CINCINNATI - Zach Freemantle's 24 points led three Musketeers in double figures as Xavier picked up a 96-50 win over Ball State at Cintas Center on Wednesday evening.
Freemantle shot 9-of-11 from the floor and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the line on his way to a game-high 24 points. Nate Johnson and Colby Jones each added 14 points to help the Musketeers run away from the Cardinals on the way to a fourth-straight win. Xavier moved to 8-1 on the season while Ball State dropped to 3-5.
- Ball State jumped out to a 7-2 lead before Xavier scored 11 straight points to go in front by six, 13-7.