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Inside Xavier's locker room: A disappointing end eventually turns to optimism

Xavier fought to the end Sunday in an overtime loss at Texas in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com

AUSTIN – As unavoidable as it is, the end is never fun.

College basketball seasons aren't unique. They all come with a beginning and an end.

Inside Xavier's locker room in the Frank Erwin Center Sunday on the University of Texas campus, there was disappointment following a 78-76 overtime loss to Texas in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament that ended the 97th season in Xavier men's basketball history at 19-16 overall.