Prediction Time: Butler (2)

[Phantom Warrior]

The Bulldogs are going to come into the BC really focused after losing two close games. This is a crucial game for them in terms of seeding.

That being said, since the beginning of the season I've thought this was a game we could win, and I still feel that way.

Martin is a very tough match up for us, and so is Chrabascz, and Savage has come along as well. But the player who has really stepped up for Butler is the freshman, Baldwin. Butler is a very good team, but it is beatable.

The Bulldogs are a high-scoring bunch, at least recently, so I expect a high-scoring game that comes down to the last possession or two.

Prediction: MU - 85; Butler - 84

[MUfan12]

Prediction: I arrive early and have a few of those $2 beers to get warmed up.

Maybe more than any game this year, there needs to be a great building tomorrow. Butler is a slow-starting team and if MU gets cooking, and that building gets loud, it could be a really good night for MU.

MU 81 Butler 77

[CaribouJim]

Prediction: I arrive early and have a few of those $2 beers to get warmed up.

Maybe more than any game this year, there needs to be a great building tomorrow. Butler is a slow-starting team and if MU gets cooking, and that building gets loud, it could be a really good night for MU.

MU 81 Butler 77

First off, where are you getting those $2.00 beers??? Lot of rain expected tomorrow in both Chicago area and Milwaukee so hopefully that doesn't suppress attendance.

Hard to imagine that Butler will lose 3 in a row, but MU needs this game more so I say MU by 3, 77-74 but not feeling so confident in my prediction I'm afraid.

[warriorfan4life]

Like how we match-up with them, and think we take the re-match 81-72. I can see Butler being hungry and maybe getting off to a quick start, but we also need this one and have proven now that we can beat the top teams in conference.

[MUfan12]

First off, where are you getting those $2.00 beers???

Fan appreciation night. $2 concessions from 7-8 PM.

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020317aab.html

[CaribouJim]

Fan appreciation night. $2 concessions from 7-8 PM.

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020317aab.html

Thanks - did not see that! This is huge news - hope in doesn't turn into a Cleveland Indians Ten Cent Beer Night type of fiasco!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Cent_Beer_Night

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

Butler will definitely try to slow us down. I have this as a coin-flip game. They have the rest and the motivation after two losses, we have home court and are coming off a much-needed win. I'll say they drop one more before getting right.

Marquette 77-76 Butler