Tulsa game thread

[mustangxc]

7:00PM CT
CBSSN
Line: SMU -5.5
Matchup Predictor: SMU 68.8%
Series v Tulsa: 19-31

Although the computers and Las Vegas say we are the favorites I definitely see Tulsa as a big favorite in a close game. This is pretty much a do or die game for SMU's NCAA at large hopes so I hope our guys play one of their best games of the season.

[LA_Mustang]

I think there are five games remaining we absolutely can not lose if we want an at-large bid:

Tonight at Tulsa, Memphis at home, at ECU, at USF, and the first game of the AAC tournament.

Also, I think we have to at least split with Houston. I don’t think it matters which one we win but we can’t lose both to them.

[One Trick Pony]

I'd like to see the number two away win.
Tulsa will be ready for a little payback

[Pony ^]

must win

[oilpony]

does harry no longer have the franchise on official game thread?

[skyscraper]

Cannot afford another loss to a .500 team.
I have no idea what's going to happen tonight. I hope Shake goes off in front of hometown crowd.

[smupony94]

does harry no longer have the franchise on official game thread?

We need Harry (not the Froling one though)

[LA_Mustang]

Cannot afford another loss to a .500 team.
I have no idea what's going to happen tonight. I hope Shake goes off in front of hometown crowd.

And Chargois.....

[PonyTime]

From Tulsa Forum (they REALLY hate losing to SMU):

Hope we have more than a few people there to watch us win because man we’re gonna need a really good walk up if the ticket site is accurate

SMU has won ONE true road game and is playing with a depleted roster. We win this game outright!

this game is the super bowl for me. Payback against USC Milton and 2 other Tulsans. OU Homer Emig makes Milton out to be hero in the World today - puke worthy.

And my favorite...

Tulsa World Ultimate Insult - Half page picture of “Former Owasso standout Shake Milton “ on front page. No TU picture.

I didn't like the focus on recruiting between OU and SMU (although I recall that was Milton's finalists), as if Milton was too good to be at SMU but should have gone to the MECCA of college basketball (which is an empty Lloyd Noble except for OSU and KU or when there is a surprise superstar frosh).

The article should have been about the game first, secondarily about Milton. I still want a USC chant when he is introduced.

If you want to check out the piece referenced on Shake - just take a look at front page of Tulsa World Sports page:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/

[Terry Webster]

I think it all depends on Gu and Jamal...if they shoot well we win, if they throw up another 3-23 we don't.

[One Trick Pony]

Yeah well we're only giving up three and a half points.

[PonyLawExpress]

I think it all depends on Gu and Jamal...if they shoot well we win, if they throw up another 3-23 we don't.

I think McMurray and Chargois are the keys throughout the remainder of the season. If one of them plays really well we usually get enough from Shake, Gu and Whitt to win. Mainly McMurray though. We are 6-0 when McMurray has 10+ points and 1-4 when he is under 10 Points. We have to have him playing well to win most games.

[mustangxc]

...and our season just ended.

"SMU guard Shake Milton will miss tonight's game against Tulsa with a right hand injury, a team spokesperson says. "

https://twitter.com/AdamGrosbard/status ... 7281055746

[Charleston Pony]

Very little chance we beat these guys without Shake. Time for Douglas and Landrum to really step up.

[sadderbudweiser]

Well damn.