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

Maddox's Season-High Not Enough as X Falls Short in Philly

Dante Maddox Jr. delivered his best scoring performance of the season with 24 points, but Xavier couldn’t keep pace with Villanova in the second half, falling 80-68 at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday afternoon. The Musketeers (14-10, 6-7 BIG EAST) battled through a back-and-forth first half that featured 17 lead changes and nine ties. Maddox Jr. led a balanced offensive attack, shooting an efficient 7-of-10 from the field, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Zach Freemantle added 18 points, while Marcus Foster chipped in 10. With the loss, Xavier misses a key opportunity for a Quad 1 win and drops below .500 in BIG EAST play. X now shifts its focus to another tough road test on Wednesday night as it travels to take on the Friars in Providence. Continue reading...

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Providence Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2025 Time: 8:00:00 PM TV: Peacock	WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Providence Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2025 Time: 7:00:00 PM TV: BEDN/FloSports

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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Xavier Survives Late Push to Defeat Georgetown
The Xavier Musketeers held off a furious second-half surge from the Georgetown Hoyas to secure a 74-69 victory at Cintas Center on Tuesday night. With the win, Xavier improved to 14-9 overall and an even 6-6 in BIG EAST play, while Georgetown fell to 14-9 and 5-7 in the conference. The Musketeers were led by a balanced offensive attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Dailyn Swain paced Xavier with 18 points, while Zach Freemantle and Marcus Foster each contributed 17. Ryan Conwell added 11 points, including a key second-half three-pointer that helped Xavier maintain its lead.

Conwell’s 20 Points Not Enough as X Falls to Creighton
Xavier couldn’t keep pace with a red-hot Creighton second half, falling 86-77 at CHI Health Center on Monday night. Ryan Conwell led Xavier with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including four three-pointers, but the Musketeers couldn’t slow down Creighton’s offensive firepower. John Hugley IV had his best game of the season, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, while also tying for the team lead with six rebounds. Zach Freemantle added 16 points and six boards, and Dayvion McKnight chipped in eight points and five rebounds. Xavier shot 42.4% from the floor and hit nine three-pointers but struggled to contain Creighton’s efficient attack, especially after halftime. The loss drops Xavier to 13-9 overall and 5-6 in BIG EAST play, while Creighton improved to 15-6 and 8-2 in conference action.

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Women's Top Stories

Xavier Earns First BIG EAST Win in Three Years
Xavier snapped a historic 47-game BIG EAST regular-season losing streak with a dramatic 50-49 victory over Butler at Cintas Center on Saturday. The Musketeers' first conference win since February 20, 2022, was highlighted by a tenacious defensive effort and clutch shooting in the closing minutes. Meri Kanerva led Xavier with a game-high 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including two three-pointers. Loren Christie added 10 points and four rebounds, while Tae’lor Purvis chipped in nine points and four boards. The Musketeers (6-12, 1-6 BIG EAST) set the tone early, jumping to an 18-9 lead after the first quarter. Their defensive intensity limited Butler to just 19 first-half points. Despite a second-half surge by the Bulldogs, Xavier held firm, with Kanerva’s steady scoring and a critical late jumper by Christie sealing the win.

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