Musketeers Move to 2-0, Top IU Indy on Friday Night

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Musketeers Move to 2-0, Top IU Indy on Friday Night

11.08.24 | Men's Basketball

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Four Musketeers reached double figures in 94-80 win at Cintas Center

By: Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Four Musketeers scored in double figures on Friday night as Xavier moved to 2-0 with a 94-80 win over IU Indy at Cintas Center.

Xavier continues its homestand on Tuesday, Nov. 12 vs Jackson State. Tip-off is slated for 8:30 p.m. from Cintas Center with the game being aired nationally on FS1.

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The fist half had four lead changes and one tie. The Jaguars led by as many as six points (25-17) with 6:31 left in the first half. Xavier responded by outscoring IU Indy, 21-8, to take a five-point lead into the locker room.
Xavier posted a .792 field-goal percentage (19-for-24) in the second half, outscoring IU Indy, 56-47. The Musketeers were also 6-for-8 from behind the arc in the second stanza.
The Musketeers finished the game with a .559 field-goal percentage (33-for-59), while knocking down 10 three pointers (10-for-18). Xavier finished 18-for-22 from the foul line.
IU Indy went 28-for-60 from the floor and 14-for-28 from behind the arc. The Jaguars were also 10-for-12 from the foul line.
Xavier won the battle on the glass, 33-26, and scored five more points off of turnovers (15-10). Xavier also held an 18-9 advantage in second-chance points and scored 18 more fastbreak points (22-6). The Musketeers held a 44-26 advantage in points in the paint.
Ryan Conwell scored 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting. The guard was 4-for-4 from behind the arc and dished out four assists.
Dayvion McKnight finished with 17 points on 6-for-6 shooting with four 3-pointers. The guard added a team-high five assists to go along with two rebounds.
Zach Freemantle finished with 17 points on 5-for-8 shooting. The forward added five rebounds and two blocks.
Dailyn Swain chipped in a team-high eight rebounds and three steals to go along with six points and two assists. He was 3-for-5 from the floor.
Jerome Hunter finished with 10 points and four rebounds, while Marcus Foster had nine points and five rebounds.
John Hugley IV added eight points, two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes of action off the bench.