The Xavier Musketeers men’s basketball team, representing Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, has secured a spot in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They will face the Texas Longhorns in a First Four play-in game on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. ET in Dayton, Ohio. The winner will advance to play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee.
Xavier finished the regular season with a 21-11 record, including a seven-game winning streak. They are led by standout players Zach Freemantle, who averages 17.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, and Ryan Conwell, who contributes 16.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Conwell notably scored a career-high 38 points in a recent game against Marquette.
The Musketeers play their home games at the Cintas Center, a premier on-campus arena known for its vibrant atmosphere.