Xavier Musketeers
Providence Friars guard Jared Bynum (4) reacts after scoring a game winning three-point shot with 1.8 seconds left on the game clock during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Providence Friars at Xavier Musketeers 1/26/2022

Jan. 26, 2022 09:18 PM EST

Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 26, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) loses control of the ball between Xavier's Jack Nunge (24), Adam Kunkel (5) and Colby Jones after being fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Lewis paces Marquette to 75-64 win over No. 20 Xavier

By Jim Hoehn Jan. 23, 2022 04:20 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

Nebraska's Kobe Webster warms up before playing against Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana and Nebraska players wore matching warmup shirts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/17/2022

Jan. 17, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards (3) is pressured by Creighton's Tatum Rembao (2), Carly Bachelor (22) and Molly Mogensen (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 15, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Villanova Wildcats at Xavier Musketeers 1/12/2022

Jan. 12, 2022 09:44 PM EST

Xavier's Colby Jones (3) blocks a shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 14 Villanova holds off No. 17 Xavier, 64-60

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 12, 2022 09:11 PM EST

Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) blocks a shot by Butler guard Jair Bolden (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier's 87-72 win over Butler

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 07, 2022 10:51 PM EST

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) shoots over Kentucky forwards Daimion Collins (4) and Lance Ware (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Kentucky Wildcats at LSU Tigers 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 07:48 PM EST

LSU guard Justice Williams (11) goes up for a lay up around Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:26 PM EST

FILE - Xavier guard Kyle Castlin (2) drives to the basket as Eastern Kentucky forward Tre King (12), left, and guard Jomaru Brown (11), right, defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. King has joined the Iowa State men's basketball team and will be eligible to play starting in 2022-23, coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Wednesday, Dec. 29. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, File)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Xavier Musketeers 12/15/2018

Dec. 29, 2021 01:56 PM EST

South Florida forward Jalyn McCreary (4) guards Wyoming forward Graham Ike (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Wyoming Cowboys at South Florida Bulls 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:32 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

No. 22 Xavier rolls past Morehead State 86-63

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 15, 2021 10:43 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Hunter scored 15 points and Colby Jones had 14 as No. 22 Xavier rolled past Morehead State 86-63 on Wednesday night. Jack...

Nunge scores 31 to lift Xavier past Cincinnati 83-63

Dec. 11, 2021 11:19 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Nunge had a career-high 31 points plus 15 rebounds as Xavier easily defeated Cincinnati 83-63 on Saturday night. Paul Scruggs...

Freemantle scores 24 to lead Xavier over Ball State 96-50

Dec. 08, 2021 08:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 24 points as Xavier routed Ball State 96-50 on Wednesday night. Freemantle made 9 of 11 shots. He added seven...

Xavier head coach Travis Steele shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scruggs, Jones lead Xavier past Oklahoma State 77-71

Dec. 05, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Johnson scores 24 to carry Xavier past C. Michigan 78-45

Dec. 01, 2021 10:41 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 24 points and Xavier easily handled Central Michigan 78-45 on Wednesday night. Jack Nunge had 10...