Xavier, Butler working on improving Big East outlook

Coming off its first home win in Big East play, Xavier aims to make it two in a row and reinvigorate its fan base when the Musketeers host Butler Wednesday night in Cincinnati.

Xavier (10-7, 2-4) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 97-84 win over Providence on Saturday, while Butler (10-6, 1-4) is entering on a three-game slide of its own.

Until Saturday, the Musketeers had yet to win a conference home game after losses to UConn and Creighton, with their best home win of the season coming against Cincinnati on Dec.