Xavier overcame a double-digit deficit to defeat Texas 86-80. This will now mark the team's 30th NCAA tournament appearance as they will be taking on 11th seed Illinois on March 21st at 9:45 p.m. Eastern time (New York).
The Musketeers saw five players put up double-digit points, with Marcus Foster leading the way with 22 points on 8-9 shooting (3-4 3PT) with eight rebounds and two assists.
Xavier has now won eight of their last nine games.
In the early game, Mount Saint Mary's cruised past American 83-72 to mark their seventh NCAA tournament appearance.
They will be taking on top-seeded Duke on March 21st at 2:50 p.m. Eastern time (New York).
Jedy Cordilia and Dola Adebayo put up 22 points each on a combined 19-26 shooting while Dallas Hobbs put up 17 points himself.
