Musketeer Madness: Xavier Men's & Women's Basketball

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Marquette Date: Saturday, 1/18/2025 Time: 2:00:00 PM TV: FOX	WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Buter Date: Saturday, 1/18/2025 Time: 2:00:00 PM TV: BEDN/FloSports

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Men's Top Stories

Conwell's Career Night Propels Xavier Past Villanova
Ryan Conwell delivered a career-high 34 points as Xavier surged in the second half to defeat Villanova, 69-63, at the Cintas Center on Tuesday night. The sophomore guard was unstoppable, shooting 8-for-13 from the field, including 6-for-10 from beyond the arc, and an impressive 12-for-14 from the free-throw line. The Musketeers (11-7, 3-4 BIG EAST) rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit, fueled by Conwell's hot hand and a relentless team effort. Villanova (11-7, 4-3 BIG EAST) led 32-24 at the break, but Xavier outscored the Wildcats 45-31 in the second half to claim the victory.

Freemantle�s Double-Double Powers X Past DePaul
Xavier University�s men�s basketball team secured a decisive 77-63 victory over DePaul on Saturday afternoon at Wintrust Arena, bolstered by an outstanding performance from Zach Freemantle. The senior forward notched a double-double, tallying 20 points and 10 rebounds, leading a trio of Musketeers in double-digit scoring. The game began with Xavier (10-7, 2-4 BIG EAST) asserting control early, building a 15-point halftime lead with a balanced offensive attack. Freemantle�s versatility in the paint and from beyond the arc, coupled with Ryan Conwell�s sharp shooting, allowed the Musketeers to dictate the pace. Conwell added 19 points, hitting key shots from the perimeter, while Jerome Hunter contributed 10 points and six rebounds in a strong supporting role.

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Women's Top Stories

Xavier Women�s Basketball Triumphs Over Fordham in Berkeley
Behind a stellar performance from Meri Kanerva and Tae�lor Purvis, the Xavier women�s basketball team secured a 71-62 victory over Fordham on Sunday at the Raising the B.A.R. Invitational at Haas Pavilion. The dynamic duo combined for 36 points to propel the Musketeers past the Rams in a closely fought battle. Xavier (5-7) entered the contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak and delivered one of its most balanced efforts of the season. Purvis led all scorers with 19 points, adding seven rebounds, while Kanerva contributed 17 points and four boards. Their efficiency at the free-throw line, going 13-for-14 combined, helped seal the win.

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