Preview: Xavier Knights vs. St. Joseph-by-the-Sea Vikings
After two games on the road, Xavier is heading back home. They will take on the St. Joseph-by-the-Sea Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Two weeks ago, Xavier came up short against St. Edmund Prep and fell 53-44.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph-by-the-Sea's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their seventh straight loss. They had to suffer through a rough 67-39 loss at the hands of Fordham Prep. St. Joseph-by-the-Sea has not had much luck with Fordham Prep recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Xavier bumped their record down to 0-2 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for St. Joseph-by-the-Sea, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Xavier lost to St. Joseph-by-the-Sea at home by a decisive 55-41 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Will Xavier have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
