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Terrell Holloway scored a career-high 26 points and went 11-of-11 from the free throw line, leading Xavier to an 83-79 double overtime victory over 19th-ranked Cincinnati in a tough, testy version of the Crosstown Shootout at Cintas Center.

As Xavier players quietly filed out of the locker room following Tuesday's 71-56 loss at Kansas State, junior Dante Jackson answered questions about the team's lackluster effort at Bramlage Coliseum.

Kansas State head coach Frank Martin argues a call in the first half against Xavier on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Manhattan.

Xavier coach Chris Mack said quite plainly Thursday afternoon that he was disappointed in the Musketeers' play at the Old Spice Classic, and he identified bad habits in need of correction following the 1-2 tournament showing.

Jordan Crawford scored 22 points and Terrell Holloway added 12 Friday, leading Xavier past Creighton 80-67 at the Old Spice Classic.

For the second consecutive game, Jordan Crawford established a new career high as the sophomore guard scored 26 points to lead the Xavier University men's basketball team past Sacred Heart by a 105-65 score on Saturday evening at Cintas Center.

With his head down and sweat dripping down his face, Jason Love retired to the bench to a smattering of standing ovations at Cintas Center.

By the time Jordan Crawford checked out for the last time, Xavier's student section was chanting his name.

Jordan Crawford scored 15 of his career-high 24 points in the first half as Xavier's outside shooters took advantage of Bowling Green's zone defense, and the Musketeers showed their scoring balance while pulling away to a 101-57 victory on Tuesday night.

Coach Chris Mack was clear about one mission following Xavier's first exhibition game earlier this week: The team needed to defend without fouling.

Well with basketball season upon, the sports writers at the Examiner will vote in our own Top 25 for the beloved readers of the Examiner.

After waiting a season in the wings, guards Jordan Crawford and Mark Lyons finally showed glimpses of what they can do for Xavier's basketball program.

Chris Mack might be making his regular-season debut as Xavier's newest head coach, but he isn't exactly the new kid on the block.

There's nothing like a little preseason basketball to get Cintas Center rocking.

Xavier captured its third consecutive Atlantic 10 regular season crown with a 12-4 record in conference play.

Once a pure dunk master, Brown has expanded his range on offense and will be the Musketeers' leading returning scorer and rebounder.

Once a pure dunk master, Brown has expanded his range on offense and will be the Musketeers' leading returning scorer and rebounder.