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- Xavier hosts Kent State in final exhibition tune-up for regular seasonThe 2026-27 Musketeers will make their Cintas Center debut in an exhibition against Kent State Friday, Oct. 23.
- 2026-27 Season Preview: Gabriel PozzatoPozzato enters year two at Xavier after a season lost to injury hoping to carve out his spot in the backcourt rotation.
- Rick Barnes Addresses Tennessee Basketball's Growth After Xavier LossTennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes discusses team chemistry, exhibition games and areas needing improvement ahead of the Volunteers' matchup with Duke.
- 3 Tennessee Basketball Takeaways From Exhibition Loss vs XavierTennessee basketball's opening exhibition contest against an improved Xavier squad gave Head Coach Rick Barnes a lot that he needs to address before the season starts. Tennessee's newcomer-laden team came up short in the matchup and lost 86-70. The main areas for improvement are reducing defensive breakdowns, rebounding the ball better, and being able to knock …
- Why Rick Barnes was happy to see Tennessee basketball get 'exposed' in exhibitionTennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes said he was glad to get "exposed" vs. Xavier and expects the Vols to make quick fixes.
- What We Learned About Tennessee Basketball In Their Exhibition Against XavierThe Vols played the Xavier Musketeers in an exhibition and this is the biggest takeaways
- TENNESSEE VOLS BASKETBALL: Xavier fuels exhibition disasterIn its first action of the 2026-27 campaign Thursday night at Food City Center, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team dropped an 86-70 decision to Xavier.
- Xavier Musketeers storm back for exhibition road win over TennesseeXavier's offense caught fire in an impressive road comeback win against the Tennessee Volunteers Oct. 15.
- Where to watch Tennessee-Xavier basketball: TV, channel, streamingTennessee basketball will play Xavier on Thursday. Here is how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
- Tennessee basketball projected starters versus XavierTennessee-Xavier basketball game projected starters.
- Tennessee Basketball Reveals Probable Starting Five Against XavierThe Volunteers have listed five probable starters for Thursday's exhibition against Xavier, but Rick Barnes says competition remains wide open as Tennessee prepares for the 2026-27 season.
- UC's MJ Collins, Xavier's Filip Borovicanin eligible per Gov. DeWineCincinnati Bearcats guard MJ Collins, Xavier forward Filip Borovicanin ruled eligible for 2026-27 season by executive order of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
- Grading Xavier Musketeers outdoor exhibition win over Dayton FlyersXavier's preseason opener was a mixed bag as the Musketeers held off Dayton in the CareSource Invitational in Mason.
- Dayton Flyers comeback falls short in exhibition loss to XavierThe Dayton Flyers could not overcome a 17-point deficit in their exhibition game against Xavier on Wednesday.
- Xavier basketball prepares for outdoor exhibition against UD FlyersXavier opens the 2026-27 season against Dayton in an outdoor exhibition at the Lindner Family Tennis Center Oct. 7.
- Why UCLA's Xavier Booker Is Ready for Next StepCould big man Xavier Booker have his best season yet?
- Tennessee Basketball Announces Tip Time, TV Details for Xavier ExhibitionTennessee basketball will host Xavier in a preseason exhibition on Oct. 15. See the tip time, streaming information and what to know about the matchup.
- “Me and Dan Hurley Can Only Do So Much”: Richard Pitino Drops Hilarious Comment as Analyst Questions Big East’s PrioritiesXavier head coach Richard Pitino dropped a hilarious comment to analyst Matt Norlander’s recent article questioning the Big East Conference’s priorities. Norlander promoted his article with a tweet stating that the Big East cannot keep relying on the accolades of UConn coach Dan Hurley and St.
- Here's where Xavier Musketeers were picked to finish in Big EastXavier basketball is entering Year 2 of the Richard Pitino era with high expectations. See where they're picked to finish in the Big East.
- Tay Baker dies at 99, uniquely coached UC Bearcats, Xavier MusketeersThe man who coached both the Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers in basketball has died. Tay Baker had the rare distinction of coaching both.
- Xavier basketball has deeper roster and a key question to answerXavier basketball enters Year 2 under Richard Pitino with a deeper roster and high expectations.
- UC's M.J. Collins, XU's Filip Borovicanin await ruling on eligibilityThe eligibility of Cincinnati Bearcats guard M.J. Collins and Xavier forward Filip Borovicanin rests in the hands of the 1st District Court of Appeals
- Breaking Down Xavier’s 2026-27 Non-conference ScheduleXavier has chances to build a resume scattered through their non-conference slate.
- NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness fieldThe consensus No. 1 Gators don't scream national champion with any certainty. The Illini, however, could.