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 30, Xavier 20, 2:46 first half – Thanks to seven points from point guard Bryce Brown, Auburn's on an 8-0 run in the last 1:16 in the game.
Auburn 19, Xavier 17, 5:29 first half – Auburn answers Xavier's 5-0 run with one of its own. The Tigers and Musketeers have traded the lead six times already in this game.