Game Thread: Xavier v DePaul University (1/11/2025)

[paulxu]

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CINCINNATI --- The Xavier University Musketeers, 9-7 overall and 1-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, visit the DePaul University Blue Demons, 9-7 overall and 0-5 in the BIG EAST, on Saturday afternoon in Chicago. XU is coming off an 82-72 loss to St. John's on Tuesday, while DePaul fell in overtime at Seton Hall on Wednesday, 85-80.

Xavier is entering a stretch of three out of four games on the road. In addition to the DePaul game, XU has upcoming road trips to Marquette (Jan. 18) and St. John's (Jan. 22). XU hosts Villanova on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

THE MATCHUP

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (9-7, 1-4 BIG EAST)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY BLUE DEMONS (9-7, 0-5 BIG EAST)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025 AT 4:00 PM ET
WINTRUST ARENA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

TV, RADIO AND LIVE STATS

TV/Stream: FS1 with play-by-play from Noah Reed and analysis from Jordan Taylor.
Xavier Radio: 55KRC with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer Joe Sunderman ('79) and analysis from XU all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer Byron Larkin ('88). XU broadcast is also available on the Varsity Network and on Sirius XM.

Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com (http://statbroadcast.com/) and fan stats at GoXavier.com. (https://goxavier.com/)

[X-band '01]

Apparently DePaul is going to be wearing a special "City Connect" powder blue jersey for tomorrow. I believe their students will either be back or in the process of moving back into their dorms.

Gonna be headed up to Wintrust for the 3rd straight year.

[GoMuskies]

X -4.5

[Xville]

Got x -5.5. Even as mediocre as x has been, I still think they beat the DePaul, hall and butlers of the world this year, easily or at least I hope they do.

[noteggs]

Think Sean is keeping them loose. Ran into a team manager in the elevator this am. He said the activities last night and today have been lighter than normal.

[xuphan]

Think Sean is keeping them loose. Ran into a team manager in the elevator this am. He said the activities last night and today have been lighter than normal.

Hope so! Can’t imagine us losing to DePaul.

[noteggs]

What until you see the DePaul unis. Oh my

[bjf123]

Looks like Hunter is starting in place of Fremantle who’ll come off the bench.


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[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Looks like Hunter is starting in place of Fremantle who’ll come off the bench.


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Yeah, and I don't understand why.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

well, at least our second best player, Conwell looks really effective.

[nickgyp]

Xavier doesn’t seem to take care of the ball. The inbound pass under X’s basket was an anemic lob to DePaul. Not very inspired so far.

[Xville]

This team needs an enema

[nickgyp]

This team needs an enema

Hunter three…close enough…

[Xville]

There’s dayvions foul a 3 point shooter once a game move

[nickgyp]

Body language reveals a team with little fire even after going up 7.

[Xville]

Some energy and emotion for once. Where’s that been?

[nickgyp]

Did Hugley’s NIL include promoting yellow hilighters? Or maybe Oregon?

[Xville]

Good last ten minutes I’ll take it. The bottom of this league is really horrible

[nickgyp]

Nice run to close half. I know it’s only DePaul but sure would like for Xavier to act like they are more into it.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Good last ten minutes I’ll take it. The bottom of this league is really horrible

You're right but one problem here. We are near the bottom of the league.

[Xville]

You're right but one problem here. We are near the bottom of the league.

Probably 6-7… not great Bob. X hasn’t really played anyone in the middle yet unless we think that’s where Gtown will be

[Xuperman]

One would think, considering the long relationship with the BE, that Fox Sports would not have someone doing a X game that thinks were are Eggs-avier.

It probably shouldn't.... but it really pisses me off.

[nickgyp]

One would think, considering the long relationship with the BE, that Fox Sports would not have someone doing a X game that thinks were are Eggs-avier.

It probably shouldn't.... but it really pisses me off.

True enough but thanks to mispronunciations we now have players with the first name of Xzavier….looking forward to Eyeignatius soon.

[Xville]

Well, x has destroyed the bottom of the league so far so we got that going for us, which is nice

[Xuperman]

Well, x has destroyed the bottom of the league so far so we got that going for us, which is nice

And Conwell is doing the same to the bottom....which is nice.

[Xville]

Big game coming up on Tuesday. It’s a game they should win at home, but doesn’t mean they will. Gonna be a rock fight

[nickgyp]

Hugley lob to Free: does that count as a missed three?

[nickgyp]

Hugley lob to Free: does that count as a missed three?

Blutarski: “Turnover? It’s not a turnover until we say it’s a turnover.”

[Section 200]

Nice to have an enjoyable game! Season not over yet

[bjf123]

Nice win. Let’s hope it gives them some confidence heading into a tough next 5 games.


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[nickgyp]

Nice to have an enjoyable game! Season not over yet

Concur. DePaul is not very good but it is a road win. There are embers in the ashes. Play hard and be competitive. That’s all.

[XUGRAD80]

Take the win, get on the plane, come home and get ready for the next one. They did what they needed to do.

[Section 200]

Miller's postgame:

1. Happy to win - need to win to keep confidence, just really needed a win
2. Too sloppy at the end, we didn't give all out effort the last 4 minutes - in response to question that defense was good today (Sean didn't like the lob question haha)
3. Freemantle had a good game, Conwell found his way in the 2nd half
4. DePaul wore down today but X too sloppy at the end of game
5. Bench had a nice game, Hunter had a good game - 3 offense rebounds is what we need

[Xuperman]

We just finished watching this riveting Saturday Big East showcase game....and my daughter asked "when was the last time X had a 1 win January?"

I immediately said probably Covid '21. But no....googled and we won all 3. Both '19 and '20 were close....but both teams ended up with January 2 W's.

It may take a home win vs GTown to avoid the "1" this year.

Man, we have really sucked for awhile.

[Xville]

If they can just keep their heads a little bit above water and win at least 2 of the next 5, the rest of the conference schedule is very doable

[bjf123]

If they can just keep their heads a little bit above water and win at least 2 of the next 5, the rest of the conference schedule is very doable

I’ll be thrilled if we can go 2-3 over the next 5.


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[X-band '01]

What was a close game with a 20-17 DePaul lead got completely blown open with a 28-3 Xavier run in about 12-13 minutes. Also helped that Xavier did a much better job on the glass with DePaul going cold at a very inopportune time.

It was a much-needed confindence booster, but now they have to go into rock-fight mode against Villanova. They run a tempo that's slow as molasses and you can't afford empty possessions against them.

[Three Point Pete]

I’ll be thrilled if we can go 2-3 over the next 5.


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkFWIW, if our 3 balls hit, then St. John's has a bad day. Also, I believe that Nova and Yukon are winnable at home. I like 3-2!

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