Xavier’s season ended in a backwater. Far from the bright lights of Columbus and other first weekend sites, the Musketeers fought and lost in front of less than 2,000 fans. A disjointed season came to an end on a Sunday afternoon on ESPN.
For Zach Hankins, Ryan Welage, and Kyle Castlin, it was more than just a season, it was a career. All three came to Xavier, undoubtedly, for the chance to play in the NCAA tournament. Instead, they ended up in Austin, Texas playing in a game that even the home team’s fans didn’t care about.