Xavier vs. Pittsburgh: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The No. 3 seed Xavier Musketeers (26-9) aim to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 11 seed Pittsburgh Panthers (24-11) on Sunday at 12:10 PM.
Xavier won its previous game against Kennesaw State, 72-67, on Friday. Jerome Hunter was its high scorer with 24 points. On Friday, in its most recent game, Pittsburgh defeated Iowa State 59-41. With 13 points, Nelly Cummings was its leading scorer.
When is Xavier vs. Pittsburgh and when does it start?
This matchup between the Musketeers and Panthers will begin on Sunday, March 19, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 12:10 PM ET.
Where to Watch Xavier vs. Pittsburgh
The Musketeers and Panthers will hit the hardwood at Greensboro Coliseum for this matchup on March 19, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Game Preview
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights
Xavier is outscoring opponents by 7.2 points per game with a +255 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.1 points per game (11th in college basketball) and allows 73.9 per outing (291st in college basketball).
The Musketeers are averaging 81.1 points, 11.8 more than the Panthers allow.
Xavier connects on 7.4 three-pointers per game (186th in college basketball) at a 39.1% rate (fourth-best in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 its opponents make while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc.
The Musketeers put up 83.6 points per game when playing at home, compared to 78.1 points per game on the road, a difference of 5.5 points per contest.
On offense, Xavier has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 76.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 81.1 it has racked up over the course of this year.
Pittsburgh Stats, Odds & Insights
Pittsburgh puts up 75.2 points per game (92nd in college basketball) while giving up 69.3 per outing (153rd in college basketball). It has a +205 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 5.9 points per game.
The Panthers average 75.2 points, just 1.3 more than the 73.9 the Musketeers allow.
Pittsburgh connects on 9.1 three-pointers per game (34th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents. It shoots 36.1% from beyond the arc (75th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 32.6%.
In 2022-23 the Panthers are averaging 2.4 more points per game at home (77.8) than away (75.4).
Over its previous 10 games, Pittsburgh is scoring 75.8 points per game, 0.6 more than its season average (75.2).
Musketeers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souley Boum | 35 | 16.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Zach Freemantle | 22 | 15.2 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Colby Jones | 34 | 15.1 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Jack Nunge | 35 | 14.0 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Adam Kunkel | 33 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Panthers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamarius Burton | 33 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Blake Hinson | 35 | 15.1 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Nelly Cummings | 35 | 11.3 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Greg Elliott | 35 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Nike Sibande | 35 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
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