CINCINNATI – No. 13/14 Xavier defeated Kent State on Wednesday night, 96-70, to improve its record to 8-1 in front of 10,292 people. This is the sixth sellout of the season for Xavier. The Musketeers had four score in double figures, featuring Kerem Kanter's career-high of 20 points and career high of eight rebounds.
- Xavier opened the half with a 14-2 run, fueled by Trevon Bluiett's eight points and J.P. Macura's three assists, leaving Kent State scoreless for the first three minutes of the game.
- Xavier closed the half on a 12-2 run led by Sean O'Mara's eight points.