Kunkel's 8 treys carries Xavier over Norfolk State 88-48
CINCINNATI -- — Adam Kunkel had 26 points as Xavier romped past Norfolk State 88-48 on Sunday. Nate Johnson added 20 points for the Musketeers.
Kunkel shot 9 for 12 from the floor, including career-best 8 of 10 on 3-pointers. Johnson was 4-of-8 from distance and the Musketeers made 14 of 31 3-pointers. Kunkel's eight 3s are the most by a Musketeer since the 2018 season.
Colby Jones had 10 points, a career-high 13 rebounds and three blocks for Xavier (4-0). Dwon Odom added six assists.
Christian Ings had 12 points for the Spartans (5-1).
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Bo Boroski
- Justin Porterfield
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
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