Xavier snapped a six-game losing streak Wednesday night with an overtime win at home against Creighton Adam Baum, abaum@enquirer.com
PROVIDENCE – The collective minds out in Las Vegas have Xavier as a more than 5-point underdog Saturday afternoon against the Friars.
Xavier 70, Providence 54, 3:18 second half – Providence is in full-court press mode right now because Xavier's offense has been on fire all second half.
The Musketeers have Tyrique Jones (19 points), Naji Marshall (14) and Zach Hankins (13) in double figures.
Xavier 59, Providence 46, 7:41 second half – The Musketeers have eight assists in the second half and just three turnovers.