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Postseason NIT - Recap - Xavier Defeats Vanderbilt 75-73
Xavier grabbed a 75-73 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Zach Freemantle at Cintas Center.
Xavier won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -2.5-point spread.
Colby Jones had 15 points for Xavier and Adam Kunkel chipped in with 14 points. Dwon Odom had 4 assists for them, while Colby Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Vanderbilt got a 28-point performance from Scotty Pippen Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Myles Stute. Scotty Pippen Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Vanderbilt, while Scotty Pippen Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Vanderbilt were victorious, as the score was 31-30 at the break.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-29.