The problem with Q3 conference games is that Seton Hall isn’t going to go anywhere and just roll over. The Pirates came to the Cintas tonight and took their best shot at the Musketeers. Shaheen Holloway had a plan, his team played some great defense, and Xavier shot like they thought it was still 2021. Ultimately Xavier still won, and that’s what matters from a resume standpoint. Looking beyond that though: yikes.
Zach is back
Xavier needed Zach Freemantle to play like he did prior to last year. So far, he has. Big Frosty went for 23/9/3 and was just about the only Musketeer to be consistently good this game.