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FILE - George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
Xavier edges Texas A&M 73-72 for 1st NIT title since 1958

Mar. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EDT

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) slam s dunks the all after a steal as Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2022 11:13 PM EST

Xavier guard Dwon Odom (11) dribbles during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Connecticut Huskies at Xavier Musketeers 2/11/2022

Feb. 11, 2022 10:08 PM EST

DePaul's David Jones left, battles Xavier's Paul Scruggs right, for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Nunge helps No. 20 Xavier rally past DePaul 68-67

By Jay Cohen Jan. 19, 2022 11:19 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore, Daniels lead No. 23 Villanova past No. 18 Xavier

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 21, 2021 09:11 PM EST

Marquette forward Justin Lewis (10) spins away from Xavierguard Colby Jones (3) in the first hal of an NCAA college basketball game at Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Odom's career night helps No. 22 Xavier hold off Marquette

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 18, 2021 06:36 PM EST

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington reacts after making a 3-point basket against Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 24, 2021 09:38 PM EST

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in the Big East conference tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Harris sinks game-winning FTs, Butler ousts Xavier in OT

Mar. 10, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends as Creighton forward Damien Jefferson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier boosts tourney hopes with win over No. 13 Creighton

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 27, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Carter leads Xavier past St. John's 69-61

Jan. 06, 2021 10:46 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jason Carter had 11 points and 16 rebounds to lead Xavier to a 69-61 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night. Colby Jones...

Odom leads Xavier over Bradley on late basket

Nov. 26, 2020 04:29 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dwon Odom made a layup with 3.8 seconds remaining to lift Xavier to a 51-50 win over Bradley on Thursday. Zach Freemantle...

Freemantle scores 21 to lift Xavier past Oakland 101-49

Nov. 25, 2020 07:37 PM EST
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Zach Freemantle had a career-high 21 points plus 12 rebounds for his first double-double and Xavier romped past Oakland 101-49 on...