Xavier made it like work to avoid the sweep, but will go into postseason play on a one game winning streak.
Abell will be a big miss
Remy Abell has probably not been the most heralded member of Xavier's back court this season, but days like today prove what he brings to the table. He played the second most minutes he has played this season, tied his season high in assists with 4, scored 15 points, and was a big part of keeping Maurice Watson to just 8 points. Remy doesn't go out on the court with the expectation of getting buckets, but a couple of the hustle plays he made today, such as his offensive rebound and 3 point play to get Xavier on the board, showed that his impact is through his toughness and intensity.