MAUI – Xavier opened Monday as a 10-point underdog against No. 8 Auburn, which moved up one spot in the latest AP poll, in the opening game of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Auburn 8, Xavier 7, 13:30 first half – Auburn switched to a one-three-one defense and Xavier sharpshooter Ryan Welage broke nearly a four-minute scoring drought with the Musketeers' first 3-pointer of the game.
Auburn 8, Xavier 4, 15:00 first half – Xavier's gone almost three minutes without scoring, but Auburn hasn't been able to take advantage.