Milicevic scores 17, Xavier knocks off Missouri State 75-57
Led by Jovan Milicevic's 17 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Missouri State Bears 75-57 on FridayDECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
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Keith Palek III - Records 23-point double-double Palek chipped in 23 points (9-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 75-57 loss to Xavier.
Impact Palek was the star of the show once again for the Bears, but his second double-double of the season wasn't enough to get his squad the win. The senior forward is now averaging 17.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 29.6 minutes across nine starts this campaign. He'll look to get Missouri State back in the win column versus Oral Roberts this upcoming Tuesday.
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Darrion Sutton - Logs 12 points off bench in loss Sutton totaled 12 points (6-10 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Friday's 75-57 loss to Xavier.
Impact Sutton was the sixth man for the Bears once again in an eventual loss to the Musketeers, and he hit double-digits in points for the third time this season. While the sophomore forward has settled in well with his rotational role at this point in the campaign, it wouldn't be crazy if the team looked to give him a start in the near future. He's averaging 8.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 19.1 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jovan Milicevic - Records four-game high in points Milicevic finished Friday's 75-57 victory over Missouri State with 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes.
Impact Milicevic was a problem for the Bears in an eventual blowout win, logging a four-game high of 17 points and tying his season-high of seven rebounds. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has now averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 10 games (eight starts) this year. He's also helped create a very solid frontcourt so far this campaign, alongside fellow New Mexico transfer Filip Borovicanin. Their next challenge will be a home game versus Creighton this upcoming Wednesday.
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Borovicanin - 13-point double-double over Bears Borovicanin ended Friday's 75-57 win over Missouri State with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.
Impact Borovicanin was a force in the paint and beyond against the Bears, logging a season-high 13 points and tying a career-high three makes beyond the arc. The 6-foot-9 senior was not only a problem on the offensive side of the ball, but he also recorded his third double-double of this campaign. Borovicanin has helped create a dominant frontcourt alongside fellow New Mexico transfer Jovan Milicevic so far this year, and the pair should continue to be a daunting presence versus Creighton this upcoming Wednesday.
DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Missouri State visits Xavier following Carroll's 30-point performance
Xavier plays the Missouri State Bears after Tre Carroll scored 30 points in Xavier's 79-74 win over the Cincinnati BearcatsDECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press
