Xavier ran into either the best or second best team remaining in the tournament tonight. All week we talked about how Xavier would have to be at their best to beat Texas. The Longhorns are ferocious on defense, relentless on offense, and capable of burying even the very best of teams.
Tonight, Xavier wasn’t that. The Musketeers, save a valiantly fighting Adam Kunkel, simply didn’t have it tonight. Jack Nunge missed at least eight shots he usually makes and inside the first 10 minutes missed three layups. Colby Jones was a total non-factor. Souley Boum’s tournament to forget carried into a third game as he just could not get it going.