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Toledo guard Jaelan Sanford (13) drives to the basket against Xavier forward Ryan Welage (32) during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 78-64. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Marshall scores 20 to lead Xavier past Toledo 78-64 in NIT

Mar. 20, 2019 09:42 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Naji Marshall had 20 points and 21 rebounds as Xavier beat Toledo

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
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Xavier head coach Travis Steele talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Villanova in the Big East men's tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Mar. 15, 2019 09:51 PM EDT

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Xavier sends No. 17 Villanova to 3rd straight loss, 66-54

By Joe Kay Feb. 24, 2019 03:50 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier players ran to the student section to slap hands after their

Jones leads Xavier over Providence 75-61

Feb. 16, 2019 04:35 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Xavier to

Creighton coach Greg McDermott, right, speaks with Christian Bishop during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marshall leads Xavier over Creighton 64-61 in OT

By Joe Kay Feb. 13, 2019 10:55 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Naji Marshall's clutch shots allowed Xavier to celebrate for the

Krampelj scores 23 and Creighton handles Xavier 76-54

Feb. 03, 2019 03:09 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj matched his career high with 23 points and

Akinjo sparks late rally, leads Georgetown over Xavier 80-73

Jan. 31, 2019 10:34 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Akinjo scored 10 of his 23 points during a rally with just

Xavier head coach Travis Steele reacts after receiving a technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Howard rallies No. 12 Marquette over Xavier 87-72

By Joe Kay Jan. 26, 2019 04:17 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Trailing by 11 points in the second half, No. 12 Marquette turned

Providence head coach Ed Cooley reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Providence holds on for 64-62 win over Xavier

By Joe Kay Jan. 23, 2019 08:37 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley knows how to beat Xavier, but he'd never