Rutgers Marquette

[msf22b]

22-16 just before the half, both teams offensively challenged.
Cute view of the UCONN kids watching the game, their usual goofy look that Geno hates.
These kids are so nice.

 

[Coler]

Rutgers better come out in the second half with a purpose or we're going home. I swear this team makes me want to pull my hair out sometimes.

 

[alexrgct]

Marquette beating Rutgers would be a boon. UConn's got a war on their hands in the semis and finals, and although I expect UConn can beat Rutgers, it will take more out of them to do so.

That was such a terrible first half that you figure someone's going to wake up, though.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

just changed the channel and realized the Marquette was leading Rutgers! What's going on here??
(I was enthralled with the Penn State/Purdue game)

 

[msf22b]

not a pretty game

 

[msf22b]

48 points between them with12:56 in the 2nd half.

 

[speedoo]

not a pretty game

1. it's Rutgers
2. Sykes is playing

Pretty game is not possible.

 

[speedoo]

What a horrible game. Just disgusting, one turnover after another.

 

[alexrgct]

What a horrible game. Just disgusting, one turnover after another.

But other than that, how is it?

 

[HuskyFan1125]

But other than that, how is it?

Well, the score is 35-32 and there is 7 minutes to go..............in the game

 

[Sonny44]

Too bad they both can't lose.

 

[DEK1234]

Our #3 seed isn't looking too bad right now. I'd rather play one of these teams than Louisville, who, correct me if I'm wrong, St. John's is playing tomorrow.

 

[msf22b]

Good Point DEC...OT: Ohio State lost big time

 

[VAUConnFan]

Our #3 seed isn't looking too bad right now. I'd rather play one of these teams than Louisville, who, correct me if I'm wrong, St. John's is playing tomorrow.

Always be careful for what you wish.

 

[Louisville]

Louisville fan here, if you haven't noticed.. I am wondering who you guys would prefer in the semis - Louisville or St. John's. I think you guys will be able to handle both teams by about 10 - 15 points. You guys will likely slaughter Rutgers tomorrow night! Those girls didn't even seem like they were trying out there!!

 

[Coler]

Louisville fan here, if you haven't noticed.. I am wondering who you guys would prefer in the semis - Louisville or St. John's. I think you guys will be able to handle both teams by about 10 - 15 points. You guys will likely slaughter Rutgers tomorrow night! Those girls didn't even seem like they were trying out there!!

 

[msf22b]

Rutgers will play harder against us, thats for sure.

 

[DEK1234]

Always be careful for what you wish.

Very, very true. I hope I didn't disturb the "mojo"

 

[Buckaroobanzai]

So, the first day of the tournament was great - competitive, hard fought, well played games. The second day starts the same way. I'm thinking: maybe the pundits have it right - WCBB really is improving. Then it happens: Rutgers takes the court. In what was a mega stinker, Rutgers vanquishes Marquette by shooting a scintillating 32% from the field to Marquette's 29%. But those percentages cannot describe (I cannot describe) how bad the game was. After seven well played games, I wonder how the officials can abide a contest where "defense" consists of grabbing, holding and complaining to the officials. Rutgers did what it does best and Marquette permitted itself to be either mesmerized or intimidated by the Rutgers style. In any event, we had a game that set back WCBB by at least 5 years.

 

[DaddyChoc]

So, the first day of the tournament was great - competitive, hard fought, well played games. The second day starts the same way. I'm thinking: maybe the pundits have it right - WCBB really is improving. Then it happens: Rutgers takes the court. In what was a mega stinker, Rutgers vanquishes Marquette by shooting a scintillating 32% from the field to Marquette's 29%. But those percentages cannot describe (I cannot describe) how bad the game was. After seven well played games, I wonder how the officials can abide a contest where "defense" consists of grabbing, holding and complaining to the officials. Rutgers did what it does best and Marquette permitted itself to be either mesmerized or intimidated by the Rutgers style. In any event, we had a game that set back WCBB by at least 5 years.

totally disagree... Rutgers made shots and Marquette didnt. Monique was a load

Rutgers need to shoot better at the line

 

[EricLA]

I'm with DC on this one. NONE of the games today were "scintillating" from an "excellence in WCBB" perspective. Nether Syracuse nor WVU looked like they REALLY wanted to win, and Ieasia Hemmingway is the worst (most over-hyped) player i've seen in a while. awful AND lazy.

she actually disappeared to the locker room in the middle of the game for 5-7 minutes (didn't appear to be sick and went on her own with no trainer), only to return and be put back in the game. she was more interested in fixing the straps on her jersey or tucking the bottom of her shorts into her tight biker shorts underneath than she was in playing any kind of defense or moving without the ball on offense.

she sure did spend time ordering the other players around tho. Syracuse is just not a good team. anyhow, how WVU ever beat ND is beyond me as they were barely better than the orange.

