Golden Eagles face largest deficit of season
Xavier's upset of the No. 7 Golden Eagles Saturday was historic on several levels. Here are the numbers behind the Musketeers' big day.
Zach Freemantle had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Xavier hung on in the final seconds to beat No. 7 Marquette 59-57 to earn its third straight victory while snapping the Golden Eagles’ six-game winning streak.
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At halftime of Marquette's game with Xavier, the program honored the 1993-94 men's basketball team that made the Sweet 16.The Marquette Warriors, at the time, finished 24-9 (10-
Kam Jones hit a late-game 3-pointer that helped the Marquette Golden Eagles shrink the lead against the Xavier Musketeers.
Casa Calabria in Marquette donated the food. The Knights of Columbus from various churches around the area volunteered to serve the food and clean up, and local artists and businesses donated items for the auction.
Xavier (12-7, 4-4 Big East) never trailed and led by as many as 19 but needed to make a stop in the final seconds to preserve the victory. Xavier’s Dailyn Swain appeared to knock the ball away as Marquette’s Stevie Mitchell was driving to the basket before a potential tying shot could be attempted.
Xavier's season seems in much better shape now that frequently injured sixth-year forward Zach Freemantle is feeling better.
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Nearly 60 athletes braved the weather to compete during the Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 U.P. Regional Winter Games on Saturday. athletes gathered at Rippling River Resort to watch the opening ceremony. Athletes then competed in snowshoeing, alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.
In a day packed with intriguing college basketball matchups, several impressive upperclassmen guards stand out as draft prospects to monitor. While many names a