Marquette vs Morgan State Game Thread

[IWB]

Last non-con game.....Marquette vs Morgan State

Louisville transfer Akoy Agau in the house

Starting lineup will be Duane Wilson, Derrick Wilson, Matt Carlino, Juan Anderson & Steve Taylor

Did not see the list of refs, but Karl Hess is one of them...

*Edit - Other two refs are Brent Hampton and Alfred Smith - I liek Smith, MU has had him once or twice already this year.

[IWB]

A little sloppy but so far not a bad start. Morgan State with a slightly better than pedestrian 7'0 footer, should be some good work for Luke.

A little early for stats, but 5 of MU's 10 points are off of turnovers, keep up the pressure D.

[IWB]

Cedric Blossom, Morgan State's leading scorer picks up an early 2nd foul. Both of his fouls were dumb fouls going for rebounds.

[IWB]

Perfect full court play - Luke pulls down the board, guns it to Derrick at half court, 4 dribbles and hits Jujuan in the corner - Johnson finishes making it look easy - results in a Morgan State TO.

[BLT]

JJJ looking more confident with some gliding, smooth moves. I think it has finally clicked.

[IWB]

I know I have been beating on the same stat for the last few weeks, but MU has 8 assists on 9 made baskets. 9-15 from field & 2-3 from 3pt good for 60% from the field.

[IWB]

Mid way through the first half and only 3 fouls called in this game. 2 on Morgan State's Cedric Blossom, 1 on Juan Anderson.

[IWB]

JJJ looking more confident with some gliding, smooth moves. I think it has finally clicked.

BLT - Almost seems like JJJ needs to score/be involved to really play hard. If he scores early, it all comes together. if he doesn't, he lacks on defense. Best for MU to get him a hoop early in every game if it means he'll play like this!

[BLT]

Nice defensive run by MU. No FGM in 5+ minutes and counting

[IWB]

With Carlino's make, MU is 4-6 from 3pt.

[BLT]

MSU 1 out of last 17.

[IWB]

Ok, so I post that MU only has one foul and they foul as I hit submit.

I post that MU is 4-6 from three and as I hit submit Carlino clanks one off the rim, then Jujuan airs one out.

I'll just shut up now.

[BLT]

MU playing great shooting defense but giving up way too many offensive rebounds.

[IWB]

MU with only 3 fouls in the first half. Could be the fewest I have ever seen in a half.

[IWB]

MU is losing the rebounding battle 23-18.

[Markedman]

JJ has really found it the last few games........Too bad Duane seems to have lost his 3 point stroke in that same span.

Luke with a really nice half...handled the double team much better and was active on boards and on D.

[Mark Miller]

Giving up way too many offensive rebounds.

JJ is playing exceptionally well.

[MU/Panther]

I hope Cohen gets some playing time in the 2nd half.

[IWB]

Cohen does need some PT. was just talking to Bo Ellis - Bo pointed at Cohen and said, "We need him to play well. That kid will be the key to a win in one of the big games this year."

[IWB]

Cohen now 2-2 from three and follows it up with a steal and an assist.

[IWB]

MU still down on the rebounding battle - 33-30. Probably the most disappointing stat of the game is that Morgan State has 16 offensive rebounds.

[CaribouJim]

JJJ was my player of the game - the 2 air balls were the only substantive things in the debit column. Handful of assists as well. He is exceptional in moving without the ball - he consistently gets himself in a favorable position to be on the receiving end of a pass. I like that Matt, Duane, JJJ, Juan and Luke line-up.

Cohen really can be an x factor like Bo said.

[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

Agree re jjj - looked very solid today. His biggest weakness imo is his handle. If he tightens this up a bit he could be a real nice player.

[2012Warrior]

I think it's his man defense. I remember one time he got burned off the dribble badly. If his defense catches up to his offense, he will be a very nice player. It's fun watching him grow this year.