Xavier University's men's basketball team defeated Northwestern 91-78 on Thursday, November 6, 2026, in a game that saw the Musketeers post a program-record high point total. While Northwestern demonstrated improved offensive production compared to previous outings, Xavier's historic scoring output proved decisive.
The Musketeers' 91 points marked the most the program has ever scored in a single game, overwhelming a Wildcats squad that showed signs of offensive progress but could not match the pace. The loss drops Northwestern's record while Xavier continues its strong start to the season.
