Xavier’s first win and its second both count for the same when the standings are tabulated, but the difference in how they felt to the fan will be immense. After looking thin and ragged against Lehigh, the Musketeers pulled away from Buffalo early and this time didn’t look back.
1. This one was never in doubt
If you split this game into ten minute quarters, Xavier led 27-11 after the first, won all four, and generally clamped the game down before it could start. For a team that ripped away from Lehigh before really struggling, this was a good sign.