The Saint Mary’s Gaels (2-2) battle the Xavier Musketeers (2-2) on November 19, 2023. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
On Friday, in its most recent game, Saint Mary’s (CA) lost to San Diego State 79-54. With 16 points, Mitchell Saxen was its top scorer. Xavier dropped its previous game to Washington, 74-71, on Friday. Gytis Nemeiksa starred with 20 points, plus three boards and zero assists.
When is Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Xavier and when does it start?
This contest between the Gaels and Musketeers will happen on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Xavier
The Gaels and Musketeers will take to the floor at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on November 19, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Xavier Musketeers Game Preview
Saint Mary’s (CA) Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Offensively, Saint Mary’s (CA) was the 198th-ranked squad in the country (70.7 points per game) last season. On defense, it was fifth-best (60.1 points conceded per game).
Last year, the 70.7 points per game the Gaels averaged were just 3.4 fewer points than the Musketeers gave up (74.1).
Last year, Saint Mary’s (CA) was 170th in the nation in 3-point makes (7.5 per game) and 57th in 3-point percentage (36.5%).
The Gaels averaged 74.3 points per game in home games last year, compared to 70.0 points per game in road games, a difference of 4.3 points per contest.
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Xavier was carried by its offense last year, as it ranked 10th-best in the country by posting 80.9 points per game. It ranked 292nd in college basketball in points allowed (74.1 per contest).
The Musketeers scored 20.8 more points per game last year (80.9) than the Gaels allowed their opponents to score (60.1).
With a 39.0% three-point percentage last season, Xavier was fourth-best in the nation. It ranked 187th in college basketball by sinking 7.4 treys per contest.
In 2022-23, the Musketeers averaged 5.5 more points per game at home (83.6) than on the road (78.1).
Gaels Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Johnson | 35 | 14.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Aidan Mahaney | 35 | 13.9 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Alex Ducas | 35 | 12.6 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Mitchell Saxen | 35 | 11.6 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Augustas Marciulionis | 35 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
Musketeers Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souley Boum | 37 | 16.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Zach Freemantle | 22 | 15.2 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Colby Jones | 36 | 15.0 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Jack Nunge | 37 | 14.2 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Adam Kunkel | 35 | 10.9 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
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