CHICAGO -- At the first timeout, Xavier leads 8-6 thanks to some good play inside. When they are patient enough, they have been able to get good looks down low.

The Kent St radio guy is still having trouble. He's calling the game on the phone, but has been kicked off the air once already.

As exciting as this game us, much of press row is following the LSU-Arkansas football game. There are a lot of Ohio folks here who have an interest in that game because it could help the Buckeyes.