Xavier 105, Sacred Heart 65

Xavier 105, Sacred Heart 65

Rutan, defense help Xavier put away Arizona State

Freshman Katie Rutan made three consecutive 3s that put Xavier (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 9 AP) ahead to stay, and had a steal and layup that ended Arizona State's comeback and sent the ninth-ranked Musketeers to a 59-46 victory on Saturday.

Xavier 101, Bowling Green 57

Xavier 101, Bowling Green 57

Don't overlook these recruiting classes

Just because these programs are in mid-major conferences doesn't mean they don't land top recruiting classes. Here are the best classes outside of the big six conferences, writes Michael LaPlante.

Xavier 83, Youngstown St. 57

Xavier 83, Youngstown St. 57

No. 15 Xavier outlasts USC in OT behind Harris

Amber Harris had 19 points and 12 rebounds as Xavier (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) defeated Southern California 81-71 in overtime Friday in both teams' season opener.

Several good openers highlight Friday's schedule

...Southern California Michael Cooper makes his debut for USC and Amber Harris makes her return for Xavier. Musketeers freshman Katie Rutan hit five 3-pointers in her team's lone exhibition game. Will she...

Behind the Bracket: Why mids lack bids

Bracketologist Joe Lunardi takes you Behind the Bracket, examining his projected field to tell you what's generating movement and what you'll want to keep an eye on in the days ahead.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Forde Minutes: Look back, look forward

Forde Minutes takes a look back at the decade that was and looks forward to the season that will be.

...Minneapolis. Dayton won 68-60. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) CAPTION: Mar 20, 2009; Boise, ID, USA; Xavier Musketeers mascot rallies fans in the game against the Portland State Vikings during the first round of...

Team preview: Xavier

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Seat is hot, but DePaul's Wainwright remains cool

In the brand-new ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia, Jeff Sagarin's all-time program rankings place DePaul at 26, reinforcing how the Blue Demons we...

A new look for Xavier

The Musketeers should have continued success despite the turnover in the program recently.

...and Xavier's Jason Love converse in the game between the La Salle Explorers and the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier defeated La Salle 73-53

A-10 ShootAround: Plenty of contenders take aim as new era begins at Xavier

...exit to the NBA. That leaves former assistant and Xavier alum Chris Mack with a load of talented but young players to carry on the Musketeers' tradition. No less than everyone in the league will...