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Here's what we learned in Xavier Musketeers win over Villanova Wildcats
The focal point of Xavier's defense was obvious: try to contain the nation's leading scorer. Wildcats' forward Eric Dixon averages 25.3 points per game and Xavier frequently met the veteran forward with double teams near the rim to try to get the ball out of his hands.
Villanova Losses to Xavier, 69-63, Marking Second Consecutive Loss
Jan. 14, the Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) took the floor in Cincinnati for a matchup with Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) and fell to the Musketeers, 69-63. The loss marks the first time the Wildcats have lost back-to-back games since Nov.
Villanova hopes to resume winning ways at Xavier
Two teams still trying to find their footing in Big East play meet Tuesday night when Villanova visits Xavier in Cincinnati.
'Big game for us.' Here's what we learned in Xavier's Big East road win over DePaul
"It was a big game for us," Xavier head coach Sean Miller said. "Especially how the last game felt, I thought we were overwhelmed in that game. You can really lose your confidence. There's nobody that's gonna give you confidence. You have to find a way to collectively work together to reestablish it. Today was that opportunity."
Villanova men drop its second straight Big East game in 69-63 loss at Xavier
Following a messy loss to St. John’s in which it recorded a season-high 29 fouls, Villanova had another defensive letdown Tuesday night in Cincinnati. Villanova’s 69-63 loss to Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) was exacerbated by the four personal fouls it committed in the final minute.
'We finally broke through.' Here's what we learned in Xavier's Big East win over Villanova
For the first time this season, Xavier was able to pull out a win in crunch time. After trailing for the first 18 minutes of the second half against Villanova, Xavier rallied for a 69-63 victory Tuesday night at Cintas Center.
Scouting report: Keys to victory for Xavier Musketeers against Villanova Wildcats Tuesday
Xavier's next seven games are against teams currently over .500 in Big East play, beginning Tuesday when Villanova visits ...
Conwell scores 34, Xavier takes down Villanova 69-63
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Conwell scored 16 of his 34 points in the final five minutes as Xavier beat Villanova 69-63 on Tuesday night. Conwell converted a four-point play with 1:40 remaining to give ...
Watch Xavier Musketeers vs. St. John's Red Storm: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NCAA Basketball game
Xavier 9-6 We've got another exciting Big East matchup on schedule as the St. John's Red Storm and the Xavier Musketeers are ...
What we learned as Xavier Musketeers fall to 1-4 in Big East after ugly loss to St. John's
Xavier is three games under .500 in the Big East for the first time since the final month of the Travis Steele era after ...
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point showing
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
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Scouting report: Cincinnati Bearcats basketball, Xavier Musketeers meet for 92nd time
A capacity crowd of 12,012 is expected at Fifth Third Arena as the Cincinnati Bearcats, No. 22 in the Associated Press and No ...
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KenPom analysis: What challenges lie ahead for Xavier Musketeers in Big East gauntlet?
The Christmas break came at a great time for Xavier. The Musketeers have dropped three straight games to ranked teams by a combined 10 points and lost its best player, Zach Freemantle, in the ...
Where to watch UConn Huskies women’s basketball? Free live stream vs. Xavier Musketeers
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on SNY. Fans looking to watch this women’s college ...
Villanova vs. Xavier prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 14 best bets by proven model
The Villanova Wildcats look to get back into the win column when they take on the Xavier Musketeers in a key Big East ...