Xavier Falls to TCU in Final Big East-Big Battle

The Musketeers' late turnovers and defensive struggles led to a narrow 76-72 loss in Fort Worth.

Xavier's offense faltered in the final minute, with late turnovers allowing TCU to secure the win with a 9-3 closing run.
Dante Maddox provided a spark off the bench for Xavier, scoring nine points, including key second-half plays during a 13-2 run.
TCU capitalized on Xavier's defensive lapses, shooting well above their season averages early and dominating offensive rebounds in the first half.
The Musketeers have now lost two of their last three games, raising concerns as they prepare for a challenging upcoming schedule against ranked opponents.
This marks the conclusion of the Big East-Big 12 scheduling alliance, with Xavier finishing the series with a 4-2 record overall.