All the momentum from Xavier's win on Friday over UConn disappeared on Wednesday in a deflating performance at Cintas Center against St. John's.
Xavier led 57-56 with 11:52 left only to watch St. John's close the game with a 30-16 run that Xavier seemed incapable of doing anything about.
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Fans headed for the exits early as the Musketeers got thoroughly run right off their own floor, 86-73.
Xavier's defense was asleep at the wheel, giving up 45 first-half points, the most allowed in a half this season.