XAVIER MUSKETEERS NEWS

Paul Scruggs - Dominates pace in win Scruggs contributed 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 win over Creighton.

Impact Scruggs led his team in assists on their way to victory Saturday. The ball movement he dictated helped six Musketeers reach double-digit points on the day. The senior has averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, four assists and two steals during 34.3 minutes over the last three games. The 10 games prior to the layoff he was averaging just 8.1 points. Without sacrificing any aspect of his game he has stepped up on offense, helping his team win more than ever before.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hercy Miller - Joins Xavier as walk-on Miller has walked on at Xavier but is not eligible to play again this season, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The former Tennessee State guard left the program in December and has now joined Xavier as a midseason transfer. Miller's next chance to play will come at the start of the 2022-23 season.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins, Creighton Bluejays to visit Johnson, No. 17 Xavier Musketeers

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Johnson - Scores 15 in loss Johnson recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 64-60 loss to Villanova.

Impact Johnson joined Paul Scruggs as the only two Huskies to surpass 10 points on the evening. The senior had a nice bounce-back game from his seven-point performance against Butler by recording over twice as many makes. Johnson and Xavier will have their first contest of the month against Creighton on Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colby Jones - Leads team in rebounding Jones finished with seven points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 64-60 loss to Villanova.

Impact Jones didn't let his tough offensive night prevent him from contributing on the boards. Since the layoff, the sophomore hasn't eclipsed 10 points, a mark he reached in eight of his 14 appearances this season. He will look to get his offense back on track against Creighton on Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Villanova holds off No. 17 Xavier, 64-60

Collin Gillespie scored 21 points, Justin Moore had 16 and No. 14 Villanova held off No. 17 Xavier 64-60

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson leads Butler against Georgetown after 20-point performance

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 14 Villanova visits No. 17 Xavier after Kunkel's 25-point outing

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesare Edwards - Doesn't play Wednesday Edwards (ankle) didn't play in Wednesday's loss against Villanova.

Impact The forward missed a sixth straight matchup, this time due to an ankle injury. His next chance to return to the floor looms Saturday against Creighton.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cesare Edwards - Battling ankle sprain Edwards is dealing with a sprained ankle but is expected to be a full-go in Tuesday's practice, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Edwards was spotted in a walking boot in last Friday's game against Butler. He was limited in practice on Monday, though his full participation Tuesday should set up the freshman to take part in Wednesday's tilt versus Villanova.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ranked teams meet as No. 17 Xavier hosts No. 14 Nova

Two ranked teams match up as No. 14 Villanova visits No. 17 Xavier in a Big East showdown

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jerome Hunter - Tallies 12 points in win Hunter ended with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 87-72 victory over Butler.

Impact Hunter recorded his second-highest point total of the season in the return from the layoff. After shooting just 18.4 percent from three-point range through the first 12 games of the season, the junior recorded his first night over 50 percent from deep range. The forward eclipsed 10 points for the second time this season and will look to maintain his newfound offensive production against Villanova on Wednesday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Scruggs - Contributes 16 points Scruggs posted 16 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 87-72 victory over Butler.

Impact Scruggs logged a season-high amount of free throw attempts and went perfect from the stripe, displaying a frosty resolve in tough situations. The guard made a brilliant play in the first two minutes of the game by blocking a Jayden Taylor trey and feeding Zach Freemantle off the rebound to open the scoring for Xavier. He immediately followed it up with a score-evening three-pointer and played the first half like his hair was on fire. He eclipsed five rebounds and five assists for the second time this season and will look to continue to stuff the stat sheet against Villanova on Wednesday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Kunkel - Drops 25 in win Kunkel accumulated 25 points (8-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 87-72 win over Butler.

Impact Kunkel recorded half of his makes from beyond-the-arc and logged a season-high for free throws as he spearheaded Xavier's scoring in the victory. This was the second time he eclipsed 20 points this season but this display was more impressive. The senior's previous 20-point performance took place during a 40 point blowout against Norfolk, and this was his first contest since the layoff. The Kentucky-born guard will look to stay hot against Villanova on Wednesday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier's 87-72 win over Butler

Adam Kunkel scored 25 points off the bench to lead No. 22 Xavier past Butler 87-72 on Friday night

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JANUARY 7, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Dwon Odom - Healthy following foot issue Per head coach Travis Steele, Odom is 100 percent healthy and will play Friday against Butler after missing a week during the break due to a foot injury, Adam Baum of The Cincinnat...

Impact Odom won't wind up missing any games because of the pause following the Dec. 21 contest versus Villanova and should resume his role as a major contributor off the bench for the Musketeers. The sophomore has been heating up from the field recently as well, posting his two highest-scoring totals of the season in the two gams prior to the pause. Odom also posted his two highest shot attempt totals of the season in those contests, which could signal that he's becoming more aggressive on offense. Odom has been extremely efficient from the field when he does shoot, converting at a 65.0 percent clip so far.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier will require vaccinations/negative tests, masks to attend basketball games Proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours will be required for entry. Masks also will be required.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

UConn faces tough test vs No. 23 Xavier

No. 23 Xavier presents a tough challenge for UConn

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Johnson - Takes calculated risks in loss Johnson logged 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 71-58 loss to Villanova.

Impact Johnson started the night three for three from three-point range. He made good decisions despite the six misses, two were off the back of offensive rebounds, one was off a turnover he generated, and two more were when time was running out and Xavier needed a spark. Through his last four starts, the senior has averaged 10 points and 3.8 rebounds over 24.8 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dwon Odom - Contributes 13 points Odom finished with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 71-58 loss to Villanova.

Impact Odom recorded his second consecutive game with double-digit points thanks to some otherworldly efficiency. Over his last three games, the guard has shot 80 percent from the floor and averaged 12.7 points and three assists during 21.7 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE