Game Thread: Xavier v Norfolk State (11/21/2021)

[paulxu]

VS.

THE MATCHUP

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (3-0) VS.
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY SPARTANS (5-0)
SUNDAY, NOV. 21, 2021 AT CINTAS CENTER (10,224)

TV, RADIO & LIVE STATS

Television: FS1 with play by-play from Adam Alexander and analysis from Nick Bahe.
Radio: 55KRC with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer Joe Sunderman ('79) and analysis from Xavier all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer Byron Larkin ('88). Xavier broadcast is also available on Sirius XM channel 381 and SXM App. 981.
Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com and fan stats at GoXavier.com.

[paulxu]

Hall of Fame induction weekend. New members honored at halftime:

This year's class includes a pair of men's basketball players who led Xavier to championship success, Justin E. Cage ('07) and Gary L. Lumpkin ('99). Luke C. Spencer ('13) helped moved men's soccer into the national spotlight, while Dennis F. Caponi ('67) enjoyed success on the football squad. Doug D. Matthews ('09) put together the most successful playing career in men's tennis history and has been the head men's and women's tennis coach at Xavier since 2015.

I sort of wished they'd honored Cage during the OSU game.

[Lloyd Braun]

I’ve watched a decent amount of Norfolk State since about January of last year. They should compete again for the MEAC title. Fun fact: their coach Robert Jones won the Skip Prosser award a couple years ago. X should win but this team can be feisty.

[Xville]

Will be interesting to see the response from the team, especially in the first half. Human nature coming off a huge emotional win against a lesser opponent to come out a bit flat. Add to that a noon game on a Sunday and I wouldn’t say I’m worried, but wouldn’t be surprised if the team plays uninspired.

[Lloyd Braun]

Line opened at -18.5 so I hit it hard (for NS) and now it’s at -16.5.

[xu82]

I don’t remember Xavier ever playing at the same time as the Bills. GRRRR!

[bobbiemcgee]

I’ve watched a decent amount of Norfolk State since about January of last year. They should compete again for the MEAC title. Fun fact: their coach Robert Jones won the Skip Prosser award a couple years ago. X should win but this team can be feisty.

Gotta guard the 3 pt line, they can shoot them.

[American X]

Over/Under on Xavier missing 20 three-pointers?

[SemajParlor]

Looks like Norfolk can really score.

[noteggs]

Will be interesting to see the response from the team, especially in the first half. Human nature coming off a huge emotional win against a lesser opponent to come out a bit flat. Add to that a noon game on a Sunday and I wouldn’t say I’m worried, but wouldn’t be surprised if the team plays uninspired.

Think the announcer read your post. Ha