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

Xavier Dominates Morgan State in Record-Setting Win

Xavier men’s basketball made history Tuesday night, setting a new Cintas Center record with 119 points and notching the largest margin of victory in school history with a 61-point win over Morgan State. The 119-58 rout, played in front of 9,840 fans, was a statement performance as the Musketeers improved their record to 8-2 on the season. The Musketeers never trailed and asserted dominance early, building a 46-14 lead with 5:15 remaining in the first half. Zach Freemantle fueled the opening surge, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds before halftime. Xavier shot an impressive 61.3% in the first half, entering the locker room with a commanding 52-24 advantage. Continue reading...

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Men's Top Stories

Xavier Falls Short in Close Contest Against TCU
The Xavier men's basketball team endured a tough 76-72 loss to TCU at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Despite a strong second-half performance, the Musketeers were unable to overcome TCU's balanced scoring and defensive tenacity. This loss brings Xavier's record to 7-2 on the season. Ryan Conwell led the Musketeers with 17 points, including four three-pointers, while Zach Freemantle added 16 points and six rebounds.

Musketeers Hold Off South Carolina State for Thrilling Win
The Xavier men's basketball team improved their record to 7-1 with a narrow 71-68 victory over South Carolina State at the Cintas Center. In front of a packed home crowd of 9,512, the Musketeers weathered an intense battle, highlighted by a dominant second-half performance at the free-throw line that secured the win. Zach Freemantle and Davion McKnight led the way for the Muskies with both players recording in double figures scoring at 17 and 14 points, respectively.

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Women's Top Stories

Bowling Green Overwhelms Xavier in Non-Conference Matchup
Xavier women’s basketball fell 78-59 to Bowling Green on Thursday night at the Stroh Center. The loss brought the Musketeers to 4-5 on the season, as they struggled to overcome Bowling Green’s consistent shooting and strong defensive play. Despite a late push in the fourth quarter, Xavier was unable to cut into Bowling Green’s commanding lead. Bowling Green jumped out to an early advantage, leading 23-15 after the first quarter. The Falcons maintained their momentum in the second quarter, shooting 44.4% from the field to extend their lead to 42-24 at halftime. Erika Porter was a key contributor for Bowling Green, finishing the game with 17 points and seven rebounds. Amy Velasco also had a standout performance with 19 points, six assists, and two steals.

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