C. Michigan visits Xavier
Xavier plays Central Michigan in a non-conference matchupNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virginia Tech, Xavier meet in Brooklyn
Xavier is preparing to square off against Virginia Tech in a postseason game in BrooklynNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Paul Scruggs, Xavier shows Ohio State backcourt path to success Ohio State is banking on its young backcourt maturing in order to have success this season. Paul Scruggs showed what that could look like.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • DISPATCH.COM
Xavier faces Norfolk State
Norfolk State and Xavier both look to put winning streaks togetherNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavier leads wire to wire, beats No. 19 Ohio State 71-65
Jack Nunge had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Paul Scruggs also scored 14 points and Xavier led wire to wire in knocking off No. 19 Ohio State 71-65NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 19 Ohio State squares off against Xavier
No. 19 Ohio State visits Xavier in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scruggs scores 23 to carry Xavier over Kent State 73-59
Paul Scruggs had 23 points as Xavier topped Kent State 73-59NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading scorer in win Scruggs earned 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block through 32 minutes of Tuesday's 63-60 triumph over Niagara.
Impact Scruggs returned for his fifth season at Xavier and kicked it off with two offensive rebounds from his guard position. Scruggs led the team in assists and steals last season, and two of his steals in this game came late in the second half to hold off the final Niagara rally.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier holds on for 63-60 win over Niagara
Paul Scruggs had 17 points and six assists and Xavier held off Niagara 63-60 in a season openerNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talented Memphis eager to end NCAA Tournament drought
Memphis has landed plenty of elite recruits, yet still hasn’t earned an NCAA Tournament bid during Penny Hardaway’s coaching tenureOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Villanova's Collin Gillespie heads list of notable seniors
Villanova’s Collin Gillespie is ready to make the most of his second chance at a senior seasonOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VIDEO: Xavier basketball at Big East Media Day Xavier's Travis Steele, Colby Jones, Paul Scruggs and Zach Freemantle spoke to The Enquirer at Big East Media Day on Oct. 19, 2021.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Harris sinks game-winning FTs, Butler ousts Xavier in OT
Chuck Harris was clutch for Butler, sinking the game-winning free throws with three seconds left in overtime as the tenth-seeded Bulldogs ousted Xavier 70-69 in the Big East tourna...MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler faces Xavier in Big East tourney
Butler is set to face Xavier in the first round of the Big East tournamentMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carton scores 16 to carry Marquette past Xavier 66-59
D.J. Carton posted 16 points and seven rebounds as Marquette got past Xavier 66-59MARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Saturday Scruggs (undisclosed) will take the floor Saturday versus Marquette, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Scruggs was expected to take the floor Saturday despite some minor bumps and bruises and that will indeed be the case. The senior should man the point for the Musketeers yet again and figures to cross the 30-minute threshold after being limited to 23 against the Hoyas on Tuesday.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier looks to sweep Marquette
Marquette seeks revenge on Xavier after dropping the first matchup in CincinnatiMARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should play despite minor issues Head coach Travis Steele indicated Thursday that Scruggs is working through some minor bumps and bruises but should take the floor Saturday against Marquette, Adam Baum of The Cinc...
Impact Scruggs was limited to 23 minutes in Tuesday's clash with Georgetown, likely due to feeling the effects of those bumps and bruises. With the Musketeers in need of a win Saturday, the senior should play his usual role, though he will likely be less than fully healthy.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier, Georgetown meet in conference play
Georgetown hosts Xavier in a Big East matchupMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 23 in signature win Scruggs had 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assist and two steals across 37 minutes in Saturday's 77-69 victory over Creighton.
Impact After a two-point showing against Butler on Feb. 21, Scruggs has bounced back with performances of 22 and 23 points. The Musketeers have now won two of their last three games to bounce back from a two-game skid, and Saturday's win against a ranked opponent is a big boost for their NCAA Tournament resume. They can solidify their status with a strong finish, as Xavier should be favored in its final two regular season games against Georgetown and Marquette.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
