Musketeer Madness: Xavier Men's & Women's Basketball

Musketeer Club: 2026-27 Season Preview Event

The Musketeer Club is excited to host its annual Xavier Men’s Basketball season preview event, featuring expert analysis from Hall of Famer Byron Larkin and longtime voice Andy MacWilliams. Join us as Byron and Andy review the exciting offseason in which Xavier reportedly nearly tripled its NIL budget, overhauling its roster with some big time talent for the 2026-27 season. Come hear about the new roster additions that Coach Pitino has brought as well as the upcoming non-conference and BIG EAST season that is set to get underway soon! Continue reading...

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Men's Top Stories

Villanova Pulls Away from Xavier Behind Hot Shooting at Finneran Pavilion
The Xavier Musketeers men's basketball battled early but could not keep pace with a sharp-shooting Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team Saturday afternoon, falling 91–78 at Finneran Pavilion. Villanova used efficient offense and strong interior play to build a first-half cushion and maintain control throughout the game. The Wildcats shot 56.5 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range, helping them improve to 24–7 overall and 15–5 in the Big East. Xavier dropped to 14–17 overall and 6–14 in conference play.

Seton Hall Pulls Away Late to Defeat Xavier 77–68
The Xavier Musketeers battled through a tightly contested game but could not keep pace down the stretch as the Seton Hall Pirates pulled away for a 77–68 win Monday night at Cintas Center. The loss drops Xavier to 14–16 overall and 6–13 in the Big East Conference, while Seton Hall improved to 20–10 overall and 10–9 in league play.

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Women's Top Stories

Xavier Women Pick Up Big Win in Crosstown Shootout
Xavier women’s basketball leaned on balance, toughness, and late-game composure Sunday afternoon, pulling away down the stretch to secure a 77–70 road win over Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. The victory lifted the Musketeers to 6–3 on the season and gave them control for much of the rivalry matchup, leading for more than 33 minutes. MacKenzie Givens powered Xavier with a game-high 25 points, finishing an efficient 9-of-15 from the floor and a perfect 6-of-6 at the free-throw line. Mariyah Noel added 22 points, attacking the paint and sealing the game at the stripe in the final seconds, while Meri Kanerva chipped in 17 points and six assists to keep the offense humming. Xavier shot 45.9 percent overall and an impressive 87.5 percent at the foul line, a decisive edge in a tight contest.

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