the players have taken beatings from every team in the conference over the last 4 years, and this is a year to mete out some payback. Along with payback, the Red Storm should be dissatisfied with how they have played on the road; they could be much better, but have disturbing lulls and offensive issues to work out. Things look rosy now, but the Johnnies need to keep improving into a dangerous team.
With that in mind, did you know that St. John’s hasn’t beaten the Marquette Golden Eagles since 1966, when former St. John’s player and Marquette coaching legend Al McGuire was leading the then-Warriors (Lou Carnesecca was leading the then-Redmen in one of his first seasons)?
The Golden Eagles have put an excellent product on the court, and have beaten St. John’s in blowouts and in close games, at home, and away. The Golden Eagles’ defense is questionable. But despite their defensive deficiencies, they can put up points. And with St. John’s offensive and defensive deficiencies… this game could be a blowout instead of another gritty road win. Marquette isn’t as sloppy or discombobulated as the Cincinnati Bearcats.
The Red Storm have get better and more consistent if they want to make a run into the postseason. Marquette is one of the teams’ best chances to show how they have improved. Can the Johnnies gain respect with another road win?
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