8 days ago | By Yahoo Sports

Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam Kunkel added 15 on five first-half 3-pointers, and No. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 on Sunday to reach its first Sweet 16 since 2017.
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Xavier halts Pitt's NCAA Tournament run by a score of 84-73

8 days ago | By Yahoo Sports

Pitt's bid to make the Sweet 16 fell short with a 84-73 loss to Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum.. The Panthers concluded the season with a 24-12 record after making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Pitt trailed most of the second half by double digits, but the Panthers put on one last spirited push in the final game of the season. The Panthers got to within 8 points on a Greg Elliott three-pointer to make it 76-68 with 1:45 left in the game.
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Xavier's Adam Kunkel Wows Fans vs. Pitt with Impressive Shooting in March Madness Win

8 days ago | By Bleacher Report

Xavier is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in six years after an 84-73 victory over Pittsburgh in the 2023 NCAA tournament on Sunday. This was an impressive...
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Men's March Madness Roundup: Xavier beats Pitt to advance to Sweet 16

8 days ago | By Sportsnet

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam Kunkel added 15 on five first-half 3-pointers, and No. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 on Sunday to reach its first Sweet 16 since 2017.
Colby Jones had 10 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, and Souley Boum and Jerome Hunter each chipped in with 14 points as all five Xavier starters scored in double digits.
Xavier distributed the ball well, particularly early on with 17 assists on 19 baskets in the first half to build a 48-34 lead at the break. The Musketeers finished with 22 assists.
Xavier (27-9) moves on to play...
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