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Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) grabs a rebound over Butler center Derrik Smits (21) and forward Jordan Tucker, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72-71

By Joe Kay Mar. 07, 2020 11:19 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Everyone knew Kamar Baldwin would take the final shot. The

Xavier beats DePaul 67-59 behind Tandy

Feb. 04, 2020 11:38 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — KyKy Tandy scored 14 points, Paul Scruggs added 13 and Xavier

Seton Hall's Ike Obiagu (21) defends against Xavier's Quentin Goodin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, feb. 1, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Jones leads Xavier over No. 10 Seton Hall, win streak ends.

By Tom Canavan Feb. 01, 2020 01:29 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 18 rebounds and Xavier

KyKy Tandy's career night lifts Xavier past Georgetown 66-57

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 22, 2020 08:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Freshman KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 18 points, Naji

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) drives to the basket as Creighton guard Ty-Shon Alexander (5) and guard Mitch Ballock (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Ballock, Alexander lead Creighton past Xavier 77-65

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 11, 2020 04:45 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Creighton Bluejays earned an important Big East road win

'D' leads Xavier past TCU 67-59 in Big East-Big 12 finale

Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele likes to say his defense

Xavier guard Bryce Moore (11) drives to the basket as Western Carolina guard Marcus Thomas (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Western Carolina Catamounts at Xavier Musketeers 12/18/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 08:46 PM EST

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) rebounds the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Carolina, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Goodin leads Xavier to 74-61 victory over Western Carolina

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 18, 2019 08:45 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — After the loss to Wake Forest on Saturday, Xavier head coach

Wake Forest forward Ody Oguama, center, celebrates with teammates as Wake Forest defeats Xavier in an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Brown has 26 points, Wake Forest beats No. 23 Xavier 80-78

By J.d. Brasier Dec. 14, 2019 07:02 PM EST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Chaundee Brown had to postpone a final acting

Xavier's Naji Marshall reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marshall scores 31, Xavier beats rival Cincinnati 73-66

By Joe Kay Dec. 07, 2019 07:39 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Naji Marshall opened Xavier's scoring with a no-hesitation 3.

Naji Marshall leads Xavier past Green Bay, 84-71.

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2019 09:22 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele was concerned about his team’s

Xavier's Tyrique Jones, at left, looks for a pass against the defense of Florida's Scottie Lewis (23) and Kerry Blackshear Jr., in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the finals of the Charleston Classic, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
MVP Johnson leads Florida to 70-65 win over No. 18 Xavier

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 24, 2019 10:43 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Florida’s finally happy to gain attention for who it

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) puts in two points over Missouri State forward Paul Scruggs (44) in the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday Nov. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 21 Xavier holds on for 59-56 win over Missouri State

By Joe Kay Nov. 15, 2019 09:09 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Scruggs saw an opening and went to the basket for the

Missouri's Kobe Brown (24) blocks a shot by Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 21 Xavier rallies past Missouri 63-58 in overtime

By Joe Kay Nov. 12, 2019 09:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier had made only two 3-pointers all game, none in the

Xavier's Naji Marshall, left, drives against Siena's Donald Carey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Missouri State Lady Bears at Boise State Broncos 11/10/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST

Xavier forward Naji Marshall (13) shoots against Siena guard Jimmy Ratliff (24) the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Siena Saints at Xavier Musketeers 11/8/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 07:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 7. 2019, file photo, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in Memphis, Tenn. Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season, but his biggest wins came off the court and on the recruiting trail. Memphis is ranked 14th to start the season and is expected to contend for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2014. Memphis has the highest preseason ranking of any team that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 02:28 AM EDT
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in

File- This Feb. 24, 2019, file photo shows Xavier head coach Travis Steele, center right, directing his players during a time out in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Cincinnati. Steele made it through a rough first year as Xavier's coach, losing key players to graduation and injury. The Musketeers return their core players and are ranked No. 19 to start his second season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
A whole different starting point for No. 19 Xavier

By Joe Kay Oct. 25, 2019 01:37 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Senior point guard Quentin Goodin dashed to the free throw

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Clemson forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky. The return of forwards Jordan Nwora and Steven Enoch could make the Cardinals a top-10 team heading into next season. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Winners and losers of the NBA's draft withdrawal deadline

By John Marshall May. 30, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett all remained in the NBA draft through the

Texas guard Kerwin Roach II (12) drives against Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the NIT on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Roach scores 21 to lead Texas past Xavier 78-76 in OT

Mar. 24, 2019 07:28 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kerwin Roach II had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists as