Recap - Xavier Defeats Saint Joseph's 68-55
Recap - Xavier Defeats Saint Joseph's 68-55
Mark Lyons scored 17 points leading Xavier to a 68-55 victory over Saint Joseph's at Cintas Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Xavier were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 7 at sportsbooks.
Xavier got 13 points from Kenny Frease and another 12 points from Dezmine Wells. Tu Holloway contributed 12 assists, while Kenny Frease cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Saint Joseph's got a 14-point performance from Langston Galloway, who was supported by 14 points from Ronald Roberts Jr.. Halil Kanacevic had 5 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Halil Kanacevic grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Saint Joseph's were victorious, as the score was 39-37 at the break.
Saint Joseph's won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-28.
