Phillip Campbell
March 20, 2008
NCAA Tournament Story
ANAHEIM, Calif.- Joe Crawford’s 35 points were not enough as the Golden Eagles send the Wildcats packing in the first round of the south regional.
Kentucky struggled to keep pace with a hungry Marquette squad that was desperately trying get their first win in the tournament since 2003. Joe Crawford seemed to be carrying the load for the Kentucky in the second half.
“He has done that all season,” said Kentucky Coach Billie Gillispie. "He is as clutch of a player as I have ever been around."
Crawford was quick to point out his disappointment in the loss.
"I came here to win,” said Joe Crawford. "That's what I wanted to do. So I'm just kind of sad right now because, you know, I feel like we had a good chance and I'm just kind of down right now."
The last time Marquette won a game in the tournament Dwayne Wade was on the team. That team beat Kentucky in regional final. The Golden Eagles seemed focused from the tip off; still the team needed to hit free throws down the stretch for the win.
"It's easy to make them when your whole team and coaches have this confidence in you,” said, Wesley Mathews. "It was just a matter of going up there and making them."
Kentucky lost more than the game on Thursday. This was the final game for two of the leaders on their team.
March 20, 2008
NCAA Tournament Story
ANAHEIM, Calif.- Joe Crawford’s 35 points were not enough as the Golden Eagles send the Wildcats packing in the first round of the south regional.
Kentucky struggled to keep pace with a hungry Marquette squad that was desperately trying get their first win in the tournament since 2003. Joe Crawford seemed to be carrying the load for the Kentucky in the second half.
“He has done that all season,” said Kentucky Coach Billie Gillispie. "He is as clutch of a player as I have ever been around."
Crawford was quick to point out his disappointment in the loss.
"I came here to win,” said Joe Crawford. "That's what I wanted to do. So I'm just kind of sad right now because, you know, I feel like we had a good chance and I'm just kind of down right now."
The last time Marquette won a game in the tournament Dwayne Wade was on the team. That team beat Kentucky in regional final. The Golden Eagles seemed focused from the tip off; still the team needed to hit free throws down the stretch for the win.
"It's easy to make them when your whole team and coaches have this confidence in you,” said, Wesley Mathews. "It was just a matter of going up there and making them."
Kentucky lost more than the game on Thursday. This was the final game for two of the leaders on their team.
"You hate to see those guys walking out of here for the last time," Coach Gillispie said. "They've made a definite mark on Kentucky basketball.”
No comments:
Post a Comment