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Men's Top Stories
Villanova Pulls Away from Xavier Behind Hot Shooting at Finneran Pavilion
The Xavier Musketeers men's basketball battled early but could not keep pace with a sharp-shooting Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team Saturday afternoon, falling 9178 at Finneran Pavilion. Villanova used efficient offense and strong interior play to build a first-half cushion and maintain control throughout the game. The Wildcats shot 56.5 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range, helping them improve to 247 overall and 155 in the Big East. Xavier dropped to 1417 overall and 614 in conference play.
Seton Hall Pulls Away Late to Defeat Xavier 7768
The Xavier Musketeers battled through a tightly contested game but could not keep pace down the stretch as the Seton Hall Pirates pulled away for a 7768 win Monday night at Cintas Center. The loss drops Xavier to 1416 overall and 613 in the Big East Conference, while Seton Hall improved to 2010 overall and 109 in league play.
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Women's Top Stories
Xavier Women Pick Up Big Win in Crosstown Shootout
Xavier womens basketball leaned on balance, toughness, and late-game composure Sunday afternoon, pulling away down the stretch to secure a 7770 road win over Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. The victory lifted the Musketeers to 63 on the season and gave them control for much of the rivalry matchup, leading for more than 33 minutes. MacKenzie Givens powered Xavier with a game-high 25 points, finishing an efficient 9-of-15 from the floor and a perfect 6-of-6 at the free-throw line. Mariyah Noel added 22 points, attacking the paint and sealing the game at the stripe in the final seconds, while Meri Kanerva chipped in 17 points and six assists to keep the offense humming. Xavier shot 45.9 percent overall and an impressive 87.5 percent at the foul line, a decisive edge in a tight contest.
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