Turnovers, though. | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Cool cool cool That was bad. Really, bad. Xavier opened the game well, jumping out to an early 10-point lead before the wheels fell all the way off. For the remainder of the first half, the Muskies floundered away the lead and began the slide towards one of the worst losses imaginable. Delaware came … [Read more...] about Xavier drops another Q3
Xavier welcomes back Jerome Hunter
Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK WHAT DOES IT MEAN!? First, the news: Welcome back, @j_hunter35! #LetsGoX pic.twitter.com/LRwsDt7oUE— Xavier Basketball (@XavierMBB) December 3, 2023 What does it mean? I don't know. Jerome Hunter was back at practice for the Muskies today, that much is almost entirely clear. What we can surmise beyond that is very … [Read more...] about Xavier welcomes back Jerome Hunter
Xavier v. Houston: preview, matchups, keys to the game
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Xavier has the chance to erase (or compound) the bad feelings from the Oakland game when they host KenPom #1 Houston. Xavier stands at 4-3 after 7 games right now. The last time they were at 4-3 7 games in was last year, a season that ended in the Sweet 16. This team is not that one, but it's also probably useful to note that a team can go … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Houston: preview, matchups, keys to the game
Xavier battles Houston to the wire but falls short 66-60
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Musketeers certainly had their chances to grab a big win tonight, but couldn’t overcome the stingiest defense in college basketball. Coming off what will probably end up being a Q3 loss to Oakland, Xavier had a huge opportunity for an almost certain Q1 win against KenPom #1 Houston. In a game where Xavier’s defense came to play, … [Read more...] about Xavier battles Houston to the wire but falls short 66-60
A trend worth watching
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Dayvion McKnight has been something of a bellwether for Xavier so far this year. Dayvion McKnight’s first season at Xavier isn’t going how he wanted it to. McKnight has been away from the team for some time this week to attend the funeral of his older brother, Trey, who passed away unexpectedly at home. That is more than enough to throw a … [Read more...] about A trend worth watching