By Ryan Lazo BROOKLYN, NY -- When one thinks of the Atlantic 10 Conference, they automatically think of Xavier University, a perennial power on the national scene. However, this season has been one of widespread change, a rare rebuilding effort after Xavier lost three of their best players last season to both graduation and transfer. Tu Holloway, Mark Lyons and Kenny … [Read more...] about Xavier Can’t Be Overlooked In Brooklyn
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Xavier’s Christon taking his place among the #A10MBB elite
By Paul Gotham A quick glance at the Atlantic 10 standings shows the Xavier Musketeers in a virtual three-way tie with a record of four wins and zero losses. While it should come as no surprise, given recent history, that Xavier is near the top of the A-10 standings there might have been some ready to prepare an epitaph for this year's Musketeers. A four-game slide from … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Christon taking his place among the #A10MBB elite
Bonnies Face Daunting Task After Loss To Xavier
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — If there was any chance for St. Bonaventure to break out of their worst funk in six years, this was the time. A rematch of last year's Atlantic 10 Championship game against a Xavier team that was not quite itself and was dealt a blow by having to play without Dee Davis. And for a moment, it seemed the Bonnies would once again be … [Read more...] about Bonnies Face Daunting Task After Loss To Xavier
Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin' Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the A-10 that are "signed, sealed and delivered." Leading it off with the Xavier Musketeers. The Musketeers have made six consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament taking eight wins during those appearances. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2011-12