03.25.22 CINCINNATI – Xavier University officially introduced Sean Miller as the Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach today during a public event and press conference at Cintas Center. “Xavier is thrilled to welcome Sean Miller and his family back to Victory Parkway,” said Greg Christopher, Vice President and […]
Xavier Musketeers
NIT Men’s Teams: Xavier gets past Vanderbilt despite Scottie Pippen Jr’s 28 points; advances to New York City
03.22.22 Musketeers will face St. Bonaventure on March 29 at Madison Square Garden CINCINNATI – Xavier men’s basketball erased a late nine-point deficit and held off a push from Vanderbilt in the final minute to take a 75-73 win in the NIT Quarterfinals at Cintas Center. The […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Travis Steele is out as head coach
03.16.22 CINCINNATI — Xavier University Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele have mutually agreed to part ways, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead Xavier Men’s Basketball the past four years,” said Steele. “I am excited for the next […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: ‘X’ dispatches Cleveland State to move on in NIT
03.15.22 Five Musketeers hit double figures in 72-68 win CINCINNATI – Five Musketeers hit double figures as No. 2 Xavier topped Cleveland State, 72-68, to advance to the NIT Second Round. The Musketeers will now host either Iona or No. 3 seed Florida at Cintas Center […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball: Jack Nunge Earns A Spot On The NABC All-District 5 Second Team
Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding. 03.15.22 CINCINNATI – The National Association of Basketball Coaches released the 2022 NABC Division I All-District Teams today and Xavier junior Jack Nunge earned a spot on the All-District Second Team for District 5. The All-District honors […]
Xavier makes NIT field; will host Cleveland State Tuesday Night in Opening Round
03.13.22 Musketeers are making their ninth all-time NIT appearance CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 18-13, earned a No. 2 seed and will host the Cleveland State University Vikings on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. at Cintas Center in the first round of the 2022 […]
Xavier upset by Butler, 89-82 OT in Big East Tournament
NEW YORK – Jack Nunge’s 24 points led four Musketeers in double figures as the No. 8 seed Xavier battled through overtime, but fell to No. 9 seed Butler, 89-82, in the BIG EAST Tournament opening round at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening. Nunge’s 24 points mark […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Jack Nunge Earns Postseason BIG EAST Conference Honor
3.06.22 Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention by the league coaches. Nunge is the lone Musketeer who earned a league postseason honor this year. Nunge leads Xavier in scoring at […]
Xavier sends Nate Johnson and Paul Scruggs out on winning note with 97-75 Senior Night win over hapless Georgetown
Nate Johnson scores 25, including seven threes Georgetown winless in Big East for first time ever CINCINNATI – Nate Johnson’s 25 points led four Musketeers in double figures as Xavier closed out the regular season with a 97-75 win over Georgetown at Cintas Center on Saturday night. Johnson […]
Xavier can’t stay with St. John’s in 81-66 road loss
03.02.22 Colby Jones, Jack Nunge, Nate Johnson hit double figures QUEENS, N.Y. – Colby Jones, Jack Nunge and Nate Johnson, in his first game back from an injury, all hit double figures but Xavier fell 81-66 at St. John’s after the Red Storm pulled away late at Carnesecca Arena on […]
Xavier loses to Seton Hall, 82-66 as Jones achieves double-double
2.26.22 The sophomore guard had 20 points and 10 rebounds on Saturday afternoon CINCINNATI – Colby Jones matched his career high in scoring on Saturday afternoon, scoring 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting as the Musketeers dropped an 82-66 BIG EAST matchup vs Seton Hall at Cintas Center. Xavier […]
Xavier hosts Seton Hall this afternoon in 3:30 matchup on FOX
02.24.22 Musketeers are looking to avenge a two-point loss on Feb. 9 CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 17-10 overall and 7-9 in the BIG EAST Conference, host the Seton Hall University Pirates, 17-9 overall and 8-8 in the BIG EAST, on Saturday afternoon at […]
Xavier loses in 3 OT’s at #11 Providence, 99-92
02.23.22 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In a game that featured 15 ties, 13 lead changes, a buzzer beater and a water-related delay through three overtimes, Xavier men’s basketball battled, but fell 99-92 at No. 11 Providence on Wednesday evening. Xavier led for much fo the first half […]
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: On road tonight at #11 Providence Friars
02.21.22 PC is XU’s highest ranked opponent since the 2019-20 season CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 17-9 overall and 7-8 in the BIG EAST Conference, visit the No. 11 Providence College Friars, 22-3 overall and in first place in the BIG EAST at 12-2, […]