Courtesy of GoXavier.com SECAUCUS, N.J. - Xavier junior ace Zac Lowther was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 74th overall pick in the MLB First Year Player Draft on Monday, June 12, becoming the highest-ever XU player drafted when his name was called in the compensatory selections of the second round. Lowther has been one of the top strikeout artists at the NCAA … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Zac Lowther becomes highest MLB Draft pick in school history
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Scott Googins departing Xavier baseball program after 12 years
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - Xavier baseball head coach Scott Googins is departing the program after 12 seasons, announcing Tuesday he is accepting the same position at the University of Cincinnati. "I want to thank Scott for all that he has done for Xavier," said Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. "He has taken Xavier Baseball to a new … [Read more...] about Scott Googins departing Xavier baseball program after 12 years
Xavier repeats as Big East champions in Omaha
Courtesy of GoXavier.com OMAHA, Neb. - Xavier baseball won its second straight BIG EAST Championship on Sunday, beating No. 20 St. John's 7-6 at TD Ameritrade Park. It was XU's ninth straight win in league tournament action and clinched the Musketeers' third title in four years in the BIG EAST. Freshman Conor Grammes was named the BIG EAST Championships Most … [Read more...] about Xavier repeats as Big East champions in Omaha
Xavier back in Big East championship game on Sunday in Omaha
Courtesy of GoXavier.com OMAHA, Neb. - Xavier baseball is heading back to the title game of the BIG EAST Championships for a third time in four years after a 7-6 win over top-seeded Creighton on Friday night at TD Ameritrade Park. The Musketeers moved to 31-25 overall with a sixth straight win, blowing open a tight game with a five-run fifth inning and then holding on late … [Read more...] about Xavier back in Big East championship game on Sunday in Omaha
Xavier downs No. 20 St. John’s 13-3 to begin Big East Championships
Courtesy of GoXavier.com OMAHA, Neb. - Zac Lowther was dominant on the mound, striking out nine in seven innings as Xavier pounded out 17 hits, blowing past No. 2 seeded St. John's 13-3 in the first game of the 2017 BIG EAST Championships on Thursday at TD Ameritrade Park. The Musketeers moved to 30-25 overall with a fifth straight win, reaching the 30-win plateau for … [Read more...] about Xavier downs No. 20 St. John’s 13-3 to begin Big East Championships