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Xavier University boasts strong sports programs, with the men’s basketball squad among the best. The women’s team has also made its mark in the Big East conference (although notably not this year). Below, we highlight how you can watch all Musketeers’ games on major national channels and streaming platforms. Read on for all the details!
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For more than a hundred years, the men’s and women’s Musketeer teams of Xavier University in Ohio have built a solid basketball legacy in the NCAA. Since 1920, the Musketeers have competed at the regional and national levels with just one break during World War II that lasted two seasons.
The Xavier basketball program did not make sports news headlines when the popularity of the NCAA tournament exploded in the mid-1960s. But it did when the Musketeers started making the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight brackets in the 1990s.
They have gotten considerable attention over the last two decades with the top draft selection of players such as David West, Derrick Brown, and Jordan Crawford, who have shone in the NBA.
Xavier Musketeers in March Madness
The Xavier Musketeers men’s and women’s teams both struggled in the Big East conference this season. Neither will compete in the tournament this year.
Check out our March Madness Viewer’s Guide for all the details on the other teams competing.
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TV Channels to Watch Xavier Musketeers Basketball
Xavier University is part of the Big East Conference, which was revamped in 2013 to make it more competitive, so the Musketeers routinely play against major college teams such as Villanova, Seton Hall, and the mighty Georgetown.
The Big East Conference enjoys solid television coverage from various cable, broadcast, and streaming networks, and this gives Musketeer fans various options to watch all games. You can count on being able to watch Xavier games even when they are played outside of the Big East or the NCAA tournament. The only exception would be exhibition games scheduled before the season starts in November because those are seldom televised.
Coverage of the men’s Musketeers basketball team is provided by the following:
- CBS (regional broadcast)
- CBS Sports Network (national broadcast)
- FOX (regional broadcast)
- FOX Sports 1 (FS1)
- FOX Sports 2 (FS2)
- ESPN
- ESPN2
Coverage of the women’s Musketeers basketball team is provided by the following:
- CBS Sports Network (national broadcast)
- ESPN+
- FOX Sports 1 (FS1)
- FloSports/FloHoops (Big East Digital Network – BEDN)
- SportsNet New York (SNY when playing regional teams such as the University of Connecticut)
Most Musketeers games can be streamed as long as viewers are subscribed to platforms that carry the channels listed above. Some exceptions may apply when regional or national networks restrict their broadcasts. But that only applies to a few games.
Streaming Xavier Basketball
With Xavier so well covered, you have a lot of choices for streaming their games:
- Fubo (formerly FuboTV): Get 150+ sports-heavy channels with plans starting at $79.99/mo. (Fubo review)
- Sling TV: Get Sling Blue ($40.00/mo) with FS1 and 40 others. (Sling TV review) (March Madness coverage and schedule)
- DIRECTV STREAM: Plans start with 75+ channels for $79.99/mo. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
- Hulu + Live TV: In addition to 100+ live TV channels, you get Disney+ and ESPN+ for $76.99/mo. (Hulu Live review)
- Vidgo: NCAA fans will like this 100+ channel lineup for $69.99/mo. (Vidgo review)
- YouTube TV: Get 100+ channels for $72.99/mo.
Get a cloud DVR with every one of these streaming services. Additionally, all the streaming services allow you to watch on multiple devices at the same time — excellent for varied households.
Every one of these streaming services support Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iPad/iPhone, Roku, and web browsers. Smart TVs and gaming systems are also supported by Fubo, Sling, Hulu, and YouTube.
Although the Xavier women’s team has struggled recently, you can still cheer them on by signing up with FloHoops.
This is the basketball network that comes with FloSports. See our detailed review for everything you need to know.
Xavier University Musketeers Basketball
As previously mentioned, the Musketeers have represented the Xavier basketball program for more than a century. The lady Musketeers played at the varsity and intramural levels before the 1970s, but they started intercollegiate competition in 1971. Between the men’s and women’s teams, the combined record of NCAA tournament appearances for the Musketeers totals 39.
Since the year 2000, the Musketeers play home games at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, which has the capacity to accommodate more than 10,000 fans.
In 2009, the Musketeers program was ranked among the top 20 most valuable NCAA schools by Forbes magazine. A year later, Xavier University was recognized by the NCAA for its record in balancing athletics programs with high academic performance.
When Xavier participated in the Atlantic 10 tournaments prior to 2013, the men’s team was able to accumulate four championship trophies. In the Big East Conference, the Final Four bracket of the NCAA tournament has proved elusive for the Musketeers, but their respective records are gradually improving.
The most established rivalry for the Musketeers comes from the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.
Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball
The Musketeers are currently in the second era under coach Sean Miller, who previously led the team to the Sweet Sixteen bracket twice, and to the Elite Eight once before 2009.
The top performers on the Xavier Musketeers’ men’s basketball team for the 2023–24 season are Quincy Olivari (points), Dayvion McKnight (assists and steals), and Abou Ousmane (rebounds and blocks). Other remarkable players include Desmond Claude, Trey Green, Dailyn Swain, and Gytis Nemeiksa.
Last year, the men’s team was in the top-25 of the NCAA rankings. But the team is just not performing well this year.
