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MASON, Ohio - After Connecticut forced a deciding game seven on Saturday afternoon, No. 2 seed Xavier took the rubber match with a comeback 7-3 win, securing the 2023 BIG EAST Championship on Saturday night at Prasco Park.
The title is Xavier's fourth BIG EAST Championship in program history (2014, 2016, 2017, 2023) and marks the fifth NCAA bid for the Musketeers (2009, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2023). Xavier moves to 37-23 on the season, adding to the second highest win total in program history.
Following the conclusion of the game, five Musketeers were named to the All-Tournament Team, Brant Alazaus, Tyler DeMartino, Carter Hendrickson, Jack Housinger and Andrew Walker.