I predicted we'd beat Providence at home. We didn't. I predicted we'd beat Butler at home. We didn't. Both those games were definitely winnable. We have looked horrible in two of our most recent road games - St. John's and GTown - totally over-matched in both.

If Blueitt doesn't play, we should win. I mean how can we not beat a team missing its two best players - Blueitt and Sumner? But based on Mack's comments yesterday, my guess is Blueitt plays. We'll see.

If he does, unfortunately, I think we lose another close one - just like Providence and Butler.

We have been having trouble scoring lately - 65 points and 62 points in our last two games. Xavier's 1-3-1 - when they use it - has given us huge problems in the past. You need an experienced point guard to run the show against that type of 1-3-1. I just don't see Markus or Rowsey being the right guy to lead the attack, especially since both our so small.

I think we will still have trouble scoring.

Xavier 72; MU - 68