Xavier very nearly came all the way back and won last night. Despite trailing by 17 in the second half to what is likely one of the best 20 teams in the nation, the Musketeers had a good look to tie the game. Like so many of their good looks this year, it didn’t fall, but they had fought back into the game against odds that approached insurmountable with just five minutes to play. They did that thanks to, and in spite of, the things that are defining their season.
We’re starting with the most esoteric of these, and yet the one that everyone thinks they can or can’t perceive coming from their favorite team.