Depaul and USF was entertaining - Depaul jumped out to several leads of 10 or so, only to have USF claw their way back, but Depaul eventually prevailed. with 7 players suited up, Depaul packs their bags after their game vs. ND tomorrow.

L'ville looked like the "best" all around team i saw today. but that's not saying a lot, really. I love Harry, but HE sets the game back 5 years every time his team takes the floor. the most boring kind of basketball i've ever witnessed on a consistent basis. at least Harry is entertaining- he's like a caricature of himself, and that's saying something.

And Marquette slightly outplayed RU for about 30 minutes, then fell apart and forgot how to score in the paint and jacked up 1 desperate three after another. Oliver was a beast and RU played some tough D down the stretch.

one thing about RU that sort of mystifies me - Canty was a top 10-15 kid, no? she got in for the last 30 seconds of the game. i wonder why so little PT for her.

 

[Coler]

I'm with DC on this one. NONE of the games today were "scintillating" from an "excellence in WCBB" perspective. Nether Syracuse nor WVU looked like they REALLY wanted to win, and Ieasia Hemmingway is the worst (most over-hyped) player i've seen in a while. awful AND lazy.

she actually disappeared to the locker room in the middle of the game for 5-7 minutes (didn't appear to be sick and went on her own with no trainer), only to return and be put back in the game. she was more interested in fixing the straps on her jersey or tucking the bottom of her shorts into her tight biker shorts underneath than she was in playing any kind of defense or moving without the ball on offense.

she sure did spend time ordering the other players around tho. Syracuse is just not a good team. anyhow, how WVU ever beat ND is beyond me as they were barely better than the orange.

Depaul and USF was entertaining - Depaul jumped out to several leads of 10 or so, only to have USF claw their way back, but Depaul eventually prevailed. with 7 players suited up, Depaul packs their bags after their game vs. ND tomorrow.

L'ville looked like the "best" all around team i saw today. but that's not saying a lot, really. I love Harry, but HE sets the game back 5 years every time his team takes the floor. the most boring kind of basketball i've ever witnessed on a consistent basis. at least Harry is entertaining- he's like a caricature of himself, and that's saying something.

And Marquette slightly outplayed RU for about 30 minutes, then fell apart and forgot how to score in the paint and jacked up 1 desperate three after another. Oliver was a beast and RU played some tough D down the stretch.

one thing about RU that sort of mystifies me - Canty was a top 10-15 kid, no? she got in for the last 30 seconds of the game. i wonder why so little PT for her.

Canty has played alot of minutes this season, the past I'd say 4 games or so I've heard she's been struggling with a knee injury and she also missed a game with a stiff neck. So I'd say it's because of her sore knee.

 

[Buckaroobanzai]

Are you guys serious? The game was such a stinker that, even though it was really close until the final two minutes, the crowd, with the exception of the usual loyal cadre of Rutgers fans, left the XL Center in droves. (My spouse and I stayed until the final whistle - which makes me wonder about us.) The earlier games were competitive and fun to watch (even Villanova which actually scored in the paint). Take away the sometimes unkind but always good natured cheers of the Rutgers band and the evening would have been intolerable.

 

[EricLA]

Canty has played alot of minutes this season, the past I'd say 4 games or so I've heard she's been struggling with a knee injury and she also missed a game with a stiff neck. So I'd say it's because of her sore knee.

ah makes sense. thanks! well nice win. i thought Rushdan had a really nice game too and while Speed and Wheeler were inconsistent, Speed especially was vocal and quite the leader out there...

 

[Coler]

ah makes sense. thanks! well nice win. i thought Rushdan had a really nice game too and while Speed and Wheeler were inconsistent, Speed especially was vocal and quite the leader out there...

Speed the last few games has really came on strong. I think it has finally hit her that this is it for her career. Better late then never, I suppose.