CINCINNATI – Xavier men's basketball defeated Miami (Ohio), 82-55, on Wednesday night in the first game of a three-game home stand at Cintas Center. Three Musketeers scored in double figures, led by sophomore Naji Marshall with 17 points. Junior Tyrique Jones added his second double-double of the season, scoring 13 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the victory.
- Xavier began the half shooting 75 percent from behind the three-point line, with two makes by Naji Marshall and one by Paul Scruggs.
- A block by Scruggs with 9:40 to play in the half turned into a fast-break opportunity for the Musketeers.