Xavier knocks off Pitt to reach Sweet 16

Xavier will next face second-seeded Kansas State on Thursday.

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Xavier knocks off Pitt to reach Sweet 16 Xavier will next face second-seeded Kansas State on Thursday. Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Jordan Crawford posted 27 points and sixth- seeded Xavier survived two game-tying three-point attempts in the closing seconds to come away with a slim 71-68 victory over third-seeded Pittsburgh in a second-round matchup out of the West Region. Jason Love added 14 points and eight rebounds, and Terrell Holloway chipped in 13 points for the Musketeers (26-8), who lost to Pitt in the regional semifinals of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Xavier has now reached the Sweet 16 in each of the past three seasons and will next face second-seeded Kansas State in Salt Lake City on Thursday. ... Continue Headlines Recent Articles Orange hope for return to win column in cla The seventh-ranked Syracuse Orange and the Memphis Tigers are set to collide in what should be an entertaining, non- conference affair. Full Article State bragging rights on line, as Vols tang The 14th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers invade FedExForum this afternoon for a non-conference showdown with the Memphis Tigers. Full Article Top-ranked Kansas and Memphis square off in A rematch of the 2008 National Championship game is on tap in St. Louis this evening, as top-ranked Kansas and Memphis tangle in the Basketball Hall o Full Article More Articles   Exclusively On PrepTicket.com Upload School Content Go To National Now Get Local Coverage Go To National Now Your High School Your College Members Sitemap Privacy Policy Contact Us Advertise PrepTicket.com brought to you by GameDay Productions © 2008 Report an Issue Feedback Privacy Terms of Service Welcome to the New Prep Ticket Enter your zip code to see all the great PrepTicket content in your area. Zip Code Go Now Your Ticket to Sports Action!