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Xavier vs Niagara Final: 63-60 - Recap
Xavier got 17 points from Paul Scruggs as they ran past Niagara 63-60 on Tuesday at Cintas Center.
Xavier won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -17.0-point spread.
Colby Jones had 16 points for Xavier and Dieonte Miles chipped in with 9 points. Paul Scruggs had 6 assists for them, while Jerome Hunter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Niagara got 25 points from Marcus Hammond in a losing cause and another 11 points from Noah Thomasson. Justin Roberts contributed 2 assists for them, while Greg Kuakumensah had 6 rebounds.
Xavier led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Xavier as they grabbed 39 boards, while Niagara only had 28
Xavier looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kent State. Niagara will aim to get back on the winning track at Ohio State.