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Xavier Basketball Postseason 2012
The 2012 postseason may be over, but the celebration is just getting started. We'll leave this page as it is so you can relive the photos, videos, blogs and memories from the NCAA Tournament all year long. See you in 2013!
Let's Go Xavier
The people and the passion behind Xavier basketball
The Meaning of the Madness
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:10:02 GMT
Full disclosure: I’m not much of a basketball fan. Truth be told, I piece together the rules of the game as I watch, and sometimes it feels like I’m learning another language. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for the jargon: “in the paint,” “field-goals” and “from downtown” are irresistible phrases, but I haven’t mastered all their [...]![]()
Breakfast with Byron and Joe
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:11:35 GMT
An overcast morning here in Atlanta, clouds circling around the skyscrapers, promising rain. Fans are trickling into the city, and down at the Russell apparel booth in the lobby of the Hilton, Xavier and University of Kentucky gear is out-selling all the other teams. For breakfast, we met up with Xavier’s all-time leading scorer Byron Larkin and [...]![]()
Georgia on our minds
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:19:39 GMT
As previously reported on this site, the Xavier team left campus yesterday afternoon to be ferried to Atlanta by charter jet. The band and cheerleaders will follow today by private bus, which makes sense when you imagine trying to fit a sousaphone into the overhead compartment. The Let’s Go Xavier blog, on the other hand, left [...]![]()
Merchandise madness
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:09:42 GMT
Ever wonder how sports teams get their victory apparel just seconds after the game? Susan Griffin, director of the Xavier Bookstore, has the answer in four words: “hot market item vendors.” She’s sitting in her office on a warm spring afternoon, minutes after the basketball team left for Atlanta, and she’s surrounded by overflowing boxes [...]![]()
Godspeed, Muskies
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:52:26 GMT
D’Artagnan was dancing. The cymbals were clashing. The pom poms were pomming. The pep band was playing Taio Cruz.That was the scene outside the Cintas Center at 2:00 p.m. today as students, faculty and alumni sent off the Xavier Musketeers to their fourth Sweet Sixteen appearance in five years. As two buses with tinted windows [...]![]()
Atlanta, here we come
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:08:35 GMT
The men’s basketball team is leaving for the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. from the west entrance of Cintas Center. This is the fourth time in five years that Xavier has made the Sweet 16. The Musketeers face Baylor at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 23, at [...]![]()
Blogging from the tournament in Atlanta
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Learn moreCelebrate the Xavier Musketeers
March 24, 2012
Make your reservations now for the men's and women's Basketball Banquets, a tradition that recognizes the accomplishments of Xavier student athletes.
Men's Banquet - Thursday, April 19Learn more and register at the Basketball Banquet website.
Women's Banquet - Wednesday, April 25
Practice day at the Georgia Dome
March 23, 2012
Video from the team's practice on Thursday.
Wednesday Send-off
March 21, 2012
Photos by @XUAthletics.
Students and fans showed their support, cheering on the team as they departed for the NCAA Tournament this afternoon. See you in Atlanta, Musketeers.
Update: See more photos from the send-off and from Atlanta at our new Facebook gallery.
Photos from Greensboro
March 19, 2012
Visit the latest photo gallery on Facebook to see the sights from Xavier's successful rounds 2 and 3.
Xavier advances past Lehigh to the Sweet Sixteen
March 18, 2012
The Musketeers will take on #3 Baylor on Friday, March 23 in Atlanta.
The postseason begins today
March 16, 2012
Be sure to check out Go Xavier NCAA Tournament Central for Gametracker, stats and more.
The Musketeers getting ready for their second round NCAA Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Take a look inside Greensboro Coliseum.
Off to the Dance
March 15, 2012
The Musketeers leave Cincinnati for the start of their NCAA Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Madness Begins Friday
March 12, 2012
Yes! We did it again. For the 11th time in the last 12 years, Xavier has made it into the big dance. The NCAA Tournament. March Madness, baby. Game One is set for Friday, March 16, at 9:45 p.m. against the University of Notre Dame in Greensboro, N.C.
Behind the scenes footage of the Xavier Musketeers at the 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament.
Alumni Information: Events & Tickets
Events
Pregame Reception - Fourth Round Game
Time: Friday, March 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center (Adjacent building to the Georgia Dome)
Building C, Room 202-204. The best access road to Building C is Northside Drive.
285 Andrew Young Blvd., NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Pre-Registration: $20
Day of Event Pricing: $25
Includes food, water & soft drinks and a commemorative Xavier t-shirt. Cash Bar will also be available. Xavier Pep Band & Cheerleaders are scheduled to appear.
Space is limited, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
RSVP for the Fourth Round Pregame Reception
Fifth Round Game: There will be another pregame reception on Sunday March 25, three hours prior to the start of the game at the same location. The price for this event will be $15. Check back this weekend for more information.
