Xavier Upsets No. 1 UConn, Advances in Big East Tournament
By College Sports Reporter | Published 2026-02-13T11:00:35.264Z
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According to Cincinnati Enquirer, the Xavier Musketeers defeated top-ranked UConn with a final score of 78-75 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The game took place in New...
According to Cincinnati Enquirer, the Xavier Musketeers defeated top-ranked UConn with a final score of 78-75 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The game took place in New York. Senior guard Trey Gruber led Xavier with 22 points, making crucial free throws in the final seconds, according to the report.
Cincinnati Enquirer reports that this victory marks Xavier's first win against a No. 1 team since 2018. The win also improves their chances for the NCAA Tournament. Xavie
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