The Enquirer/Patrick Brennan
Following the rout of Eastern Washington, Xavier men's basketball broke camp for a holiday break that will take place over parts of five days.
After that, the march to March Madness commences.
The No. 17-ranked Musketeers return for Big East Conference prep work Christmas Day as the team opens league play Dec. 28 against Providence.
Xavier scheduled hard in the non-conference season, lost twice with a less-than-full-strength roster and has 10 wins to show for its efforts.
The program is in a good position, but how good remains to be seen.