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Xavier faces Dayton in outdoor exhibition at Lindner Family Tennis Center

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Xavier faces Dayton in outdoor exhibition at Lindner Family Tennis Center

Summary

Xavier University begins its 2026-27 basketball season against the University of Dayton in an outdoor exhibition on October 7 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. This event is part of the CareSource Invitational, which supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Xavier is under the direction of second-year head coach Richard Pitino and features a significantly reloaded roster. Dayton, coming off a winning season, aims to return to the NCAA Tournament after two seasons of missing out. The game will serve as one of three preseason exhibitions for Xavier before its regular season opener against Mount St. Mary's on November 2.

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By the Numbers

•Xavier plays Dayton in an outdoor exhibition at 5:30 p.m.
•Dayton aims for a return to the NCAA after two missed tournaments.
•Xavier’s roster features seven new players ranked No. 21 in the transfer portal.
•The game is part of a twin-bill that includes Cincinnati facing Ohio State.
•Richard Pitino emphasizes testing team depth in early matchups.

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