CINCINNATI - Xavier men's basketball defeated Providence, 64-58, on Saturday night at Cintas Center. Senior led the way for the Musketeers, recording a double-double for the sixth-straight game as he scored 14 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. Xavier improves to 16-8 overall and 5-6 in BIG EAST Conference play.
- Xavier opened the game with a baseline dribble-drive dunk from Jason Carter, making the score 2-2 with 18:25 left to play in the half. On the next possession, Tyrique Jones grabbed an offensive rebound off his own miss and connected on a floater, making the score 4-4.