By PAUL GOTHAM NEW YORK -- The moment wasn't lost on Marquette Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski. Marquette had just defeated St. John's, 101-93 in the opening round of the Big East tournament. Led by conference Rookie of the Year, Henry Ellenson, and Haanif Cheatham the Golden Eagles shot 55.8 percent (29-of-52) from the floor to hold off a second-half Red Storm … [Read more...] about Marquette turns to AAU training in preparation for Xavier
Xavier Musketeers
Christon and Xavier outlast St. Bonaventure, 66-64
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Semaj Christon sealed a see-saw battle as the Xavier Musketeers improved to 3-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a 66-64 road win over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Wednesday night on Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center. Christon scored Xavier's final four points and six of the Musketeers' final eight. "Semaj was having a lot of … [Read more...] about Christon and Xavier outlast St. Bonaventure, 66-64
Musketeers derailed in overtime
Courtesy of GoXavier.com. CINCINNATI - The Musketeers slip in overtime 66-64 to the Vanderbilt Commodores Thursday night at Cintas Center. Senior Travis Taylor finished with a team-high 15 points from 6-of-9 shooting from the field and pulled in four rebounds in 31 minutes of play. The Musketeers are now 6-2 for the season while the Commodores improve to … [Read more...] about Musketeers derailed in overtime
Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Next up is the Xavier Musketeers. The Musketeers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with a 10-6 conference record and 23-13 overall. Chris Mack and his staff will need to replace four starters from that team. Mack and his staff welcome six freshmen to Victory Parkway: Semaj Christon, Myles … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Xavier Musketeers 2012-13
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