The Xavier Musketeers hosted the Akron Zips Monday night in the Cintas Center, where the Musketeers took a 70-54 victory. They are now 3-0 on the year, making it their first time starting like this since the 2022-2023 season.

Quick Rundown

First Quarter: The Musketeers jumped out to a 7-3 lead early, followed by a 5-0 run by the Zips. For the rest of the quarter, the two traded baskets, and Akron took a 12-11 lead into the break.

Second Quarter: Out of the break, the Musketeers took a commanding 25-14 lead off a 14-2 run. Kodee Williams-Sefo started the run for Xavier with two quick layups. The teams went back and forth for the rest of the quarter, closing the half with a score of 34-21.

Third Quarter: The Zips scored five straight right away, followed by a 15-2 Musketeer run led by Keija Ran, Lucile Jerome and Meri Kanerva. Macey Fegan responded with four straight for Akron, but the Musketeers still maintained a 49-32 lead. Xavier followed with an 8-0 run, stretching their lead to a game-high 25 points. At the end of the quarter, Xavier led 59-36.

Fourth Quarter: Akron started off the final quarter with a 6-0 run. What followed was a mix of bucket trading. The Zips were able to cut the lead down a bit, but the Musketeers still ended up taking a commanding 70-54 victory.

Key Statlines

Keija Ran (Xavier): 17 points and 6 rebounds

Maria Moscarella (Xavier): 13 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks

Diawna Carter-Hartley (Xavier): 8 points and 8 rebounds

Lucile Jerome (Xavier): 8 points and 5 assists

Mya Moore (Xavier): 7 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks

Macey Fegan (Akron): 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals

Kaylah Thornton (Akron): 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals

Shaena Brew (Akron): 9 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists

Looking Ahead

The Musketeers are back at the Cintas Center Monday (Nov. 16) as they host Cleveland State. Sansom Sports Media will have live coverage from the game.