 | Postmortem: Xavier wins by two, 89-87. The Musketeers were the more disciplined team and controlled the game with the zone and a more patient offense, closing out by knocking down free throws late. Tre Carroll didn't have the best game, but his big-game experience was huge in the last four minutes. |
Marquette's inability to hit the open three (11/40) was a big factor. Marquette was more explosive in spurts, but Xavier controlled the majority of the game. Make the jump to review the final stats and my running live reactions of Xavier-Marquette.
Final: Xavier 89, Marquette 87
Extremely heady basketball by the Musketeers. After Messina-Moore makes the first free throw, he unintentionally misses the second. However, Carroll fouls Parham immediately with Marquette down three. Parham makes the first and intentionally misses the second. The clock runs out as James throws up a desperation tip from behind the backboard.
Marquette Timeout with 3.2 Seconds left
Xavier Timeout with 8.6 seconds left
Marquette Timeout with 14.9 seconds left
Xavier Timeout with 46.2 seconds left
Xavier 82, Marquette 81: Xavier is hanging on as Marquette is hard-charging here, with Ross and James trying to steal the victory. James with a steal, but a great deflection by Xavier's Anderson. Xavier ball.
Second Half, Under 4 Reactions
Xavier 78, Marquette 75: The Golden Eagles are not going down without a fight, thanks to Parham and a reawakened Nigel James. Two rushed threes for Marquette led to easy Xavier baskets, with Trey Carroll being the equalizer and now heading to the line for two free throws. MU's Chase Ross with five quick points. The last four minutes should be long and interesting. Marquette has gotten the game to its pace; Xavier needs to be methodical in half court.
Second Half, Under 8 Reactions
Xavier 68, Marquette 61. Musketeers with two big threes. When Xavier runs offense, it is getting open shots. Marquette is playing with more urgency, trying to junk this game up, to lead to easier baskets.
Xavier timeout with 10:04 remaining.
Second Half, Under 12 Reactions
Marquette calls time out with 13:12 remaining.
Second Half, Under 16 Reactions
Second Half Predictions:
Extremely heady basketball by the Musketeers. After Messina-Moore makes the first free throw, he unintentionally misses the second. However, Carroll fouls Parham immediately with Marquette down three. Parham makes the first and intentionally misses the second. The clock runs out as James throws up a desperation tip from behind the backboard.
Marquette Timeout with 3.2 Seconds left
- Xavier 88, Marquette 86: James drives for a layup. Arrow goes to Marquette. Xavier has made nine straight at the free throw line and is 14/15 for the game.
Xavier Timeout with 8.6 seconds left
- Xavier 88, Marquette 84: Musketeers make two free throws after a James three-point play.
Marquette Timeout with 14.9 seconds left
- Xavier 84, Marquette 81: Tre Carroll with a big bucket. Nigel James overpenetrates and forces a bad shot at the rim. Xavier can ice the game at the free throw line.
Xavier Timeout with 46.2 seconds left
Xavier 82, Marquette 81: Xavier is hanging on as Marquette is hard-charging here, with Ross and James trying to steal the victory. James with a steal, but a great deflection by Xavier's Anderson. Xavier ball.
Second Half, Under 4 Reactions
Xavier 78, Marquette 75: The Golden Eagles are not going down without a fight, thanks to Parham and a reawakened Nigel James. Two rushed threes for Marquette led to easy Xavier baskets, with Trey Carroll being the equalizer and now heading to the line for two free throws. MU's Chase Ross with five quick points. The last four minutes should be long and interesting. Marquette has gotten the game to its pace; Xavier needs to be methodical in half court.
Second Half, Under 8 Reactions
Xavier 68, Marquette 61. Musketeers with two big threes. When Xavier runs offense, it is getting open shots. Marquette is playing with more urgency, trying to junk this game up, to lead to easier baskets.
Xavier timeout with 10:04 remaining.
- Xavier 62, Marquette 57: Pace picking up a bit to the advantage of Marquette, which has hit two threes to go on a 7-0 run. Defensive energy is better. Like first half, Stevens and Phillips II sparking a run, along with Damarius Owens.
Second Half, Under 12 Reactions
- Xavier 60, Marquette 50: Trouble time for the Golden Eagles. Xavier is the more disciplined team getting into the paint patiently. Marquette is forcing offense, leading to silly turnovers. Marquette has missed its last 12 threes and nearly went 4 minutes without scoring.
Marquette calls time out with 13:12 remaining.
- Xavier 54, Marquette 48: Xavier is dictating the pace of the game, slowing it down in the half court, getting the ball to the rim for easy hoops, with inside basketball leading to a three. Marquette has sped itself up with out-of-control overpenetrating the last three possessions. Xavier is killing Marquette with backdoor cuts.
Second Half, Under 16 Reactions
- Marquette 48, Xavier 47: Marquette has scored 8 points in the paint, and gotten two free throws attacking the rim. However, the Golden Eagles miss two threes on last two possessions. Xavier is doing its scoring at the rim as well. Marquette must keep going inside and attacking the offensive glass. Xavier needs to keep posting up and cutting off the ball, which is leading to easy baskets.
Second Half Predictions:
- Xavier went too much one-on-one for the latter half of the first half. Moving the ball and running offense has led to easier baskets. Marquette's best offense is its defense. Golden Eagles need to get in the middle of the zone, get to the rim and hit some open shots.
Halftime Reactions
First Half, Under 4 Timeout Reactions
First Half, Under 8 Timeout Reactions
First Half, Under 12 Timeout Reactions
First Half, Under 16 Timeout Reactions
- Marquette 38, Xavier 38: Ugly end to the half for both teams. Marquette is overdribbling against the 3-2 zone, Xavier is settling for too many difficult threes. Marquette needs to make this a running game, Xavier needs to run offense and get to the rim, where Marquette has been providing much better resistance.
First Half, Under 4 Timeout Reactions
- Marquette 36, Xavier 36: Best stretch of the game for Marquette, after sleeping the first 10 minutes. Golden Eagles were on a 15-4 run, keyed by Adrian Stevens, Chase Rose, and Michael Phillips II. Pace is picking up for both teams. Energy on defense translating to easier offense for Marquette.
First Half, Under 8 Timeout Reactions
- Xavier 29, Marquette 27: The Golden Eagles are on a 8-0 run, with much better defensive activity leading to crisper offense. Nigel James Jr. hits a three during this stretch, though he picks up his second foul and is 1-for-7 to start. Marquette is moving the ball much quicker against the 3-2 zone. Xavier is guilty of overdribbling the past three possessions.
First Half, Under 12 Timeout Reactions
- Xavier 23, Marquette 14: The Musketeers are the more aggressive team, getting to the rim at will and hitting two threes during this stretch. Marquette is struggling from outside against the zone. The Golden Eagles are shooting 28%, Xavier is shooting 53%. When getting the ball inside, Marquette is not being strong enough.
First Half, Under 16 Timeout Reactions
- Xavier 9, Marquette 6: Xavier is testing Marquette's outside shooting, starting off in a 3-2 zone.. So far, Marquette is 2-for-6, with Ben Gould and Royce Parham having makes from deep. Gould and Parham need to be stronger in two post up opportunities. Xavier has 6 points in the paint.
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