The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Xavier Musketeers square off on Saturday in a college basketball matchup at the Cintas Center.
The Golden Eagles kicked off the season strong with an 8-0 start, securing wins over teams like Stony Brook, George Mason, Central Michigan, Maryland, Purdue, Georgia, Stonehill, and Western Carolina. However, their momentum slowed recently with a 2-2 stretch, including setbacks against Iowa State and Dayton, paired with victories over Wisconsin and Butler.
The Musketeers, meanwhile, started their campaign with six consecutive wins, taking down Texas Southern, IUPUI, Jackson State, Wake Forest, Siena, and South Carolina. Since then, they’ve struggled, going 2-4 with losses to Michigan, TCU, Cincinnati, and UConn.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Marquette Golden Eagles vs. the Xavier Musketeers NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers: Date and tip-off time
The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Xavier Musketeers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Date | Saturday, December 21, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT |
| Venue | Cintas Center |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
How to watch Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Marquette Golden Eagles and Xavier Musketeers on:
- TV Channel: Fox
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Marquette Golden Eagles team news & key performers
In their win over Butler, Kam Jones spearheaded Marquette’s effort, tallying 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The 6ft 5in senior guard has been a consistent force, raising his scoring average to 20.3 points per game this season. Jones has been on fire lately, scoring at least 18 points in each of his last three outings, highlighted by a stellar 32-point performance against Wisconsin. He’s a reliable perimeter threat, knocking down 22 three-pointers on 37.9% shooting from beyond the arc.
Complementing Jones is David Joplin, a 6'8 senior forward contributing 14.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. While Joplin leads the team with 26 made triples, his long-range accuracy hovers just under 30%. Stevie Mitchell, a 6'3 senior guard, adds 11.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, rounding out Marquette’s key scoring options.
Xavier Musketeers team news & key performers
For Xavier, their effort in the loss to UConn was led by Ryan Conwell, who dropped 23 points, including three three-pointers. The 6'4 junior guard is Xavier’s top scorer this season, averaging 17.0 points per game and excelling from long range with 42 made threes on a scorching 45.7% clip.
A transfer from Indiana State, Conwell has been on a roll, scoring at least 15 points in each of his last five contests. Not far behind him is Zach Freemantle, a 6'9 senior forward averaging 16.9 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds per game. Freemantle showcased his dominance in a recent win over Morgan State, recording 27 points and 10 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight, a 6'0 senior guard, rounds out Xavier’s double-digit scorers, contributing 10.9 points and 4.6 assists per game.