Andre Curbelo got big mad the last time out | Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Xavier looks to ride the momentum from a dramatic win over Providence into a weekend matchup with the Red Storm. Seven deep on most days, in the first year under a new coach, playing defense that at its best would embarrass André Maginot, and now down their second-leading scorer and top … [Read more...] about Xavier v. St. John’s: preview, matchup, keys to the game
The Big East on the bubble
Raise your hand if you have a bid locked up for now | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports It almost isn’t too early to look at this stuff anymore. It’s February now. While this is the worst month of the year, there are signs of hope on the horizon. In four weeks it will be March and all of this basketball will be building to a crescendo. Back in the days of the Atlantic 10, … [Read more...] about The Big East on the bubble
A year ago, Jerome Hunter had one fan; now he’s Xavier’s most important player
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The often embattled forward has injected new life into his career and may have just rescued Xavier's season in the process. What did you think of Jerome Hunter last February? Be honest. A semi-heralded transfer from Indiana, he was, as the kids (used to?) say, straight up not having a good time. He played in 8 games that month, posting a … [Read more...] about A year ago, Jerome Hunter had one fan; now he’s Xavier’s most important player
Xavier 85-83 Providence: Takeaways as soon as my heart restarts
A wolf | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Wow. What an unbelievable game. Wednesday nights up here in the neverending dark of February in NE Ohio mean most of the family involved in a local kids program. It’s good. My kids learn to help out, my wife gets to do something she enjoys, I get to sneak away for Starbucks. I mute notifications from the boys at Banners, turn off … [Read more...] about Xavier 85-83 Providence: Takeaways as soon as my heart restarts
Xavier wins a wild one against Providence
Big Rome did the Lord’s work. | Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images That was a good one. What is it with games against Providence? Since the ‘19-’20 season, Xavier and Providence have played seven times (counting this game). Only one of those games was a snoozer. The first matchup of the 19-20 season featured a monster performance from Tyrique Jones and the game … [Read more...] about Xavier wins a wild one against Providence