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16 minutes ago, BrettJollyComedyHour said:
Huh? It has us in Iowa City playing Iowa.
You are right. I misread. Thanks. In the projection I saw, they were shown in the Seattle Regional. But the subregionals are played at the home of the top 16 seeds overall. That would be Iowa/Iowa City.
We’ll see next Sunday.
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36 minutes ago, Gremio14 said:
Projected as 15 playing Iowa first round ( you know, the team with the lady considered the best college player in the nation). But it is just a projection
That projection has them playing in Seattle. Selection Sunday is at 8pm ET one week from today on ESPN.
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A10 champs!!
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Kennedy has made some really clutch shots, too.
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1 minute ago, JettFlight5 said:
Julia is literally everywhere.
She’s a gamer. Hates to lose, loves to win.
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Women look very good. Evenly matched against UMass team with a way better W-L record. Coach Tillett gets a lot of credit melding this team together.
In case not aware, game is on ESPN+ even if you’re not subscribed to ESPNU.
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2 hours ago, Bay Area Billiken said:
Who's in?
Come join Ms. BAB and yours truly in Brooklyn. It is always a good time. This will be my 4th A10 Tourney, including the epic Championship in '19.
Whether or not you're a True Blue Believer, the Billikens need your support. We are usually outnumbered in the big games out there, but we never lack in school spirit.
I'm 50/50. Juggling some things. If I go, it'll be my 3rd A10 Tourney. Always a good time, especially keeping BAB out of fights with Bonnie's and Flyers fans!
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12 hours ago, Pistol said:
Attendance did not look good on TV.
This is the first time in quite a while I've been happy with SLU's overall performance in a game, though. Not perfect, but progress.
There were nowhere near 5,100 people in the building last night. It looked to be a third full, perhaps 3,000 - 3,500. 5,100 people must be tickets sold/distributed. Casual fans disappearing, season ticket holders not showing. Disappointing. But that's what happens when you have an underperforming team, a so-so name brand in Davidson, and a late start.
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3 minutes ago, thunderdan said:
Totally agree. And, it was almost like the boos accidentally slipped out.
The fans in attendance saw the team (specifically, Yuri) giving the game away to a bad team, and the boos were almost instinctive.
They quieted down fairly quickly (booing college players is fairly uncommon), but it was definitely there.
I agree. The boos were at the team in general (yikes... here we go again giving up a late lead,) and they were brought on specifically on Yuri's inbounds pass/turnover.
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Here’s the post game press conference.
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3rd time, uncontested down the lane. No help defense. Uggh.
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6 minutes ago, gobillsgo said:
Yuri literally did not touch him.
Travis has got to work the refs on flopping.
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27 from Perk
24 from Pickett
Who saw this coming? Very nice.
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Perk with 18 and over 15 mins left. Wow.
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I'll be there with a group of 8.
In terms of pregame bar, the official Billiken Fan Reception is on campus at McCormick Lounge in Coffey Hall, a 5-minute walk from the arena. Here's the link:
I just checked and it looks like it's sold out. But you might check with the contacts listed to see if they allow a cash bar or have extra pre-game tickets.
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4 minutes ago, gobillsgo said:
What exactly are we saving him for??
Yes, it was because of the two quick fouls he picked up. But more important, it’s why he picked them up. He pushed off because he couldn’t beat his man off the ball and then couldn’t stay in front of his man on D. Whether it’s due to his ankle or his knee or some of each, he’s not good enough to play.
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13 minutes ago, WVBilliken said:
I am still behind Ford. Every time the Bills have a bad game, the lynch mob comes out. In the meantime Ford produces 20+ win seasons. SLU is in the A10, a mid-major Conference. That in itself is Ford's greatest obstacle. He does a great job recruiting and that is 75% of what is needed to win. But SLU is never going to get the quality of player to go "Dancing" more then a few times a decade at best. Talent isn't and won't ever be there to go every couple of years unless you are Gonzaga or SLU gets to the Big East. Okay ..... now you posters can crucify me. But me, I'm with Ford.
I like Ford. But this kind of thinking is what guarantees perpetual mediocrity. It is also completely contrary to the Top 50 commitment and resulting heavy investment in coach's salary, basketball budget, building of Chaifetz Arena, million+ $ renovation of the locker rooms there, and soon to come Champions Center. We're sure spending a hell of a lot money spinning wheels, buying a bunch of nothing.
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2 hours ago, dlarry said:
thanks for giving me a reason to post the video!
My all-time favorite highlight and probably my favorite game. Indeed, Washington had no idea what him them. As I recall the game was at an unusual time -- a Saturday morning at either 10 or 11am. National TV. The basketball world noticed. RIP, Rick M.
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I saw today that SLU has put together a package for the Loyola-Chicago game on January 18. The package includes game ticket and pre-game reception. If you already have a game ticket, you can buy the pre-game reception only.
This is great news. SLU's alumni team always does a great job on these events. Its great meeting Billiken fans before the game from both St. Louis, the host city (Chicago, in this case,) and from across the country who travel in for the game. Everyone sits together in same section, etc.
I'm going and I know at least 10 others who will be going as part of this package and seating section. All of us witnessing a great road victory!
Here's the link:
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1 hour ago, BC1764 said:
SLU and Dayton’s budgets are higher than DePaul, Butler, and Seton Hall.
The last I looked, SLU was right in the middle of Beast basketball budgets.
The new Champions Center (scheduled to open fall 2023) will add a very nice element to the recruiting mix. While it is not the panacea that NIL is, it will be a strong asset that few if any Beast schools have. Add this to the basketball budget, Chaifetz Arena, head coach salary, and expected NIL money... SLU can compete. There is no doubt SLU, its donors and sponsors are investing.
We just have to get to the tourney this year. Hopefully to the second weekend. Then continue to build upon it. Build a tradition. That'll be the best recruiting asset. Kids wanna go to play in the tourney. Not sit home.
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11 minutes ago, thetorch said:
We have Power 6 facilities, a power 6 budget, and power 6 HC coaches salary playing in a mid major conference. If we aren't making the dance 50% of the time what are we doing?
If we are happy with 1 or 2 out of ten we could just be LaSalle. Turn Chaifetz into a 365 days a year monster truck rally, upgrade our neon light and fog machine while installing a pool underneath the court at Simon rec and start riding the bus on east coast road trips. We'd have a lot more money for shirtless statues around campus.
100%
The goal is to be a perennial top 50 team. Depending where we fall in top 50, that should have us dancing every other year, minimum.
Anything less is aiming too low.
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1 minute ago, 3star_recruit said:
High mid-major coaches are also judged by NCAA tournament appearances. The bar just isn't as high as for high majors. Typically, a coach at the high mid-major level who makes the tournament a third of the time is considered a very successful coach -- Bob McKillop, Randy Bennett, Bruce Weber at SIU, etc.
The bar for SLU should be better than 50%. At least 3 of 5 years.
A10 WBB Tournament Megathread
in Billikens.com Main Board
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Their NET (137 pre-victory) will get somewhat better after beating UMass (56.) You’d hope the NCAA would see the 10 Ws in a row, a Cinderella story in the making and give them a 12-13.
But I don’t trust the NCAA, especially with only a .500 record. And supposedly they’re no longer favoring those with a strong finish to the season.
Would be stupid for them to bury us and a possible Cinderella PR narrative.