As an eleven seed, no one believed Xavier would make it out of the first round of the tournament. Heading into March, the Musketeers lost six in a row before winning their first three. Against #6 Maryland in the opening round, some believed they had a shot, but the majority never gave them a chance.
Now, they’re heading into the Elite Eight after beating #6 Maryland, #3 Florida State, and #2 Arizona. If they defeat #1 Gonzaga, there’ll be little doubt they can take on the winner of the East Region.
As much as Notre Dame fans would have loved to see the Fighting Irish in the Elite Eight, we all have to get over our heartbreak and enjoy March Madness.