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William Carey men’s basketball beats Xavier 76-67

William Carey defeated Xavier University 76-67 in men's basketball Thursday night at Clinton Gymnasium.

Malik Franklin led all scorers with 18 points. Grace Aluma had 17 points and nine rebounds, while Jamarion Smith scored 12.

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William Carey is scheduled to host Loyola University in SSAC play Saturday, November 14. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. at Clinton Gymnasium.

Source: William Carey Athletics.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."