CINCINNATI - Jack Nunge posted his third career double-double (14 points, 14 rebounds) on Thursday night, leading the Musketeers to a 71-65 win over No. 19 Ohio State at Cintas Center. Xavier improved to 3-0 on the year, while the Buckeyes dropped to 2-1.
Senior Paul Scruggs scored 10 of Xavier's final 12 points in the game to seal the victory. The guard matched Nunge with a team-high 14 points.
- Xavier hit three of its first four shots of the game, taking an early 6-2 lead at the 17:10 mark.