NCAA Tournament S16 Game Thread: Xavier v Texas (3/24/2023)

[drudy23]

As soon as the bracket came out- I was instantly disappointed we got Texas as our two seed. When they pulled away from Penn state I was again disappointed, not thinking we stood much of a chance. But I started to think about it. Xavier shouldn’t be overwhelmed by Texas. Maybe the big 12 was slightly overrated? I know Texas is great but-

Look at UCONN. They are arguably the best team in the country. They best Alabama by 15. They are actually higher on KenPom than Texas (albeit by 1). I was concerned about Texas and all the guys they have that can go off at any point. But I think Creighton has more weapons. All this is to say- we have beaten arguably better teams and just as good of offenses.

The main difference is Texas loves to operate and score in the midrange where I think X struggles the most on defense. And we did beat Uconn with Freemantle (I would actually love our chances vs Texas with Freemantle). I still think the most likely scenario is we see a level of toughness we haven’t seen all year and shows us the level we need to get to in order to be a F4 team

We can beat Texas.

[GoMuskies]

We can beat Texas.

We will beat Texas.

[Masterofreality]

We will beat Texas.

Concur..

[X-band '01]

On a very important note. Does anyone know if TMobile arena will be selling beer?

If they were selling beer down in Greensboro, I can't imagine the T-Mobile Center would not.

[X-band '01]

I also got a notification that there is a special AXS app (as in AXS TV, for example) to use for scanning tickets at the door. Apparently they don't scan tickets through Ticketmaster?

[Masterofreality]

I also got a notification that there is a special AXS app (as in AXS TV, for example) to use for scanning tickets at the door. Apparently they don't scan tickets through Ticketmaster?

AXS is a proprietary entertainment promoter with their own ticket service. I assume they control the venue in KC.
I know of them through Music Concert promo & ticketing. They have a couple of venues up here in Cleveland.
It’s a simple app to download. They have zero to do with Ticketmaster.

[UCGRAD4X]

We will beat Texas.

I love your confidence.

This team seems capable of winning or losing against almost anybody.

Time for Miller to make his rep by keeping them on the upside at the right time.

[paulxu]

I read where TMobile Center is cashless.
Has Cintas gone cashless yet? (Haven't been in a few years)

[UCGRAD4X]

I read where TMobile Center is cashless.
Has Cintas gone cashless yet? (Haven't been in a few years)

Yes, and it slows everything down. Especially the beer lines . I sure hope they figure out a way to make this go more smoothly. Right pain in the ass.

[paulxu]

Guess we can't sneak up on anyone this weekend.

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