NEWARK, N.J. - Jack Nunge and Paul Scruggs each finished with more than 20 points as No. 25 Xavier erased a 14-point deficit to pull within one late, but a shot for the win at the buzzer bounced off the backboard, giving the Musketeers a 73-71 loss at Seton Hall on Wednesday evening.
Nunge finished with 22 points, connecting on 9-of-12 field goals, including three threes. Paul Scruggs added 21 points, shooting 60 percent from the floor and going 8-of-8 from the free throw line. Xavier moved to 16-7 overall and 6-6 in BIG EAST play.