In a game that featured 17 lead changes, Xavier interim basketball coach Jonas Hayes couldn’t describe his emotions after the No. 2 Musketeers secured a 73–72 down-to-the-wire victory in the National Invitational Tournament final.
“I’m at a lost of words,” Hayes told ESPN’s sideline reporter Myron Medcalf at the end of the game. “I can’t say enough of about our guys. That’s what Xavier basketball is all about.”
Following the brief exchange, Hayes was greeted by his twin brother, Jarvis, and his mother as the two congratulated Hayes after winning the title game over No. 1 Texas A&M. Hayes took over as interim coach after the program curiously parted ways with coach Travis Steele during the tournament.
