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NIT Season Tip-Off - Xavier Falls 82-70 to Iowa State - Recap
Xavier was burned for 30 points by Izaiah Brockington on Wednesday as Iowa State picked up a 82-70 win at Barclays Center.
Iowa State was a +9.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Iowa State got 19 points from Tyrese Hunter and another 12 points from Gabe Kalscheur. Izaiah Brockington contributed 3 assists, while Izaiah Brockington cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Xavier got a 24-point performance from Jack Nunge, who was supported by 11 points from Colby Jones. Colby Jones had 3 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Colby Jones grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Xavier were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-31.
Iowa State heads into a battle against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Xavier, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.