There are plenty of things Xavier needs to clean up following its season-opening win on Tuesday over Niagara, and Friday presents an opportunity to do that when Kent State visits Cintas Center (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1).
One sloppy game is only a problem if it spreads from game to game.
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Xavier has to address the toughness, physicality and attack the glass against Kent State, head coach Travis Steele told reporters Thursday in his pre-game press conference.