Us, scrapping over talking points | Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Fill some time before the Super Bowl by reading more of our thoughts on a missed opportunity for Xavier. Brad: A ton to talk about from that game. The frontcourt was AWFUL, we couldn’t buy a bucket, there was a ton of fight shown, and Baylor Whatever needs punched. But I want to start by saying I love … [Read more...] about Super Sunday Conversation
Recap of a big missed opportunity: Xavier 71-78 Creighton
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Xavier either fought back valiantly or go buried and never really had a chance. Either way, they lost. After winning ugly against Villanova, X came out firing early while hosting the Bluejays of Creighton. Easy transition points, a Des Claude three and a jumper from About Ousmane put the Muskies up nine in the early … [Read more...] about Recap of a big missed opportunity: Xavier 71-78 Creighton
Xavier v. Creighton: Preview, matchups, keys to the game
It’s a clean look | Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Xavier takes on Creighton in a game that carries massive bubble implications. It’s hard to overstate the importance of this game. Xavier has a decent resume right now that lacks the top end punch to overcome the losses to Oakland and Delaware. Thankfully, Xavier plays in the Big East. That … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Creighton: Preview, matchups, keys to the game
The continued (almost) excellence of Desmond Claude
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Xavier’s sophomore guard has been great in all but one aspect this year. The last two minutes of the game last night showed the dichotomy of Desmond Claude. With 2:35 to go, Des worked off a screen at the top of the key, got to his right hand, and powered his way to a layup that gave Xavier a four point lead in a desperately close game. … [Read more...] about The continued (almost) excellence of Desmond Claude
Abou Ousmane saves the day as Xavier wins a must-win battle against Villanova
He was everywhere. | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Xavier’s oft-maligned center was an unsung hero in today’s vital victory over Villanova. Have you ever just been wrung out? Maybe you had to run until you puked for conditioning for your favorite sport. Maybe you had to bail hay from as soon as the sun had cooked the dew off of it until the light finally failed in the … [Read more...] about Abou Ousmane saves the day as Xavier wins a must-win battle against Villanova