The Enquirer/Patrick Brennan
Selection Sunday revealed 70 percent of the Big East Conference was included in the 68-team NCAA Tournament field.
After months of preparing for and competing against Big East Conference schools, including the hotly-contested Big East Tournament in New York City last week, Xavier head coach Chris Mack didn't exactly jump for joy at the success of Xavier's peer schools and rivals.
Still, Mack readily acknowledged the significance of the achievement to both Xavier and the conference at-large.
"I'm not surprised," Mack said during a Sunday press conference at the Cintas Center.