In 125 minutes with Travis Steele as head coach, Xavier has scored 208 points and surrended 210. In just regulation, X has outscored Nova by 2 with Coach Steele at the helm. If one block is called correctly, Xavier may well be 2-1 against the defending champs.
Whatever spell Nova had on Xavier in the Chris Mack Era, it appears to have been broken by Coach Steele and his new-look Muskies. This isn't a team heading to Philly for their annual Villanova butt kicking; these guys are getting on the plane to go win a game.
Nova, as always, will present a stern challenge.