Xavier secures 37th consecutive win in season opener against Mount St. Mary's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Xavier basketball achieved a decisive 97-52 victory over Mount St. Mary's on November 2 at Cintas Center, marking their 37th consecutive win in season openers. The Musketeers dominated throughout the game, leading 51-16 at halftime and holding Mount St. Mary's to just 16.7% shooting in the first half. This victory extends Xavier's record for the longest active winning streak in season openers, which dates back to 1989. Head coach Richard Pitino has now won both of his season debuts, continuing the program's history of strong starts to the season.
- •Xavier leads at halftime 51-16 against Mount St. Mary's.
- •The Musketeers have an average margin of victory of 24.9 points in their opener streak.
- •Xavier's last loss in a season opener was in 1989.
- •Rich Pitino improves to 2-0 in season debuts as head coach.
- •The victory is Xavier's first 40-plus point win in a season opener since 2020.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Xavier extends nation's longest winning streak in season openers
"Xavier has won 37 consecutive season openers after blowing out Mount St. Mary's at Cintas Center Nov. 2.
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