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Xavier upset at buzzer Despite loss, future looks bright for the Musketeers

By: Brent Raines ~Sports Editor~ When Bronson Koenig’s fall-away heave somehow found the bottom of the net on Sunday night, what was once Xavier’s most successful and promising season ended in bitter disappointment. With nothing but the Reds to hold Cincinnati sports fans until football season, we might as well take a way-too-early look at the 2016-17 Musketeers. Next year should be promising, as the Musketeers should return most of their players and coaches from this year’s top-five team. Chris Mack is turning into college basketball’s version of Jon Gruden and will likely be mentioned for every power conference opening, … Continue reading Xavier upset at buzzer Despite loss, future looks bright for the Musketeers

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Butler beatdown: Xavier wins big

By: Isabel Smith ~Staff Writer~ After a tough weekday loss to an unranked Creighton squad, the Musketeers went in search of redemption at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday where Xavier defeated the Butler Bulldogs 74-57. The Musketeers improved to 22-3 overall and 10-3 against Big East opponents. The Musketeers started the Creighton game on Feb. 9 going only 2-of-15 from the floor. Xavier looked for a stronger start in the game against Butler. The Musketeers were able to hit four of the initial five shots, two of which were three pointers. The Bulldogs answered with a pair of offensive rebounds that earned … Continue reading Butler beatdown: Xavier wins big

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Georgetown upsets No. 5 Xavier

By: Brent Raines ~Sports Editor~ Game Summary: Xavier split a pair of Big East conference games in the past week, winning at Marquette before being upset at home against Georgetown. The 74-66 road victory over the Golden Eagles (12-6, 2-4 Big East) on Jan. 16 was led by senior forward James Farr, who scored 16 points in addition to a careerhigh 19 rebounds. Marquette rushed out to an 18-11 lead, but a 21-0 run by the Musketeers gave them the lead for good. Marquette never came within seven points of the Musketeers for the remainder of the game. Sophomore guard … Continue reading Georgetown upsets No. 5 Xavier