Xavier 78, Evansville 71, 7:15 second half – Evansville's 15 3-pointers are one shy of the school record for 3-pointers by an opponent. Villanova had 16 last season against the Musketeers.
Xavier is finally putting together a stretch of good possessions at both ends of the floor.
Xavier 74, Evansville 71, 7:57 second half – Paul Scruggs has a career-high 18 points and the Musketeers just forced a turnover with a chance to extend the lead.
Xavier 71, Evansville 68, 10:02 second half – Grad transfer Zach Hankins is putting on a show in the second half with nine of his 14 points.