Know Your Non-conference Opponent 2018
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Detroit
Things have changed a lot since the days of Spencer Haywood. Detroit is a legit buy game now, and the last opponent before Big East play for Xavier.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Missouri
Coach Steele will push the men on to Missouri in December to take on the Tigers in a rematch of a second-round matchup that never happened.
Know Your Non-Conference Opponent: EKU
The Colonels are Xavier’s first opponent in the stretch that leads to the Big East.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Cincinnati
The Crosstown Shootout is on enemy ground this year, as Xavier travels to UC’s newly-renovated arena to take on the Bearcats.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: THE Ohio University
Ohio U is keyed for another run at some postseason glory, and adding Xavier’s name to their win column would be a huge coup.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Oakland
A massive exodus from an already mediocre team has left the Grizzlies in a really bad spot for the upcoming season.
Know Your Non-Conference Opponent: Miami (Oh)
That’s right, the Redhawks are back on the schedule. This rivalry, though, has changed in scope since these times last met.
Know Your Non-Conference Opponent: Auburn
Auburn looms as a sneaky good team out of the SEC as Xavier’s schedule toughens.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Wisconsin
The Gavitt Games have somehow been a home-and-home with Wisconsin for Xavier. What a crock of crap; bring on the Big 12.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Evansville
The Purple Aces no longer play in sleeves, but they still... I don’t know, actually. I don’t pay attention to Evansville basketball and I’m writing this before I research the post.
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: IUPUI
Xavier’s basketball season will kick off with a visit from the fearsome Jaguars of Indiana University - Purdue University Indiana.