CINCINNATI - The Xavier women's basketball team held off Bucknell Saturday afternoon, 71-62, in its season opener at Cintas Center. The Musketeers were led by junior Shatyra Hawkes who tied her career high with 19 points. She drained a career-high seven field goals as she went 7-of-13 from the field, 3-of-5 from 3-point range as well as a perfect 2-for-2 from the free throw … [Read more...] about Xavier opens with a 71-62 win over Bucknell
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Xavier takes down Indianapolis in exhibition, 67-51
CINCINNATI – The Xavier Musketeer hammered out the 67-51 victory against the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds during the two team’s exhibition game Saturday at Cintas Center. Shatyra Hawkes had a game-high 17 points from 7-of-11 from the field. This was the Musketeers only exhibition game of the season. Xavier will begin its regular season next Saturday at Cintas Center … [Read more...] about Xavier takes down Indianapolis in exhibition, 67-51
A-10 Opening Round Ticker – LaSalle vs. Xavier
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #8/#9 match up between the LaSalle Explorers and Xavier Musketeers. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your refresh … [Read more...] about A-10 Opening Round Ticker – LaSalle vs. Xavier
Explorers’ late rally clips Xavier, 52-49
PHILADELPHIA - The Xavier women's basketball dropped a heart-breaking 52-49 decision to La Salle Friday afternoon in its Atlantic 10 Championship first round game held at Saint's Joseph's Hagan Arena. The Musketeers' last-second half-court shot fell short as XU was eliminated from postseason play. Junior Amber Gray led the Musketeers with 14 points, one of four in … [Read more...] about Explorers’ late rally clips Xavier, 52-49
Xavier’s Wanninger continues growing into her role
By Abbey Gotham CINCINNATI, OH -- Often times, fans focus on a team’s big player, choosing to pay attention to double-digit scoring and the number of rebounds one grabs. Sometimes, smaller statistics like assists, blocks or steals enter the discussion. Rarely does one hear about a player that runs hard off of every screen, makes a run for every loose ball, or moves her … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Wanninger continues growing into her role