Both teams got off to a slow start, as Xavier struggled initially against Toledo’s zone defense. The Musketeers started 2-10 from the field before making two of their next three shots.
Toledo started off just 4-9 from the field, and as a result the game was tied 10-10 with 13:05 left in the first half.
The Rockets were able to take a 14-12 lead, as Xavier continued to struggle from the field. The Musketeers were only 6-18 from the field in the first 10 minutes of the game.
Toledo was able to keep the lead for the next few minutes, but a three by Elias Harden tied the game at 19-19 with 7:48 left in the first half.