Tues 2/11 BE, 2 Games (Marq-SH, XU-Butler).

[billyjack]

Saturday and last night were irritating losses for PC. Had 2nd half leads in both, on the road at XU and GU, but came away with losses. Tonight I can finally watch a couple of games on a Friars' off-day, so I won't get agita, and I can just enjoy the action.

Anyway, 2 games tonight:

Marquette at Seton Hall, 7pm, FS1.
Xavier at Butler, 9pm, FS1.

Marquette only has 5 losses in conference games.
Seton Hall has been better on the road than at home.
Xavier has 4 of their next 5 on the road, starting at Hinkle.
Butler follows tonight's game with another home game on Thursday, vs Creighton.

[notkirkcameron]

This game is a must-win for Marquette. That being said, Marquette has been remarkably consistent in their inconsistency. Since the Ball State game on December 17th, Marquette has gone W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W. So if the pattern continues, they're in for an off night.

[kyxu]

XU-Butler

This is a pick 'em, though I may give the nod to Butler. Xavier has been very mediocre on the road, despite Butler's struggles.

[HoosierPal]

XU-Butler

This is a pick 'em, though I may give the nod to Butler. Xavier has been very mediocre on the road, despite Butler's struggles.

This is a must win for Xavier, if they desire to keep their NCAA tourney hopes alive. They are sitting at 16-7, 6-4 in conference.

Upcoming X schedule
@ Butler
@ Marquette
DePaul
@ Georgetown
@ St Johns
Creighton
@ Seton Hall
Villanova.

How many W's are in there? Xavier is 2-3 this season on the road, and only 1-3 in conference, winning in a vacant All State Arena. If Xavier looses tonight, wow.

I predict that either Xavier wins or they don't. 50/50 either way.

[marquette]

This game is a must-win for Marquette. That being said, Marquette has been remarkably consistent in their inconsistency. Since the Ball State game on December 17th, Marquette has gone W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W. So if the pattern continues, they're in for an off night.

Every game is a must win for Marquette from here on. Frankly, I don't think we have a snowball's chance in hell of pulling it off. Here's hoping we make some noise in the NIT, at least. Those $14,000 NIT credits could be program changing.

[BillikensWin]

Marquette and Xavier in Win or Go Home mode tonight.

[hoyahooligan]

Rooting for Xavier in this one. Want as many BE teams as possible in the dance.

The other game doesn't really matter to me as I don't think Marquette has a shot at the dance.

[Bluejay]

With the way St John's has been playing, Marquette needs this one to stay out of the play-in game of the BE tourney.

Must win for Xavier if they want to dance. I wouldn't mind too much if Xavier-Butler goes about two overtimes though.

[Beast of the East]

I think Marquette is going to be hot down the stretch, finishing 5-3 in the league to get to 10-8. I have them winning comfortably tonight.

I think Xavier wins a rock-fight tonight at Hinkle. Not aesthetically pleasing, but a win nonetheless.

[Bill Marsh]

These figure to be 2 extremely close games. It could come down to who gets in foul trouble. I'm going with the home teams Butler's too good not to come with a win one of these days. I'm thinking that today's the day.