Colby Jones
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...

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

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden celebrates after scoring during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Seton Hall outlasts No. 25 Xavier 73-71 behind Rhoden

By Denis P. Gorman Feb. 09, 2022 10:11 PM EST

Xavier guard Dwon Odom (11) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
McCauley scores 21, short-handed DePaul beats No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 05, 2022 04:23 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

Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards (3) is pressured by Creighton's Tatum Rembao (2), Carly Bachelor (22) and Molly Mogensen (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 15, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Villanova Wildcats at Xavier Musketeers 1/12/2022

Jan. 12, 2022 09:44 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

Marquette forward Justin Lewis (10) spins away from Xavierguard Colby Jones (3) in the first hal of an NCAA college basketball game at Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Odom's career night helps No. 22 Xavier hold off Marquette

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 18, 2021 06:36 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...

Freemantle scores 24 to lead Xavier over Ball State 96-50

Dec. 08, 2021 08:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 24 points as Xavier routed Ball State 96-50 on Wednesday night. Freemantle made 9 of 11 shots. He added seven...

Xavier head coach Travis Steele shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scruggs, Jones lead Xavier past Oklahoma State 77-71

Dec. 05, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Johnson scores 24 to carry Xavier past C. Michigan 78-45

Dec. 01, 2021 10:41 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 24 points and Xavier easily handled Central Michigan 78-45 on Wednesday night. Jack Nunge had 10...

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington reacts after making a 3-point basket against Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 24, 2021 09:38 PM EST

Xavier players huddle before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Niagara on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Niagara Purple Eagles at Xavier Musketeers 11/9/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Scruggs scores 23 to carry Xavier over Kent State 73-59

Nov. 12, 2021 11:08 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Scruggs had 23 points as Xavier topped Kent State 73-59 on Friday night. Colby Jones had 19 points and eight...

Xavier holds on for 63-60 win over Niagara

Nov. 09, 2021 11:05 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Scruggs had 17 points and six assists and Xavier held off Niagara 63-60 on Tuesday night in a season opener. Colby...