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 74, Xavier 70, 3:17 second half – Xavier won't go away but neither will Auburn. Both teams just traded 3-pointers and Auburn drew a charge to regain possession.
Auburn 62, Xavier 60, 6:39 left – In what's been largely a rough game for Quentin Goodin, the junior point guard has stuck with it and just knocked down a huge 3-pointer for the Musketeers to make this a one-possession game.