If the situation seems dire it's because it is, making Saturday when No. 13 Creighton visits Cintas Center (5 p.m., Fox) the biggest game of the season for Xavier University's men's basketball team.
The Musketeers (12-5, 5-5 Big East) are hovering on the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing three of their last four games, and Saturday presents a chance for the second Quad-1 win of the season for Xavier.
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The Bluejays (17-5, 13-4) are a great opportunity for a reason, though.