When last we saw Xavier in intercollegiate action, they were raging against the dying of the light in a Sweet 16 game against Texas on March 24. The Longhorns got out early and, despite the best efforts of a molten Adam Kunkel, the Muskies couldn't reel them back in. A season that began in uncertainty ended with a return to the second weekend of the tournament.
Now everything old is new again. Of the 200 minutes played for Xavier that day, just 24 came from players who will be suiting up tonight. Des Claude got 23 of them, and Kam Craft picked up 1; they contributed a combined 3/1/1 with 3 turnovers.