier when Liam comes back.

I like Samson, Karaban, McNeeley, Ross and Ball as a potential go too defensive line up. Ross can cover anyone 1 through 3.

Ball is rebounding. This is the most excited I have been about this team this year.

Mahaney may have to really fight for PT when Liam returns.

I hope I am wrong about when he is going to come back. That hug between him and AK at the end of the game was a we got through it buddy, let’s have a good week of practice and get ready for St Johns.

What a great win!!!

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Shaka’s defensive game plan on AK was wild. Even when he set a screen and tried to flare out of it to the wing, they were grabbing a handful of jersey so he couldn’t disengage. Shaka is just made for the BE and the way this league calls games. Every MU game I watch, I understand why he didn’t make it at Texas. This style just doesn’t play nearly as well outside of the BE.

 

[TheHorde]

Sophomores and Samson won this game for us.

Alex played a very good second half too I thought.

 

[Boost'ED]

Though you could see the traits of an excellent shooter, I never thought Solo would be as efficient as he's been this season!!

If Bill Rafferty was doing the game, we would be hearing daggers all night.

Seemed like every 2nd half three was a momentum killer.


Solo seems very mature too, listening to him being interviewed post game.

 

[Mr. French]

Woooooooo!!!

I better never hear another word uttered about Solomon Ball.

 

[UCFan1513]

I'm not usually wrong

 

[Hunt for 7]

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Rashad was streaky good. Ball is just pure….

 

[JMick]

Certainly one of the weirdest big wins ever. We looked awful and great at the same time.

 

[6Nattys4Us]

If I was told 25 turnovers, no Liam, @Marquette, Reed, Jr. would be a nonfactor, I'd never guess we won. Luckily I saw the game, we made amazing shots and amazingly bad decisions on passing (slip it to Johnson at his ankles?!?).

Solo may got NBA if he keeps this up.

 

[aceboon]

I can see a universe where Ball becomes a postseason killer, McNeeley is the new Castle, our centers both mature rapidly and keep growing into their roles, and this team makes a run in March.

Not sure it happens but it’s more believable now.

So many big shots this season he's hit when the team has been either trailing, tied, or clinging to a lead. Not just a great shooter but a great shooter under pressure.

 

[Giddyup5]

Obviously Solo.

But many unsung hero’s. Stewart’s cold blooded start. Ross’s defense. Samson with a phenomenal game and made all his free throws. Tarris provided value! Hass gutted it out. AK played 40.

And how about our coaching staff. First game all year we essentially switched 1 through 5 on defense most of the game. I loved that. It fits our pieces so much better.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

This of course, is gonna come across as hyperbolic, but I don’t know that I’ve seen a dagger player like solo since Kemba or Shabazz.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Even if he could, I’d rather him come back and show that here as a junior. Then go to the NBA ready to make an instant impact.

 

[Conndog]

Wow what a game. Solo is legit.

Ross with great D.

Jaylin got us off to the hot start then disappeared.

True about Jaylin, but he was reason UConn got up early by 10

 

[Karmacop]

Nice to see AJax watching on in attendance. Can we get him to more games? Seemed to be a good luck charm.

 

[JMick]

So many big shots this season he's hit when the team has been either trailing, tied, or clinging to a lead. Not just a great shooter but a great shooter under pressure.

He has to be the guy getting the ball at the end of the game. I don't care if he's hoisting up a terrible three. Better odds than anything else we've tried.

 

[Umami Zen]

Solo was numero uno tonight.. Even starting to grab some boards!! Solid D by Ross. Excellent team win away from home. Bring on Slick Rick

 

[UCan3]

How was this not a pretty win? UConn beat a top 10 team on the road, without its best player and with his PG hurt, and led wire to wire, with the lead never getting closer than 6 after about the 4 minute mark of the game.

Well said!

 

[DCT]

How the hell can a team win with 25 turnovers?

Making 3s

 

[Hi-Low]

This of course, is gonna come across as hyperbolic, but I don’t know that I’ve seen a dagger player like solo since Kemba or Shabazz.

Loved the stepback 3 from Solo tonight...Kembaesque

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Nice to see AJax watching on in attendance. Can we get him to more games? Seemed to be a good luck charm.

And Cam.

 

[VA Blue Dog]

If Jordan can do it for his quick release Solo can too easily. He's developing as a better all around player every game. Not just his excellent shooting.

 

[gsmooth]

How the hell can a team win with 25 turnovers?

last game that comes to mind UConn defeating Washington in the Sweet 16 in 2006

 

[homunculus]

These are the games that make us winners in the tournament. Fantastic game, Mr Ball.