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FILE -  George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949.  Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
Xavier edges Texas A&M 73-72 for 1st NIT title since 1958

Mar. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EDT

Xavier outlasts St. Bonaventure 84-77 in NIT semifinals

Mar. 29, 2022 11:23 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Nunge, Adam Kunkel and Zach Freemantle each scored 18 points, and Xavier outlasted St. Bonaventure 84-77 in the NIT semifinals Tuesday night. ...

Rhoden scores 30 to carry Seton Hall past Xavier 82-66

Feb. 26, 2022 06:09 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jared Rhoden had a career-high 30 points as Seton Hall defeated Xavier 82-66 on Saturday. Rhoden made 12 of 13 foul shots for the...

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) slam s dunks the all after a steal as Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2022 11:13 PM EST

Former Connecticut player and current Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight, center, hides in the student section after being ejected from his courtside seats by an official in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier

By Neill Ostrout Feb. 19, 2022 02:51 PM EST

Connecticut guard Jalen Gaffney (0) shoots against Xavier's Dwon Odom (11) and Nate Johnson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 25 Xavier snaps 2-game skid, beats No. 24 UConn 74-68

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 11, 2022 09:39 PM EST

Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 26, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) loses control of the ball between Xavier's Jack Nunge (24), Adam Kunkel (5) and Colby Jones after being fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Lewis paces Marquette to 75-64 win over No. 20 Xavier

By Jim Hoehn Jan. 23, 2022 04:20 PM EST

DePaul's David Jones left, battles Xavier's Paul Scruggs right, for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Nunge helps No. 20 Xavier rally past DePaul 68-67

By Jay Cohen Jan. 19, 2022 11:19 PM EST

Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) blocks a shot by Butler guard Jair Bolden (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier's 87-72 win over Butler

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 07, 2022 10:51 PM EST

No. 22 Xavier rolls past Morehead State 86-63

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 15, 2021 10:43 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Hunter scored 15 points and Colby Jones had 14 as No. 22 Xavier rolled past Morehead State 86-63 on Wednesday night. Jack...

Nunge scores 31 to lift Xavier past Cincinnati 83-63

Dec. 11, 2021 11:19 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Nunge had a career-high 31 points plus 15 rebounds as Xavier easily defeated Cincinnati 83-63 on Saturday night. Paul Scruggs...

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier leads wire to wire, beats No. 19 Ohio State 71-65

By Jacob Benge Nov. 18, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Carton scores 16 to carry Marquette past Xavier 66-59

Mar. 06, 2021 11:37 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — D.J. Carton posted 16 points and seven rebounds as Marquette got past Xavier 66-59 on Saturday night. Jamal Cain had 13...

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends as Creighton forward Damien Jefferson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier boosts tourney hopes with win over No. 13 Creighton

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 27, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Jones 3 at buzzer lifts Xavier over Providence 74-73

Jan. 10, 2021 01:49 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Colby Jones hit a 3-pointer with one tenth of a second left to lead Xavier to a 74-73 win over Providence on Sunday. ...

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Dec. 23, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) makes a shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Dec. 23, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Kunkel hits winner a buzzer, Xavier tops Marquette 91-88

Dec. 20, 2020 05:16 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Adam Kunkel hit a 3-pointer as time expired to lead Xavier to a 91-88 win over Marquette on Sunday, keeping the Musketeers undefeated. ...

Belmont's Nick Muszynski (33) goes up for a basket while surrounded by Murray State's DaQuan Smith (1), Tevin Brown (10), Devin Gilmore (13), KJ Williams (23) and Chico Carter (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Ohio Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Evansville, Ind. (AP Photo/Daniel R. Patmore)
Scanlon's shot sends Belmont past Murray State for OVC title

By Mike Skvara Mar. 07, 2020 11:11 PM EST

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