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Basketball Banquets
Make your reservation now for this basketball tradition celebrating the accomplishments of Xavier student athletes.
- Men's Banquet - Thursday, April 19
- Women's Banquet - Wednesday, April 25
Learn more and register at the Basketball Banquet website.
Tickets
Tickets to the Xavier Session for Friday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 25th are available from the Xavier Alumni Office.
Purchase tickets from the Xavier Alumni Office
Maximum of 2 tickets. Tickets can be picked up at will call at the Georgia Dome 2 hours before game time.
Friday, March 23
NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal, 7:15 p.m. EST
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
#10 Xavier vs. #3 Baylor
Sunday, March 25
NCAA Tournament Regional Final
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
If #10 Xavier wins on Friday, they will play the winner of #1 Kentucky and #4 Indiana
Travel
Hotel in Atlanta
Provident Travel has a block of rooms at a special rate for Musketeer fans. The special hotel-only rate is available at the Sheraton Atlanta. Rate is $199 per night plus tax, two night minimum.
To make reservations, call 800.325.3535 and reference the Provident Travel room block.
Sheraton Atlanta
165 Courtland St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-.586.3343
Learn more at providentvacations.com.
Note: The Musketeer Motorcoach package mentioned earlier has been canceled.
Contact Provident Travel for more information: 513-247-1100.
Travel Advisory
- Interstate 75 traffic could be heavy around northeastern Tennessee due to the repair of a section of embankment that collapsed last Friday. (Read more.)
- Traffic congestion is expected in downtown Atlanta on Friday afternoon with many events occurring in and around the Georgia Dome. Xavier fans are encouraged to keep the following travel advice in mind:
- If at all possible take MARTA to and from the Georgia Dome. Many MARTA stations offer free parking lots and there are two stations that serve the Georgia Dome. More info can be found at gadome.com .
- If you do choose to drive, pre-purchase your parking spots on gadome.com.
- Plan ahead for the traffic and delays that will be in and around the downtown area on Friday afternoon. Doors to the Georgia Dome will open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Swag
Get Your Sweet Sixteen T-Shirt
The new Champion® 2012 Xavier Musketeers Sweet Sixteen T-Shirt has arrived! Order yours online today. Sweet Sixteen prints are available, too!
Xavier Fight Song
Download the Xavier Fight Song. Mp3 and iPhone ringtone versions are available!
Viewing Parties
Can't make it to Atlanta? No problem. Those who aren't hitting the road are getting together. Viewing parties are scheduled at different locations around the country. Wear your gear and come cheer. The following chapters have announced their viewing locations for the 2012 postseason.
Alumni chapters, share photos from your viewing parties! Send your photos to xaviersocialmedia@gmail.com. We'll make a gallery on the official Xavier University Facebook page for the best viewing party photos we get.
Press
Stay informed of Xavier's postseason progress with this collection of news, articles and videos. New links are added daily throughout the basketball postseason.
Men's Basketball
Friday, March 23
- ESPN: Baylor ready for Sweet 16
- ESPN: What to watch for Xavier-Baylor
- Enquirer: Can Xavier be Elite?
- Enquirer: Sweet 16 gives profile a jump
- Enquirer: Xavier wary of sharp-shooting Haslip
- Enquirer: Mack press conference notes
- Enquirer: Baylor press conference notes
- Dallas Morning News: Baylor's Jackson: 'Holloway is heartless'
- Dallas Morning News: Heslip unfazed by cavernous football stadium
- NY Times: Wells is still a question mark
Thursday, March 22
- NY Times: Road to Round of 16 included a bloody brawl
- Yahoo: Traversing the Heartland
- ESPN: The Sweet 16's most indispensible players
- ESPN: Dick Vitale's Sweet 16 picks
- Enquirer: For Frease, a lesson learned
- Enquirer: Xavier heads to Atlanta (slideshow)
- Dallas Morning News: Baylor's key: Halting Tu Holloway
- Atlanta JournalConstitution: Big opportunity for Xavier's Holloway
- USA Today: Musketeers prove to be comeback kings
Wednesday, March 21
- Enquirer: Baylor is versatile
- Enquirer: Dez Wells' toe and other updates
- Dallas Morning News: How paintball and scavenger hunt helped Baylor
- CBS Sports: Sweet 16 Haiku previews
- CBS Sports: Xavier-Baylor preview (video)
- ESPN: Which Sweet 16 teams feel the pressure?
- WCPO: What did you do with the real Kenny Frease?
- 1070TheFan: Radio interview with Chris Mack (mp3)
Tuesday, March 20
- CNN Money: How valuable are Division I basketball programs?
- Enquirer: Resilience pays off for Muskies
- ESPN: Can Baylor go all the way?
