Two programs from opposite sides of the Buckeye State face off Wednesday night, as the No. 3 Xavier Musketeers (18-15, 9-9 Big East) host the No. 6 Toledo Rockets (25-7, 13-5 MAC) in this NIT First Round matchup.
Though Xavier is missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, this is still their sixth consecutive postseason. It’s their first NIT appearance since 2000.
Xavier leads the all-time series with Toledo 13-11. They last crossed paths on Nov. 17, 2008 in Cincinnati, with the Musketeers winning 81-65. The winner of this game will take on the No.