Xavier v. Villanova: Big East Semifinal Preview

We ride with Hanky.Fino alla fine. In a massive day on the bubble, Georgetown, Creighton, and St. John’s took body blows not long after Providence and Butler saw themselves out. Texas and Indiana staggered and NC State spit the bit after staying with Virginia for a half. Xavier, though, just keeps rolling along. It wasn’t pretty, but a win over Creighton has given the Musketeers a huge opportunity. As always, Xavier is in until the end.

Great opportunities on the pointy end of the schedule don’t tend to come against weak teams, and this one is no exception. Waiting for Xavier in the semifinals is Villanova. The Wildcats weren’t at their best on Thursday and still brushed aside a Providence…