NCAAB · November 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
MT. ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS @ XAVI
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Matchup Analysis
Kébé leads an encouraging exhibition test
Mount St. Mary's beat Navy 66-59 in its exhibition; Abdou Khadre Kébé scored 20 points and added seven rebounds, while Wilguens Jr. Exacte posted 12 points and 10 rebounds.
SourceXavier's exhibition success comes with a cohesion question
Xavier went 3-0 in exhibition play, but 11 newcomers and only two returning scholarship players appeared in a game for the team last season.
SourceHouse cleared; Elson expected to miss the opener
Xavier coach Richard Pitino said Kalek House is available Monday, while Asher Elson will not be ready for the opener as he continues recovering from a foot injury.
SourceA rare rematch, with Xavier's opener streak at stake
Xavier and Mount St. Mary's have met once: Xavier won 103-96 in 1990, beginning the Musketeers' current streak of regular-season-opening wins.
SourcePick Ideas
Consider Mount St. Mary's plus the points
With CBS listing Xavier at -28.5, Mount St. Mary's +28.5 is a small-stake lean rather than a bet on a rout.
Under 156 is worth a cautious look
The listed total is 156; consider the under if it holds.
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