Xavier (La.) 74, at Dillard 71

NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — Bentravin Phillips hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift Xavier (La.) to a 74-71 victory over Dillard in a back-and-forth NAIA men’s basketball game Monday night. The Gold Rush, who led for only 4 minutes and 22 seconds of the contest, snatched the win after the Bleu Devils missed a chance to extend a late lead. With the score tied at 71 and under a minute to play, Dillard’s DaCarter Coleman missed a layup. Xavier secured the rebound and called a timeout to set up a final play. Phillips, who finished with a game-high… Read more...