Xavier Musketeers Host IUPUI Jaguars in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The Xavier Musketeers are set to face the IUPUI Jaguars in a college basketball matchup on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.

The IUPUI Jaguars, led by Coach Paul Corsaro, come into this game with a 1-0 record after a dominant 100-44 victory over IU Columbus in their season opener. Junior Sean Craig and true freshman Keenan Garner were standout performers, with Craig recording a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Garner contributing 11 points and 13 rebounds in his collegiate debut.

The Xavier Musketeers, also 1-0, opened their season with a 78-69 win over Texas Southern. Ryan Conwell led the team with 21 points, including five three-pointers, while Zach Freemantle added a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight also scored 19 points, going 8-of-8 from the free throw line.

The betting odds favor the Xavier Musketeers significantly, with a spread of Xavier -31.5 and an over/under of +155. Historical trends also suggest a strong advantage for Xavier, as they have won 43 of their last 47 non-conference games at the Cintas Center and IUPUI has lost each of its last seven road games.

This matchup marks the first of two games against major conference opponents for the IUPUI Jaguars this season, with the next being a trip to Iowa State on November 18. The series history between the two teams is heavily skewed in favor of Xavier, with IUPUI having lost all six previous meetings by an average margin of 27.8 points.