PORTLAND, Ore. - and each scored 22 points on Thursday night, leading the Musketeers to a 90-83 win over Florida in the opening game of the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament. Xavier moves to 4-1 on the year, while Florida drops to 3-2.
The game featured eight ties and 11 lead changes. The Gators' last lead in the game was at the 13:34 mark in the second half (58-56).
Xavier responded with a 17-4 run to take its largest lead of the game, 73-62, with 8:10 left in regulation. The Gators closed within three points (82-79) with 3:14 on the clock, but Xavier outscored Florida, 8-4, down the stretch to pull away for the seven-point victory.