Marquette 88, at Xavier 96

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — In a high-octane Big East shootout defined by explosive offensive runs and a relentless three-point barrage, the Xavier Musketeers outlasted the Marquette Golden Eagles 96-88 on Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Cintas Center. The game, played before an announced crowd of 9,924, saw the Musketeers ride a blistering first-half shooting performance to build a commanding lead, then withstand a furious second-half charge from Marquette’s dynamic backcourt to secure the victory. The win improved Xavier’s overall record to 13-12, while Marquette fell to 9-17. The most pivotal stretch of the contest occurred in the opening half, where Xavier… Read more...