Xavier wins 86-64 over Montana
CINCINNATI -- — Zach Freemantle's 18 points helped Xavier defeat Montana 86-64 on Friday night.
Freemantle also contributed four steals for the Musketeers (2-0). Jack Nunge shot 5 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to add 15 points. KyKy Tandy was 4 of 6 shooting (4 for 5 from distance) to finish with 14 points.
Dischon Thomas finished with 15 points for the Grizzlies (0-2). Lonnell Martin Jr. added 13 points and two steals for Montana. In addition, Josh Bannan had 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Xavier led Montana 49-37 at the half, with Freemantle (12 points) their high scorer before the break. Xavier outscored Montana in the second half by 10 points, with Nunge scoring a team-high eight points in the final half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- Earl Walton
- Ed Corliss
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Montana | 8-2 | 0.5 | 15-8 |
| Portland State | 5-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Idaho State | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Idaho | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| Montana State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-5 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Washington | 3-7 | 5.5 | 7-16 |
| Weber State | 2-7 | 6 | 8-15 |
| Sacramento State | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 10-1 | - | 19-3 |
| Marquette | 9-2 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Creighton | 9-2 | 1 | 16-6 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2 | 16-6 |
| Georgetown | 5-6 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-9 | 8.5 | 6-15 |
| DePaul | 1-10 | 9 | 10-12 |
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