Xavier Looks to Bounce Back Against Virginia Tech

After suffering their first loss of the season at the hands of Iowa State, the Xavier Musketeers (4-1) will face the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-1) at the Barclays Center Friday night.

The last meeting between the Musketeers and Hokies was one for the ages. It was the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Classic in 2008, and these teams seemed destined for a second overtime. Tied at 60 with just three seconds left in overtime, Tech’s Jeff Allen tipped in a shot to take the lead. Xavier’s Dante Jackson took the inbounds pass and sprinted up the court before firing off a desperation heave from half-court.

63-62.

The ball fell through the rim, and the Musketeers came away with the win. Two days later, they would…