Seton Hall Pirates @ Xavier Musketeers
Freemantle scores 23 in Xavier's 73-70 win over Seton Hall
CINCINNATI -- — Zach Freemantle had 23 points in Xavier's 73-70 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday night.
Freemantle also had nine rebounds for the Musketeers (10-3, 2-0 Big East). Colby Jones scored 16 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from distance, and 3 for 3 from the line, and added eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks. Jerome Hunter recorded 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. The Musketeers picked up their sixth straight win.
Kadary Richmond led the Pirates (7-6, 0-2) in scoring, finishing with 17 points, five assists and two steals. Tyrese Samuel added 14 points and six rebounds for Seton Hall. Al-Amir Dawes also put up 10 points.
Xavier went into the half ahead of Seton Hall 37-34. Freemantle put up 14 points in the half. Freemantle led Xavier with nine points in the second half.
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Game Information
Cincinnati, OH

Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Brent Hampton

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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