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Xavier Defeats Creighton 90-87 - Recap
Creighton was burned for 26 points by Souley Boum on Wednesday as Xavier picked up a 90-87 win at Cintas Center.
Xavier was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Xavier got 20 points from Colby Jones and another 15 points from Jack Nunge. Souley Boum contributed 8 assists, while Jack Nunge cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Creighton got 25 points from Baylor Scheierman in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ryan Nembhard. Ryan Nembhard contributed 7 assists for them, while Arthur Kaluma had 9 rebounds.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-29.
Xavier heads into a battle against Marquette. Creighton, meanwhile, will have their next action against Providence.