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Creighton's balanced attack hems in Xavier for 77-66 win

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander scored 24 points going 10 of 11 from the foul line and Marcus Zegarowski scored 14 and Creighton beat Xavier 77-66 on...

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) blocks the shot of Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana uses late charge to beat No. 11 Michigan State 67-63

By Michael Marot Jan. 23, 2020 11:25 PM EST

KyKy Tandy's career night lifts Xavier past Georgetown 66-57

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 22, 2020 08:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Freshman KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 18 points, Naji Marshall also had 18 and Xavier snapped a three-game losing streak with a 66-57...

Howard's big night sends Marquette past Xavier

Jan. 15, 2020 10:57 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 35 points with five 3-pointers and Marquette beat Xavier 85-65 on Wednesday to end a two-game losing streak. ...

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) drives to the basket as Creighton guard Ty-Shon Alexander (5) and guard Mitch Ballock (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Ballock, Alexander lead Creighton past Xavier 77-65

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 11, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Seton Hall's Ike Obiagu (21) and Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Powell scores 24, surging Seton Hall beats Xavier 83-71

By Joe Kay Jan. 08, 2020 11:03 PM EST

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson directs his team against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Marshall, Tandy lead Xavier past St. John's 75-67

By Joe Kay Jan. 05, 2020 07:14 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 68-62. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Big East deep and full of NCAA tournament contenders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2020 02:08 PM EST

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) tries to save the ball before falling out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Gillespie leads No. 10 Nova past Xavier in Big East opener

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 30, 2019 08:48 PM EST

Hill-Mais' 21 pts. sparks Oakland past Detroit Mercy 84-71

Dec. 28, 2019 06:14 PM EST
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds as Oakland won its Horizon League opener by beating rival Detroit Mercy 84-71 on...

'D' leads Xavier past TCU 67-59 in Big East-Big 12 finale

Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele likes to say his defense travels, and it certainly made the trip for Sunday’s finale of the Big East-Big 12...

Xavier guard Bryce Moore (11) drives to the basket as Western Carolina guard Marcus Thomas (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Western Carolina Catamounts at Xavier Musketeers 12/18/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 08:46 PM EST

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) rebounds the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Carolina, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Goodin leads Xavier to 74-61 victory over Western Carolina

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 18, 2019 08:45 PM EST

Northern Illinois's Darius Beane (24) tumbles over Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens as he chases a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Northern Illinois Huskies at Pittsburgh Panthers 12/16/2019

Dec. 16, 2019 08:04 PM EST

Wake Forest forward Ody Oguama, center, celebrates with teammates as Wake Forest defeats Xavier in an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Brown has 26 points, Wake Forest beats No. 23 Xavier 80-78

By J.d. Brasier Dec. 14, 2019 07:02 PM EST

Xavier's Naji Marshall reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Marshall scores 31, Xavier beats rival Cincinnati 73-66

By Joe Kay Dec. 07, 2019 07:39 PM EST

Naji Marshall leads Xavier past Green Bay, 84-71.

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2019 09:22 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele was concerned about his team’s focus for Wednesday’s game against Wisconsin Green Bay with a matchup with...

Xavier Johnson's 20 Points Lead Pitt Over Rutgers, 71-60

By Alan Saunders Dec. 03, 2019 11:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For Pittsburgh’s Xavier Johnson, defense turned into offense on Tuesday night in a big way. The sophomore point guard...

Key scores 17 to lead New Orleans past Xavier (LA) 79-62

Nov. 30, 2019 09:36 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Key registered 17 points and five assists as New Orleans beat Xavier (LA) 79-62 on Saturday night. Ahren Freeman...