The Xavier Musketeers will begin the 2021-22 season Tuesday night when they face the Niagara Purple Eagles.
Xavier is coming off of a 13-8 season in 2020-21 and is attempting to make its first NCAA Tournament since 2018. It would be the first NCAA Tournament for the Musketeers under fourth-year head coach Travis Steele.
Former Duke Blue Devils star Greg Paulus is in his third season as head coach at Niagara. The Purple Eagles finished 9-11 last year and haven't qualified for the NCAA Tournament since 2007.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Xavier vs. Niagara game.
Xavier vs. Niagara tipoff
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m., Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
How can I watch Xavier basketball vs. Niagara?
Xavier's first game of the season is on FS1.
*Note the Big East Conference is having an opening night "whip-around." More information can be found here.
Here is the radio broadcast information:
Radio: WKRC-AM (550)
Announcers: Byron Larkin and Joe Sunderman will call the game.
Is there a Xavier-Niagara livestream?
Yes. Xavier-Niagara can be streamed using the Fox Sports app.
What happened the last time Xavier played Niagara?
The last time: Xavier and Niagara have never played before. Xavier defeated Niagara 93-70 on Dec. 27, 1988. The Musketeers lead the all-time series 8-2.
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