Musketeer Madness is Set for Friday, Oct. 21 at Cintas Center

09.28.22 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The popular annual event gives Xavier Nation a preview of the two basketball teams.

By: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier University Athletics' popular annual basketball tip-off event, Musketeer Madness presented by Heartland Bank, will be Friday, Oct. 21 at Cintas Center. This free event is Xavier Nation's chance to get a first-look preview of the 2022-23 men's and women's basketball teams.

Musketeer Madness opens with a Fan Fest on the plaza in front of Cintas Center at 5 p.m. The entire event is part of Xavier University's annual Family Weekend, which runs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23.

The doors to Cintas Center will open at 6 p.m. and the event starts with team introductions at 6:30 p.m. The Xavier pep band, cheerleaders and dance team will also be on hand to help celebrate the start of a new season.

This year's in-arena event will focus on blue/white scrimmages for both the men's and women's basketball teams.

The 2022-23 "X-Shirt" will be available for purchase on the concourse near the Xavier University All For One Shop inside Cintas Center.