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Xavier Defeats Marquette in Close Game
Musketeers return home to Cintas Center and get back over .500 with 96-88 victory
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 96-88 in a close game at Cintas Center on February 14th. This win helped Xavier climb back over the .500 mark on the season.
Why it matters
This was an important conference matchup between two Big East rivals, with Xavier looking to bounce back after some recent losses and Marquette trying to solidify its position in the standings. The win gives Xavier some momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The details
Xavier was led by strong performances from several key players, including head coach Sean Miller, associate head coach Jonas Milicevic, and senior guard KyKy Wright. The Musketeers were able to pull away late in the game to secure the victory over the Golden Eagles.
- The game was played on February 14, 2026 at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The players
Sean Miller
Head coach of the Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team.
Jonas Milicevic
Associate head coach of the Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team.
KyKy Wright
Senior guard for the Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We're really proud of the way our guys battled tonight against a tough Marquette team. This was a big conference win for us.”
— Sean Miller, Head Coach (cincinnati.com)
“Our guys showed a lot of heart and determination to come away with this victory. It was a total team effort.”
— Jonas Milicevic, Associate Head Coach (cincinnati.com)
What’s next
Xavier will look to build on this win as they continue their Big East conference schedule. Their next game is on the road against Creighton on February 18th.
The takeaway
This was an important bounce-back win for Xavier, who showed resilience and teamwork to defeat a tough Marquette squad. The Musketeers will need to maintain this level of play if they hope to make a deep run in the Big East tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
