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 Semi-Final Ticker: Xavier vs. St. Louis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Four remain. A spot in Sunday's final is on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. #2St. Louis and #3 Xavier decide Sunday's final participant. Xavier leads the all-time series 28-14, including a 7-5 advantage in A-10 play. The two teams played the … [Read more...] about A-10 Semi-Final Ticker: Xavier vs. St. Louis
Xavier spoils Charlotte 49ers upset effort, 72-63
Courtesy of Charlotte49ers.com. The Charlotte 49ers battled homestanding Xavier throughout, only to fall down the stretch, 72-63, in the Cintas Center, Saturday in the regular-season finale. The loss leaves the 49ers tied for 11th in the final A-10 standings. Charlotte will be seeded 12th in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament, with a road game at #6 seed … [Read more...] about Xavier spoils Charlotte 49ers upset effort, 72-63
Xavier Notches Second Straight A-10 W
CINCINNATI- The Xavier women’s basketball team cruised to a 67-57 victory over Saint Louis on Wednesday night at Cintas Center. Senior Tyeasha Moss led the Musketeers with a game-high 23 points. The win gives the Musketeers a two-game win streak both overall and in Atlantic 10 action. Xavier moves to 5-15 overall and 2-5 in Atlantic 10 play while Saint Louis falls … [Read more...] about Xavier Notches Second Straight A-10 W