Big East action features the Xavier Musketeers (12-8, 4-5 Big East) at home against the No. 19 UConn Huskies (14-5, 6-2 Big East) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.
Xavier dropped its most recent game to St. John’s, 79-71 in OT, on Wednesday. Ryan Conwell was its top scorer with 21 points. In its most recent game, UConn beat Butler on Tuesday, 80-78 in OT. Solomon Ball scored a team-high 23 points (and chipped in zero assists and six boards).
When is Xavier vs. UConn and when does it start?
This game between the Musketeers and Huskies will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Xavier vs. UConn
The Musketeers and Huskies will hit the floor at Cintas Center for this matchup on January 25, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX (>Watch on Fubo).
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Xavier Musketeers vs. UConn Huskies Game Preview
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights
Xavier outscores opponents by 7.7 points per game (scoring 77.0 per game to rank 115th in college basketball while allowing 69.3 per outing to rank 113th in college basketball) and has a +154 scoring differential overall.
The 77.0 points the Musketeers average are 8.4 more than the Huskies concede.
Xavier knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents (6.5). It is shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc (26th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32.7%.
The Musketeers post 83.3 points per game at home, compared to 70.9 points per game away from home, a difference of 12.4 points per contest.
On offense, Xavier has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 72.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 77.0 it has put up over the course of this season.
UConn Stats, Odds & Insights
UConn outscores opponents by 12.2 points per game (posting 80.8 points per game, 47th in college basketball, and conceding 68.6 per contest, 93rd in college basketball) and has a +233 scoring differential.
The Huskies post 11.5 more points per game (80.8) than the Musketeers give up (69.3).
UConn connects on 3.0 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.4 (49th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.4.
The Huskies average 85.4 points per game at home, and 73.8 away.
In its last 10 games, UConn is compiling 77.0 points per game, compared to its season average of 80.8.
Musketeers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Conwell | 20 | 16.7 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.1 |
Zach Freemantle | 17 | 16.6 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Dayvion McKnight | 20 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Dailyn Swain | 20 | 9.7 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
Marcus Foster | 20 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Huskies Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Karaban | 17 | 15.8 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Solomon Ball | 19 | 14.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Liam McNeeley | 14 | 13.6 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Tarris Reed, Jr. | 19 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
Hassan Diarra | 19 | 8.9 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
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