LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Xavier looks ready to climb higher in the rankings.
Trevon Bluiett scored 16 points and No. 23 Xavier beat USC 87-77 on Friday to reach the AdvoCare Invitational title game.
Bluiett had 11 points as Xavier (6-0) took control early on en route to a 54-27 halftime lead.
“Had our best half of the year,” Xavier coach Chris Mack said. “Our guys were ready to play. We’re just excited to play in the championship game.”
Xavier also got 13 points from Edmond Sumner.
Nikola Jovanovic and Julian Jacobs had 15 points each for USC (5-1).