Xavier forward Zach Freemantle, center top, dunks as South Carolina State forward James Morrow (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Xavier guard Dailyn Swain, right, dunks as South Carolina State forward Caleb McCarty (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Xavier guard Ryan Conwell (7) drives toward the basket as South Carolina State guard Jayden Johnson, center, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

South Carolina State guard Florian Tenebay, center, looks for an open teammate as he is defended by Xavier guard Ryan Conwell (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

South Carolina State guard Omar Croskey (0) catches a rebound against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight (20) drives toward the basket as he is defended by South Carolina State players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)