CINCINNATI - Xavier women's basketball is three days away from the start of the 2016-17 season. The Musketeers take on Tennessee State on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. in the opening game of the second annual Lauren Hill Tipoff Classic at Cintas Center. The doubleheader will be televised on the BIG EAST Digital Network.
Below are five things to know about the team's backcourt heading into Saturday's season opener.
• Xavier has eight guards on the roster, paced by senior Raeshaun Gaffney. The Fairfield, Ohio, native was named to the All-BIG EAST Preseason Team on Oct.