X Rebounds From Upset, Beats SLU

XU's Tu Holloway had 24 points in Xavier's win over
Saint Louis, Saturday.

By:  Cooper Ledford


What is a Billiken?  Well Wikipedia says this: "The Billiken was a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, Ms. Florence Pretz of St. Louis, Missouri, who is said to have seen the mysterious figure in a dream."    No matter what it is, Xavier beat the Billikens of Saint Louis University, 76-68.  The Musketeers needed this win, as they were coming off of an upset-loss to Charlotte.  Xavier was 15-6 entering this game, and 7-1 in the Atlantic 10, while SLU was 8-13 overall and 3-5 in the A-10.  Since XU won, they go to 16-6 overall and 8-1 in the A-10, while the Billikens fall to 8-14 overall and 3-6 in the A-10.  


There were four Musketeers in double-figures, Tu Holloway (surprised?), Mark Lyons, Kenny Frease, and Jamel McLean.


Tu had 24 points, Lyons had 15, Frease had 12, and McLean had 11.  In the 1st half, Kenny Frease was the man, as he had 12 points, but in the 2nd half, he was cooled down as he was left blank, but still had a good game with those 12 points.  Also, Dante Jackson should not be over looked, as he had a good game, and added 8 points.


SLU's leading scorer was Brian Conklin, as he had 24 points.  There was one more Billiken in doubles, as it was Rob Loe, as he had 18 points.


Last week, Xavier got a ton of votes to be ranked, but I highly doubt they will be ranked come Monday, I think that loss to the 49ers really hurt their chances at a number in-front of their name.  However, I still expect them to get some votes, and a pretty decent number of votes.


The Muskies are in 2nd place, as of now, in the Atlantic 10, as the Dukes of Duquesne are atop the conference as they are 16-5 overall and 8-0 in the A-10.  Xavier fans, you can hope for DU to lose today, as they are in action, as they travel to the State of New York to take on St. Bonny.  If the Dukes lose, the X-Men will be tied for the top spot in the Atlantic 10.


Next, the Musketeers travel to Athens, Georgia to take on the UGA Bulldogs.  This will be a tough game for the Muskies no doubt.  That would be a nice win for X, so hopefully they will win it.  That game is Tuesday (hope it will be more like Tu's Day), at 7:00 PM ET and will be on ESPNU.