Despite all the evidence piling up to support the conclusion, I can't entirely believe that this season is already dead and buried for Xavier. Neither can Paul Scruggs, who - if the internet is to be believed - called a players-only meeting after Xavier's disaster at Missouri.
Assuming a win against Detroit Mercy - and if we don't, you might as well start counting days until pitchers and catchers report - the Muskies will be 8-5 with no signature wins when the curtain drops on the non-con. That is, obviously, less than ideal.
With fewer huge wins available in Bog East play than normal, Xavier is going to have to pull out the ol' Costco card and get wins in bulk.