Xavier Defeats Villanova in Five Set Thriller

CINCINNATI – Xavier defeated Villanova in five sets to go undefeated in the opening weekend of conference play Saturday, Sept. 26 at Cintas Center. The Musketeers move to 9-4 overall this season and 2-0 in the BIG EAST. Xavier opened the match with a 25-11 statement set. Jamison Gordon began the match with two consecutive aces followed by three Wildcat errors to put the Musketeers up 5-0. In the first frame, Xavier had 15 kills and four aces. Villanova was held to just 11 points and never came within five points of the Musketeers. The Wildcats responded, taking the second…