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.
Xavier 17, Auburn 14, 7:55 first half – A steal by Paul Scruggs followed by a tough 3-pointer from Naji Marshall has Xavier on 5-0 run, followed by an Auburn turnover that sent the Xavier crowd through the roof.
Musketeers are finally playing complete basketball at both ends of the floor.
Xavier 10, Auburn 9, 12:00 first half – Naji Marshall gets going with his first 3-pointer and Xavier takes its second lead of the game on the Tigers.