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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.
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point game
BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Xavier after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in Villanova's 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm. The Musketeers are 8-2 in home games. Xavier is fourth in the Big East scoring 78.9 points while shooting 46.2% from the field.
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.
Providence faces Xavier, seeks to stop 3-game skid
Providence scores 56.4 points per game, 8.4 fewer points than the 64.8 Xavier allows. Xavier averages 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 more makes per game than Providence allows. The ...
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St. John’s storms past Xavier with stout defense, rebounding
Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) dribbles against St. John’s Red Storm guard Deivon Smith (5) in the first half at Cintas Center on Tuesday. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images It was a ...
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 ...