CINCINNATI - scored 16 points, with 10 coming in the second half, to help the Musketeers erase a 14-point deficit against No. 17 Providence, and take the lead late, but a three in the final seconds from the Friars gave No. 21 Xavier a second-straight loss, falling 65-62 at Cintas Center on Wednesday evening.
Scruggs' 16 points led three Musketeers in double figures. added 15, leading the Musketeers with 13 first half points, and finished with 12 as the Musketeers move to 14-5 overall and 4-4 in BIG EAST play.
- After Jack Nunge scored the opening basket, Providence went on a 12-1 run to take a 12-3 lead five minutes into the game.