- ESPN: Ranking the Sweet 16
- ESPN: Fan conversations
- Dallas Morning News: Don't expect Baylor to cruise into Elite Eight
- Sports Illustrated: South region preview
- Sports Illustrated: Xavier, Cincinnati ready Sweet 16 together
- The Washington Post: Sweet 16: Ohio State, Xavier, Cincinnati, Ohio represent Buckeye State
- CBS Sports.com: Xavier's Dez Wells has bruised toe
- SBNation.com: Baylor vs. Xavier Preview
Monday, March 19
- NCAA.com (video): Xavier halts Lehigh's Cinderella run
- GoXavier.com All Access (video): Frease Locker Room Comments
- Sports Illustrated (video): Frease, Xavier defeats Lehigh 70-58
- GoXavier.com: Xavier's Fifth Sweet Sixteen in Nine Seasons
- Enquirer: Xavier back in Sweet 16
- NCAA.com: As Xpected: Xavier reaches another regional
- ESPN: Rapid Reaction: Xavier 70, Lehigh 58
- WLWT Cincinnati: Frease, Holloway Lead Xavier To Sweet 16
- The Morning Call from Lehigh Valley News: NCAA Tournament: Lehigh runs out of gas vs. Xavier
Sunday, March 18
- Enquirer: Xavier discusses Lehigh's now not-so-secret weapon
- The Morning Call from Lehigh Valley: Lehigh must defend Xavier's standout backcourt
- GoXavier.com: Musketeers Gear Up For the Mountain Hawks
- PatriotLeague.com: Historic Sunday ahead for Patriot League Men's Basketball
Saturday, March 17
- Enquirer: Xavier rallies from double-digit deficit to down Notre Dame
- GoXavier.com: No. 10 Musketeers Advance to Third Round After Downing No. 7 Notre Dame 67-63
- ESPN: Rapid Reaction: Xavier 67, Notre Dame 63
- Enquirer: Mark Lyons: 'Wonderful year' at Xavier
Friday, March 16
- Fox News: Xavier dukes it out with Notre Dame in South Regional clash
- NY Times: Xavier Tries to Heal a Self-Inflicted Wound
- Enquirer: Xavier Musketeers insist they've regained confidence
- ESPN: Previewing Greensboro: Evening games
- Xavier Newswire: Catholics go Dancing: XU vs. Notre Dame
- JimRome.com: Chris Mack talks about Notre Dame, the Tournament and one bad dunk
Thursday, March 15
- Cincinnati CityBeat: Xavier seniors relieved to earn NCAA berth
- Canton Repository: Frease helps Xavier continue NCAA tradition
- Enquirer: Xavier re-energized after A-10 Tournament
- ESPN: Fan conversations
- Chicago Tribune: Fresh start for Xavier
- Chicago Tribune: Ray Lewis helps Holloway bounce back
Wednesday, March 14
- Enquirer: Mack on Irish: They grew up in a hurry
- South Bend Tribune: Profile of Scott Martin
- ESPN: President Obama picks Xavier over Notre Dame
- Notre Dame: Media notes
- Forbes: Xavier among college basketball's most valuable teams
Tuesday, March 13
- Enquirer: Xavier's long journey to NCAA Tournament
- South Bend Tribune: Irish defense a concern for Xavier
- South Bend Tribune: Irish offense in need of repair
- ESPN: Xavier-Notre Dame preview
- CBS Sports: Xavier-Notre Dame preview (video)
Sunday, March 11
- Enquirer: Xavier Musketeers welcome challenge of facing Notre Dame
- Enquirer: What some are saying about Xavier’s NCAA outlook
- South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame men's basketball: Irish earn No. 7 seed, will face Xavier
Saturday, March 10
- CBS Sports: Holloway leads Xavier into A-10 final
- Enquirer: Xavier avenges St. Louis losses to reach Atlantic 10 Championship
- Atlantic10.com: Xavier Ousts Saint Louis, 71-64, to Advance to A-10 Tourney Finals
- Enquirer: Xavier edges archrival Dayton to reach Atlantic 10 semifinals
- Dayton Daily News: UD unable to finish strong against Xavier
- St. Louis Today.com: SLU vs. Xavier at a glance
Tuesday, March 6
- Springfield News Sun: Flyers win to earn rematch with rival
- GoXavier.com: Men's Basketball Prepares For First Game In A-10 Championship: Dayton Awaits In Quarterfinals
Monday, March 5
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Holloway, Lyons and Wells: All-Conference
- Atlantic10.com: Top A-10 Men's Basketball Honors
Saturday, March 3
- Atlantic10.com: Temple, Saint Louis, Xavier and St. Bonaventure Earn First-Round Byes
- Charlotte Observer: Xavier rallies for 72-63 win over Charlotte
- Cincinnati Enquirer: XU faces Dayton or GW
Friday, March 2
Sunday, February 26
Saturday, February 25
Women's Basketball
Friday, March 2
- GoXavier: La Salle Outlasts XU Women, 52-49, in A-10 Tourney First Round
- Enquirer: La Salle ousts XU women
Monday, February 27
Sunday, February 26
