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Xavier Musketeers

Xavier – Butler: Tale of the Tape

December 18, 2009 by Paul Gotham 5 Comments

By Paul Gotham Setting: With final exams in the rear view mirror, it's the Atlantic 10 versus the Horizon League at the Hinkle Field House as Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers (6-3) come a calling on Brad Stevens and his #21 Butler Bulldogs (7-3). Plot: Both teams are coming off big wins. Butler toppled Ohio State, 74-66 while Xavier knocked off Cincinnati in double OT, … [Read more...] about Xavier – Butler: Tale of the Tape

CBB Splinters | December 16, 2009

December 16, 2009 by Paul Gotham 10 Comments

By Paul Gotham Sunday sweep for the A-10 Rumors of the Atlantic 10's demise appear greatly exaggerated, at least for now. After a sluggish November characterized more as opportunities lost rather than seizing chances, the A-10 seems to have landed on its feet. In a pair of intra-city rivalries, Xavier downed Cincinnati, 83-79 in a double overtime classic, and Temple took … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | December 16, 2009

Xavier – Pittsburgh: Tale of the Tape

March 25, 2009 by Paul Gotham 4 Comments

by Paul Casey Gotham Setting:  The TD Bank North Garden in Boston, Massachusetts is the scene for a Sweet Sixteen matchup between Sean Miller's #4 seed Xavier Musketeers (27-7) and Jamie Dixon's #1 seed Pittsburgh Panthers (30-4). Plot:  Xavier looked ripe for the picking after limping to the finish line going 5-5 in the month prior to the NCAA Tournament.  A trip to … [Read more...] about Xavier – Pittsburgh: Tale of the Tape

Xavier – Dayton: Tale of the Tape

February 10, 2009 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

by Paul Casey Gotham Setting:  The I75 rivalry is renewed tonight as Sean Miller takes his 14th ranked Xavier Musketeers north for a tangle with Brian Gregory and the Dayton Flyers. Plots:  Both teams come into tonight's match off a loss: Xavier at Dusquesne (72-68) and Dayton at Charlotte (79-66).  The Muskies sit atop the A10 with a conference record of 8-1.  The Flyers … [Read more...] about Xavier – Dayton: Tale of the Tape

A week with the Xavier Musketeers

February 8, 2009 by abbeyxu 9 Comments

by Abbey Gotham … [Read more...] about A week with the Xavier Musketeers

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