The absence of Xavier's Zach Freemantle (our for at least four weeks with a foot injury) extends beyond his 15.2 points per game, as he's also one of the best passers on the team and crucial to the Musketeers ball movement. Xavier still has scorers who can get the job done and deliver a hard-fought win, I just don't think the offense will be as smooth and Providence has every motivation to slow down the game and turn it into a grind, as that style would provide the Friars' best chance to win.