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Xavier Downs Cincinnati 73-66 - Match Report
Naji Marshall went off for 31 points and added 8 rebounds leading Xavier to a 73-66 win over Cincinnati on Saturday at Cintas Center.
Bettors who backed Xavier were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
Xavier got 10 points from Tyrique Jones and another 9 points from Zach Freemantle. Quentin Goodin contributed 8 assists, while Tyrique Jones cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Cincinnati got a 15-point performance from Keith Williams, who was supported by 14 points from Jaevin Cumberland. Jarron Cumberland had 4 assists in a losing cause for Cincinnati, while Keith Williams grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Xavier were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Cincinnati had a 41-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Xavier takes its act on the road to face Wake Forest looking for another win. For Cincinnati, they head home to face Colgate.