FIRST THREE

With about 14:42 to play in the second half, West Virginia buries its first three of the game. The second half has a much better rhythm, as both sides are executing their offenses. And now we have the close game I thought we'd have (my pregame prediction on the site: 73-72, Xavier). Right now it's 43-40, Xavier, with 14:28 to play.

Josh Duncan has been the stud for Xavier this afternoon so far. 13 points, and 3-4 from beyond the arc. Pretty impressive for the 6-9 Duncan, who hasn't been dunkin' to score those points.

The WKU players seated behind me don't seem all that interested in this game. However, they've brought an impressive contingent of fans with them from Bowling Green, Ky. You'll see. They've go an entire lower section clad solidly in red. None of the other three schools are so well-represented.

By the way, did you see the item--WE INTERRUPT THIS BLOG TO SAY THAT JOE ALEXANDER JUST THREW ONE DOWN FOR THE 'NEERS. "AND JUST WHEN IT HIT ME/SOMEBODY TURNED AROUND AND TOLD ME/'PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY/PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC, WHITE/PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC, WHITE BOY/LAY DOWN THE BOOGIE AND PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC TIL YOU DIE"

As I was sayin', did you see the item about Davidson playing in Detroit tomorrow. The school is offering free bus fare, two nights' lodging and a ticket to the game for any student willing to travel the 648 miles to see the Wildcats face Wisconsin.

Two thoughts:

1) "Road Trip!"... ("YEA!")..."To Detroit!"  ("Ohhh.")

2) The trip is free...but tuition at Davidson is still $41,000.