Xavier Musketeers basketball hosts Mount St. Mary's in season opener

The Xavier Musketeers welcome the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers to Cintas Center on November 2 for the 2026-27 season opener. Xavier aims to extend its streak of 36 consecutive season-opening victories, having lost only once since 1989. Last year's poor performance led to significant roster changes, and the team enters the season with hopes of returning to NCAA Tournament contention after a disappointing prior year with just 15 wins. With a 3-0 record in October exhibitions, the Musketeers focus on key areas such as rebounding, fast starts, and generating transition opportunities against a Mountaineer's team struggling with turnovers.

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