Xavier let the game get away in a 79-74 loss to San Diego State Tuesday in the second round of the Maui Invitational Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com
MAUI – In its Maui Jim Maui Invitational finale, Xavier (2-3) looks to snap a three-game losing streak against Illinois (1-3), a team also looking to end a three-game skid.
Xavier 66, Illinois 56, 10:20 second half – Elias Harden is now 4 for 4 from 3-point range with a career-high 14 points to lead Xavier. Naji Marshall has 11 points, five rebounds and five assists as the Musketeers have their largest lead of the game.