Xavier University’s men’s basketball team defeated Texas Southern University 78-69 during their season opener on Monday night. Ryan Conwell scored the most points for the Xavier Musketeers, contributing 21 points to the team’s victory over Texas Southern.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during Xavier University’s season opener against Texas Southern University.

Photos by Brian Mack

Zach Freemantle returns to the starting lineup | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern University guard Alex Anderson drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers cheerleader | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern University guard Jaylin Jackson-Posey looks on with the ball | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier guard Dailyn Swain makes a shot over Texas Southern | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Ryan Conwell gives direction to teammates | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Zach Freemantle shoots a shot | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern University guard Zytarious Mortle shoots a shot | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier student section celebrates the opening basket of the season | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain brings the ball up court | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Dailyn Swain drives to the basket | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller instructs his team | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight brings the ball up court | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Zach Freemantle shoots a three-pointer | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight goes for a layup | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Zach Freemantle grabs for a rebound | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Jaylin Jackson-Posey in a defensive stance | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Zytarious Mortle puts up a layup | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern forward Oumar Koureissi puts up a layup | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Jaylin Jackson-Posey drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern forward Grayson Carter celebrates a three-pointer | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Kavion McClain drives to the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Kolby Granger drives to the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern forward Grayson Carter celebrates a three | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Zytarious Mortle shoots a three | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Zaire Hayes makes a pass | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Zytarious Mortle drives to the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Marcus Foster fights for the loose ball | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern forward Grayson Carter shoots a corner three | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Kavion McClain drives to the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Trey Green drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Xavier Musketeers forward Jerome Hunter shoots over Texas Southern center | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson drives toward the hoop | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Jaylin Jackson-Posey rips the ball from Xavier center | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson puts up a layup | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson puts up a shot | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack
Texas Southern guard Kolby Granger shoots a corner three | Xavier University vs. Texas Southern University | Nov. 4, 2024 Photo: Brian Mack