CINCINNATI – Xavier men's basketball defeated Kentucky Wesleyan, 98-69, on Thursday night in an exhibition game. Four Musketeers scored in double figures, led by and who posted 22 points each.
- The sophomore duo of Paul Scruggs and Naji Marshall led the Musketeers at the break with 14 points each, both shooting 75 percent from the field (6-for-8).
- Tyrique Jones ended the half with 10 points, shooting 4-for-6 from the field.
- Marshall dominated the defensive boards as he earned five rebounds at half.
- Xavier led by as many as 20 points in the first half coming with Scruggs' layup to put the Musketeers up 45-25 with less than three minutes remaining.