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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Kam Craft, Miami RedHawks guard who played at Xavier, to visit Dayton, DePaul, per report
Kam Craft, Miami RedHawks guard who played at Xavier, to visit Dayton, DePaul, per report Former Xavier Musketeers guard Kam Craft, who entered the transfer portal after one season with the Miami University RedHawks, scheduled a visit Monday to Dayton and April 12 to DePaul, according to a report Sunday from On3sports' Joe Tipton. Tipton added that Craft also has received interest from the Cincinnati Bearcats, Clemson, Oklahoma State, Florida State, Rutgers, Michigan, Vanderbilt and others. Advertisement Craft started all 34 games in which he played last season for MU, averaging 13.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 43.1 percent from 3-point range. He scored 40 points on 13-of-22 from the field in Miami's win against Toledo in February. The Miami RedHawks' Kam Craft defends Kent's VonCameron Davis. Craft, who starred at Buffalo Grove High School in Illinois, joined the RedHawks' roster in April 2024. As a freshman at XU during the 2022-23 season, Craft averaged 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 15 games. He did not play during the 2023-24 season because of injury. Craft committed to the Musketeers in 2021, when current RedHawks head coach Travis Steele was Xavier's head coach. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kam Craft: Miami-Ohio guard in transfer portal to visit Dayton, DePaul
Fox Sports
21-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
Illinois vs. Xavier Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round
Data Skrive The No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12) will look to defeat the No. 11 seed Xavier Musketeers (22-11) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Fiserv Forum. This contest tips off at 9:45 p.m. ET. The Fighting Illini head into their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Musketeers. The point total for the game is set at 161.5. Continue scrolling to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Illinois-Xavier game. Illinois vs. Xavier Game Information & Odds When: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:45 p.m. ET Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin How to watch on TV: CBS Live boxscore on FOX Sports Fighting Illini vs Musketeers Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Fighting Illini -3.5 -125 -105 161.5 -110 -110 -185 +154 Illinois vs. Xavier Prediction Pick ATS: Illinois (-3.5) Pick OU: Under (161.5) Prediction: Illinois 79, Xavier 75 Learn more about the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. the Xavier Musketeers game on FOX Sports! Illinois vs. Xavier Betting Insights Betting Line Implied Predictions Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 82, Musketeers 79. The Fighting Illini have a 64.9% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Musketeers hold a 39.4% implied probability to win. Key Spread Facts Illinois has compiled a 16-15-0 ATS record so far this year. Xavier has compiled a 19-14-0 ATS record so far this season. Illinois has an ATS record of 13-10 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season. Xavier has an ATS record of 4-2 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year. Key Total Facts The Fighting Illini games have had more than 161.5 points scored on 13 occasions this year. There have been nine Musketeers games this season with more than 161.5 points scored. The Fighting Illini and Musketeers average 162.1 points per game combined, which is 0.6 more than the over/under for this matchup. Key Moneyline Facts Illinois has won 72.7% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (16-6). This season, Xavier has won one out of the 12 games, or 8.3%, in which it has been the underdog. In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -185 or shorter, Illinois has gone 14-5 (73.7% win percentage). Xavier has a record of 1-5 when it is set as the underdog by +154 or more by sportsbooks this season. Illinois vs. Xavier: 2024-25 Stats Comparison Illinois Xavier Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 83.8 (9) 78.3 (72) Points Allowed (Rank) 74.6 (258) 71.2 (154) Rebounds (Rank) 11.8 (16) 6.1 (347) 3pt Made (Rank) 9.4 (46) 8.4 (101) Assists (Rank) 15 (79) 16.9 (15) Turnovers (Rank) 11.3 (199) 10.5 (117) Illinois 2024-25 Key Players Xavier 2024-25 Key Players FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Big Ten Illinois Fighting Illini Xavier Musketeers recommended
USA Today
21-03-2025
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- USA Today
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Xavier Musketeers: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Xavier Musketeers: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds The No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12) will try to defeat the No. 11 seed Xavier Musketeers (22-11) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Watch this matchup at 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS. In its most recent game, Illinois fell to Maryland, 88-65, on the road. Its top performers were Kasparas Jakucionis (15 PTS, 10 REB, 40.00 FG%) and Will Riley (15 PTS, 7 REB, 46.15 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT). Xavier fell on the road to Texas 80-86 last time out, and were led by Marcus Foster (22 PTS, 8 REB, 88.89 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT) and Zach Freemantle (15 PTS, 46.15 FG%). Prepare for this matchup with what you need to know before Friday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Xavier Musketeers Game day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game time: 9:45 p.m. ET 9:45 p.m. ET TV: CBS CBS Live stream: Paramount+ - Watch Now! NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines Spread: Illinois -3.5 Illinois -3.5 Total: 160.5 College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 8:59 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire.
NBC Sports
19-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
Texas 'slept on' in First Four matchup vs. Xavier
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell break down the upcoming First Four matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Xavier Musketeers, explaining why Texas might surprise some people even though Xavier is favored by 2.5 points.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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- Yahoo
What channel are the First Four games? How to watch Xavier and the other teams this week
Basketball fans, rejoice! March Madness is finally here. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, begins March 18. Eight teams, including the Xavier Musketeers, open action at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, for the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Here's how to watch Xavier and the rest of the teams in the First Four this week. Dates: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19. First Four games for the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament will take place on Tuesday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 19. The four games will be split, two apiece, across Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams that win the First Four games on Tuesday will advance to first-round games of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20. Teams that win the First Four games on Wednesday will advance to first-round games on Friday, March 21. Here's a breakdown of the First Four schedule for the 2025 NCAA Tournament: Game 1: 6:40 p.m. (No. 16 Alabama State vs. No. 16 Saint Francis). Game 2: 9:10 p.m. (No. 11 North Carolina vs. No. 11 San Diego State). Game 1: 6:40 p.m. (No. 16 Mount St. Mary's vs. No. 16 American). Game 2: 9:10 p.m. (No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 11 Texas). All First Four games are available to watch on truTV. They're streaming on March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Location: UD Arena (Dayton, Ohio). The First Four will once again be played on the campus of the University of Dayton at UD Arena. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: March Madness First Four: Times, channels, streaming and more
