XAVIER MUSKETEERS NEWS

Jack Nunge - Back-to-back 22 point games Nunge 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.

Impact Nunge 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 win Freemantle 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.

Impact Freemantle 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 points Johnson 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.

Impact Johnson 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

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

Dieonte Miles - Remains out Friday Miles (knee) didn't appear in Friday's win over Connecticut.

Impact Miles was forced to miss a third straight game due to a sore knee. Even when he's healthy, the sophomore hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UConn vs Xavier Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Feb. 11) Friday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 24 UConn Huskies and No. 25 Xavier Musketeers. UConn vs Xav...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Adam Kunkel - Won't play Friday Kunkel has been ruled out for Friday's contest against UConn with a non-COVID illness, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reprots.

Impact Over his last five games, Kunkel has averaged 2.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 16.6 minutes, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy implications. The senior's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against St. John's.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 UConn visits No. 25 Xavier following Nunge's 22-point game

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seton Hall visits No. 15 Villanova following Rhoden's 25-point outing

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 25 Xavier hosts No. 24 UConn after Nunge's 22-point outing

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seton Hall outlasts No. 25 Xavier 73-71 behind Rhoden

Jared Rhoden scored 25 points to lead Seton Hall past No. 25 Xavier 73-71

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DePaul faces Georgetown after McCauley's 21-point outing

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgetown visits DePaul following McCauley's 21-point game

DePaul faces the Georgetown Hoyas after Courvoisier McCauley scored 21 points in DePaul's 69-65 victory over the Xavier Musketeers

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 25 Xavier visits Seton Hall after Scruggs' 21-point performance

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Nunge - Leading rebounder in loss Nunge accumulated 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 69-65 loss to DePaul.

Impact Nunge has started four games for Xavier and averaged 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds during 29.8 minutes over that period. He recorded five blocks against Butler on Tuesday and his aggression on defense continued into Saturday's game but resulted in him fouling out. The junior will search for a healthy balance of dominating defense and clean basketball against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colby Jones - Contributes 11 points in loss Jones accumulated 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 69-65 loss to DePaul.

Impact Jones eclipsed 10 points for the first time in four games, ending his second three-game streak with double-digit figures on the season. He was one of four Xavier players to record double-digit points in the loss. The sophomore has averaged 10.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists during 31.4 minutes over 21 games this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Scruggs - Drops 21 in loss Scruggs logged 21 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 69-65 loss to DePaul.

Impact Scruggs recorded his highest point total in 19 games with a season-high four three-point makes Saturday. The senior has averaged 15.4 points, five rebounds and 4.2 assists during 32.4 minutes over the last five games. He will look to provide the veteran leadership needed to put Xavier back into the win column against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCauley scores 21, short-handed DePaul beats No. 21 Xavier

Courvoisier McCauley scored 21 points and Jalen Terry had 13 as short-handed DePaul beat No. 21 Xavier 69-65

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesare Edwards - Likely to play Saturday Edwards (ankle) should be ready to come off the bench Saturday for the Musketeers as they host DePaul, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Edwards, who has missed the last 12 games for Xavier with an ankle injury, appears to be ready to make his return off the bench today. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in just four games this season, contributing two points, two rebounds and 0.5 steals on 8.5 minutes per game. If Edwards isn't ready to make his return, his next chance will be Wednesday against Seton Hall.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE