Live updates: Xavier Musketeers battle Texas Longhorns in NCAA Tournament's First Four

DAYTON − During a nerve-wracking Selection Sunday, anxiety turned into jubilation for Xavier men's basketball after the Musketeers were selected as a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Xavier (21-11) will try to play its way into the 64-team bracket Wednesday when the Musketeers face the Texas Longhorns (19-15) at UD Arena in the First Four at approximately 9:10 E.T.

The winner will move on to face No. 6 Illinois at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee Friday night in the Midwest region.

Follow live as The Enquirer provides real-time updates of Wednesday's First Four from UD Arena.

Live updates: Xavier Musketeers battle Texas Longhorns in NCAA Tournament's First Four

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