Xavier head coach Travis Steele said he was disappointed in his team following a 64-62 loss to Providence at home Wednesday night Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com
Marquette's won six games in a row and the Golden Eagles are ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press Top-25 Poll and No. 11 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
It's Xavier's best chance for something that's eluded them all season: a marquee win over a ranked opponent.
Xavier 28, Marquette 21, 9:07 first half – Paul Scruggs has already knocked down two 3-pointers and leads all scorers with 12 points.