Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI – Xavier baseball player Vinny Nittoli was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 25th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He was taken with the 741st pick in the draft. "I am excited for Vinny and his family," said head coach Scott Googins. "He has worked hard and overcome a lot of adversity to fulfill his … [Read more...] about Nittoli Drafted By Seattle Mariners In MLB First-Year Player Draft
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Xavier Announces Three More Non-Conference Games For 2014-15 Season: Auburn, Murray State and IUPUI
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University and Auburn University have agreed to a men’s basketball series that will begin in Auburn, Alabama, this season. Auburn, under the direction of new head coach Bruce Pearl, will return the game at Cintas Center in the 2015-16 season. Xavier also announced the additions of Murray State and IUPUI to the 2014-15 home … [Read more...] about Xavier Announces Three More Non-Conference Games For 2014-15 Season: Auburn, Murray State and IUPUI
Xavier battles against Tennessee before falling, 51-47
Courtesy of GoXavier.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Xavier held a four-point halftime advantage at Tennessee, but a second-half charge by the Volunteers gave the Musketeers their third-straight loss, 51-47. Travis Taylor put up a game-high tying 12 points to go along with seven rebounds and Justin Martin chimed in with six points and a career-high 12 boards. Xavier (7-5) … [Read more...] about Xavier battles against Tennessee before falling, 51-47
Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Xavier women's team posted a 66-54 win over Northern Illinois Friday evening in its first game of the Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic hosted by University of Virginia. With the win, Xavier improves to an even 6-6 on the season while Northern Illinois falls to 4-7 overall. The Musketeers were led by junior Shatyra Hawkes with 19 points, four rebounds … [Read more...] about Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
Xavier women’s basketball suffers snowy Indiana setback, 66-55
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - In its final game before Christmas, the Xavier women's basketball team dropped a 66-55 decision at Indiana Friday afternoon. The Musketeers were led by senior Gray with 16 points in 27 minutes of action. With the loss, XU moves to 5-6 while IU improves to 8-4 on the season. Also for the Musketeers, senior Jessica Pachko added 10 points and grabbed a … [Read more...] about Xavier women’s basketball suffers snowy Indiana setback, 66-55