02.17.22 Nunge is now eligible for the Academic All-America® national ballot CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named 2021-22 CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-District®. District 5 covers all Division I programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Nunge, who has recorded three straight 22-point games, […]
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Xavier loses to St. John’s in Wednesday night affair at Cintas Center
02.16.22 Jack Nunge post third-straight 20-plus point performance CINCINNATI – Jack Nunge’s 22-point effort led three Musketeers in double figures but Xavier was unable to hold off St. John’s, falling 86-73 at Cintas Center on Wednesday evening. Paul Scruggs, who set a new Xavier record for games played […]
Xavier’s Jack Nunge named to Big East Honor Roll
02.14.22 Nunge has been honored three times this season CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named to the BIG EAST Conference Honor Roll for his efforts in games at Seton Hall on Feb. 9 and vs. UConn on Feb. 11. Nunge averaged 22.0 points, […]
Fresh off win over UMass, GW Colonials travel to Dayton to take on Flyers today
2/11/2022 WASHINGTON – Fresh off its second road win of the year, GW men’s basketball aims to continue the momentum on Saturday afternoon when it visits Dayton. Tip is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+. THE REAL JB: James Bishop scored 24 points on Wednesday at UMass, finishing […]
Kent State edges Akron to sweep Wagon Wheel Basketball Series
2/11/2022 KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men’s basketball team (15-9, 10-4 MAC) took down Akron (16-7, 9-4 MAC) to take sole possession of third place in the Mid-American Conference and get the season sweep over the school down the road. The Flashes picked up their […]
#25 Xavier holds off #24 UConn in Big East battle
02.11.22 Jack Nunge leads Musketeers with 22; Nate Johnson, Zach Freemantle each add 12 CINCINNATI – Jack Nunge posted a second-straight 20-plus point performance to lead No. 25 Xavier to a 74-68 win over No. 24 UConn at Cintas Center on Friday evening. Nunge led three Musketeers in double […]
Second half comeback not enough as #25 Xavier loses at Seton Hall
02.09.22 Nunge, Scruggs each finish with a 20-point effort NEWARK, N.J. – Jack Nunge and Paul Scruggs each finished with more than 20 points as No. 25 Xavier erased a 14-point deficit to pull within one late, but a shot for the win at the buzzer bounced off the backboard, […]
#25 Xavier Musketeers travel to New Jersey for 7 p.m. date with Seton Hall Pirates
Musketeers will play Seton Hall twice in February. 02.07.22 CINCINNATI — The No. 25 Xavier University Musketeers, 16-6 overall and 6-5 in the BIG EAST Conference, visit the Seton Hall University Pirates, 14-7 overall and 5-6 in the BIG EAST, on Wednesday night at the […]
Arkansas Razorbacks take down #1 Auburn, 80-76 in OT; Notae and Williams lead the way
Online Version: https://bit.ly/3Lh9DGq FINAL STATS: https://bit.ly/3uC2BGb FAYETTEVILLE – Down one with 2:39 left in overtime, Jaylin Williams (13 points and 11 rebounds) and JD Notae (28 points, three steals and four blocked shots) made seven straight free throws to give the Razorbacks a lead it would not relinquish […]
#21 Xavier sees 2nd Half lead evaporate in 69-65 loss to DePaul
02.05.22 Four Musketeers hit double figures CINCINNATI – A strong second half effort for the Musketeers, led by 14 points for Paul Scruggs, helped Xavier erase a halftime deficit, but No. 21 Xavier was unable to hold off DePaul, falling 69-65 at Cintas Center on Saturday. Scruggs […]
Maryland Terrapins Men’s Basketball News: TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP FEB. 27
COLLEGE PARK, MD (Jan. 25, 2022) – The University of Maryland Athletics Department will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Maryland men’s basketball program’s 2002 NCAA Championship at the Terrapins’ Feb. 27 game against Ohio State at 4 pm in College Park. Hall of Fame head […]
Maryland Terrapins travel to #16 Ohio State for Sunday afternoon Matinee
Maryland (11-11, 3-8) vs. #16 Ohio State (13-5, 6-3)February 6, 2022 1:00 pm EDT COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Maryland men’s basketball team travels to Columbus to face No. 13 Ohio State Sunday afternoon on CBS and the Maryland Sports Radio Network. OHIO STATE STORYLINES ROAD WARRIORS The Terps picked […]
#21 Xavier Musketeers back in action today at 2 PM hosting DePaul
02.04.22 CINCINNATI — The No. 21 Xavier University Musketeers, 16-5 overall and 6-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, will shoot to extend their two-game winning streak when they host the DePaul University Blue Demons, 10-10 overall and 1-9 in the BIG EAST, on Saturday at […]
Dayton Flyers continue road trip at St. Louis this afternoon
Saturday’s Game Is At 2 P.M. ET On ESPNU DAYTON –– The University of Dayton men’s basketball team plays its second straight road game Saturday, playing Saint Louis for the second time this season. Game time is 2 p.m. ET. On Wednesday, the Flyers […]
Oakland Grizzlies visit Wright State tonight
2/5/2022 ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Men’s Basketball hopes to rebound from its Friday night loss as it looks ahead to tonight’s matchup against the Raiders of Wright State at the Nutter Center in a 7:00 p.m. tip off. The “Voice of the Golden Grizzlies” Neal Ruhl will […]
Xavier holds off upset-minded Butler behind scoring of Zach Freemantle
02.02.22 Freemantle finishes 7-of-8 on two point field goals CINCINNATI – Zach Freemantle scored a game-high 23 points to lead No. 21 Xavier to a 68-66 win over Butler at Cintas Center on Wednesday night. The Musketeers led by as many as 15 points in the second half […]
#1 Auburn Tigers News: Men’s Basketball wins 17th straight with 86-68 rout of Oklahoma
1/29/2022 AUBURN, Ala. – No. 1 Auburn unfurled a banner for its legendary former coach, agreed to a new contract with its legendary current coach and extended the nation’s longest active win streak to 17, defeating Oklahoma 86-68 Saturday at Auburn Arena in the Big 12/SEC […]
Auburn Tigers News: University, Bruce Pearl agree to huge contract extension
1/29/2022 AUBURN, Ala.— Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has agreed to a new eight-year contract that runs through 2030, Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Saturday. The contract will pay Pearl $5.4 million annually with a $250,000 annual escalator. “By leading Auburn’s men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights, […]
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News: No. 12 UK Wins at No. 5 Kansas led by Keion Brooks Jr.
1/29/2022 Box Score LAWRENCE, Kan. – Keion Brooks Jr. scored 27 points and Oscar Tshiebwe had a double-double as No. 12 Kentucky manhandled No. 5 Kansas 80-62 on Saturday night. The Wildcats grabbed a big halftime lead in Allen Fieldhouse and cruised to improve to 24-10 all-time in the […]
#21 Xavier comes back from 17-point halftime deficit to win at Creighton, 74-64
01.29.22 Xavier outscores Creighton 29-2 to open the second half to take control after trailing by 17 at the break OMAHA, Neb. – No. 21 Xavier shot over 65 percent from the floor in the second half to erase a 17-point halftime-deficit and take a 74-64 […]