Brown leads Louisiana-Lafayette over Xavier (N.O.) 84-72
Jordan Brown had 18 points as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Xavier of New Orleans 84-72NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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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
KyKy Tandy - Doesn't play Friday Tandy (illness) didn't play Friday against Kent State.
Impact The Musketeers were optimistic that Tandy would see some action Friday after he missed Tuesday's opener with bronchitis. However, his next chance to play will be Thursday against Ohio State.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KyKy Tandy - Could play some Friday Tandy (illness) could play some against Friday against Kent State, Andy Mac of Musketeer Madness reports.
Impact Tandy sat out the opener following a bout with bronchitis and isn't guaranteed a huge role in the rotation, but he did average 14.5 minutes per game for the Musketeers last season. Tandy would likely appear off the bench and in a limited role Friday should he play.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Scruggs - 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
Scouting report: Xavier men's basketball seeks improvement against Kent State A look Xavier's second matchup of the season on Friday night at Cintas Center against Kent State
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Kent State squares up against Xavier
Kent State pays visit to Xavier in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Stanley - Still rehabbing injury Coach Travis Steele relayed Thursday that Stanley said he isn't feeling like himself and will continue to rehab until he does, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He's no...
Impact Stanley should be considered out indefinitely for the time being, with the senior still not feeling at ease with the knee damaged by an ACL tear last January. The senior could be back at some point this season, but he'll likely be limited to an extent once he's ready to rejoin the action.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KyKy Tandy - Skips opener following illness Tandy (bronchitis) didn't play in the opener versus Niagara.
Impact Tandy was previously dealing with bronchitis but was back on the bench for Wednesday's opener. He was unable to retake the floor for the opener but should be back in order relatively soon, though he may be limited in his first action due to conditioning issues.
NOVEMBER 10, 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
What channel is the game on? Here's how to watch, stream Xavier vs. Niagara What to know about Xavier's season-opener Monday against Niagara.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Xavier welcomes Niagara in 2021-22 season opener
Xavier gets the 2021-22 season going by hosting the Niagara Purple EaglesNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach Freemantle - Targeting Dec. 1 as return date Head coach Travis Steele stated on his radio show Monday that Dec. 1 is the target for Freemantle's (foot) return, Xavier 247 reports.
Impact Freemantle continues to recover from left foot surgery, a procedure he underwent in October. A firm return date for the center should become more clear later in the month.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Tucker - Briefly sees court Tucker logged one minute in Friday's 100-59 exhibition victory against Ferris State.
Impact Tucker is expected to be taking a redshirt this season while he recovers from an offseason illness. While he got a taste of action Friday, there hasn't been any indication yet that Xavier has changed his mind about Tucker's status.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Stanley - Back from knee injury Stanley (knee) had three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds across 14 minutes in Friday's 100-59 exhibition victory over Ferris State.
Impact Stanley's 2020-21 season with Xavier was cut short after just four games, as the Hampton transfer suffered a torn ACL during Big East play in early-January. His recovery appears to be complete given his presence in a low-stakes exhibition matchup, so the 6-6 senior could be called upon for minutes early on given the team's various frontcourt injuries. He saw the second-most rebounds in the exhibition, and while it wasn't a great shooting day, Stanley won't be called upon as the primary scorer. He did put up 22.0 points and 7.2 rebounds during the 2019--20 season with Hampton, though this is a much deeper, high-major roster.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Nunge - Returns to court in exhibition Nunge (knee) had eight points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds across 11 minutes off the bench in Friday's 100-59 exhibition victory over Ferris State.
Impact Nunge tore his meniscus in February and wasn't full contact as of mid-October, so it's great to see the 7-0 forward getting some run for the Musketeers. If he's not ready for a full workload, Dieonte Miles -- who started Friday's exhibition -- will presumably be asked to carry more of the load with Zach Freemantle (foot) likely sidelined multiple games.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Photos: Xavier basketball hosts exhibition against Ferris State Bulldogs, 11/5 The Xavier Musketeers host the Ferris State Bulldogs for an exhibition game at the Cintas Center on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Zach Freemantle - Initial timeline revealed Coach Travis Steele revealed Monday that Freemantle underwent surgery just before media day, and the initial timeline for his return was six weeks, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enqu...
Impact Coach Steele's update doesn't provide much new information, though it wasn't previously known that Freemantle went under the knife. With media day taking place in mid-October, a six-month timeline would mean the center could return as soon as the end of November, though Steele also brought up the unpredictability of foot injuries. The team should have a better idea as to when Freemantle will return to game action as he starts to clear hurdles in his rehab.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Xavier basketball's Zach Freemantle out indefinitely with foot injury It appears the depth of Xavier University's men's basketball team will be tested early this season.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Zach Freemantle - Could play in December Freemantle (foot) has been ruled out indefinitely, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Freemantle has been wearing a walking boot on his left foot while recovering from the injury, and he's not expected to take the court for Xavier until sometime in December. The junior big man averaged 16.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31.4 minutes for the Musketeers last season, so it's a considerable absence to start the 2021-22 campaign.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Top 30 point guard London Johnson names his top 12 Top 30 point guard London Johnson has come out with his top 12 schools. The four-star will be choosing between Xavier, Louisville, Houston,...
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
