Courtesy of GoXavier.com. CINCINNATI -The No. 11 Xavier Musketeers battled back from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Purdue Boilermakers 66-63 in front of a sold out crowd at Cintas Center Saturday afternoon. Senior Tu Holloway was clutch down the stretch, draining three treys in the waning minutes of the half to lead all scorers with 21 points. Holloway, who only had … [Read more...] about Holloway leads Xavier past Purdue, 66-63
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Holloway Posts 24 As No. 11/11 Xavier Defeats No. 19/20 Vanderbilt 82-70 In Overtime
Courtesy of GoXavier.com. NASHVILLE -- It was a game of firsts for the No. 11/11 Xavier men's basketball team as it defeated No. 19/20 Vanderbilt, 82-70, Monday night at VU's Memorial Gymnasium. It was the Musketeers' first road win of the season, first overtime game of the season, and first win over a ranked opponent this season. With the win XU improved … [Read more...] about Holloway Posts 24 As No. 11/11 Xavier Defeats No. 19/20 Vanderbilt 82-70 In Overtime
Chris Mack Adds XU Grad And Former NBA Standout Aaron Williams As An Assistant Coach
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University men’s head basketball coach Chris Mack has added 14-year NBA veteran and 1993 Xavier University graduate Aaron Williams as a temporary assistant coach on his staff. Williams will assist Mack while assistant coach Kareem Richardson continues his recovery after recent surgery and a hospital stay. Richardson hopes to be … [Read more...] about Chris Mack Adds XU Grad And Former NBA Standout Aaron Williams As An Assistant Coach
Xavier fights off Miami for 66-60 win
From GoXavier.com. CINCINNATI- Xavier pulled off a 66-60 victory over Miami (Ohio) in front of a sold out Cintas Center crowd. Junior Mark Lyons had a team-high 18 points from 7-of-13 shooting. Xavier extended its home winning streak to 11games and improves its record to 3-0 for the season. Miami suffered its first loss of the season, dropping to 1-1. Lyons sank two … [Read more...] about Xavier fights off Miami for 66-60 win
Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin' Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the A-10 that are "signed, sealed and delivered." Leading it off with the Xavier Musketeers. The Musketeers have made six consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament taking eight wins during those appearances. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2011-12