2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Nov 6 | vs Robert Morris | ||
| Fri Nov 10 | vs Jacksonville | ||
| Mon Nov 13 | @ Purdue | FS1 | |
| Fri Nov 17 | vs Washington | ESPN2 | |
| Fri Nov 24 | vs Bryant | ||
| Mon Nov 27 | vs Oakland | ||
| Fri Dec 1 | vs Houston | ||
| Tue Dec 5 | vs Delaware | ||
| Sat Dec 9 | vs Cincinnati | ||
| Sat Dec 16 | vs Winthrop | ||
| Wed Dec 20 | @ St. John’s | ||
| Sat Dec 23 | vs Seton Hall | ||
| Wed Jan 3 | @ Villanova | ||
| Wed Jan 10 | vs UConn | ||
| Sat Jan 13 | @ Providence | ||
| Tue Jan 16 | vs Butler | ||
| Fri Jan 19 | vs Georgetown | ||
| Tue Jan 23 | @ Creighton | ||
| Sun Jan 28 | @ UConn | ||
| Wed Jan 31 | vs St. John’s | ||
| Sat Feb 3 | @ DePaul | ||
| Wed Feb 7 | vs Villanova | ||
| Sat Feb 10 | vs Creighton | ||
| Wed Feb 14 | @ Seton Hall | ||
| Wed Feb 21 | vs Providence | ||
| Sun Feb 25 | @ Marquette | ||
| Wed Feb 28 | vs DePaul | ||
| Sat Mar 2 | @ Georgetown | ||
| Wed Mar 6 | @ Butler | ||
| Sat Mar 9 | TBD | vs Marquette |
Xavier Musketeers Women’s Basketball
The last time the Xavier women’s team entered the NCAA tournament was 2011. They have been struggling in recent years.
Billi Chambers is in her first year with the Musketeers and it has been a rough one. As the regular season winds down, the team has not managed a single conference win. But this is a rebuilding period.
The Xavier Musketeers women’s basketball team leaders for the 2023–24 season are Mackayla Scarlett (points and steals), Tae’lor Purvis (assists), and Nila Blackford (rebounds and blocks). Other great performers include Aizhanique Mayo, Kaysia Woods, and Daniela Lopez.
In the current season, the women’s team has only managed to win a single game — against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
2023-24 Women’s Basketball Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Nov 8 | @ Youngstown State | ESPN+ | |
| Sat Nov 11 | vs James Madison | ||
| Tue Nov 14 | @ Old Dominion | ||
| Sat Nov 18 | vs Bowling Green | ||
| Tue Nov 21 | vs Kent State | ||
| Mon Nov 27 | @ Miami (OH) | ESPN+ | |
| Fri Dec 1 | vs Temple | ||
| Sat Dec 2 | @ Arizona State | ||
| Thu Dec 7 | vs Oakland | ||
| Sun Dec 10 | @ Cincinnati | BIG12/ESPN+ | |
| Fri Dec 15 | vs SIU Edwardsville | ||
| Wed Dec 20 | vs DePaul | ||
| Sat Dec 30 | @ Villanova | ||
| Sat Jan 6 | @ Marquette | ||
| Tue Jan 9 | vs St. John’s | ||
| Sat Jan 13 | vs Seton Hall | ||
| Tue Jan 16 | @ DePaul | ||
| Sat Jan 20 | @ Georgetown | ||
| Wed Jan 24 | vs Butler | ||
| Sat Jan 27 | vs Providence | ||
| Wed Jan 31 | @ St. John’s | ||
| Tue Feb 6 | vs Creighton | ||
| Sat Feb 10 | @ Seton Hall | ||
| Wed Feb 14 | vs UConn | ||
| Sun Feb 18 | @ Providence | ||
| Wed Feb 21 | @ Butler | ||
| Sat Feb 24 | vs Marquette | ||
| Tue Feb 27 | @ Creighton | ||
| Sat Mar 2 | vs Georgetown |
Wrapping Up
When comparing Xavier University to other big schools in the Big East Conference, the Musketeers have pretty decent broadcast, cable, and streaming coverage.
We recommend Fubo for Xavier basketball fans. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
FAQs
What is the Big East Digital Network (BEDN)?
In 2014, the Big East Conference launched a video production platform covering more than 200 collegiate sports events. Years later, BEDN picked up SoFi as a major sponsor, and this is when it moved to the FloSports streaming platform, which you can access through web browsers or mobile apps. FloHoops is where you can stream most lady Musketeer games.
Why are the Musketeers in the Big East Conference?
The original Big East featured seven Catholic universities, but Xavier played in the Atlantic 10 until 2013. Considering the profile of the basketball programs in this conference, the Musketeers are a good fit. But this goes far beyond basketball to geographic, cultural, and religious considerations.
How do I go about watching other college basketball teams?
We have guides for many NCAA teams and March Madness that show you how to watch:
- Alabama Crimson Tide
- Arizona Wildcats
- Auburn Tigers
- Baylor Bears
- Clemson Tigers
- College of Charleston Cougars
- Dayton Flyers
- Duke Blue Devils
- Florida Atlantic Owls
- Florida State Seminoles
- Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Houston Cougars
- Iowa State Cyclones
- Kansas Jayhawks
- Kansas State Wildcats
- Kentucky Wildcats
- Louisville Cardinals
- LSU Tigers
- Marquette Golden Eagles
- Maryland Terrapins
- Miami Hurricanes
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Oregon Ducks
- Providence Friars
- Purdue Boilermakers
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- San Diego State Aztecs
- Seton Hall Pirates
- South Carolina Gamecocks
- Stanford Cardinal
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Texas Longhorns
- UCLA Bruins
- UConn Huskies
- Villanova Wildcats
- Virginia Cavaliers
- West Virginia Mountaineers
- Xavier Musketeers
Image cropped from Xavier vs Providence by Ken Jancef under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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