Xavier Stuns No. 7 Marquette with Narrow 59-57 Victory

Zach Freemantle's double-double and Xavier's strong defense secure a key Big East upset on the road.

Xavier Musketeers defeated No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles 59-57 in a tightly contested Big East matchup in Milwaukee.
Zach Freemantle led Xavier with a double-double, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Dailyn Swain added 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Musketeers built a 19-point second-half lead, but Marquette rallied late, coming within two points in the final seconds before falling short.
Marquette's Kam Jones, who averages 19.6 points per game, scored 11 points but missed a critical 3-pointer late in the game.
The win marks Xavier's first victory over a top-10 team since 2022 and boosts their NCAA Tournament prospects, snapping Marquette's six-game winning streak.