Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Throw this one on the pile of missed opportunities and move on to Connecticut. Two numbers define this game. The first is Xavier’s 5-15 at the rim. It’s a credit to how well Xavier did a ton of other things that they were in the fight the whole way considering they shot just 33% on layups. The were also just 33% from deep, shooting … [Read more...] about Xavier fights hard, fades late at Creighton
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Gearing up for a huge week
No time for resting on our laurels | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Xavier has played themselves to a point where two road games really, really matter. It hasn’t been that long since the idea of Xavier playing in late March seemed a little farfetched. Go back into any fans mentions and you’ll find others bemoaning a season that seemed to have gone off the … [Read more...] about Gearing up for a huge week
Xavier v. Creighton: preview, matchups, keys to the game
Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Xavier held serve at home in the most dramatic way possible; now they hit the road with the chance to launch their at-large campaign into high gear. After going to Providence and feeding it to the Friars and then opening up a can on Butler at home, Xavier was riding high on pairing some results with their recent stretch … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Creighton: preview, matchups, keys to the game
The difference a coach makes
“For the love of God, play defense!” | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK This is why Xavier hired Sean Miller A lot of us have probably coached at some level. Whether that’s being a graduate assistant where you went to college, 6U soccer, or somewhere else on the coaching spectrum, we’ve all lined up the troops and sent them out. In that, there are few things … [Read more...] about The difference a coach makes
Xavier v. Georgetown: preview, matchups, keys to the game
Surrender cobras have abounded in the nation’s capital this year, though they did beat DePaul. | David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports This is a must-not-lose game for Xavier. Since it has to be played, the only option is to win it. College basketball fans of a certain vintage - i.e., your author - remember Georgetown as a brand in the game. Coach John Thompson routinely put … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Georgetown: preview, matchups, keys to the game