ncaab Game Recap
Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers Wrap - Creighton Wins 77-65
Mitch Ballock scored 19 points leading Creighton to a 77-65 victory over Xavier at Cintas Center on Saturday.
Creighton was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.
Ty-Shon Alexander had 18 points for Creighton and Denzel Mahoney chipped in with 13 points. Christian Bishop had 5 assists for them, while Kelvin Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Xavier got a 21-point performance from Naji Marshall, who was supported by 19 points from Paul Scruggs. Naji Marshall had 7 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Naji Marshall grabbed 9 rebounds.
Creighton led at halftime, 32-28.
Creighton had a 39-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Creighton heads into a battle against Georgetown University. Xavier, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marquette.