Xavier, Big East and Villanova

Here's what we learned in Xavier Musketeers win over Villanova Wildcats
The focal point of Xavier's defense was obvious: try to contain the nation's leading scorer. Wildcats' forward Eric Dixon averages 25.3 points per game and Xavier frequently met the veteran forward with double teams near the rim to try to get the ball out of his hands.
Here's what we learned in Xavier Musketeers' Big East road win over DePaul Blue Demons
That doesn’t mean Xavier will take this for granted. Winning on the road is difficult no matter the opponent. DePaul’s last Big East win came at the expense of then-No. 8 Xavier in Jan. 2023, a defeat that cost the Musketeers a share of the Big East regular season title.
'We finally broke through.' Here's what we learned in Xavier's Big East win over Villanova
Tonight, we finally broke through. I'm proud of our guys." After five losses by six points or less since Dec. 5, Xavier earns a hard-fought Quadrant 2 victory and pulls within one game of .500 (3-4) in Big East play before a tough stretch to end January.
'This is our low point.' What we learned in Xavier Musketeers' ugly loss to St. John's
Xavier is three games under .500 in the Big East for the first time since the final month of the Travis Steele era after falling to St. John's at Cintas Center.
Scouting report: Keys to victory for Xavier Musketeers against Villanova Wildcats Tuesday
Xavier's next seven games are against teams currently over .500 in Big East play, beginning Tuesday when Villanova visits Cintas Center.
St. John’s storms past Xavier with stout defense, rebounding
St. John’s didn’t need the long ball Tuesday night. Its stifling defense and relentless rebounding was enough for an 82-72 ...
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point showing
BOTTOM LINE: Villanova visits Xavier after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in Villanova’s 80-68 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm. The Musketeers have gone 8-2 at home. Xavier ranks fifth in the Big East ...
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Xavier visits DePaul following Gunn's 21-point outing
Xavier Musketeers (9-7, 1-4 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (9-7, 0-5 Big East) Chicago; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: DePaul hosts Xavier after CJ Gunn scored 21 points in DePaul's 85-80 ...
Villanova vs. Xavier prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 14 best bets by proven model
The Villanova Wildcats look to get back into the win column when they take on the Xavier Musketeers in a key Big East ...
Providence faces Xavier, seeks to stop 3-game skid
BOTTOM LINE: Providence enters the matchup against Xavier after losing three straight games. The Friars are 5-3 on their home court. Providence is fifth in the Big East at limiting opponent scoring, ...
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Strong and No. 7 UConn host Xavier
Xavier Musketeers (5-9, 0-3 Big East) at UConn Huskies (13-2, 4-0 Big East) Hartford, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 UConn hosts Xavier after Sarah Strong scored 21 ...
Fudd and Strong dominate as No. 7 UConn rolls past Xavier without All-American guard Paige Bueckers.
Azzi Fudd had 18 of her 23 points in the first half as No. 7 UConn rolled to an 81-27 win over Xavier on Wednesday night.
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Where to watch UConn Huskies women’s basketball? Free live stream vs. Xavier Musketeers
There is a Big East matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 8 with the Xavier Musketeers hitting the road to take on the No. 7 UConn Huskies at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. The Huskies are 13-2 and a ...