Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports It the time of year where things speed up Championship Week is weird when you are a high major in a low major’s situation. Xavier is only going to the tournament if they win the Big East tournament. The NIT may or may not wait. Until X tips off tomorrow at 4pm, there’s little to do but peruse the college basketball news and see what … [Read more...] about Championship Week News and Notes
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Quincy Olivari doesn’t get the respect he deserves
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Big East slapped Xavier’s best player in the face with an indefensible decision. Quick, if a player leads a conference in scoring and three pointers made, finishes second in three point percentage, fifth in free throw percentage, 20th in rebounding as a 6-3 guard, 11th in steals, and is not lower than 19th in any offensive … [Read more...] about Quincy Olivari doesn’t get the respect he deserves
Xavier battles Marquette but falls in regular season finale
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Musketeers were up for the fight against the Golden Eagles, but familiar failings made this game another one to throw onto the “almost” pile. Tonight’s game was never going to be the difference between Xavier making or missing the NCAA Tournament, it was already clear that winning the Big East Tournament is the only way the Musketeers … [Read more...] about Xavier battles Marquette but falls in regular season finale
The many emotions of Xavier
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Following Xavier this season wasn’t for the emotionally stable College basketball is probably the best sport there is. The season starts full of hope for 362 teams. All of them know that a chance to appear on the sport’s biggest stage is available to them. UConn, Kansas, Duke, and Arizona can get there by dint of their … [Read more...] about The many emotions of Xavier
Xavier v. Marquette: Preview, matchups, keys to the game
Actually not the farthest Shaka Smart was on the court this particular evening | Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Xavier is contractually obligated to play this game, but all eyes are now on the MSG. Well, here we are at the end of all things. When the schedule came out this game looked like it could be a pivotal battle between teams determined to get a protected seed in … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Marquette: Preview, matchups, keys to the game