Xavier's Zach Freemantle Out Indefinitely Due to Injury

Xavier University basketball's leading scorer, Zach Freemantle, is sidelined indefinitely due to a lower body injury sustained during the Crosstown Shootout against Cincinnati, where he scored 18 points. This injury comes as a significant blow to the Musketeers, who have already lost starting center Lassina Traore for the season. Freemantle has been a standout player this season, averaging 16.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, and he will be re-evaluated later this week to assess the injury's extent. The Musketeers, currently 8-3, are set to open Big East Conference play against UConn on Wednesday. Freemantle's absence raises concerns about the team's performance as they navigate conference competition. The injury history of Freemantle, who missed last season due to a foot injury, adds urgency to his recovery process.