Big East Quarterfinals 3/8/18

[Bill Marsh]

I'm surprised to hear it was Kaiser being the instigator. He's usually the quietest guy on the court and has no history that I'm aware of. It's always tough when a team has their season end, especially after a hard fought game. I'm looking at this one as more of a statement game by X, since many national experts and even our own neutral HLOH analyst (I'm looking at you Bill Marsh) had us being an upset special today. I believe Coach Mack and team were looking to set the tone today, not only for the BET but the NCAAT as well. Don't you just Love March?

X played a great game today. They sure looked like a #1 seed. Their defense was especially impressive. Terrific win.

[Hall2012]

Fortunately the Hall's threes were falling at an unusual rate, that's about the only reason the Pirates are up at the half. They need to clean things up big-time in the second half if they want to hang on because I wouldn't count on the threes continuing.

[Irishdawg]

Fortunately the Hall's threes were falling at an unusual rate, that's about the only reason the Pirates are up at the half. They need to clean things up big-time in the second half if they want to hang on because I wouldn't count on the threes continuing.

Eh, I wouldn't worry if I were you. Seton Hall's got some legendary free throw defense rolling. At this point I wonder why Butler spends the money to travel to the tourney.

[Hall2012]

Fortunately the Hall's threes were falling at an unusual rate, that's about the only reason the Pirates are up at the half. They need to clean things up big-time in the second half if they want to hang on because I wouldn't count on the threes continuing.

Eh, I wouldn't worry if I were you. Seton Hall's got some legendary free throw defense rolling. At this point I wonder why Butler spends the money to travel to the tourney.

Butler's been the better team so far, unless the Hall makes some major adjustments, BU should win.

[scoscox]

turns out it was just chris holtmann who can't win at msg. glad Butler got rid of him

[kayako]

Unbelievable finish. Congratulations Butler!

[Hall2012]

What a game, congrats Butler. Baldwin could do no wrong today.

[billyjack]

Wow, outstanding game and outstanding finish in the late game at 11:36pm EST. With 20 seconds left, Seton Hall down 2, Carrington with a beautiful baseline move and old fashioned 3 point play for a 1 point lead with 10 seconds to play...

Butler had 2 timeouts but played through... Baldwin drove to the hoop from the right, missed layup, but a putback by Wideman for a 75-74 lead with 3.6... Powell rushed down and had a deep contested look, which missed off the front of the rim...

Wow, what an adrenaline rush by two great teams who will both be in the Big Dance next week.

[FDS]

What a game, congrats Butler. Baldwin could do no wrong today.

Thanks Hall! Once Desi and Sonogo are completely healthy, you guys will do some damage in the Tourney!

[Hall2012]

Lot of Hall fans wondering why Delgado was on the bench at the end there...2nd straight year the Pirates were eliminated from the BET by a missed box-out in the final seconds. Willard's answer is that he was thinking defense, not rebounding. I don't think that answer's gonna sit well with most.

Losing on a put-back with the conference's all time leading rebounder sitting on the bench is a tough pill to swallow.