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Marquette vs Xavier Final: 85-65 - Recap
Xavier was run off the court by Marquette on Wednesday as they blasted them 85-65 at Fiserv Forum.
Bettors who backed Marquette were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Markus Howard had 35 points for Marquette and Sacar Anim chipped in with 12 points. Markus Howard had 4 assists for them, while Sacar Anim was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Xavier got 16 points from Tyrique Jones in a losing cause and another 15 points from Naji Marshall. Paul Scruggs contributed 5 assists for them, while Naji Marshall had 7 rebounds.
Marquette led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Marquette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-27.
Marquette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgetown University. Xavier will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgetown University.