Xavier holds on down the stretch to earn 59-57 road upset at No. 7 Marquette

Marquette's Stevie Mitchell (4) drives to the basket against Xavier's Dailyn Swain during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Marquette's Stevie Mitchell (4) drives to the basket against Xavier's Dailyn Swain during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)


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MILWAUKEE — Zach Freemantle had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Xavier hung on in the final seconds to beat No. 7 Marquette 59-57 to earn its third straight victory while snapping the Golden Eagles' six-game winning streak. Xavier (12-7, 4-4 Big East) never trailed and led by as many as 19 but needed to make a stop in the final seconds to preserve the victory. Xavier's Dailyn Swain appeared to knock the ball away as Marquette's Stevie Mitchell was driving to the basket before a potential tying shot could be attempted.

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