How did you celebrate the Nova win?

The men’s basketball team won at home against Villanova last Sunday, a team that is historically one of the best teams in the Big East Conference and winners of two of the last three NCAA Championships.

Students shared how they celebrated the big win. Some had stranger answers than others.


“I celebrated the Xavier win over Villanova by going to the caf with my friends while still wearing our Xavier gear with tiny X’s and glitter all over our faces.” – Chloe Baker, first-year exploratory major

“I didn’t do a whole lot, unfortunately. I had a paper to write afterwards, but I was very happy about the win.” – Sam Bender, first-year political science major

I didn’t do much. Just enjoyed my time, hung with friends and watched the rest of college basketball.” – Christian McCoy, first-year sports management major

“All the excitement at the game influenced me to celebrate the big win at the world-famous caf with my friends. The night ended with the boys while watching some of our favorite TV shows. It was a great night.” – Alfredo Mercedes, junior international business major

“It’s a wonderful day for an eXorcism.” – Patrick Berryman, senior sustainability major

“I celebrated with my friends at their house in the best way you can — by cheering and hugging each other.” – Jenny Roberts, senior marketing and theatre double major


By: CJ Ripepi | Staff Writer

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