Xavier baseball is set to host Villanova for a three-game series at Hayden Field, commencing Friday, April 10, at 3:00 p.m. The series also includes games on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at noon. All games will be available via live stream on ESPN+ and XAVIER+ for selected matches. The Musketeers look to extend their positive momentum after a strong week on the field.

By the Numbers
  • Clay Burdette leads Xavier with a .369 batting average, 28 RBIs, and 20 runs scored this season.
  • Villanova is 11-17 overall and 0-3 in BIG EAST play, coming off a sweep by Butler.
State of Play
  • Xavier has a 22-11 all-time record against Villanova, including a three-game sweep last season.
  • Clay Burdette was recently named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after a standout performance.
What's Next

Following the series against Villanova, Xavier will face Cincinnati on April 14, and a three-game series at Seton Hall is scheduled for April 17-19.

Bottom Line

As Xavier seeks to build on their current success, a strong performance against Villanova could solidify their standing in the conference and improve their postseason prospects.