Xavier

Scruggs gets hot late, Xavier rallies past Toledo, 76-73

Nov. 27, 2020 02:50 PM EST
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Paul Scruggs scored 15 points, 11 in the final seven minutes, KyKy Tandy poured in a career-high 24 and Xavier battled past Toledo 76...

Odom leads Xavier over Bradley on late basket

Nov. 26, 2020 04:29 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dwon Odom made a layup with 3.8 seconds remaining to lift Xavier to a 51-50 win over Bradley on Thursday. Zach Freemantle...

Freemantle scores 21 to lift Xavier past Oakland 101-49

Nov. 25, 2020 07:37 PM EST
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Zach Freemantle had a career-high 21 points plus 12 rebounds for his first double-double and Xavier romped past Oakland 101-49 on...

Maryland forward Galin Smith (30) tangles with Old Dominion forward Kalu Ezikpe (22) over a rebound during the first half during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Old Dominion Monarchs at Maryland Terrapins 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 04:34 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

First Round - Game 2 (win) at First Round - Game 1 (win) 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017, file photo, Steve Forbes, then coach for East Tennessee State, gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier in Cincinnati. Forbes spent the past five seasons at East Tennessee State before taking over the Wake Forest program. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Xavier Musketeers 12/16/2017

Nov. 13, 2020 05:34 AM EST

FILE - Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, shoots against Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Michigan State won 80-69. The team will need preseason All-Big Ten player Aaron Henry to produce much more than he has in the past as a role player.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Missouri's Pinson, Smith and Tilmon declare for NBA draft

Mar. 31, 2020 04:57 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri sophomore Xavier Pinson and juniors Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon announced Tuesday that they would enter the NBA draft,...

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends against DePaul guard Oscar Lopez Jr. (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big East men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in New York. DePaul won 71–67. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

DePaul stuns Xavier in first round of Big East Tourney

By Tom Canavan Mar. 12, 2020 12:04 AM EDT

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) grabs a rebound over Butler center Derrik Smits (21) and forward Jordan Tucker, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72-71

By Joe Kay Mar. 07, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Diallo, Pipkins carry Providence past Xavier 80-74

Mar. 04, 2020 08:54 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alpha Diallo had 25 points as Providence defeated Xavier 80-74 on Wednesday night. Luwane Pipkins added 23 points...

Oakland opens Horizon tournament with 80-59 win

Mar. 03, 2020 09:47 PM EST
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 26 points and 12 rebounds as Oakland routed Cleveland State 80-59 in the first round of the Horizon Conference...

Marshall scores 23, Xavier pulls away from DePaul 78-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 25, 2020 09:54 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele shows his players video of Buster Douglas overcoming a knockdown to upset Mike Tyson for the heavyweight title in...

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) is pressured by Xavier forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

No. 12 Villanova beats Xavier 64-55 for 4th straight win

By Joe Kay Feb. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Hill-Mais scores 23 to carry Oakland past Milwaukee 75-68

Feb. 21, 2020 11:23 PM EST
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland defeated Milwaukee 75-68 on Friday night. Rashad Williams...

Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) tries to get around the defense of St. John's LJ Figueroa during an NCAA college basketball game in New York on Monday, Feb 17, 2020. (Steven Ryan/Newsday via AP)

Xavier closes with 8-0 run to beat St. John's 77-74 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 17, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Hill-Mais sparks Oakland to 72-64 win over Youngstown State

Feb. 15, 2020 06:24 PM EST
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 20 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season and Oakland beat Youngstown State 72-64...

Williams, Hill-Mais combine for 50 in Oakland's 79-74 win

Feb. 13, 2020 10:26 PM EST
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Rashad Williams scored 28 points with five 3-pointers, Xavier Hill-Mais tossed in 22 more and Oakland fended off Cleveland State 79-74...