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Xavier Downs Fairfield 78-65 - Match Report
Xavier grabbed a 78-65 win over Fairfield on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Jack Nunge at Cintas Center.
Xavier won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -20.0-point spread.
Xavier got 21 points from Adam Kunkel and another 15 points from Zach Freemantle. Zach Freemantle contributed 10 assists, while Zach Freemantle cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Fairfield got a 19-point performance from Supreme Cook, who was supported by 14 points from Caleb Fields. Caleb Fields had 4 assists in a losing cause for Fairfield, while Caleb Fields grabbed 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Fairfield were victorious, as the score was 37-36 at the break.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-26.
Xavier heads into a battle against Indiana. Fairfield, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wagner.