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Jack Nunge - Back-to-back 22 point gamesNunge ended with 22 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 74-68 win over UConn.

ImpactNunge has been dynamite over the last five games, averaging 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks during 31.4 minutes. The junior recorded a 14-game high eight defensive rebounds, protecting the glass from second-chance opportunities. The 22-year-old has committed zero turnovers and distributed four assists over the last three games. He will seek to continue dabbling in the passing game with precision against St. John's on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Zach Freemantle - Sniffs double-double in winFreemantle finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 74-68 victory over UConn.

ImpactFreemantle recorded all of his points in the second half of Friday's victory and tied Jack Nunge as rebound leader for the Musketeers. The junior has heated up over the last five games, averaging 13 points and 5.6 rebounds during 34 minutes. After fouling out in Wednesday's nail-biting loss to Seton Hall, he received just one foul in Friday's win. Xavier holds an 8-2 record when Freemantle commits one or fewer fouls.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Nate Johnson - Contributes 12 pointsJohnson provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 74-68 win over UConn.

ImpactJohnson went off in the final nine minutes of the first half, recording 10 points and one steal to put Xavier up by three at halftime. The senior bounced back after an ice-cold three-game stretch where he recorded no makes over 12 attempts. The Musketeers take on St. John's on Wednesday where the 23-year-old will seek to record back-to-back double-digit point performances for the first time since December.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Rhoden leads Seton Hall against No. 15 Villanova after 25-point showing

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Xavier and Uconn basketball game at Cintas Center on Feb. 11Xavier and Uconn at Cintas Center on Feb. 11

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•CINCINNATI.COM

Jack Nunge drops 22 points and eight rebounds to help No. 25 Xavier get past No. 24 UConn, 74-68

Jack Nunge drops 22 points and eight rebounds to help No. 25 Xavier get past No. 24 UConn, 74-68

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No. 25 Xavier snaps 2-game skid, beats No. 24 UConn 74-68

Jack Nunge had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 25 Xavier snapped a two-game losing streak with a 74-68 victory over No. 24 Connecticut

FEBRUARY 12, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS