Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Xavier Classic matchups revised

Trana Hopkins
NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana announced Tuesday a revision in the pairings of this week's Xavier Classic women’s basketball event.

The revised pairings will consist of two games at XU's Convocation Center. Fisk will play Langston at 5 p.m. Thursday, and Xavier will play Fisk at 4 p.m. Friday. Xavier will not play Thursday. The original schedule called for four games over two days.

Tickets for each day will cost $10 for ages 13 and older. There will be free admission for ages 12 and younger and for XU students, faculty and staff with a valid XU ID.

Langston, coached by hall-of-fame player Cheryl Miller, is 6-0 and ranked 24th in NAIA Division I. The Lady Lions won 71-68 at home Nov. 15 against NAIA No. 1 and defending national champion Oklahoma City.

Xavier (3-4) is ranked 18th and has a 21-game home winning streak.

Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director

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