Sports No. 22 Xavier hands No. 2 Connecticut its first loss and takes lead in Big East December 31, 2022 Adam Baum, USA TODAY Comments Off on No. 22 Xavier hands No. 2 Connecticut its first loss and takes lead in Big East Xavier closed the game with a 12-2 run to hand No. 2 Connecticut its first loss of the season on Saturday and take the lead in the Big East.