Game Thread: Xavier v Butler (2/18/2025)

[Xavier]

I expect a battle at Hinkle. I really hope it's not a battle tonight. It shouldn't be. Butler sucks, but I know if X doesn't play defense like they are capable of, that it could be a battle. I'd rather just have a nice 15 point victory....we can all hope :)

It will be a good look at what X is made of and if they can really push to win last 5. If they come out aggressive like DePaul it’s a good sign.

Butler is 12-13, only 2 of its conference losses are by double digits. (Marquette by 10, and Providence smoked em). No one is running away with it against them so far. I expect a win. But I think it will be tight for 32-34 min. If I’m wrong it’s a good sign

[drudy23]

Win please.

[SkyWalker]

Win please.

This!

[HenryMuto]

This goes without saying but I will say it anyway.

If Xavier wants any chance to make the NCAA tournament this is a MUST WIN.

I think Xavier needs to win 4 out of the last 5 and that starts here.

[X-band '01]

There's no margin for error anymore. Butler is coming in on a winning streak themselves, so they're not going to completely roll over and play dead for this one.

[GoMuskies]

You guys all seem to be trying to talk me into Butler +6.5....but I WON'T do it!

[GoMuskies]

Just settled in to watch the game and remembered it's on Peacock tonight. Shit. I'm not subscribing to another service to watch this team play.

[Xville]

Just settled in to watch the game and remembered it's on Peacock tonight. Shit. I'm not subscribing to another service to watch this team play.

I’m not doing it either. I love x, but f all these platforms. Following along with box score won’t kill me. Being up 8 helps, keep that up lol

[Xville]

So does butler suck or are we playing that well?

[KabeX]

So does butler suck or are we playing that well?

Yes