The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of the college basketball game between Connecticut Huskies and Xavier Musketeers on December 31, 2025, highlighting key plays, scores, and player actions.
The live score and stats from the March 13, 2024 game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs show a close match with both teams making key plays in the early minutes of the game. Key highlights include Desmond Claude's two-point layup and Pierre Brooks II's three-point jump shot for the Bulldogs, while Dayvion McKnight and DJ Davis contributed for the Musketeers.
The 91st Crosstown Shootout between the Xavier Musketeers and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats will take place on December 9, 2023. The game will be televised on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and can be streamed on Sling TV and Fubo. Xavier has held the bragging rights for over 20 years, but UC leads the overall series 51-39.
The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Xavier Musketeers 83-71 in a hard-fought game. Xavier played well and stayed in the game by hitting key shots, but Purdue managed to maintain the lead. Purdue's big man, Edey, was a dominant force with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks. The Boilermakers struggled with giving up offensive rebounds and second chance points. Purdue's next challenge will be facing the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Maui Invitation.
The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Xavier Musketeers in the Gavitt Tipoff Games, with Purdue favored by 18 points. Purdue has had a strong start to the season, led by Wooden Award winner Zach Edey, while Xavier has undergone significant changes in their roster. Xavier's emphasis on defense and their ability to limit opponents' three-point shooting may pose a challenge for Purdue. The prediction is that Xavier will cover the spread.
Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Disu has been ruled out of the Sweet 16 matchup against Xavier Musketeers due to a bone bruise in his left foot. Disu sustained the injury in practice and was only able to play for two minutes before leaving the game. He has been the star of March for the Longhorns, averaging 17.8 points and nine rebounds in the five postseason games.
The No. 2-seed Texas Longhorns will face the No. 3-seed Xavier Musketeers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Texas has had a challenging season, including the suspension and termination of their former head coach, but has shown resilience in their victories. Forward Dylan Disu has been a key player for the Longhorns, setting a school record in their second-round win against Penn State. Xavier presents a balanced offense and strong ball movement, but Texas has a distinct advantage in their offense against Xavier's defense. Texas is a 4.5-point favorite in the matchup.
The Texas Longhorns are favored by four points over the Xavier Musketeers in their upcoming Sweet 16 matchup, according to DraftKings. Texas advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2008 after defeating Penn State, while Xavier defeated Pittsburgh to advance. The game will take place on Friday in Kansas City.
The Pittsburgh Panthers will face off against the Xavier Musketeers in the Midwest region of the NCAA Tournament. Pittsburgh is coming off a 59-41 win against the Iowa State Cyclones, while Xavier narrowly avoided an upset against the Kennesaw State Owls with a 72-67 win. The Panthers are an outstanding offensive team, while the Musketeers have been solid offensively. The best bet is to go with the Pittsburgh Panthers getting a handful of points in this game, and the under 152.5 points.
No. 3 Xavier Musketeers will face No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 12:10 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum on CBS. The winner will advance to next weekend's Sweet 16 in Kansas City, Missouri.