Xavier Musketeers aim to extend 36-game season opener winning streak

The Xavier Musketeers are set to continue their impressive streak of season-opening wins as they face Mount St. Mary's at the Cintas Center to start the 2026-27 basketball season, Yahoo Sports reported.

Xavier has won 36 consecutive season openers, a streak the team aims to extend in this matchup. The Musketeers come into the season with renewed optimism following a swift roster overhaul during the offseason, a common trend in college basketball's NIL and transfer portal era.

Despite having the program's fewest wins in 30 years just over seven months ago, Xavier now carries NCAA Tournament aspirations under the leadership of head coach Richard Pitino, who is entering his second year with the team.

The Musketeers concluded their October exhibition games undefeated with a 3-0 record, showing promising form ahead of their season opener. The team is looking to build on this momentum as they begin regular season play against Mount St. Mary's.

The game marks the start of a new campaign filled with high expectations for Xavier, who is eager to capitalize on their offseason changes and past successes to make a strong run this year, according to Yahoo Sports.