PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After trailing at the break, Xavier opened the second half at Providence with a 10-0 run to secure its second-straight win on Saturday afternoon. The Musketeers connected on 73 percent on field goals in the second half while limiting PC to 8-of-26 shooting from the floor for the 75-61 win, moving Xavier to 13-13 overall and 5-8 in BIG EAST play.
Tyrique Jones led four Musketeers in double figures with 19 points while shooting over 80 percent from the floor, and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.
- Xavier went ahead 6-3 to open the game, before an 8-0 run for Providence gave the Friars an 11-6 lead with under 14 minutes remaining before halftime.