I’m going to start this preview of the Charleston Classic second round with a bold prediction: I think Xavier is going to be good enough to beat Towson. I know that assumptions can come back to bite, but barring one of Xavier’s somewhat common early season swoons, they should see off the Tigers.
That leaves the field in Charleston opening up for the Musketeers. Again, assuming a couple of things we ten to know hold true, Xavier will play either Buffalo or UConn, and if they win that one, most likely either Florida or Miami. That’s four teams that the Musketeers will have a chance to meet while the rest of are smashing turkey and pie.