DePaul 66, at Xavier 68

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — In a tense, back-and-forth Big East battle that came down to the final possession, Filip Borovicanin’s turnaround jumper with 16 seconds remaining lifted Xavier to a 68-66 victory over DePaul on Saturday afternoon at Cintas Center. The game, witnessed by 9,596 fans, was a tale of two halves and ultimately a story of clutch execution by the Musketeers in the final minute. DePaul, which led by as many as nine points in the first half and took a 35-30 advantage into halftime, saw its offense stagnate against a resurgent Xavier defense after the break. The Blue Demons… Read more...