The Xavier Musketeers (5-12) will host the Butler Bulldogs (12-7) after losing five straight home games.
On Wednesday, in its last game, Xavier fell to Providence 51-45. With 14 points, Aizhanique Mayo was its leading scorer. Butler was victorious in its most recent game versus Georgetown, 63-53, on Tuesday. Kilyn McGuff was its top scorer with 18 points.
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When is Xavier vs. Butler and when does it start?
This matchup between the Musketeers and Bulldogs will begin on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 2:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Xavier vs. Butler
The Musketeers and Bulldogs will take to the court at Cintas Center for this matchup on January 18, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Xavier Musketeers vs. Butler Bulldogs Game Preview
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights
Xavier averages 53.2 points per game (349th in college basketball) while allowing 64.0 per outing (180th in college basketball). It has a -183 scoring differential overall and has been outscored by 10.8 points per game.
The Musketeers post 6.7 fewer points than the Bulldogs allow (59.9).
Xavier knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (160th in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than its opponents (7.5). It is shooting 30.2% from beyond the arc (213th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.0%.
The Musketeers are averaging 53.6 points per game this season at home, which is 3.4 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (50.2).
Xavier’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, racking up 49.5 points a contest compared to the 53.2 it has averaged this year.
Butler Stats, Odds & Insights
Butler outscores opponents by 6.4 points per game (posting 66.3 points per game, 172nd in college basketball, and conceding 59.9 per outing, 84th in college basketball) and has a +121 scoring differential.
The Bulldogs score only 2.3 more points per game (66.3) than the Musketeers concede (64.0).
Butler hits 1.6 more threes per contest than the opposition, 6.8 (124th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.2.
The Bulldogs average 69.0 points per game at home, and 60.2 away.
Butler is averaging 62.8 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 3.5 fewer points than its average for the season (66.3).
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Musketeers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meri Kanerva | 17 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Loren Christie | 17 | 9.3 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Daniela Lopez | 17 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Aizhanique Mayo | 17 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Tae’Lor Purvis | 17 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Strande | 13 | 13.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Kilyn McGuff | 19 | 11.4 | 7.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Lily Carmody | 19 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Riley Makalusky | 19 | 8.0 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Sydney Jaynes | 19 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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