On the train back to D.C. after one of the more stressful games of the season. Not necessary to echo many of the insightful comments that have already been posted, but will just add a handful of comments:
1. Providence's run started with its back-up center (Priest) scoring a basket and being awarded an "and one." The refs had somehow just missed his blatantly traveling through the lane. Very frustrating.
2. Largely for better, but every once-in-a-while for worse, RJ has ice in his veins. He is clearly not scared to take key shots at key moments -- including a couple of jumpers in the second half this evening.
3. Prior to Deivon's injury, one of the many things that made him such a pivotal member of this team was that his fearlessness, combined with his never-ending motor, made him almost unstoppable in the open-court. It's very understandable, but it appeared (at least to me) that his regaining that fearlessness is a work-in-progress.
4. While Marquette is good, I believe that SJU is better, for several reasons. One key component is that I don't really believe that they will have an effective answer in stopping Zuby, i.e., mu future son-in-law. Ha!
Go Johnnies!!!