Xavier flexes its muscles in blowout opening win over Mount St. Mary's

On the eve of Election Day, Xavier men's basketball delivered an emphatic vote of confidence in its revamped roster with a dominant 97-52 over Mount St. Mary's on Nov. 2. After months of rebuilding, offseason fodder and three exhibition contests , Xavier was ready when the 2026-27 season officially tipped off at Cintas Center against the Mountaineers. Head coach Richard Pitino, who won his previous season opener last year in hold-your-breath fashion against Marist, raved about the depth of this year's team during preseason press conferences.