No. 22 Xavier Falls to Michigan in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Wednesday, November 27

Fort Myers, Fla.

8:30 p.m.

Xavier University

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Michigan

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Xavier

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No. 22 Xavier Falls to Michigan in Fort Myers Tip-Off

11.27.24 | Men's Basketball

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Zach Freemantle named to the All-Tournament Team

By: Xavier Athletic Communications

FORT MYERS, Fla. - No. 22 Xavier suffered its first setback of the season, falling 78-53 to Michigan in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Ryan Conwell finished with 19 points to lead three Musketeers in double figures.

The Musketeers moved to 6-1 on the season, while Michigan improved to 6-1.

Xavier returns home to host South Carolina State on Sunday, Dec. 1 ast Cintas Center. The game is set to get get underway at 4:30 PM on FS1.

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Ryan Conwell led Xavier with 19 points, connecting on five three-pointers. He's scored in double figures in each game this season.
Zach Freemantle finished with 14 points and a team-high 10 boards for his second double-double of the season. He was named to the Fort Myers Tip-Off All-Tournament team following the game.
Marcus Foster finished with 10 points and five rebounds.
After Michigan scored the opening basket, the two teams traded baskets until Xavier went on an 8-0 run to take a 12-10 lead with 15:22 left in the first half, Xavier's only lead. Michigan led by as many as 25.
Xavier finished shooting 34.5 percent from the floor, and 34.8 from three after shooting 40.7 overall in the first half and 46.2 percent from outside before halftime. Michigan shot 49.2 percent overall, connecting on 50 percent from three.
The Musketeers had 19 turnovers to 10 for Michigan, but each team finished with 11 points off miscues.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, 38-36, with a 10-7 advantage on the offensive glass, but Michigan had a 12-5 advantage on second chance points.
Xavier moved to 1-4 all-time against Michigan.