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Originally Posted by NJFlyr71 Boy we are all hopin for an NIT invite! The slogan for the NIT should be 'Not ready for PRIME TIME'

Nobody is "hoping" for an NIT invite. EVERYBODY wanted the NCAA bid. It was there for the taking, we lost, to a team who was simply tougher than us.

Knowing that the NIT is our only landing spot now, folks are looking forward to what might be some fun and interesting matchups. That's all. Don't take it out of context.

My wife has several degrees from SLU and I have a litany of Billiken friends and colleagues. Few Flyer fans are more disappointed than me with last night's result. But I can say that as down as I am this morning about it, I too would get reenergized and reengaged with the thought of an NIT matchup (probably second round) against a _avier or Indiana.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.