Video of Xavier vs Texas - 2004 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: Xavier: 79, Texas: 71
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2004 Regional Semifinals
- Georgia Dome - Atlanta, Georgia
Xavier's Romain Sato scored 27 points to help the Musketeers defeat the Texas Longhorns 79-71. The game was nearly tied with :17 left on the clock, but seven free throws later, Xavier pulled out with the win and advanced to the Elite Eight where they squared off against Duke.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Romain Sato starts his big night with a three off an inbound play. (Romain Sato, Xavier)
- Justin Doellman gets three the old fashioned way with a dandy one handed reverse layup. (Justin Doellman, Xavier)
- Romian Sato drains a three to get the Musketeers within one. (Romain Sato, Xavier)
- Brandon Mouton seemingly stalks down his prey, the basket, and drills a three to put the Longhorns up 8. (Brandon Mouton,Texas)
- Justin Doellman continues his strong first half with a great pump fake and then sinks a floater in the lane to get the Musketeers within three. (Justin Doellman, Xavier)
- After a steal, Lionel Chalmers sinks a three in transition to give the Musketeers their first lead of the game. (Lionel Chalmers, Xavier)
- Dedrick Finn gives Xavier the lead right back with a long three point jumper. (Dedrick Finn, Xavier)
- Dedrick Finn steams into the lane and putting in a pretty finger roll shot to give Xavier the halftime advantage. (Dedrick Finn, Xavier)
- Brandon Mouton gets the offensive rebound, steps back and drains a three to take the lead back for the Longhorns (Brandon Mouton,Texas)
- P.J. Tucker backs down his defender in the post and ties the game up with a layup. (P.J. Tucker, Texas)
- Lionel Chalmers kick starts a 90 run. First he penetrates and kicks to an open Romain Sato for three. (Lionel Chalmers, Xavier)
- Brian Boddicker hits a three in transition to cut into the Xavier lead. (Brian Boddicker, Texas)
- Dedrick Finn gets some room off a screen by Justin Doellman and sinks a three to extend the lead back out to six. (Dedrick Finn, Xavier)
- Brandon Mouton makes a three to bring the Longhorns back. (Brandon Mouton,Texas)
- Brian Boddicker hits a shot to cut the deficit back to two (Brian Boddicker, Texas)
- Brian Boddicker uses a strong pump fake and drills a three to bring the Longhorns within one. (Brian Boddicker, Texas)