CINCINNATI -- Trevon Bluiett scored 17 of his 23 points during Xavier's big first half, and Myles Davis had a triple-double as the eighth-ranked Musketeers held on for an 85-74 victory over No. 23 Providence on Wednesday night.
The Musketeers (23-3, 11-3 Big East) led for all but the opening minute as they piled up 52 points in the first half. They pushed the lead to 21 in the second half and withstood a late run by the Friars (19-8, 7-7) that cut the lead to six.
Davis had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to become the first Xavier player with a triple-double since point guard Tu Holloway against Fordham on Feb.