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J Nunge registers 18 pts, 4 ast, 10 reb to lead Xavier

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Zion Cruz - Seven minutes in returnCruz (undisclosed) ended Saturday's 82-68 loss to Xavier with no counting stats in seven minutes.

ImpactWhile the end result was seven empty minutes that included two turnovers and a foul, the good news is that Cruz is back after missing two games with an unspecified issue. He'll continue to provide guard depth for DePaul down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Ongenda - Defense compensates shootingOngenda provided five points (2-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 21 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 82-68 loss to Xavier.

ImpactOngenda's eight defensive rebounds and four blocks somewhat compensated for the 18.2 field goal percentage he logged Saturday. Fortunately for him, he is expected to receive multiple opportunities at tuning his mistakes, especially if Yor Anei (hamstring) sits out like he did Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Adam Kunkel - Excellent vs. DePaulKunkel logged 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two steals across 36 minutes during Xavier's 82-68 win Saturday versus DePaul.

ImpactKunkel logged 14 points and seven assists when Xavier hosted Georgetown on Jan. 21. Since then, he continues to be a serviceable scorer and distributor for the Musketeers, especially during their home games. Kunkel averaged 10.8 points and 6.0 assists across the last four games Xavier hosted.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Castaneda scores 30, Akron downs Buffalo 86-66

The Akron Zips defeated the Buffalo Bulls 86-66 led by Xavier Castaneda's 30 points

FEBRUARY 19, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nunge, No. 16 Xavier bounce back from 2 losses, beat DePaul

Jack Nunge had 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 16 Xavier bounced back from a pair of narrow losses to beat DePaul 82-68

FEBRUARY 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mains scores 14, Northern Arizona downs Idaho 72-50

Led by Nik Mains' 14 points, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks defeated the Idaho Vandals 72-50 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Ongenda - In starting lineupOngenda will start at center in Saturday's game at Xavier.

ImpactOngenda will replace Yor Anei (hamstring) in the starting lneup. It is just his second game of the year after being sidelined all season prior due to a wrist injury. He played 27 minutes in his season debut and recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two steals and a remarkable eight blocks.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE