ncaab Game Recap
Big East Tournament - DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Wrap - Xavier Wins 89-84
DePaul was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Jack Nunge as Xavier defeated them 89-84 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Xavier won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Xavier got 22 points from Colby Jones and another 16 points from Souley Boum. Jack Nunge contributed 4 assists, while Jack Nunge cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
DePaul got a 22-point performance from Umoja Gibson, who was supported by 16 points from Nick Ongenda. Umoja Gibson had 6 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while Da'Sean Nelson grabbed 4 rebounds.
Xavier was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Xavier as they grabbed 26 boards, while DePaul only had 23