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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

“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

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

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Couldn't afford to lose. Almost did. Didn't. Imagine you're Dailyn Swain. With 35 seconds left in the game, you're in the right corner - right in front of your own bench - at the Cintas Center. For the last week or so, you and your friends have played your guts out to try to revive a season that was approaching room … [Read more...] about A thunderous Dailyn Swain dunk completed the comeback as Xavier escaped Georgetown at home

Sean Miller, seen here demonstrating the dance he will do if Xavier makes the tournament. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Xavier, and whisper it, is back in with a chance. On December 22nd, bolstered more by the Christmas spirit than results, I insisted there was reason for Xavier fans to keep hope alive this season. The main reason for hope was that … [Read more...] about What’s in the NET today? Hope