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

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Old Dominion Date: Tuesday, 11/18/2025 Time: 7:00:00 PM TV: ESPN+	WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Opponent: Ohio Date: Thursday, 11/20/2025 Time: 6:30:00 PM TV: ESPN+

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Men's Top Stories

Santa Clara Outpaces Xavier, 87�68
Roddie Anderson III poured in a game-high 29 points, but Xavier couldn�t overcome a sluggish first half as Santa Clara dominated on both ends, handing the Musketeers an 87�68 loss Monday night at the Cintas Center. With the loss, Xavier falls to 2-1 on the season. The Broncos (3�0) set the tone early, opening a double-digit lead midway through the first half and never trailing. Santa Clara shot 55% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc, while Xavier struggled to find rhythm, hitting just 34% of its shots for the game. Xavier forward Tre Carroll added 21 points and four rebounds, while Filip Borovicanin chipped in nine points and three assists.

Messina-Moore Leads Xavier Past Le Moyne in Unexpected Thriller
The Xavier Musketeers survived an unexpected scare at the Cintas Center before before a crowd of 9,480 on Thursday night, relying on a standout performance from guard Malik Messina-Moore to fend off a tenacious Le Moyne Dolphins squad, 74-69. Expected to coast against the fledgling Division I opponent, Xavier (2-0) found itself in a tense battle down the stretch, unable to shake free of the Dolphins, who mounted a late charge fueled by spectacular three-point shooting. While the Musketeers ultimately secured the win to remain undefeated, the close contest served as an early-season gauge that illustrated the need for improvement in their defensive consistency.

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Women's Top Stories

Muskie Women Open Season With Win Over New Haven
The Xavier Musketeers women�s basketball team started the 2025�26 season on a winning note Tuesday night, grinding out a 53�46 victory over the University of New Haven at Cintas Center. The Musketeers built a big halftime lead, weathered a cold stretch in the third quarter, and leaned on their defense down the stretch to secure the win. Xavier led 33�18 at halftime after holding New Haven to just 8 points in the second quarter, but the Chargers fought back after the break. A 19�11 third quarter trimmed the margin to seven heading into the final frame. From there, the Musketeers closed strong, outscoring the Chargers 9�4 in the fourth to put the game away.

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