Butler's Bid for Big East Glory: Breaking Down the Xavier Clash
The stage is set for an electrifying first-round showdown in the Big East Tournament, as the gritty No. 8 seed Butler Bulldogs prepare to lock horns with the formidable No. 9 seed Xavier Musketeers. With the bright lights of Madison Square Garden beckoning, this clash promises to be a thriller, with the winner earning a shot at toppling the tournament’s top seed, UConn, in the quarterfinals.
As the odds makers weigh in, Xavier finds itself as the slight favorite, carrying a 2-point edge over their Bulldog adversaries.