XAVIER CASTANEDA NEWS

Back-to-back 32-point games Castaneda closed with 32 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 73-68 victory over Miami (OH).

Impact Since missing two games with a hand injury in early-January, the senior guard has started five straight and averaged 23.2 ppg over that span, which includes back-to-back 32-point efforts. Castaneda is well on pace for career-highs in scoring (20.6 ppg), rebounding (4.5 rpg) and assists (3.2 apg), but he also has led the Zips to a 6-1 conference record, which ties the team with Kent State atop the MAC standings.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Akron hosts Miami (OH) after Castaneda's 32-point outing

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda leads Akron against Miami (OH)

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda scores 32 as Akron beats Western Michigan 63-55

Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points and Akron turned back Western Michigan 63-55

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda's 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51

Led by Xavier Castaneda's 13 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 69-51 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Central Michigan hosts Castaneda and Akron

Akron faces the Central Michigan Chippewas after Xavier Castaneda scored 23 points in the Zips' 104-67 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda, Freeman power Akron past Eastern Michigan 104-67

Xavier Castaneda had 23, Enrique Freeman scored 20 and Akron rolled to a 105-67 victory over Eastern Michigan

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 in return Castaneda (undisclosed) logged 16 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 74-70 win over Bowling Green.

Impact Castaneda made his return, logging 16 points and five assists during Tuesday's win over Bowling Green. The 6-foot-1 senior has started in 14 games this season, logging 19.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals on 32.9 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should continue to expect a consistent scoring output from Castaneda, who has only failed to reach double figures once this season.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Castaneda (hand) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Bowling Green, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Castaneda, who has missed the last two games with a hand injury, will remain a game-time decision for Wednesday's showdown with Bowling Green. The 6-foot-1 senior has averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and three assists on 32.6 minutes this season, across 13 starts. If Castaneda is unable to suit up, Tavari Johnson will likely continue to see an expanded role in his absence.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Castaneda (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Ball State, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Castaneda will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Tavari Johnson figures to see an expanded role.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Castaneda (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Ball State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Castaneda, who missed Tuesday's game against Northern Illinois, will be a game-time decision for Friday's showdown with Ball State. The 6-foot-1 senior has been the difference maker for Akron this season, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and three assists on 32.6 minutes per game. If he is ultimately unable to suit up, freshman guard, Tavari Johnson, will likely see an expanded role.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ball State plays Akron following Coleman's 26-point showing

Ball State plays the Akron Zips after Jarron Coleman scored 26 points in Ball State's 90-83 victory over the Toledo Rockets

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out versus Northern Illinois Castaneda (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's game against Norther Illinois, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Castaneda is averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.6 minutes across 13 games this season. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Ball State.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Northern Illinois takes on Akron following Williams' 32-point game

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akron beats Concord 84-58

Led by Enrique Freeman's 18 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Concord Mountain Lions 84-58

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akron plays Bradley following Castaneda's 33-point outing

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda leads Akron against Bradley after 33-point game

Akron takes on the Bradley Braves after Xavier Castaneda scored 33 points in the Zips' 87-55 win against the Maine Black Bears

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda scores 33, Akron defeats Maine 87-55

Xavier Castaneda scored 33 points and Akron beat Maine 87-55

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akron secures 66-54 win against Wright State

Led by Xavier Castaneda's 19 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Wright State Raiders 66-54 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda leads Akron against Wright State after 23-point game

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda's 23 help Akron take down Jackson State 85-72

Xavier Castaneda had 23 points in Akron’s 85-72 win against Jackson State

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akron and Jackson State square off for non-conference matchup

Akron hosts Jackson State in non-conference play

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson State Tigers to visit the Akron Zips Sunday

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castaneda's 17 lead Akron past Muskingum 80-33

Led by Xavier Castaneda's 17 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Muskingum Fighting Muskies 80-33 on Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan State visits Akron following Castaneda's 20-point performance

Akron hosts the Morgan State Bears after Xavier Castaneda scored 20 points in Akron's 73-54 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS