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Here's why the Xavier University men's basketball win at Wisconsin mattered so much

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The No. 15 Xavier Musketeers went on the road and claimed their first non-neutral site non-conference win since the 2015-16 season by beating the Wisconsin Badgers, 80-70. The Enquirer/Patrick Brennan

MADISON, Wisconsin — Revenge against the Wisconsin Badgers was sweet for Xavier basketball. Sweeter than outsiders can ever know.

No. 15 Xavier lead for almost the entire game and while there were some nervy moments along the way, the Musketeers (3-0) eventually dispatched the Badgers (2-1), 80-70, Thursday night at Kohl Center.

The win acted as an act of exorcism.