The first true road test of the season awaits Xavier's men's basketball team on Sunday (5 p.m., ESPN2) at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
As part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle, the Musketeers (6-1) will meet Oklahoma State (6-2) in a game that presents another great opportunity for a quality road result that carries with it some serious postseason implications.
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Through eight games, the Cowboys are one of the best defensive teams in the country, according to KenPom.com.
Oklahoma State's adjusted defensive efficiency ranking is No. 8 nationally among all Division I teams. The Cowboys defense is top-10 nationally in turnover percentage, block percentage and steal percentage.
"They're really athletic and they're long," Xavier head coach Travis Steele said Friday during his pre-game press conference. "They got tough guys. They're gonna deny. They're gonna pressure you. They're gonna try to speed you up into making rushed decisions.
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