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Muskie
02-18-2008, 08:29 AM
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Xavier (21-4) vs. Saint Louis (14-8)
Thomas M. Ryan Center (Kingston, Rhode Island)
Monday, February 18, 2008
7:00 p.m. EST on FSOHIO and heard on 700 WLW


The Setting:
The Musketeers travel to Kingston, Rhode Island to face the Rams at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Xavier will be the target of the second annual "pink"-out by Rhode Island fans, to help support the fight against breast cancer. The Ryan Center opened in 2002, and seats 7,657 fans. The Student section has 700 court side seats, including 50 seats at half-court. Xavier leads the series 13-3 all-time (Note Rhode Island Media Guide says 12-2).

Last Game:
Xavier fended off a challenge from Charlotte 62-60, backed by 25 points from Josh Duncan. Rhode Island lost at Temple 92-89.

Previous Meeting:
On March 9, 2007 Rhode Island defeated Xavier 79-71 in the Semi-Finals of the Atlantic-10 Tournament in Atlantic City.

GBXU
02-18-2008, 10:24 PM
You realize it says St. Louis, right?

American X
02-19-2008, 11:52 AM
Congrats to those of you who voted at halftime and after.