Ten minutes into Saturday night's contest at Cintas Center between Xavier and Eastern Kentucky the visitors enjoyed a 23-16 lead as Xavier struggled to adapt to the uptempo, full-court press style of play from the Colonels.
That uncertain start didn't stick around, though.
Xavier woke from its nap like a hungry bear ending its season-long slumber as the Musketeers hit the Colonels with the basketball version of a bear claw directly to Eastern Kentucky's jaw en route to a 95-77 win.
It took 10 minutes for Xavier's confidence to arrive. Once it did, the Musketeers looked sleek and effortless like a jaguar at top speed.