First Chalk Talk of 2009-2010 Season
Every All For One member is invited to join Head Coach Chris Mack for the first Chalk Talk luncheon of the season, on Thursday, Nov. 19. The luncheon will begin at noon and conclude close to 1:00 p.m. You will not want to miss this exclusive opportunity to hear Coach Mack break down the first two games of the season and hear his outlook on the other critical November match-ups, against teams such as Marquette.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling 513-745-3192, or register online.
Men's Basketball Competes in Old Spice Classic
After claiming the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off Championship last November, Xavier has been invited to compete in the Old Spice Classic Nov. 26-29 in Orlando. Last year the Musketeers defeated elite teams such as Missouri, Virginia Tech and Memphis, to claim the crown in Puerto Rico. Xavier will hope to return to championship form and will again face top competition. The field this year includes Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, Florida State, Iona, Michigan, and Xavier's first round opponent Marquette. The tournament will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports, Milk House. For more information, please visit http://www.xavier.edu/afo/oldspice.cfm.
Lady Musketeers Travel to Bahamas
Xavier women's basketball will also be traveling to warmer weather for Thanksgiving, as they will participate in Junkanoo Jam on Grand Bahama Island. The Musketeers will face opening round opponent Kansas and then either Minnesota or TCU in either the championship of their division or for third place.
Xavier Hosts NCAA Women's Basketball
Tickets are now on sale for NCAA Women's Basketball First and Second Round games at the Cintas Center on Xavier's campus. A first-round doubleheader will be played on March 21, with a second-round single game on March 23 at the Cintas Center. All-session tickets are only $27 for adults and $17 for youth (17 and under) and senior citizens. For more information or to buy tickets, please contact the Xavier University ticket office at 513-745-3411, ext. 7.
Xavier Set to Induct Three into Hall of Fame
On Dec. 6 at 11:00 a.m., prior to women's crosstown shootout at 2:00 p.m., Xavier athletics will proudly induct three women in the Xavier Hall of Fame. The inductees are Thrine M. Kane' 03 (rifle), Nicole M. Levandusky '01 (Women's basketball), and Taru Tuukkanen '01 (Women's basketball). This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Women at Xavier University. This induction class helps spotlight the contribution of women's athletics as a growing part of the University. People interested in more details about the reception to honor the inductees can contact the Office of Special Events at 513-745-3571 or register online.
Upcoming Events at the Cintas Center
Taking Back Sunday will be in concert on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster.
New Faces in Xavier Athletics
Xavier welcomes back familiar faces and new Musketeers:
- Pat Kelsey, Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach
- Orlando "Bino" Ranson, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
- Travis Steele, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
- Brian Thornton, Men's Basketball Director of Basketball Operations
- Amy Waugh, Women's Basketball Asst. Coach
- Brent MacDonald, Swimming Head Coach
- Matt Jennings, Strength and Conditioning
- Jason Ashcroft, Sports Information Assistant
- Kelli Edelbrock, Ticket Office Manager
- Josh Green, Women's Soccer Asst. Coach
- Jeff Hehman, Marketing Assistant
- Nick Otte, Baseball Asst. Coach
This Week on GoXavier.com
Compliance Corner
Occasional Home Meals
NCAA rules permit boosters to provide a current student-athlete or an entire team with an occasional home meal, under the following conditions:
• The meal must be provided in the booster's home (as opposed to a restaurant) and may be catered
• Meals must be restricted to infrequent and special occasions (e.g., holiday, end-of-season)
• The meal is approved in advance by the Athletics Compliance Office
When in doubt, ask. Should you have any questions relating to compliance issues regarding Xavier athletics, please contact Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Erin Kido at kidoe@xavier.edu.
Read more on how to responsibly support Xavier Athletics. (PDF)
Coach's Show
Join Xavier fans and Coaches for the weekly Xavier Coach's Show presented by Toyota, at Ryan's Pub on Xavier's campus in the Gallagher Student Center. The first show of the 2009-2010 year will be on Monday, Nov. 9, from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Coach's shows will take place every Monday from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Ryan's, until the final show for the year on March 1, (with the exception of December 7, when there will be no show). Shows are broadcast on 55WKRC and hosted by Hall-of-Fame announcers, Joe Sunderman and Byron Larkin.
Away Games
Please let us know if you plan to attend a Xavier away game by e-mailing Darlene Gilligan at gilligan@xavier.edu.
