By: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications
CINCINNATI --- Xavier University freshman Zach Freemantle was named BIG EAST Conference Freshman of the Week after averaging 11.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game in XU's two games this past week. Freemantle shot 58.3 percent (7-of-12) from the field and 87.5 percent (7-of-8) from the free throw line in wins over Western Carolina on Dec. 18 and at TCU on Dec. 22.
Xavier, 11-2, begins BIG EAST Conference play after Christmas. The Musketeers play at defending BIG EAST champion Villanova on Monday, Dec.