ncaab Game Recap
Seton Hall Pirates vs Xavier Musketeers Wrap - Xavier Wins 73-70
Zach Freemantle scored 23 points leading Xavier to a 73-70 victory over Seton Hall at Cintas Center on Tuesday.
Xavier won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Colby Jones had 16 points for Xavier and Jerome Hunter chipped in with 11 points. Souley Boum had 7 assists for them, while Zach Freemantle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Seton Hall got 17 points from Kadary Richmond in a losing cause and another 14 points from Tyrese Samuel. Kadary Richmond contributed 5 assists for them, while Femi Odukale had 9 rebounds.
Xavier was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Xavier heads into a battle against St. John's. Seton Hall, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marquette.