Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell (4) shoots against Xavier guard Marcus Foster (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Marquette forward Ben Gold (12) dribbles against Xavier guard Dailyn Swain (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Marquette's Tre Norman, left, dives for a loose ball with teammate David Joplin, right, against Xavier's Jerome Hunter, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier forward Cam Fletcher (11) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Marquette's Damarius Owens (10) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)