CINCINNATI — In an impressive display, Zach Freemantle led the Xavier Musketeers to an 85-68 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons on Saturday, scoring 19 points during the game.

His performance was complemented by nine rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s success. Dailyn Swain also had a robust outing, finishing with 17 points while adding seven rebounds and eight assists, proving to be a key player in the Musketeers’ offensive strategy. Dayvion McKnight joined the effort, shooting 5 of 8 from the floor and a perfect 4 for 4 at the free-throw line to end the game with 14 points.

For the Blue Demons, CJ Gunn was a standout, scoring 16 points. Layden Blocker also provided support with 12 points, while Isaiah Rivera chipped in with eight points, though their efforts were not enough to secure a win.

The game saw Xavier take charge early, establishing a commanding lead just 18 seconds into the first half and never looking back. By halftime, they held a substantial 45-31 advantage, with Freemantle contributing 14 points by that time. As the second half unfolded, Xavier maintained their momentum, outscoring DePaul by three points in the latter half, highlighted by McKnight’s strong performance, where he netted a team-high 10 points.